{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Matt Latino on Pro Stock Racing, 1500HP NA Engines, and Making Horsepower With Cats","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/matt-latino-on-pro-stock-racing-1500hp-na-engines-and-making-horsepower-with-cats","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w2ay3hdnwg9mdtfh/198_matt_audio6y4cx.mp3","description":"Matt Latino joins us to break down the world of NHRA Pro Stock racing, from 1500HP naturally aspirated engines and thousandth-of-a-second reaction times to the real cost of running a full season. We also dive into G-Sport catalytic converters, emissions-compliant performance, and why modern cats don’t have to kill horsepower.\nTake your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com\nCode \"Minnoxide5\" for 5% off\nHigh Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide\nUse code \"MINNOX\" for 55% off ANY course\nUse Code \"MINVIP\" for $300 of the MINVIP Package\nTuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com\nCode \"Minnoxide\" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net\nMORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt\n00:00 – What Makes Pro Stock So Different?\n04:26 – Matt Latino’s Path Into Pro Stock Racing\n12:07 – What It Costs to Run a Pro Stock Season\n21:21 – NHRA Hood Scoop Rule Changes and the Cost of R&D\n29:11 – Aero Limits, Weight Transfer, and Finding Thousandths\n34:19 – Testing, Track Conditions, and Breaking in Tires\n38:06 – Global Emissions, G-Sport Cats, and High-Horsepower Compliance 40:44 – How to Size Catalytic Converters for Power and Load\n49:35 – Cell Count, Cat Diameter, and the 200-Cell Myth\n55:16 – Explaining Types of Cats and Failures\n01:02:17 – Testing Catalytic Converters on a 1500HP Pro Stock Engine 01:08:23 – Driver Focus, Reaction Times, and Trusting the Car\n01:20:08 – Clutch Control, Burnouts, Staging, and Rookie Mistakes\n01:29:13 – Working on His Own Pro Stock Car\n01:35:10 – Crew Roles, Young Talent, and What Makes a Driver Good 01:44:04 – Marketing, Racing With His Dad, and Dream Cars\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":3.6,"endTime":130.64,"type":"concept","title":"Pro Stock","url":"/glossary/pro-stock","quote":"My first question. 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They’re in the same top tier as Top Fuel dragsters and use nitro fuel."}},{"startTime":71.5,"endTime":76.7,"type":"term","title":"0-20 reaction time","url":"/glossary/0-20-reaction-time","quote":"you've got to have a 0-20 reaction time or better, and you've got to shift through five gears...","canonicalId":"term:0-20-reaction-time","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “0-20 reaction time” refers to the time window from the start signal to the car’s movement over the first 20 feet. In Pro Stock, drivers aim for extremely quick launches because the competition is so close.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a measure of how quickly the car gets moving right after the start. 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It reduces the chance of the engine “knocking” under high power."}},{"startTime":84.6,"endTime":91.1,"type":"term","title":"turbochargers","url":"/glossary/turbocharger","quote":"so no additives, no nitrous, no turbochargers, no nitrous.","canonicalId":"term:turbochargers","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Turbochargers use exhaust energy to spin a turbine that forces more air into the engine, increasing potential power. The segment emphasizes Pro Stock engines don’t use turbochargers, which changes both the power curve and the tuning approach.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbocharger is a device that forces extra air into the engine to help it make more power. Pro Stock cars in this description don’t use turbos."}},{"startTime":84.6,"endTime":116.1,"type":"term","title":"naturally aspirated","url":"/glossary/naturally-aspirated","quote":"They're naturally aspirated, they're 500 cubic inch, they run on a high octane race fuel...","canonicalId":"term:naturally-aspirated","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Naturally aspirated means the engine makes power without forced induction like turbocharging or supercharging. In this segment, Pro Stock engines are described as naturally aspirated, which strongly affects how they produce horsepower and how they respond to conditions like altitude.","simplifiedExplanation":"Naturally aspirated engines don’t use a turbo or supercharger to push air in. They rely on the engine’s design and tuning to make power."}},{"startTime":84.6,"endTime":91.1,"type":"term","title":"500 cubic inch","url":"/glossary/500-cubic-inch","quote":"They're naturally aspirated, they're 500 cubic inch, they run on a high octane race fuel...","canonicalId":"term:500-cubic-inch","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“500 cubic inch” refers to engine displacement, a measure of the total volume of all cylinders. In Pro Stock, the displacement limit is part of the rules, which helps keep competition close and makes horsepower comparisons more meaningful.