Racing Insiders Podcast

Racing Insiders Podcast

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  • EP153 Glory, Pit Lizards, and the Dirt we Wear Home

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
    Steve, I have a pic of a white late model number 29 from 1991 Santa Rosa Speedway. Is that you?

    How long is the shelf life of e85 in a sealed drum?

    What’s the average price to rebuild a 602 these days?
    On the 604 engines there's two different part numbers for intake, is there a difference in them?
    Could you get tossed by tech for running a new part number piston in an “older” 604?
    What plugs and wires are good for 602?
    What’s your recommendation on rpm range on 604?
    What makes more power….. block mounted fuel pump or reverse mount?

    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.


    To watch the May 2023 What's New at Crate Insider video, click here.

    1 hr 5 min
  • EP152 Carb Spacers, Fuel Pressure, and a Triangle of Blocks

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Steve do y'all run a fuel pressure gage in the car? Or near the motor?

    What’s the best 4hole carb spacer for 604?
    What’s the best carb spacer for 602 running E85?
    Whats your opinion of 10-30 Driven oil Steve?
    Whatever happened to the Joe Gibbs oil? 

    Good or bad to run 15w40 oil in a 602?

    Steve if you have any advice I think I might look into tire pyrometer, do you use one?
    Is there any validity to the Kevco crank case vent system on a 602?
    Whats your opinion of 10-30 Driven oil?
    What oil would you recommend for a 602? Ive been using VR1 20-50 for the longest time.


    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.

    58 min
  • EP151 Oil Pressure, Air Cleaners, and Water Wars

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Is walker air filters really better then all the rest?
    What does it mean when driver says his tires sealed up?
    When using pump E85 and testing it to make sure it is 85, do you recommend the KLOTZ UpFlow Fuel Lube?

    I changed my oil in my 602, Schafer 15/40 , had 3 races on the old oil and all winter storage. My concerns are the oil was brown and not what I remember from the past oil changes. Just wondering what you think?

    What is the optimal oil pressure on a 602. 10w30 oil?
    Does anyone sell a tool for scanning the engine seals during tech inspection?
    Need to replace oil pan on 602. Any suggestions?
    Who would win in a race the Bandit in the Trans Am or Duke Boys in General Lee?
    Have you done any testing with Lucas full synthetic on your dyno?
    For a long race say 50 plus laps should you run a oil cooler on a 602?
    ​How do you handle the possibility of pressurizing the floats when using the flat aircleaner bases? 
    Do you know if any of your top 5 oils distribute to Oz?

    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.

    46 min
  • EP150 Common Questions, Technical Difficulties, and Steve's Heiny

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    What are the recommended spark plugs for GM602, and GM604?

    Recommended gap on spark plugs?

    Recommended carb spacer for GM602?

    Recommended carb spacer for GM604?

    When you tune on the dyno, do you believe in the sniffer for tuning or would you rather still read plugs for timing and fuel?


    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.








    31 min
  • EP149 Ethanol, Horsepower, and Kate's Quest

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    What’s the cost to freshen a 604 now ?
    What hard parts get changed when freshen for 3300?

    What is being learned now that engines are dynoed with an O2 sensor on each header tube?

    I am curious what you guys consider to be most efficient alternator for 602 dirt

    application? Any guidance is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    Any particular amperage? I currently have 50 amp mini alternator by power master in

    mind.

    What's the ave hp gain with the Jones or the race fan on a 602? Right now I have a 5

    blade steel.

    Kate's quest is to get the trophy for YouTube subscribers, so jump over to our ​YouTube Channel and subscribe!


    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.



    37 min
  • EP148 Fuel Pressure, Race Track Scuffles, and A Driver's Perspective

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Any dyno testing with conversions to 1.6 ratio rockers? 1/4ish mile paved ovals mostly is our tracks. And roller rockers are not allowed either. Any thoughts//advice?
    What fuel pressures do you recommend?
    Is there any hp gain going from 12volt to 16 volt on msd on a 604?
    I know you don't like the kevco evac deal, but I run an asphalt deal so the dirt isn't much of an issue. They say to run the tube behind the muffler. Does that include the anti reversion muffler?
    Do you guys recommend a 16an or 20an outlet fitting for your radiator hose? Double pass radiator, SBC Built motor street stock is the application.
    Also, how do the Schoenfield anti reversion mufflers compare?

    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. This week they brought good friend, Matt Henderson, to the show for a racers perspective.

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


    1 hr
  • EP146 Ball Splines, Spark Plugs, and Staying out of the Wall

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Spark Plug Indexing is it worth it?

    Do you recommend low drag bearings on all 4 wheels or just the front?
    On the gen 2 bert transmissions is the Crate guys getting them ballspline or slip yoke?
    On a 602, is there an advantage to using a lightweight flexplate?
    What are your thoughts on lightweight balancers on a 602. Is it a bolt on or part of the engine? And, is there an advantage to a lightweight balancer?
    Were is the best location to install Coolant temp Sensor in a 602 engine?
    I've got a damaged rocker arm stud in a 602that makes it hard to get the valves set right. Any recommendations for a workaround until I can pull the engine for a refresh?
    I got a new set of schoenfeld headers for 604 crate late. Got extensions and mufflers. Do you recommend using the extensions?
    Are brisk spark plugs best for a 602 on gas?

    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.

    53 min
  • EP145 Oil, Fuel, and Banned RUSH Seals

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    what is your opinion on using 87 octane non ethanol fuel in a 602 crate motor? Also what octane booster I could use it up to 91 or 93?
    what are your thoughts on plug indexing? 602 crate
    Steve not asking you to reveal your secrets but what is your method of preparing and cleaning your tires?
    How many races should you get out of oil before changing?
    What is the best oil to run in a 602?
    Explain Germaine test?
    Daytona1 15w40 tell me your opinion an why or whynot to use it?
    3/4 preload with engine hot or cold?
    What’s your opinion on the crate usa vs acas seal deal?
    where is the best spot to put my reversion mufflers? How close to the collector?
    On a CT525 where should the anti reversion muffler be placed behind the collector?
    What’s your thoughts on running an hei street fire on a 602?
    how long can a new engine set before you need to pre-lube it again before starting it?
    ​How much preload do you put in 602 valve springs? I’ve heard 3/4 turn, 1 turn, 1 1/2 turn?
    Opinion on pump e85 through a 602?
    How much fuel pressure do you suggest for a 602 on E-85?
    Would you recommend going ump mod or ump pro or do crate late models?
    ​What’s the difference in the quick silver 602 vs a regular 602 I seen the rules at the big north Georgia race are allowing the quick silver

    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 7 min
  • EP144 RPM, Shock Rebound, and Would you Rather

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    How important is shock rebound on the left front when running a chain limiter?
    How much is reliability affected on a 604 by running 6800 RPM vs. say 6600 or 6700?
    Do we get any extra dyno time if we bring a case of beer?

    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 the podcast on Crate Insider's YouTube channel, click here.


    24 min

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