About the Guest: Joe Sherman Racing won the inaugural 2002 Popular Hot Rodding Engine Masters Challenge http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/ by trumping 11 other small blocks with his 365-inch Chevy. Joe posted a peak horsepower of 613.3 and peak torque of 528. www.joeshermanracing.com

About the Show:

• Tell us about winning the engine masters challenge. (your story, how it felt, how you did it, etc)
• What do you see as the keys to winning the challenge?
• How do we pick the right engine?
• How do we prepare for the event?
• How do we get the most out of our engine on testing day?
• As it relates to building for the engine masters challenge, give us your thoughts on the following engine components:
  • Block
  • Pistons
  • Rings
  • Rods
  • Crankshafts
  • Camshaft
  • Valvetrain
  • Cylinder Heads
  • Intake Manifold
  • Carburetion
  • Exhaust System
  • Oiling System
  • Cooling System
  • Ignitions System
  • Any other components we should address?
• Again, as it relates to building for the engine masters challenge, give us your thoughts on the following topics:
  • Bore / Stroke
  • Detonation
  • Air Flow
  • Compression
  • Machine work
  • Coatings
• What would you say is the best kept secret in making more power on pump gas?
• What are some pitfalls our listeners should be on the lookout for, and how can they avoid them?
• What do you see as the trends for winning future engine master challenges?
• What final words of wisdom do you have for our listeners?