Alternators, Generators, and Charging

Ammeters and voltmeters are two very different ways of monitoring your vehicle’s charging system. Both are better than an “idiot light” but which one is right for your build?

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

Learn how to hook up a 1-wire alternator on your vehicle. 1-wire alternators are perfect for engine swaps or just keeping things simple for your project.

Learn about GM alternator identification in our guide. We cover GM 3 wire alternators, 1 wire alternators, and externally regulated so you know what to choose.

Selecting the right battery cable wire size for automotive alternator to battery applications is crucial for optimal electrical performance and preventing potential issues. Our guide helps you choose the right wire gauge for any length of wire run.

Brief review of the different types of Ford alternators and regulators available through Speedway Motors.

Follow along as our Expert details his restoration methods for making an engine in an old 1954 Chevy look new again with a little cleaning and refinishing.

These are the specifications for the alternator and A/C brackets from Bill's Hot Rod Company available at Speedway Motors.

A routine weekly maintenance checklist to perform between each race in order to keep a clean and efficient race car at the track.

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.