Racing Insiders Podcast

Racing Insiders Podcast

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  • EP163 Power Steering, Radiators, and Better Racing Programs

    In this episode we took a deep dive into the world of high-performance steering systems and gained insight from one of the best in the business, Cody Haskins from KRC Power Steering! With his extensive background in racing and a dedication to innovation, Cody is an amazing source of information for racers and race teams. 

    Questions Asked on the show:

    How have things changed for you going from an asphalt racer to racing a dirt late model? And how has that affected your product experience? Do you find that there's a different experience with with like the power steering and the products compared, you know, comparatively?

    Can you talk about the trend towards tandem pumps? 

    When someone is looking to do all of their front drive setup you know, their power steering, their water pump, and any of your pulley systems -  is there any best way or what would you recommend?

    Do you have an opinion on V belt versus serpentine. If you are if you are in a class that you can't run anything on the back. What are your thoughts on V belt versus serpentine?

    I think you have done some extensive work with even more like just tell us what you've got from KRC for the 525s?

    And you have some other accessories as well like your seamline kit, correct?

    Can you tell us a little bit about that for how racers can bring, you know, some of this economics and math into you know, deciding like basically kind of where they're going to run that and just tell us a little bit about that.

    What are some of the most common questions that you receive on a daily basis over KRC?

    What are some of the other questions that you receive? 

    And with your power steering pumps, is this much like a water pump in the sense that if you can keep the temperatures cooler, that you're gonna get better performance? 

    What are your thoughts on a bottom restrictor, do you have any thoughts on that?

    Do you find that in different areas of the country that even with like, let's say with crate motors, that guys are running different things and getting the like you'll get better results with this package in the Midwest and then a different package in the South. Are you seeing anything like that? 

    Any kind of kind of tips that you would have for racers? 

    Now can moisture be an issue as well with your your power steering fluid?









    56 min
  • EP162 Shocks and Fans with the Forest Gump of Racing, Ken Anderson

    This episode is a special one, we had on Ken Anderson from Race-Fan to talk about their innovative products as well as his impressive career. Ken got his start working as Chief Designer and General Manager for Fox Factory, he then went on to be Chief Engineer for Penske Racing and designed Penske Shocks. His work with Formula One, Indy Cars, and the Busch Series are only the tip of the iceberg with his outstanding career in racing. Tune in for some great information and awesome racing history.

    57 min
  • EP160 Chassis Set Up, Race Fans, and Hammond Motorsports

    This week we had Dave Hammond of Hammond Motorsports and DIRTCAR USA on the show. As a Racelogic instructor specializing in suspension and beyond, Dave will bring a wealth of expertise to our show. 🏆
    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Running a 602 in my modified it was 100 degrees last race the motor ran 240 is that too hot?What do you use for rockers? And push rods???Seems like the ratios are all over the place

    When using the setup plates how do you compensate for the tire sizes when setting angles?

    I'm going to race the Duel in the Desert in Las Vegas in November. Is the setup for IMCA Stock Cars different on a big track like that different from the bullrings I'm used to?

    How did you come up with the idea for the chassis setup plates?

    What are some of the main things that you suggest to people about how to keep their cars cooler this time of year?

    Running a 602 in my modified, it was 100 degrees last race the motor ran 240 Is that too hot?

    Bought my three blades from Kate, and went from 195 to 190, and no shroud. I'm running running race gas.


    1 hr 15 min
  • EP159 Performance Oil, Air Leaks, And Name Calling

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    My buddy (a mechanic) says. changing valve springs on his 602 is unnecessary. What can I tell him (or what names can I call him) to convince him he's wrong?

    Do you have a set of vortec heads and/or vortec intake that’s I could purchase for a built motor I’m putting together?

    602's on E85, do you have a favorite fuel. Is the E85 available at the gas stations bad news?

    Do (or can) you reseal engines with genuine GM seals?

    Is it just me or has racing fell off in the last year or so, what needs to be done to get new folks involved?

    Will your hendren 604 carb on E85 work on 602?

    Best way to gain hp on a 602 with a class having to run only 4412 carbs?

    Running 10/30 schaffers in 604 crate in 94 degree weather … oil pressure down to 25 at idle after 25 lap feature … thoughts on going to 20/50?

    Do you tune the headers when there new , we do with the added tubes where the heat coloring stops?

    What Is your opinion on champion plugs?

    Have you done much for dyno testing with the Gibbs/Driven GP-1 10w30 and if so how does it compare power wise to your top performing oils?

    Does Steve have a imca crate rebuilder he recommends?

    48 min
  • EP158 Thermostats, Gear Oil, and Scented Fuel

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
    What rpm range does the 602 start to really make power?

    How much oil do you add to the 525?

    4:11 ring and pinion vs the 4:86. Steve said the 4:11 is better to run than the other and if Steve could explain exactly what he has found in testing and how this really works?

    The Race fan vs GM steel 4 blade. On the Race fan website, it shows on a chart that the 3 blade moves more air than the GM 4 blade. If the 3 blade moves more air that means it takes more energy to move more air. If Steve could explain how design of the fan helps the engine in racing applications?

