Racing Insiders Podcast

Racing Insiders Podcast

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  • EP143 Thermostats, Cavitation, and Life Bingo Cards

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Do anti reversion muffler get rid of the need for an X pipe and how do you feel about running them in a class that uses exhaust manifolds?
    Thermostat or restrictor?
    I bought a set of 604 valve springs from you is one for the exhaust and another for the intake. Are they all the same? There is a mark at the top of eight of them and a mark at the bottom of eight of them?
    Have you ever tested Brisk spark plugs?

    Drop into the comments your 2023 life bingo ideas!  

    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.

    31 min
  • EP142 Balloons, Rocker Arms, and Chip Rules

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Can a guy get away with running a 1.6 rocker arm or a crate engine without pulling out the rocker stud?
    602 Rush engine vs. 602 Dirtcar sealed engine. Opinions good or bad?

    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.


    29 min
  • EP141 Carb Jets, Torque, and the Airport Lost and Found

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Is the profab mufflers that come with the headers is it the same ones as what y'all sale?
    Are the anti-reversion mufflers worth the investment?
    Whats your thoughts on Super Bowl carbs?
    would change jets if you're racing at different elevations?
    I have a Asphalt 604 late model. What do you think of a step cross over header. 1 1/2-1 5/8-1 3/4 with 3 1/2 collector? Best of both world's? TQ and HP?
    How can you get more gas mileage?

    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.

    59 min
  • EP140 Spark Plugs, Carb Spacers, and Racelogic

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Do you have the newer 604 springs in stock Kate? Matched?
    What’s the best fuel filter for 602 on E85?
    Have you seen or ran the newer Holley 650's I believe they are a different center section?
    How long to freshen 604?
    What is the best water wetter to use, that really works?
    Do you have any dyno experience with a stepped wall carb spacer on a 602?
    How much Horsepower/torque loss do you see from not changing your valve spring every 5-10 nights and instead run them 15-20?
    Wix 51060 still the best oil filter?
    Why do i see some guys putting the 2brl carbs sideways? what's the advantage?
    Are the brisk plugs worth the money?
    What is the best air cleaner for asphalt racing, since we don't have a problem with dirt I wasn't sure if the Walkers is still your choice?
    Have you seen timing issues using the stock GM Module? I have heard they can lose a few degrees in the upper rpm range.
    Getting ready to change 602 Valve Springs and I would like to measure the force before putting them in. I have the Arbor press style hydraulic Pressure Checker. How much do we compress the spring to check?
    What are you thoughts on fuel line sleeve, slip on and split/Velcro style?
    Can a 604 engine be rebuilt to a sealed 602?
    What Spark plugs are best for 602 running e85? and what gap do you prefer?
    What is the best fuel pressure to set at idle and at full rpm on a 604 crate late model on e85?
    Do you carry 5 Star Bodies products in house at Crate Insider?
    We are getting ready to switch to e85, does the ignition advance stay at 34 degrees?

    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.

    49 min
  • EP139 Rated Rockers, Thermostat Systems, and Engine Blueprinting Explained

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Do you need to re-shim your valve springs every time you change them?
    You do recommend checking matched springs after every race right?
    Any update on the new style 604 valve springs? Has there been enough testing to compare to the "Blue" springs as far as longevity?
    I run a thermostat with my 602 it has helped me tremendously on fuel consumption to get the car up to temp but would you recommend keeping it and running a dual bypass neck for security measures with it or just try running different restrictors and doing away with the thermostat???
    How many engine refreshes can you get on stock piston on a 602?
    Steve what are you actually allowed to do when you do a crate motor at your shop ?
    What is the benefit of a 3 circuit carb vs. 2 circuit?
    Would too large of an exhaust collector on a 360CI 10:1 engine make it lazy when picking up the throttle?
    Steve, what iRPM is lowest you want to see on the recall after a race on a 602?
    ​I was referring to how low would let the rpm's go on a 602 before changing to a llower gear
    ​How far do you run race fan from radiator?
    525 on x85 do you recommend running the thermostat or no?
    Explain the Arts thermostat system and the benefit?
    How long do you think the Walker air filters last before they need replaced or is just case by case?
    Would you recommend putting the anti reversion mufflers with the kevco kit?
    Here in Ohio and Northern Kentucky we do not season techs or series checking crates. Is there direction we can steer track owners to educate them selves and techs?
    How many RPM’s would be gained by changing from a Saginaw/Muncie type trans to a brinn or bert?
    Alternator no alternator?
    On a blueprinted motor do the seals and gaskets help with not sucking in dirt on a 602 or was that just a out the box speedway motor I remember you talking about it last week on the live?

