Multi-Time NHRA World Champion Jason Line joins the Hidden Horsepower podcast to talk about Bonneville, Danny Jesel's Equal 8 and the new JLine Engine Blocks and Cylinder Heads. Jason also reveals a possible return to driving duties at the US Nationals later this Summer. He was our first guest, and now he's our latest guest on this must watch episode of the podcast for engine builders!

#engine #bonneville #nascar #dodge #nhra

Jason Line talks Engine Blocks E84 Hidden Horsepower

Shaver Specialties Racing Engines is legendary for their success and
innovation in the world of Sprint car engine building. Head dyno operator Don MacAskill joins Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr to talk about how he got into engine building and the R&D work done at Shaver Specialties.

"Dyno" Don Mac Askill on finding Hidden Horsepower E85 Total Seal Piston Rings

From the infamous PA Posse to the brutal forces applied to a 410 sprint
 car engine, Adam Cofer from Don Ott Racing Engines shares his journey from the midwest to the heart of sprint car racing.
#engine

Adam Cofer - Don Ott Racing Engines E86 Total Seal Piston Rings

Southwest Research Institute provides testing and problem solving for applications that literally reach from deep sea to deep space (and everything in between). Amongst all of that, the Tribology department at SwRI has been helping professional racing teams solve problems for years. 

During this in-depth episode, Dr. Peter Lee from SwRI shares his experiences and reveals some cutting edge new coating technology. 

#engine #pistonrings #ford #dyno #dynotested #nascar

Dr Peter Lee - Southwest Research Institute E87 Total Seal Piston Rings

Tom Martino discusses stepping into the NHRA Factory X engine wars. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Tom with questions about his motivation and ideas for the very challenging NHRA class. We can't have Tom on the show without a story about WJ and Tom's days running Pro Stock.

Tom Martino tackles Factory X E88 Total Seal Piston Rings

Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales, answers the most common questions for Total Seal customers. 
What ring is right for my application? 
What should the end gap be set at?
What cylinder finish do I need?
What kind of oil should I use?
Can you run gas ports with gapless rings?
and more..

Keith Jones answers Frequently Asked Questions on Hidden Horsepower

Greg Anderson, PRI President Mike Good, and 16 year old phenom London Zapzalka are the first guests in the Total Seal booth at PRI 2024. Greg Anderson recaps his 6th championship season in NHRA Pro Stock, PRI President Mike Good discusses the health of the industry, and 16 year old London Zapzalka talks about 3D printing a running internal combustion engine. The Performance Racing Industry trade show is a yearly tradition!

PRI 2024 - Greg Anderson,  PRI President Mike Good, and London Zapzalka

Pat Musi, Greg and Aaron Stanfield, and Gary Stinnett all swing by the Total Seal booth at PRI 2024. Each guest has something of great interest for hosts Lake and Joe.

PRI 2024 - Pat Musi, Greg and Aaron Stanfield, and Gary Stinnett

Mark Pawuk, Ben Strader, and Darin Morgan stop by the Total Seal booth at PRI 2024. Mark Pawuk is a first time world champion in the NHRA Flex Jet Factory Stock Showdown. Mark discusses his engine builder David Barton and his long road to become champion. Ben Strader tuned for world champion Greg Stanfield in NHRA Factory X, and has great stories from the season, and Darin Morgan puts the Sox and Martin HEMI Challenge world on notice with his latest build at BES.

PRI 2024 - Mark Pawuk, Ben Strader, and Darin Morgan Full

Hidden Horsepower: Remembering Ed Pink
In this special tribute episode of Hidden Horsepower, hosts Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales for Total Seal Piston Rings, and Joe Castello welcome Frank Honsowetz, former President and General Manager of Ed Pink Racing Engines, to reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of legendary engine builder Ed Pink. Honsowetz, who collaborated closely with Pink on the Infinity IRL Indy Car program in the late 1990s, shares intimate stories and insights into Pink’s innovative genius, relentless pursuit of performance, and profound impact on motorsports. Titled Remembering Ed Pink, this episode celebrates the man whose engines powered champions and redefined racing, offering listeners a heartfelt look at his enduring influence through the eyes of those who knew him best.

Remembering Ed Pink featuring Frank Honsowetz

Keith Jones from Total Seal Piston Rings and host Joe Castello interview the world's most knowledgeable engine builders. Technology, tips, and information about how to tackle challenges when building high performance engines and finding that "Hidden Horsepower".

New tracks tagged #Engine Technology