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the engine size measured by how much space the cylinders have. 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So yeah, depending on the track conditions, yeah, fair enough...","canonicalId":"term:quarter","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In drag racing, the “quarter” refers to the quarter-mile distance (about 402 meters). When the hosts say the cars are running “six fives in the quarter,” they mean elapsed time over that quarter-mile, which is a key performance benchmark in drag racing.","simplifiedExplanation":"In drag racing, the “quarter” is the quarter-mile race distance. Saying a car runs “six fives in the quarter” means it covers that distance in about 6.5 seconds."}},{"startTime":201.7,"endTime":236.1,"type":"term","title":"fifth by the eighth mile","url":"/glossary/fifth-by-the-eighth-mile","quote":"What's interesting is you're in fifth by the eighth mile. So oh, really? Yeah. So you go through five gears in less than five seconds...","canonicalId":"term:fifth-by-the-eighth-mile","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Fifth by the eighth mile” describes how quickly the car reaches 5th gear early in the run—by the 1/8-mile mark (about 201 meters). In Pro Stock, this reflects how the transmission and gearing are optimized for rapid acceleration and staying in the power band."}},{"startTime":226.4,"endTime":231.5,"type":"term","title":"ramming gear","quote":"You have to always get the ramming gear and hold it there the whole time. The only gear that holds is fifth. 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Pro Stock cars use specialized transmissions and shift systems to handle rapid, repeated gear changes under extreme acceleration."}},{"startTime":307.9,"endTime":325.3,"type":"concept","title":"pro mod","url":"/glossary/pro-mod","quote":"So, but basically, my dad's been racing his whole life. He used to run a pro mod car. You're familiar with pro mod? So he ran pro mod for many years.","canonicalId":"concept:pro-mod","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pro Mod (short for Pro Modified) is a drag racing category known for highly modified cars that still resemble production bodies. Compared with more restrictive classes, Pro Mod typically allows more freedom in engine and chassis design, which is why it’s a common stepping stone toward top-level drag racing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pro Mod is a drag racing class for heavily modified cars. It’s a place where racers can experiment with big performance upgrades while still using a car body style."}},{"startTime":333.5,"endTime":339.2,"type":"part","title":"318","quote":"When I turned 15, I bought a 1964 Plymouth Valiant with a 318 in it, made no power at all. As soon as I turned 16 and got this thing road legal, I took it on the racetrack.","canonicalId":"part:318","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “318” refers to a 318 cubic-inch V8 engine displacement (a common Chrysler small-block). In drag racing builds, the engine’s displacement and internal parts determine how much power it can make and how reliably it survives repeated hard runs.","simplifiedExplanation":"The “318” is the engine size—318 cubic inches—used in many older Mopar V8s. 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If you change the shape too much, you can lose the aerodynamic benefit."}},{"startTime":1732.6,"endTime":1745.0,"type":"term","title":"Lexan windshield","url":"/glossary/lexan-windshield","quote":"Like if you look at the profile of those cars with the hood\nscooped with the cowl, the way it transitions into the Lexan windshield, it's a pretty smooth\ntransition.","canonicalId":"term:lexan-windshield","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A Lexan windshield is made from Lexan (a brand of polycarbonate), which is commonly used in racing because it can be lighter and more impact-resistant than traditional glass. It also influences aerodynamic transitions because the bodywork is shaped to meet it smoothly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Lexan windshield is a racing windshield made from a tough plastic. 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The car uses those readings to judge whether the engine and catalytic converter are working correctly."}},{"startTime":2740.0,"endTime":2744.1,"type":"term","title":"emissions efficiency data","url":"/glossary/emissions-efficiency-data","quote":"...all the O2 data and all the emissions efficiency data and make sure that it keeps the check engine light off.","canonicalId":"term:emissions-efficiency-data","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Emissions efficiency data is the diagnostic information the car uses to estimate how effectively the catalytic converter reduces pollutants. If the catalyst efficiency doesn’t match expected values, the car can set diagnostic trouble codes and illuminate the check engine light.","simplifiedExplanation":"Emissions efficiency data is how the car judges whether the catalytic converter is doing its job. If it looks like the converter isn’t cleaning the exhaust enough, the car can trigger a warning light."