Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal
Hidden Horsepower
Last episode 14 days agoKeith 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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Episodes (136)
Antron Brown - E69 from the Total Seal booth at the 2022 PRI Trade Show 4/7/2023
Antron 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
Matt 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
Gary 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
Pat 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
Mike 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
Ben 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
Tim 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
George 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
Matt 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
Billy 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
Mark 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
Tony "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
Jon 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
Keith 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
Roy 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
Engine 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
Paul "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
"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
The 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.youtube.com/c/EnginePerformanceExpo
Ray & David Barton E63 Total Seal Pistons Rings
Ray 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
Lake 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
Lake 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
From 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
Ed 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
Charlie 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.