1978 Chevy Caprice Ignition, Charging and Starting Parts

Little is thought of your engine’s starter until it refuses to turn your engine over at the worst possible moment. Today’s powerful mini starters can crank the biggest engines with ease. Learn how in our buyer’s guide.

Upgrading to electronic ignition is a huge improvement in performance, reliability, and lower maintenance that you can add to just about any engine your project may be running. Learn all about your electronic ignition choices in this buyer's guide.

Bringing an old Mopar back to life isn't always a breeze. Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems. Find out how to install a MSD 8386 distributor and MSD 5531 spark plug wires

Learn how to keep your starter cool using a heat shield. Read the steps and parts necessary for the installation.

To keep this project moving forward, Jeff installs a gear reduction mini starter on his big block. See how to apply the mini starter on 153 or 168 tooth flexplates.

Speedway Tech Zach discusses the Pertronix Ignitor III conversion in his '55 Chevy.

Learn correct spark plug firing orders for SBC, LS, Mopar, AMC, and Ford V8s, and learn what the correct firing order means for performance.

Kevin W. walks through each step of installing a new alternator bracket on a 454 Big Block Chevy.

Instructions on how to install a PerTronix Ignitor Kit in an old flathead distributor for a flathead V8.

How to maintain coolant temperature for a Big Block Chevy engine. Installation instructions for a double pass radiator and electric fan in a 1954 Chevy Bel Air.