Racing Insiders Podcast

Racing Insiders Podcast

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  • EP113 Fuel, Fire, and Future Gas Prices

    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 the guys answered awesome fuel questions, as well as gave their opinion on what the gas prices will cause for the future...and who is being most effected. The guys have had a great weekend getting caught up. Steve even had time to get his ombre' hair cut. Kate has been working full time to make sure she has the parts racers need on the shelves and gives us insight to what is in stock this week! 

    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

    We run a north east mod 602 with Schafer 15/40 oil when engine temperature reaches about 200 degrees at low RPM we loose oil psi to about 20 when cold temperatures are about 40 psi. Any need to worry?
    What is E 85 and how does it compare to typical gas?
    What are some tips on getting better hole shots coming out of a turn and is carbon drive shafts worth it?
    Why have many crate series outlawed methanol?
    Hey Steve and Kate have you ever back to back ran x85 to pump e85 wondering how much difference you see?
    What fuel psi should have for e85?
    On a really really really dry slick track what RPM range should you be looking for with a 604… low end RPM to High end RPM?

    56 min
  • EP112 Giveaway Contest, Tech Tips, and Scout Sniper Eric Darling

    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 the guys kicked off this Memorial Day show with an introduction of special guest and Veteran badass, Eric Darling. Eric is a scout sniper for the Marines and was apart of the "Unknown Distance" documentary. We definitley recommend giving it a watch to better understand our armed forces and what they go through. The guys also suprised us with some awesome information, 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

    While going through my carb I found that one of my jets was laying in the bowl. Is there anything else I need to check....oh by the way the engine was flat until half track and it seemed that the rear wheels were spinning?

    what makes the crates so quick compared to other late models? I compared lap times for past several weeks and they can run with about anything other than true supers according to the lap times?



    30 min
  • EP111 Headers, Oil, and Kate is Touching Packages

    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.

    It's been another good week for the hosts. Kate has became the new shipping guy at Crate Insider, so technically...she now touches all packages. Steve has had a proud dad week after seeing his son, Alex Hendren, race like a true badass. Looks like Steve won't be the only Hendren in a hall of fame. 

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    We're going to be up running at North Wilkesboro speedway with our 602 dirt latemodel. If I'm running the Klotz from Kate would you go to a thicker oil for a long track like that to keep it from thinning out running that hard that long?

    I’ve recently purchased a 602 what water sending unit temperature do y’all recommend?
    Are the crossover headers big number difference on the dyno?
    Could you tell me what causes the top of valve on a 604 to wear the top where roller makes contact and the roller is free on the rocker?
    Is it ok to swap oil brands between oil changes if cant get or have what usually run on hand and swap back?
    CT 525 what rpm should I try to turn and what do you like the limiter to be set at?
    How can you tell if you r buying a used legal gm sealed 604 crate with bottle cap seals?
    What’s your thoughts on lightweight rear end gears….Taking 4 pounds off the rotating assembly?

     

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    19 min
  • EP110 E85, Cooling, and Inflation

    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 good for the hosts. Kate is coming back from her staycation and is ready to get tech help and parts, to racers all over the US. Steve is his typical grumpy self. He has refused to slow down and admits that it is making him extra cranky. Someone get this guy a binkie! 

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Can you discuss the gains in performance when switching from a Holley 600 on 93 pump gas to a 650HP on CHP? (602) wondering how much it’s worth in your opinion and I know each engine may be different in the Dyno. What fuel pressure is recommended for the CHP setup?
    With the 602 do you ever find any advantages with running a little colder spark plug and or running 110 octane race gas to add more timing?
    Is it true that anti freeze will make a motor run 20 deg. Hotter?
    Have you gotten some of the new 604’s in just wondering how many issues you been seeing so far?
    602 in Senoia how much of a difference can you tell running a brinn style trans over a saginaw?
    In a crate 602 is there a big difference in E3 plugs vs. NGK?
    What e85 carb do you recommend for 602?
    Did GM sell the 602 engine with a 6 3/4 inch balancer at any point?
    Between renagade crate elite fuel and vp-chp witch is better, and can you run the same carb set up?


