COMP Cams GMC V1500 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.

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.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

Picking the right camshaft can be a challenge. Use our camshaft selection guide to learn how to select the right cam for your street rod's best performance.

Learn the basics to engine performance like; how does a cam work? What is Valve lift, duration, lobe separation angle, and cam profiles? Afterwords selecting the right camshaft will be less of a guessing game!

What happens when you advance or retard a camshaft? In this tech article, we explain the pros and cons of installing your cam straight up, advancing or retarding.

A guide to choosing the right camshaft for your engine. See how to install a new LSR roller camshaft while upgrading valve springs and rocker trunnions.

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

An LS cam swap can yield big power gains. And, you can do it at home. Here's how...

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