PerTronix Chevy 1500 Ignition, Charging and Starting Parts

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.

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.

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

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

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

Derek kicks off his 55 Chevy rebuild with a fresh small block.

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

Learn how Zach replaces a transmission and breakaway converter in his 55 Chevy, with some helpful tips along the way.

Learn how to successfully upgrade the cooling system for a 400 small block Chevy. Read tips for installing a water pump and auxiliary coolant lines using fittings and fuel hoses.

In this Tech Tip, John offers up a couple solutions to a customer wanting the best electric option to fuel his project.