1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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.

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

Follow this restoration guide as Josh breathes new life back into his Pontiac engine.

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

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

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

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.