    Distributor recommendations for 602 vs 604?

    If you were mandating a fuel for a 602, what would be your first economical choice other than fuel from the corner store?

    Will these Art’s set-ups work on an aluminum open late motor?

    Do you do IMCA seals?

    Our limited rules state automotive gas with race gas blend only. Whats the best race gas and automotive gas to run. And what blend?

    What is the high side engine temp when running methanol, using 180 thermostat?

    What rpm rage should you run 604?

    Would a thermostat like the Stewart’s with a bypass accomplish similar?

    Steve how do you guys like the new Hoosiers on your sons car? 

    Would a ton of condensation on the butterfly’s of a carb for e85 be normal in humid environments or would that worry you about water in the cell?

    Where can I find a R2C filter base for a 4412?




    1 hr 1 min
  • EP157 Carbs, Regulators, and Push Push Pull

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
    Have u seen any increase in cheating in the 602 divisions recently?

    602 crate with Holley 650 4 barrell. What is your first choice for a carburetor spacer?

    What is the best carb for a 602?

    What do u guys think best stock rocker arm is?

    Is it hard on motors going back n forth from e85 for one series. Then gas series rules for other races?

    Any advantage with a 4.11 rear end vs a 4.86 in a 604 dirt late model and what lubricant do you recommend for heim ends?

    Do you think promoters should race at their track?

    Do you think promoters should race at their track?

    What are yalls thoughts about a promoter quitting mid season and straight giving the finger to the fans as they are leaving?

    Can you run the evac kit with reversion muffler? Or is there too much back pressure?

    Why am I going through so much fuel with my super bowl... alcohol a1 jets 1 click to lean on 604?

    How often should your carb be torn down and gone through? Running a 602 on E85 with a stealth carb?

    I know many guys in area running aviation fuel can you help me explain why not to run it other than it's for a airplane than race car?


    1 hr 4 min
  • EP156 Valve Springs, Air Filters, and Running the Chip

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
    Purchased a set of your 602 valve springs and there was a bag of intakes and a bag of exhaust’s.

    What is the difference? Matched at different rates?

    What carb would you recommend running on a 604 going in a street truck?

    How close are the chips in a MSDS to actual rpm on Tach?

    After how many races either from brand new or rebuild do when u do think is right to change valve springs?

    Steve would a lower heat range plug help with a car that would maybe be running rich or over loading? I'm currently on a 5724-8?

    How much can you get out of a 604 that can’t be sealed anymore as far as a legal nesmith motor you’ve done all the work on it, block is to max specs from last freshen?

    What's max rpm on a 602?How can a race track run without a tech man?

    What's a good jet size for 602 with 650 Willy's carb on 102 fuel?

    How about the brisk in a 602?Is a 1/4" carb spacer better for torque on a 3/8 mile track vs 1/2 . track rules says open spacer no divider?

    Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page and Crate Insider YouTube Channel to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

    To watch this podcast on Crate Insider's YouTube channel, click here.

    1 hr 10 min
  • EP155 Valve Springs, Fan Blades, and Fiddy Two Chicken Wings

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Steve what is the magic durometer number for Hoosier tires or any example of good tire reading of a racing tire?
    Steve’s recommended valve spring Change on a 602 in a imca hobbystock that runs a Rochester 2 barrel stock exhaust manifolds with a 6200 chip?
    Which produces more HP e85 or chp, and which produces more torque?
    When using a holly 4412 on a 602 or 604 what rpm do you see the power drop and the vacuum ramp up, say a Willie's carb example?
    What amount of valve spring preload do you recommend on a 602 engine?
     I have the Gm metal 4 blade. what do you suggest, running race gas with a double pass?

    Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page and Crate Insider YouTube Channel to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

    To watch this podcast on Crate Insider's YouTube channel, click here.

    40 min
  • EP154 Problem Solving, Pre Filters, and all things Spark Plugs

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
    What plug do you recommend for the 604?
    We run a 602 imca sportmod sealed crate. having issues with distributor moving on us after we run a few laps. also fuel pump keeps coming loose?
    Thinking of installing the crate muffler on our asphalt prolate. would I install one per side before y pipe or one 4" after y pipe?
    How often should you change spark plugs?
    I race crate 602 in the northeast at a very dusty surface, I run Walker 4x14 with a outerwear pre filter. My concern is I wonder if I over oil my filter due to dust concerns, do I over think this?
    How do you clean an oilless filter?
    Is a 604 with bad heads worth anything?
    I have a brand new carburetor. Revs great an runs good in 1st an 2nd. Soon as I get to 3rd an go wide open the car is stumbling but if I back off to 3 quarter throttle it will go but as soon as I get back wide open it's back to stumbling. Also looks like the bowl is losing fuel an is below the sight glass an this is over a 2 day period. Any opinions?
    So the autolites are pre gaped at about 10 thousands is that ok?
    Not quite race related but is a podcast better or doing Facebook live as far as reaching people?

    Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page and Crate Insider YouTube Channel to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

    To watch this podcast on Crate Insider's YouTube channel, click here.




    47 min

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