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Tools
Using Dial Calipers the EASY way! Beginners Guide to Precision
Precisely the Problem! When it comes to stepping up your precision, the first place to start is with a pair of Dial Calipers. When the accuracy and precision of a Tape Measure no longer measures up, this is the next logical step in upgrading your precision! ...
The Truth About Topdon Artidiag BT900 – How Classic Car Guys Can Easily Tackle Modern Vehicles
Ever wondered what scan tool is best for someone who loves tinkering with classic cars but also needs to maintain their modern daily driver? Well, I've got you covered! As a classic car enthusiast myself, I've found that the Topdon scan tools, especially the...
Ultimate Little Machine Shop 4100 Lathe Hack!
My Little Machine Shop 4100 HiTorque mini lathe has been a great little machine, even though it does have a real shortcoming. Even though this is rated as being able to have a 7 inch swing, I’ve been lucky to make a cut on anything over about 1.5 inches in diameter....
Drag Racing
How I ALMOST Won a Street Legal Drag Race!
There’s nothing quite like the energy of Street Night at Flying H Dragstrip. The sun’s setting, the lights are on, and the pits are packed with everything from classic muscle to wild, street-legal turbo builds. This time, I rolled in with my trusty El Camino, ready to...
I Took My ’82 El Camino to a Drag Strip… Here’s What I Learned!
It's a beautiful, breezy day at Flying He Motorsports Park! Today marked the first test and tune of the season for my El Camino, and I couldn’t be more excited to hit the track. If you’ve never been to a test and tune event, it’s a fantastic way to shake down your...
How to Start Drag Racing in 2025!
Get a FREE Copy of my Logbook here: https://snowfamilyracing.com/log-book-sign-up/ Welcome to the exciting world of drag racing! Whether you're a seasoned gearhead or a curious newcomer, taking your car to the drag strip can be an exhilarating experience. In...
Cheap DIY Borla Exhaust on My El Camino – It’s NASTY!
DIY exhaust projects do not have to be fancy to be fun—or to sound downright nasty in the best way. In this build, a set of cast-off Borla ATAK mufflers, leftover 3-inch Corvette exhaust tubing, and a few marketplace mandrel bends turned into a custom...
Gen Z Wants Classic Cars, Not Overpriced Projects!
Younger enthusiasts are more interested in classic cars than ever—but traditional shows and some race events are empty. The data says around 60% of Gen Z wants to get into classic cars, more than double the rate of boomers. Yet cruise nights full of lawn chairs and...
You’re Crimping Wires Wrong… Do This Instead!
Most hobbyists are crimping wires the hard way—and sometimes the wrong way. Those old $10 combo stripper/crimper pliers can turn your wiring harness into a future fire hazard by making weak, inconsistent crimps that invite corrosion, heat, and intermittent electrical...