}},{"startTime":2802.2,"endTime":2806.5,"type":"term","title":"sniff test","url":"/glossary/sniff-test","quote":"or if you have to do a sniff test and the cat that you have in there is not efficient, you won't pass.","canonicalId":"term:sniff-test","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A sniff test is an emissions measurement where technicians sample exhaust gases to determine pollutant levels. If the catalytic converter isn’t converting exhaust gases effectively, the results can exceed legal limits.","simplifiedExplanation":"A sniff test measures what comes out of your tailpipe. 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If you push the engine too hard for too long (like staying on the rev limiter), the springs can fail and the engine can be damaged."}},{"startTime":5079.4,"endTime":5104.5,"type":"term","title":"two step","url":"/glossary/two-step","quote":"When you get on the two step on one of these cars to launch it. So two step meaning you're fully staged, you've got a couple hundred pounds of line lock.","canonicalId":"term:two-step","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “two-step” is an engine control feature used in drag racing to hold the engine at a set RPM while the car is staged. When the driver activates it, the engine revs consistently so the launch is repeatable; releasing the clutch at the right time then transfers that RPM to the drivetrain.","simplifiedExplanation":"A two-step is a launch helper that holds the engine at a chosen rev level while you’re waiting. When you’re ready, you release the clutch and the car launches with that set RPM."}},{"startTime":5100.3,"endTime":5117.5,"type":"term","title":"red light","url":"/glossary/red-light","quote":"...your car could roll forward and you can red light immediate DQ. If your clutch isn't pressed in hard enough... your car will lunge forward, stall, and your immediately red lit run over.","canonicalId":"term:red-light","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “red light” in drag racing means you trigger the starting lights/Christmas tree too early—before the race is officially started. It results in an immediate foul, and in some cases the run is disqualified (DQ).","simplifiedExplanation":"A red light is when you launch too early at the drag strip. The race officials treat it as a mistake and you can lose the run right away."}},{"startTime":5104.5,"endTime":5117.5,"type":"term","title":"DQ","quote":"...you can red light immediate DQ. 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Even then, tires wear differently and can behave differently after multiple runs."}},{"startTime":5560.1,"endTime":5568.4,"type":"term","title":"valve cores","url":"/glossary/valve-cores","quote":"...measure the rollout of the tires, pull the valve cores out, take the tires off, and then you swap them left to right.","canonicalId":"term:valve-cores","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Valve cores are the small internal parts inside a tire’s valve stem that control airflow. Pulling them out speeds up deflation so teams can remove and swap tires quickly and precisely between passes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Valve cores are the little pieces inside the tire’s air valve. Taking them out lets the tire empty faster so the crew can swap tires between runs."}},{"startTime":5572.6,"endTime":5578.1,"type":"term","title":"left to right","quote":"Because they wear, one tire gets a little bit more wear than the other. 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Swapping ratios can help the car accelerate better and keep the engine working in the right RPM range."}},{"startTime":5648.8,"endTime":5653.3,"type":"term","title":"rebuild the transmissions","url":"/glossary/rebuild-the-transmissions","quote":"Other times we go into the trailer and rebuild the transmissions with the correct gear ratios.","canonicalId":"term:rebuild-the-transmissions","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rebuilding a transmission means disassembling it and replacing or reworking internal parts to achieve a specific setup—here, the correct gear ratios. 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Changing them can make the car feel quicker off the line or better at higher speeds."}},{"startTime":5663.8,"endTime":5675.2,"type":"term","title":"drive shaft sensor","quote":"...axles out, drive shaft sensor out, wishbone down, rear end, gear fully out...","canonicalId":"term:drive-shaft-sensor","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A drive shaft sensor measures drivetrain motion (commonly speed or rotation) for data logging and/or control functions. In race setups, it may be disconnected or removed during drivetrain service to prevent damage and to allow component removal.","simplifiedExplanation":"A drive shaft sensor is a sensor that reads how the driveshaft is spinning. 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