Racing Insiders Podcast

Racing Insiders Podcast

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  • EP123 MSD Boxes, Water Wetter, and Creepy Soup

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

    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.

    Another great week in the books for Kate and Steve. The two have made great progress in their businesses this week with one goal always in mind, help the racing community! Great tech questions were answered and a couple of Pod Deck questions caused a stir. Kate wanted to remind everyone of the August Giveaway over at Crate Insider. Click here for a chance to win $400 of Crate Insider Cash, a t-shirt, hat, and two can coolers.

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Have you ever heard of anyone going through MSD Boxes to trick them out?

    What are the best springs for a 525?
    Explain the difference between the 602 and 604?
    Tell how the dawn works in the water for the radiator and it’s only water and dawn soap blue?
    Why is a 4.11 gear better for crate racing than a 4.86?
    ​whats the turn around time on blueprinting a 602 right now?
    What should correct timing be on 604 on Sunoco e-85R with Hendren 700 carb?
    The company that is “working on” the MSD digital rev box. Have you had the chance to discuss that?

    49 min
  • EP122 Engine Tech, Wheels, and Ronald Reagan

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast! 

    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 has been a great one for Kate and Steve. Kate is finally seeing an easier supply chain and is happily awaiting her shipment of 80 Keizer wheels. Steve just received his new AK from Classis Firearms. This episode covers a lot of great questions from valve springs to what is the weirdest thing Steve has ever seen in someone's house? 


    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    What is the proper placement of a fan?
    When switching from a 12 volt to a 16 volt battery, what is involved?
    What happens with old Valve Springs... I havent ever heard this question asked.. Just that they need changed. Does the Engine lose power an how much?
    Lift plate can you use them on the 604 to pull the engine or install it?
    From your experience how old of a chassis can still be competitive before updates and or new chassis is necessary?
    Any inner beadlocks in stock?
    What is the cost to freshen a 602 and blue print?
    When do you expect to have 525’s in stock?
    Hi, what is a safe maximum voltage for a GM HEI distributor before you cook the module or coil?
    Speaking of a Vortec head,which are better,the 062’s or the 906’s?
    ​What is the best thing to do to a 602 crate for more power as a open motor not sealed ?

    56 min
  • EP121 Racelogic, August Giveaway, and Would You Rather

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast! 

    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 Kate and Steve had a great time playing "Would You Rather", and Steve would rather be an upside down traingle. They answered some awesome cooling and carb questions. Kate also announced that the August Giveaway is open! This month's giveaway is $400 of Crate Insider cash, and an appearel package. To be entered in to win, click here.

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Double pass rads can cause this water pump flow speed
    Or lean engine?
    How much more power are you seeing out of the 604 over the 602 on dyno?
    When did they quit making twist off seals on 604 crates?
    Whats best way to cool a motor under caution if its on the very warm side? Idle as low as can or Drop in low and rev it up?
    I’m looking to buy some new headers for a 604 and have seen some of the header manufacturers have a 3-step header. Is there any gains on the dyno with the extra step vs a 2-step?
    Can I put Daytona 1 oil treatment in my trany and 3rd members?
    Still getting hot 240 at lap 16. Brand new rad -16 hose, no restrictor, 19in jones blade. 34 degrees timing Stealth e85 1.325 carb. I dont know what else to do?
    I have had over heating issue all summer. Changed my 28” radiator to 31” . What is the best thing to run for a additive . He are not allowed to run antifreeze ?
    What mild steel headers would you recommend for a 604?
    What’s the sealing process now for a 525 now that the FUEL series is not running?

    54 min
  • EP120 Dyno Tips, Buying Used Crate Engines, and Steve Shakes the Table

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast! 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.

    In this episode Kate and Steve do a recap of their weeks and answer some awesome tech questions about exhaust leaks, dynos, buying used crate engines, and ignition!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Is the cooling fan with bolt up blades worth the money and does it cool?

    Are Stainless headers for a 604 or Coated headers any difference on Dyno?

    What is the absolute best carb for an e85 carb as well as what is the best care for e85 during winter months (not racing months)?

    360 Sprintcar division in Australia changed to Prosprint to allow CT525 Crate. Thoughts? How many nights you get off one?

    How long does it normally take to dyno?

    Is bigger always better? Cfm wise for a 604 on e85?

    Also what is basic week to week maintenance on a 604 well any engine really?

    Check timing after every race? Or is it like that one cooking deal... set it and forget it?

    Didn’t Steve say something here a while back about running a dish washing liquid in the coolant to do the same thing as water wetter?

    I have a header exhaust leak right where the tubes connect to collector. Should I be concerned? Leak is small.

