Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -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".
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Jason Line talks Engine Blocks E84 Hidden Horsepower
June 13, 2024 14:01 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBMulti-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
Jay Zolko of Zolko Racing Engines E83 Total Seal Piston Rings
May 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBJay Zolko of Zolko Racing Engines joins Hidden Horsepower. Jay gives the details of how he became a successful performance engine shop owner at just 38 years old. Jay is the next generation personified. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Jay with questions about his latest projects and his future plans.
Late night dyno tests, Pro Stock, and Lee Shepherd's desk, Darin Morgan talks Hidden Horsepower
May 17, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBDarin Morgan has a rich history in engine building, from designing engines that race in the NHRA HEMI Challenge to working at Reher-Morrison, this life-long Pro Stock engine builder shares his journey on Hidden Horsepower.
Mr Roller Lifter, Ed Morel Talks Hidden Horsepower
May 15, 2024 16:13 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBFrom INDY to NASCAR and the NHRA, Ed Morel shares stories from his career with Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr. For more great engine tech, check out @EnginePerformanceExpo For more episodes of the Hidden Horsepower podcast, check out the full Hidden Horsepower playlist. • HIDDEN HORSEPOWER For more on Joe Castello, check out @WFORadio For more on Lake Speed Jr, check out @themotoroilgeek
Mr Plug Wire, Mark Vieau Talks Hidden Horsepower
May 03, 2024 16:59 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBMr. Plug Wire, Mark Vieau joins Hidden Horsepower from the 2024 Engine Performance Expo for a wide ranging conversation about his career from his start in Funny Cars to NASCAR. He reveals his heros and those who helped him along the way.
Mike Valerio Shares The Early Days of Pro Stock on Hidden Horsepower - Total Seal Piston Rings
April 19, 2024 17:10 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBMike Valerio share his stories of the early days of Pro Stock with Lake Speed Jr. and host, Joe Castello at the 2024 Engine Performance Expo.
Brian Tooley - Engine Performance Expo - Total Seal Piston Rings
April 12, 2024 15:08 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBBrian Tooley Racing changed the game in LS camshafts and became one of the hottest names in the performance aftermarket. So where did it all start? Brian tells his own story on this episode of the Hidden Horsepower podcast.
Keith Wilson of Wilson Manifolds E82 Total Seal Piston Rings
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBKeith Wilson of Wilson Manifolds joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a deep dive into air flow and intake manifold technology. Wilson details his career and involvement with racing teams from NHRA Drag Racing, NASCAR, Indy Car, and even off-shore power boats. Keith Wilson even drops a Dale Earnhardt story! There is a lot to learn on this episode of Hidden Horsepower.
2024 NHRA Gatornationals Tech Talk preview E81 Total Seal Piston Rings
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 42.9 MBThe Hidden Horsepower crew previews the 2024 NHRA Gatornationals. The trackside tech talk schedule, and the plans for Hidden Horsepower 2024 are revealed. The guys off a new way for listeners to submit questions and ideas for the show!
PRI 2023 Part 2 Aaron Stanfield, Ben Strader, and Bruno Massel E80 Total Seal Piston Rings
February 09, 2024 14:52 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBPRI 2023 Part 2 features Aaron Stanfield, Ben Strader, and Bruno Massel. Aaron Stanfield goes into detail on his Factory Showdown championship, and Ben's job as a crew chief at Stanfield Racing. Ben recaps the Factory X race to the 6 second zone, and Bruno Massel gives the details to becoming the first 4X NHRA Comp Eliminator World Champion.
PRI 2023 Greg Anderson, Larry Morgan, and Gaige Herrera E79 Total Seal Piston Rings
February 02, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 35 MBPRI 2023 Part 1 features Greg Anderson, Larry Morgan, and Gaige Herrera. Greg is a 5X NHRA Pro Stock world champion and gives the details of the hunt for horsepower that is modern NHRA Pro Stock. Larry Morgan is fresh off his own championship season in Pro Modified with Frank Manzo and Mike Castellana. And, Gaige Herrera scored the best single season in NHRA history based on round wins riding for Vance and Hines. Everyone is in the PRI mode and you'll enjoy this episode.
