Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal

Hidden Horsepower
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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".

  1. Aug 8

    David Nickens - Hidden Horsepower

    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.

    David Nickens - Hidden Horsepower

  2. Jul 18

    Q & A with Keith Jones of Total Seal Piston Rings

    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.

    Q & A with Keith Jones of Total Seal Piston Rings

  3. May 23

    Steve Johnson - 40 Years of Racing

    Steve Johnson, a 2X NHRA U.S. Nationals winner who is celebrating 40 years in Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, takes some time to reflect on Hidden Horsepower. From Dale Earnhardt to Don Prudhomme, Steve Johnson has been in the center of racing for decades. Steve will talk about how he had to reinvent himself from a marketing person to an engine builder over his career, and how he has done some wild things just to make it to the track. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Steve with questions about his thoughts on engine technology and his life in drag racing. Steve's BATMAN technical scholarships program helps young people become automotive technicians and he is the perfect person to give a little advice to aspiring machinists and engine builders. This is a fun episode.

    Steve Johnson - 40 Years of Racing

  4. May 19

    Dan Binks - 3 Cylinder Monster

    On this episode of Hidden Horsepower, presented by Total Seal Piston Rings, we sit down with Dan Binks — former Director of Corvette Racing.From leading GM’s factory Corvette program to multiple championships and Le Mans victories, Dan has engineered at the absolute pinnacle of motorsports. Today he’s bringing that same championship mindset to dirt racing with a wild, high-revving 3-cylinder monster that’s tearing it up at the Chili Bowl Nationals.Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello dive deep with Dan on ring seal technology, cylinder pressure management, and the relentless attention to detail it takes to compete and win at the highest levels of the sport.If you build engines, race cars, or simply love cutting-edge horsepower stories, this is one you need to hear right now.Hidden Horsepower — Real power lies in the details. Watch / Listen now.

    Dan Binks - 3 Cylinder Monster

  5. Apr 18

    Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines

    Go inside the highly successful "small" business that is Wilkins Racing Engines with Hidden Horsepower. Sandy Wilkins joins Keith Jones and Joe Castello for a in depth conversation about his career as a engine builder, his business, and his racing career. Wilkins, who started his career as an educator, breaks down the lessons he learned at Roush Yates Racing Engines while on the road to becoming a World Champion NHRA Top Sportsman racer. The lessons of the past are always valuable regardless of how high tech things become in the world of engine building. Sandy and Keith discuss ring seal technology, and WFO Joe ever produces some behind the scenes content from Sandy's last race win. This is a fun episode filled with life lessons and information.

    Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines

  6. Mar 18

    Chris Straub - Straub Technologies - PRI 2025

    Chris Straub of Straub Technologies makes his yearly appearance at the Total Seal booth. Chris provides a preview of the road ahead for the performance industry. New parts, new engines, and a great attitude for the machine shop in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Keith Jones and Joe Castello host.

    Chris Straub - Straub Technologies - PRI 2025

  7. Mar 16

    Gary Stinnett - Blow by as a tuning tool - PRI 2025

    Gary Stinnett returns to the Total Seal booth for a deep discussion about "blow by" as a tuning tool in the dyno room. Total Seal's Keith Jones and Gary have an eye opening conversation about best practices and the right tools. Gary also gives an update on his break out product, FOGGIT. A visit by Stinnett is a yearly part of PRI.

    Gary Stinnett - Blow by as a tuning tool - PRI 2025

  8. Mar 14

    Josh Hart - A New Beginning - PRI 2025

    John Force Racing's new Top Fuel driver, Josh Hart, stops by the Total Seal booth to preview his 2026 NHRA Drag Racing season. Spoiler Alert: He did pretty well by winning his first race! Hart who also owns the massive BURNYZZ Speed Shop in Ocala, Florida discusses learning from the legend John Force, and the automotive high-performance industry as a whole.

    Josh Hart - A New Beginning - PRI 2025
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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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