    If you would rather watch this episode on our YouTube channel, click here.

    52 min
  • EP109 Spacers, Scams, and Hot Engines

    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 grace us with their banter and answer tech questions. Steve goes full rant over recent allegations that racers need matched rocker arms. This is false, it is a SCAM! Kate is doing a staycation this week to get a breather from the busy year. She will come back full force on the 16th! Crate Insider is still open for business and shipping. 

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Is there any advantage to the digital MSD box compared to a chip MSD box? What are the differences other then price?
    We run dirtcar Sportsman here in n.y. Bicknell Racing Products sells 1/4" spacers. We had a 1" and were told the 1/4" is better. Seems to be better but wondered what you thought?
    I run a 1/4" carb spacer. Is that better than 1"?
    Car gets hot in a matter of a few laps. Like 220 in 6 laps from 140. Plugs look good. Sport mod open motor. 36 degrees of timing. 77 jets on a 4412 2 barrel(same as last year with no issues). Jones pulley setup. 5.875" water pump pulley. 5.5" crank pulley. Was running jones 3 blade fan. Switched to racefan 4 blade after first night. Radiator is brand new. Running restrictions in place of thermostat. What else should I check?
    I just bought a 14 race old 602 it has button seals. Valve springs supposed to be 3 races old. Ran in a modified. Going to run in latemodel. What are some things I need to check before I crank it?
    Tell me a little more about the 602 carb on the restrictor where to get and size?
    Is it better to run alternator or not?
    Hello guys, I have a question about ignition timing on the 602, Do y'all ever play with the timing with 110 octane race gas and or colder plugs?

    To watch this episode on our YouTube Channel, click here.

    55 min
  • EP108 Rears, Gears, and Bathroom Breakthroughs

    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 started the show out with the cutest guest, mini assistant Addison. This cute 1st grader made us smile when she told us what she was going to be when she grew up. Kate received an outpour of great reviews of her new product, the Track N' Recover. With so many trailers getting stolen, the Track N' Recover has gave so many peace of mind. Steve had another busy week building engines, and told us how he really feels about 1-Ply toilet paper. Join us Monday at 7pm, and drop in your tech questions!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    ​I see a lot of folks changing gears after qualifying, do you want to gear the car different for qualifying than if you are racing normally?
    What are your thoughts on driver’s running on the chip every lap?
    ​What can local tech guys do to catch 602 and 604 cheat engines because there's plenty out there?
    Have you seen a msd box go bad? If so what will it do?
    What is the best way to get a 602 to run on a two barrel restrictor plate that measures 1 inch 250,000?
    What headers do you recommend for 602 sportsman Lm?
    Power Valves for a 602, what are the gains of down falls to run a 4.5 or 6.5?
    Has GM made any changes in the past few regarding the 602, I was thinking possibly the crankshaft, wasn’t there something about weights in the past, or was that the 604?
    What are your thoughts on vp x85?
    How hot is to hot on oil temp in a 604 Lm?
    We run 7000 chip on our 604. You think that's to much?
    Have you ever heard of e85 r velocity fuel?
    Any tips on what you would use to keep your trailer and car safe when you’re on the road?
    How many races would you say is a safe number before it’s time to look at bearings, rings, ect. “If properly maintained” 602?
    What differences are you seeing between the 4.86 and 4.11 rears?
    What type of gain do you see with the lightweight quick change gears vs the old style standard winters gears?
    What valve springs are using on 602 ‘ s ?
    How often should I change fuel pump rod?
    To adjust valves on 602 is it best to warm up motor first?
    E85 or chp for a 525?

    1 hr 7 min
  • EP107 Shortages, Brandon, and Racing Fuel

    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 reviewed the amount of shortages, facility fires, and how it has impacted small business. They also answered awesome tech questions live regarding carbs, racing fuel, drivelines, and more! You can tune in to this show live on Monday's at 7pm on our Facebook page. Join us, and drop in your tech questions!

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Who builds a nice aluminum fan shroud?