Waddell Wilson - NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief and engine builder E78 Total Seal Piston Rings
January 26, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBWaddell Wilson was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. He sat down with Lake Speed Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about his life, NASCAR career, and finding that Hidden Horsepower when things were so easy. As a NASCAR Cup Series crew chief and engine builder, Waddell was the winning crew chief for the Daytona 500 in 1980, 1983, and 1984, and during his career he was crew chief or engine builder for Holman-Moody, Harry Ranier, and Hendrick Motorsports. Waddell tells some great...
PRI 2023 Preview with Keith Jones and Joe Castello
December 05, 2023 15:07 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBHidden Horsepower is ready for PRI 2023! Keith Jones and Joe Castello preview the Performance Racing Industry trade show and look ahead to some learning opportunities for listeners. Stop by booth #1525 and say hello.
Gary Stinnett - Engine Building for Throttle Stops E77 Total Seal Piston Rings
November 03, 2023 19:04 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB4X NHRA Super Comp World Champion, Gary Stinnett takes Keith Jones and Joe Castello down the rabbit hole of how and why building engines for throttle stop racing is different than for all out applications. Stinnett reveals some secrets for the thousands of racers that choose this style of drag racing. If this is what you do, you can't afford to miss this one.
Shane Tecklenburg E76 Total Seal Piston Rings
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWorld renowned EFI tuner, Shane Tecklenburg joins Hidden Horsepower for a wide ranging conversation about his career and the endless possibilities associated with Electronic Fuel Injection. "Shane T" discusses some of the pitfalls of EFI and gives some opinions on how to avoid them. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello ask questions about the many projects that Shane has taken on including Bonneville with George Poteet's Speed Demon, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and of course, the drag strip.
Total Seal's Matt Hartford wins the NHRA U.S. Nationals
September 13, 2023 16:57 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Total Seal team just won Indy! NHRA Drag Racing's biggest race, the U.S. Nationals, was one for the ages. Matt Hartford took some time out, along with Top Fuel winner, Antron Brown to recap the milestone win with Joe Castello on his NHRA results podcast. The Total Seal NHRA Pro Stock team begins their quest for an NHRA Championship in the NHRA playoff system, known as "The Countdown".
Total Seal's Matt Hartford wins the 2023 NHRA Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals
September 13, 2023 16:57 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Total Seal team just won Indy! NHRA Drag Racing's biggest race, the U.S. Nationals, was one for the ages. Matt Hartford took some time out, along with Top Fuel winner, Antron Brown to recap the milestone win with Joe Castello on his NHRA results podcast. The Total Seal NHRA Pro Stock team begins their quest for an NHRA Championship in the NHRA playoff system, known as "The Countdown".
NHRA U.S. Nationals Preview with Total Seal's Matt Hartford
August 25, 2023 20:04 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBTotal Seal's Matt Hartford joins Joe Castello for a preview of the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. There will be two track side tech talks at the Big Go featuring the Total Seal braintrust of Lake Speed Jr., Keith Jones, and Rottler's Ed Kiebler. Matt and Joe recap the Pro Stock season where the Total Seal team sits 2nd in the NHRA Camping World Series points standings.From this point forward, every race is huge. Get ready for the biggest drag race on the planet with Hidden Hors...
Andrew Hines E75 Total Seal Piston Rings
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAndrew Hines of Vance and Hines joins Hidden Horsepower just days following the historic first ever Pro Stock Motorcycle sweep of the 3 race NHRA Western Swing.
Andrew Hines E75 Total Seal Piston Rings Full Show
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAndrew Hines of Vance and Hines joins Hidden Horsepower just days following the historic first ever Pro Stock Motorcycle sweep of the 3 race NHRA Western Swing.
Joe Mondello was FOOLED by this supposed TRUTH - E74 Total Seal Piston Rings
June 22, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBA, B, A testing - That’s the only proper way to test parts, right? Listen in as Billy Godlbold explains how A, B, A testing caused the legendary Joe Mondello to use the wrong pushrods for over 20 years! Flanked by Ben Strader from EFI University, Billy and Ben explain the pitfalls of the supposed “golden rule” of dyno testing, and both share examples and explanations of why there is a better way. Ben and Billy even go through a detailed explanation of in-cylinder combustion analysis - the co...
Dan Timm E73 Total Seal Piston Rings
June 02, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBDan Timm of Advanced Engine Concepts joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a wide ranging conversation about his life as an engine builder and his constant quest for knowledge. Dan comes out of the box with a Smokey Yunick story.
