2004 Chevy SSR 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.

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.

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

Industry friends Street Rod Life sat down and started talking starters. Check out the attached article on what the discussion uncovered.

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

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

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

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.