    Running 525 on e85and lost fuel pressure had new foam in fuel cell new fuel filter and had all lines cleaned, can the waterman reverse mount pumps go bad or the regulator? What’s a good place to start troubleshooting?

    A guy told me he adjusts the lifters on a 602 at 1/8 of a turn pre load because the engine is cold and the lifter isn’t pumped up yet. Would that classify him as an idiot??

    What should some one look out for when going the 604 road. Used needing a freshened vs new?

    1 hr 8 min
  • EP119 Thermostats, Dish Detergent, and Myth Busting Matched Rocker Arms

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

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

    This week Kate and Steve answered some great questions on Thermostats, and received some good reviews on the thermostat system Steve recommended a few weeks ago. To learn more about that system, click here. The two hosts got a little railed up when asked about matched rocker arms. Keep an eye out on Crate Insider's YouTube channel for an upcoming video testing these on the dyno.

    Crate Insider has started a monthly giveaway! This Month's giveaway is worth over $400 and includes:

    Speed Handle by LSM Racing Products

    Valve Lash Adjusting Tool

    Valve Spring Changer

    Matched Valve Springs

    Crate Insider shirt

    Can Coolers 

    Click here to enter the July giveaway!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Any documented horse power or torque increase for a stock 602 with 6A over the HEI?

    We picked up a miss 2 weeks ago and still trying to find, we've changed the plugs, coil, rotor, battery. And it still missing. Would you happen to have any ideas?
    Are spin fuel regulators still a thing? If yes, where do you get rebuild kits?
    What’s a good radiator for a 604?
    What other fuel regulator do you recommend?
    How does a Rush series prepared 602 compare to a DIRT AR engine HP and Torque?
    On the putting 7qts of oil in a 604 that is counting the filter also?
    What do y’all think about Base R85?
    Kate do you have any valves springs in for the 602?
    Cost to freshen 525?
    What maintenance do you do on Chp?
    Been seeing 1.5 matched rockers advertised for sale for 602. How much gain is it to have all 1.5s compared to some being 1.3 1.4?
    On a 525 would you run chp or chp+?

    1 hr 4 min
  • EP118 Refreshing Engines, Running Hot, and Racing Legends

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

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

    This weeks show was an interesting one for sure. The hosts went over hoses and legends and literally everything in between! Steve gave some great info on running with too much heat in the engine and gave away one of his newest top secret tips for any crate engine. Kate shared some info on a great YouTube channel Racing Rewind, where you can find some of racings finest from the 80s-00s! 

    Crate Insider has started a monthly giveaway! This Month's giveaway is worth over $400 and includes:

    Speed Handle by LSM Racing Products

    Valve Lash Adjusting Tool

    Valve Spring Changer

    Matched Valve Springs

    Crate Insider shirt

    Can Coolers 

    Click here to enter the July giveaway!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    We run 602 crates with 650 4 barrel . Northeast dirt rule says spacer plate is to be a single hole not to be more than 1 1/8 thickness. Would you prefer thinner or thicker plates, or what is your preference?
    Do you run a restrictor in the water neck with the 20 hose?
    You talk about having an alternator on a 602 crate what amp alternator do you recommend?
    How often should you change value springs on a 602?
    Is it worth rebuilding a 602 are buy new one?
    What amp alternator do you recommend for 602 crate?
    Do you think running a 20w-50 in a 604 creates more motor heat?
    Do all 604’S have same cams in them?
    How much to rebuild 604?

    55 min
  • EP117 Tracks, Tech, and Great Racing Past

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

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

    Another awesome episode for the books. This week Kate and Steve celebrated Independence Day with their patriotic attire, 'Merica...F**K Yeah! They have both had great weeks and ended the week with a fun race at their local track to watch Steve's son, Alex Hendren, race. Viewers had great questions about Steve's racing past, which led to the highlight of one of our favorite YouTube channels, Racing Rewind. If you are a lover of some of the past racing greats, definitley check that channel out. 

    Crate Insider has started a monthly giveaway! This Month's giveaway is worth over $400 and includes:

    Speed Handle by LSM Racing Products

    Valve Lash Adjusting Tool

    Valve Spring Changer

    Matched Valve Springs

    Crate Insider shirt 

    Can Coolers 

    Click here to enter the July giveaway!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Have you guys or the fine folks at pro fab done testing the anti reversion mufflers on regular 4 into 1 vs tri y stuff?
    Is there any advantage to rating rocker arms with little variance?
    When building a 9.1 flat tappet 2bl motor to race a against 602’s on a 1/4 or 1/3 mile track, what do you try to achieve more torque, more horsepower or try and equal both out?
    Anti freeze with wetter water or distilled water with wetter water? What do you think would do better?
    How is the industry going with all the high price of doing business?
    How often have you seen a lifter go bad in a 602?

