1981 GMC K3500 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.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

It's alive! Our 1968 C10 truck project is one step closer to our first drive. In this episode, our old truck finally comes to life with a cammed junkyard LS.

Learn about the wiring of GM HEI Ignition Distributors with our diagrams and guide. Ensure you are getting the best performance out of your ignition system.

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.

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.

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

In the conclusion of our sprint car build series, the 410 engine and EMi chassis become one, then we fire it up!

In this Tech Tip, John advises a customer on the parts needed to slip a small block Chevy engine in his 1953 Chevy 3600.