Front Engine Dragster Ignition, Charging and Starting Parts

In the 1950's and 60's, front engine dragsters were the fastest cars on the track. Then, they disappeared almost overnight. Here's the story of the rise, fall, and rebirth of the slingshot dragster.

Learn the importance of proper electrical grounding and how it affects not only starting, but accessories and lighting as well.

There are several aspects of a properly relocated battery installation. Our guide will help you ensure that your relocation goes smoothly.

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.

This beautiful veteran of the early 70's dragster wars was built by three brothers in a one-car garage in small town Iowa.

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.

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.

Gassers were those wild drag cars from the 60's that featured outrageously tall stances, big unruly powerplants, and huge slicks to propel them down the track. But just how did these insane creations come to be, and where did they go?

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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 correct spark plug firing orders for SBC, LS, Mopar, AMC, and Ford V8s, and learn what the correct firing order means for performance.