HeyJaredHidden Horsepower by Total Seal
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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John Card - Pulling Tractors to Farmer's Bling (opens the original)
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John Card joins Hidden Horsepower for a deep conversation about his career in the tractor pulling and drag racing world. The New England engine builder who relocated to Brownsburg, IN gives the details of his process on this episode. Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper John with questions about his innovation mindset. Keith Jones is on the road for a Total Seal trackside tech talk in Brainerd, MN at the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals.
David Nickens - Hidden Horsepower (opens the original)
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David Nickens joins Hidden Horsepower for a conversation about his legendary career. Nickens Brothers racing engines have been at the pinnacle of NHRA Competition Eliminator for decades. David discusses his early years, world championships, being named NHRA Top 50 Sportsman Racer, and of course the secrets of high performance. Keith Jones and Joe Castello host.
Q & A with Keith Jones of Total Seal Piston Rings (opens the original)
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If you are building or rebuilding an engine...start here. Keith Jones answers questions from the basics of ring seal, to cylinder finish, to break in oil, and more. Gapless rings are a hot topic. Questions are answered on this episode.
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