Mark Malburg - E72 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show
May 26, 2023 01:55 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MBMark Malburg stops by the Total Seal booth and fun breaks out. The guys take a deep dive into Mark's research on surfaces. Lake and Mark breakdown the latest technology and how it will be helpful to engine builders. His website https://digitalmetrology.com/ is a great resource1
Kendall Griffin - E71 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show 5/16/2023
May 16, 2023 23:31 - 9 minutes - 9.43 MBKendall Griffin joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello in the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show. Kendall discusses his career and what it takes to be competitive at the highest levels of motorsports.
Hidden Horsepower E70 Total Seal Piston Rings 4/21/2023
April 21, 2023 18:15 - 54 minutes - 90.1 MB"Dyno" Don MacAskill joins Ben Strader and Lake Speed Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about the latest in engine testing and dyno technology. The guys completely geek out on what is currently possible in cylinder surface technology. They look ahead to EFI University's cylinder honing course, and the next Total Seal Track Side Tech Talk. The latest news from the world of combustible hydrogen is also discussed.
Antron Brown - E69 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show 4/7/2023
April 07, 2023 12:55 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MBAntron Brown, 3X NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, joins Hidden Horsepower for a discussion about the Save Our Racecars movement in support of the RPM Act. Brown goes into detail about his appearance before the United States Congress as well as discussion about the technology involved in 11,00 horsepower nitro burning engines. AB is always a fun interview.
Hidden Horsepower - Inside Pro Stock - E68 - Total Seal Piston Rings
March 29, 2023 16:42 - 27 minutes - 43.2 MBMatt Hartford and Eddie Guarnaccia talk Pro Stock drag racing in NHRA's Camping World Series. Following a strong outing at the Arizona Nationals, Team Total Seal welcomes new sponsor GETTRX into the mix. Fellow Pro Stock crew chief Michael Hiner joins the show to recap his weekend in Arizona and the guys all look ahead to the NHRA Winternationals at the newly renamed In - N - Out Burger Dragstrip at Pomona.
Gary Stinnett - E67 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show 3/24/2023
March 24, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBGary Stinnett returns to Hidden Horsepower! Gary joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello in the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show. Gary discusses the story behind the launch of his new product FOGGIT and his latest drag racing engine builds in his home of Emporia, Kansas.
Pat Musi - E66 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show 3/10/2023
March 10, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 18 MBPat Musi stops into the Total Seal booth to talk No Prep Kings, his time in drag racing, and tell some stories from his career. Pat is a genuine legend and he schools Lake and Joe on a few things regarding Nitrous Oxide.
Mike Copeland - E65 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show 2/24/2023
February 25, 2023 03:25 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBMike Copeland is back on Hidden Horsepower! Mike joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello in the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show. Mike reports the latest news on his Hydrogen combustion engine projects, discusses benefits of hydrogen vs EV technology, and looks ahead to the goals for 2023.
Ben Strader E64 Total Seal Piston Rings
February 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBBen Strader from EFI University joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a wide ranging conversation about combustion. Using new technology, the engine builder can better understand what works. Ben, Lake, and Joe discuss Ben's new school that gives engine builders the opportunity to use the latest technology in his Competition Racing engine class. This episode is loaded with information, There is a video version if you'd like to see some of the visuals. https://www.youtube.com/@TotalSeal
Tim Wilkerson - Engine Performance Expo 2022
January 06, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBTim Wilkerson joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello grill "Wilk" on every aspect of his 11,000 horsepower nitro burning NHRA Funny Car. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
George Bryce - Engine Performance Expo 2022
December 30, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBGeorge Bryce joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into the Pro Stock Motorcycle performance pioneer's legendary career. George will discuss his early years with John Myers, finding "horsepower" as a lifestyle, and the racer known as Angelle. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Hidden Horsepower for the Holidays 12/21/2022
December 22, 2022 02:12 - 37 minutes - 63.1 MBMatt Hartford and Lake Speed Jr. get together with the team from Total Seal for the holidays. They discuss the 2022 year in review, new equipment, employees, and events from the season. The guys will also look ahead to 2023 and what is ahead for Total Seal and it's partners.