    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.

    1 hr 1 min
  • EP138 CARS Racing Show Overview, New Products in Racing, and Fantasy Football

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    what your price on a dynoed 604?
    Do you recommend running a return on the fuel line?
    Any difference between the wilds headers and the pro fab headers on a 604?
    On a 602/604 is running a 1” carburetor spacer recommend / beneficial or no spacer at all?
    Do you recommend a distributor on a 602 dirt late model? If so front or rear mounted?
    What price on a chassis dyno 602 mod?
    Could you explain the anti-reversion mufflers a little bit, and if you think they would be benefit over an open header on a 602 asphalt modified?
    Rumor around our track is that 604 stainless profab headers and billet E85 stealth carb, gains horsepower and torque. Any truth to this, if so how much?
    Explain how someone can set up traction control?

    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.

    39 min
  • EP137 Join us at the CARS Racing Show this Weekend!

    The CARS Racing Show is this Friday and Saturday January 6-7! Come out and see all the new innovations for 2023! 

    CARS Racing Show in Hickory, NC this January 6-7th

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Valve springs are not rated on seat pressure, but they are matched correct?

    Intake springs are different then the exhaust on a 602?
    Is the video about adjusting valve springs on a 604 on the Crate Insider website still the best way to adjust them after a valve spring change?
    With all the braided line manufacturers out there. What is your preferred size hose?
    Where would you recommend to connect a water pressure gauge?
    Should the 602 run synthetic oil?
    How much jets should change for florida elevation. And anything else? Also if only have 2 jets per number would u put the bigger numbers in front or back?
    Is there power to be gained with a smaller balancer and light weight flex plate with a 602?
    Why do you run a water pressure gauge?
    What is the best way to get to a 362 cubic inch motor?
    My first year running a 602, what rate valve spring should i get when i replace them?
    What radiator fan uses the least hp and still moves enough air for cooling a 604 on methanol with 1to1 pulleys and double pass radiator?


    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.


    56 min
  • EP136 Plug Wires, Brutal Cold, and The CARS Racing Show

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Steve have you ever messed with the Ford equivalent crate engine of the 602? I wonder why organizations don't allow it to run?

    Do plug wires make a difference on a 604? If so What’s the top three brands?

    Honorable Mentions:

    CARS Racing Show in Hickory, NC this January 6-7th

    ART'S Radiator Products

    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.

    39 min
  • EP135 Shocks, Fuel, and Steve's Parking Jobs

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    If you store your car in heated area, how often should you start 602 604, and for how long and what rpm in off-season?

    What's your opinion on whether or not to run an alternator?
    Best oxygenated fuel “gas” for the 602?
    I have a really good spare fuel pump that makes 8.5 fuel psi. I want about 7. How can I tweet this pump or do I scrap it?
    Anything new for dirt racing at PRI?

    Honorable Mentions:

    CARS Racing Show in Hickory, NC this January 6-7th


    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.

    42 min
  • EP134 PRI, Sponsorship, and Trailer Hitches

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Have you heard of using 1.3 rockers for engine break in? Is that just parts catalog companies trying to sell stuff you don't need?

    Do you feel that there is widespread use of Shannon Davis products or tec west?
    What was the Cars date?
    I understand the reason for higher rated caps, but would you still be comfortable with a 28-30 psi cap?

    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.

    57 min

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