    Do you think the prices will come back down when materials do or do you think this is the new normal?
    What beer would u consider the Avgas of beers?
    Super bowl or regular carb?
    How much is to gain swapping from a Holley 600 on 93 pump gas to CHP and a 650 HP
    With the problems getting anything create from gm and them talking things getting worse before better and the price of national competitive create motors going to 15k+ so the builder can get 3-4 sets of heads to find 2 that flow good enough to be a national motor. Where do you see all the create stuff going?

    51 min
  • EP106 Oil, Fuel, and Literally All the Things

    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 were interrupted at the start of the show with a murderous kitten, who just wants to show off his great hunting skills. The two then went on to answer great tech questions pertaining to aluminum carbs, shop tools, oil, fuel, and so much more. 

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Do they make a measuring device for a 1.5 rocker arm?
    Rotella vs Schaeffer?
    Any advantage to buying aluminum carbs?
    Thoughts on the North Wilkesboro dirt races?
    E85 - difference between leaded, unleaded mix and mixed with race gas?
    do you recommend running O-Rings on the shaft of a MSD distributor in a 604?
    What timing should I have my 602 running e85 with a Willy’s carb?
    What is the max rpm on a 604 or rec amended rpm on gas?
    What’s the average whp with the 602s?

    58 min
  • EP105 Pet Day, Timing, and the Tire Situation

    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 put emphasis on the pets in our lives for national Pet Day! Shout out to all the pets out there keeping their owners sane during some of the wildest times. They also answered tech questions regarding timing, engine thumps, carbs, and more! Tire prep is also a big deal right now, most series won't allow it. However, should that be changed now that tires are so hard to come by?

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    Why do some 604 crates thump real hard like they have high compression? And sound different then most 604? Are we missing out on secret horsepower??

    Do we need to change E85 carb. jets for humidity changes like we do for alky carbs? a lean motor makes more power then a fat motor?
    Any idea on a random back fire at idle on a 604 e85, super bowl?
    Would incorrect timing cause a 602 to bust at high rpm?
    What do you recommend for water temp when pulling on the track 604 e85?
    What do you recommend for spark plugs and valve springs and run with your water in the radiator for a 602?
    Is a 650 carb the correct carb for a 602 with hooker metric shorty headers or is it a possibility to go to say a 700 cfm?
    What on head valve spring tester do you use on a 525? And what seat pressure should I be looking for?
    Would getting a oil cooler on a 525 help with low oil pressure?
    Have you tested with lighter balancer, does it make power?
    What timing is recommended for 602 with x85 fuel?
    going to race Talladega short track and they run crate racing USA rules If no rev limiter on a 602 how far should I turn it?
    ​noticed at Martinsville the cars were shooting fire out the exhaust when they got off the gas. Is that too much fuel being dumped? Is it something that makes power that can be adapted to a 604?
    What do think about the Spintec muffler on the 604?


    51 min
  • EP104 2022 Pricing, Engine Tuning, and of course Heiny

    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 was full up questions about refreshing, tuning, and the upkeep of an engine. Which is understandable in this seasons state. We have continuing price changes, shipping has been a nightmare at times, and more detrimental is the lack of materials. Racers are having to settle for what is available. No worries though, Kate and Steve give great tips on adjustments and changes.

    QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

    What’s your thoughts on the Brisk plugs for a 602? Can they hurt the motor? And F.A.S.T FireWire plug wires, decent wires?

    how often recommend changing racefan blades have a few chips in them just wonder if need to switch them out?
    What percentage of leakdown is acceptable?
    Best plug for 602? NGK 5724 or e-3 plug. Also gap?
    How much horsepower gain between a good pump gas set up to proper e85 set up on a 602?
    What's the best formula to adjust valves on 602? 1/4 turn?
    How often should we replace our spark plugs?
    How often do you recommend changing plugs on a 602?
    Should I add extensions to my headers on my 604?
    Can you send a carb to ya for a carb makeover?
    Reverse mount pump, etc. on a 604, power gains?
    How often do you change valve springs?

    1 hr 5 min

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