Billy Godbold - Engine Performance Expo 2022
December 16, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 32.2 MBBilly Godbold joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Billy, Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello have a wide ranging discussion about some of the challenges involved with cutting edge engine technology. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Mark Cronquist - Engine Performance Expo 2022
December 09, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBMark Cronquist joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello discuss Mark's career and accomplishments at Joe Gibbs Racing. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Tony Bischoff - Engine Performance Expo 2022
December 02, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBTony "The Horsepower King" Bischoff joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the 2022 Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello pepper him with questions about his legendary career in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo, that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Jon Kaase - Engine Performance Expo 2022
November 25, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBJon Kaase joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the Engine Performance Expo. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into his legendary career in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Keith Dorton - Engine Performance Expo 2022
November 18, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBKeith Dorton joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the Engine Performance Expo for a discussion of his life and career. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into the career of one of the greats in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Roy Johnson - Engine Performance Expo 2022
November 11, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBRoy Johnson joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about his historic Pro Stock career with his son Allen Johnson. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Vic Hill - Engine Performance Expo 2022
November 04, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBEngine builder, Vic Hill joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about his life and career. Plus, details into what creates success at Vic Hill Racing Engines. This one is loaded with great stories. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Scooter Brothers - Engine Performance Expo 2022
October 28, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBPaul "Scooter" Brothers " joins Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a deep dive into the career of one of the titans of the performance industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Warren Johnson - Engine Performance Expo 2022
October 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB"The Professor" Warren Johnson joined Hidden Horsepower "live" from the Engine Performance Expo for a lesson on his life and career. Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello take a deep dive into the career of one of the greats in the engine building industry. Get ready for the 2023 Engine Performance Expo that will be streamed "live" on YouTube. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Engine Performance Expo Update - Total Seal Piston Rings
October 14, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MBThe next Engine Performance Expo is coming. Find out when, and how to watch. Plus, Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello preview announcements coming up at SEMA, and PRI. Lake also gives information about hew hires at Total Seal as the team continues to get stronger. This episode is on location at the Texas Motorplex, Stampede of Speed mega event. Please forgive the sound of horsepower in the background...unless you like it, like we do! Subscribe to the Engine Performance Expo here: https://www.you...
Ray & David Barton E63 Total Seal Pistons Rings
September 30, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MBRay and David Barton from Ray Barton Racing Engines join Keith Jones and Joe Castello. The legendary engine builders discuss success in the HEMI Challenge and Factory Showdown in NHRA Drag Racing. The Bartons give their thoughts on where the next wave of Hidden Horsepower will come from.
Trackside Tech Talk recap E62 from Total Seal headquarters
September 09, 2022 17:29 - 54 minutes - 52.4 MBLake Speed Jr., Keith Jones, and Joe Castello discuss Cylinder Bore Honing, Motor Oil & Piston Rings, recapping the Total Seal NHRA Trackside Tech Talk at the 2022 NHRA U.S. Nationals. #RacingEngine #INDY #NHRA #CylinderBore #CylinderHoning #PistonRings #MotorOil #Enginetechnology
Trackside Tech Talk schedule E61 2022 NHRA U.S. Nationals Preview
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBLake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello preview the Total Seal trackside tech talk schedule at the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, in Indianapolis, IN. Lake discusses the new presentation that Keith Jones will unveil at the world's largest drag race, and gives his thoughts on recent guests on Hidden Horsepower.
Dr. Ken Hope E60 Total Seal Piston Rings
August 19, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBFrom engine blocks to block chain, Dr. Ken Hope join Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Castello for a conversation about base oil. NASCAR secrets, F1 and how racers are saving the world through technology are all part of this conversation. Lots to learn on this episode.
Ed Kiebler E59 Total Seal Piston Rings
July 20, 2022 23:46 - 51 minutes - 48.6 MBEd Kiebler, North American Sales Manager for Rottler Manufacturing joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a discussion on honing techniques and technology. The guys give the details of the upcoming Rottler open house (July 27th) and the Total Seal track side tech talks at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. The guys also congratulate Total Seal's Matt Hartford on his recent Pro Stock win at the NHRA Mile High Nationals in Denver. Lots of information in this one!
Charlie Garrett E58 Total Seal Piston Rings
July 08, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBCharlie Garrett lays out his secrets to success for Hidden Horsepower. Sprint cars, drag racing, and over 80 years of life experience packed are into one episode, plus as update on 2022 Pennsylvania Speedweek. Charlie will give advice on how to be successful in the engine building trade, and share his passion for hard work.