    1 hr 1 min
  • EP116 Shitting Lifters, E85, and Anti-Reversion

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

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

    This week's show was awesome. Kate and Steve had some amazing tech questions come in, as well as some fun comments. Kate has been questioned heavily on the legitness of anti-reversion mufflers after posting a informational video on TIKTOK. Steve squashed all the doubt with his 30+ years of experience using anti-reversion technology. After Steve prematurely promoted the ARTS Radiator Thermostat System he was testing with great results, Kate received phone calls, messages, and emails from customers wanting one for themselves. She was so happy to announce that she finally has them on the shelves! Click here to get yours!

    ***Giveaway is 2 days away!! Crate Insider has started a monthly giveaway! This Month's giveaway is worth $344 and includes a Crate Insider flat air filter base and lid, Walker Performance Filtration's 4" filter, Joes Racing Product's Air Cleaner Stud Kit, a Crate Insider shirt, and two koozies! This complete package is a $344 dollar value.

    Click here to enter the June giveaway!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Can Engine Builders Get you 25+ More Horsepower?

    If I’m tuned on pump E85 would I be doing any damage running a race E85?
    So should I be buying vp x85 and dumping it straight into the gas tank or do I need to mix it ? Also I can buy x85 at the pump is there any difference?
    Running 7 guarts of oil in the 602 instead of 8 quarts. What is your thoughts?
    Have you done any testing with merge collectors?
    On a 604 is it worth a weight penalty for an updated motor?
    With running your carb so rich won't it wash the clinders??
    How many laps on a 602 before it needs refreshed? Also what’s the difference between the Pro Fab headers and the Schoenfeld headers?
    What are the best carburetor jets to use on a 604?
    What pressure cap do you run for coolant 602?
    What should be the timing on 604 from chevy with hendren carb?

    1 hr 17 min
  • EP115 Bicycles, Brakes, and Bellyaches

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

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

    This week has been all the guys kept the podcast short and sweet...ish. Steve has been working in the heat and didn't feel well for the show. However, they still got through a few good questions before cutting out early.

    ***Crate Insider has started a monthly giveaway! This Month's giveaway is worth $344 and includes a Crate Insider flat air filter base and lid, Walker Performance Filtration's 4" filter, Joes Racing Product's Air Cleaner Stud Kit, a Crate Insider shirt, and two koozies! This complete package is a $344 dollar value.

    Click here to enter the June giveaway!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    I bought a wilwood electronic brake shut off but im not 100% sure how to wire it. It only has 2 black wires coming out of it and im not sure which one to hook up where. The instuctions arent really clear. Any insight?

    Any word Steve on the new water thermostat/ housing for the crates that you talked about a couple months back?
    Do you guys prefer a non-resistor spark plug versus a resistor spark plug?
    Preference .... Water temp reading from intake or radiator ? I've always had my sensor in the intake but I just bought a new car and the radiator has a few threaded inserts for what I would think is for eater temp sensor and maybe water psi?
    How much hp can I get out of a 604?

    18 min
  • EP114 Distributors, Beehives, and North Carolina Heat Waves

    Welcome to the Racing Insider’s Podcast!

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

    This week has been all about progress! Kate and her staff have been hard at work to get the new store its most efficient yet. Hendren's Racing Engines has had a typical week full of engine rebuilding and dyno testing. This week had some very interesting and speciafic questions guarenteed to help any racer out, and of course Steve didn't disappoint with his weekly sass. 

    ***Crate Insider has started a monthly giveaway! This Month's giveaway is worth $344 and includes a Crate Insider flat air filter base and lid, Walker Performance Filtration's 4" filter, Joes Racing Product's Air Cleaner Stud Kit, a Crate Insider shirt, and two koozies! This complete package is a $344 dollar value.

    Click here to enter the June giveaway!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    What’s the best numbers on a 602 you have seen Steve?

    Steve is there any advantage of a 602 create engine .020 overbore then a stock bore size?
    Kate are you able to ship to Aussie yet?
    On a 604 do the valve keepers/locks vary in degrees from the stock diameter springs to the beehive spring and when setting the installed height they call for (1.780) how important is it to get it as close to that installed height (over or under)?
    Can you turn a IMCA 604 sealed into a Crate USA seal during a engine rebuild?
    How often should you replace the beehive springs and how many laps or races before you freshen a 604?
    What do you think about the Quick Silver engine Steve?
    Any ideas why my back 4 plugs are a lot darker than the front 4 on a 602 running 93 octane?
    I have a 602 in a latemodel david smith e85 carb msd distributor and 34 degrees timing. It seems lazy on starts and restarts but runs fine everywhere else. Any ideas?
    ​Have you noticed any common problems with this year’s crate engines?

    58 min

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