Hudson Special Eight 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.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

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.

Learn correct spark plug firing orders for SBC, LS, Mopar, AMC, and Ford V8s, and learn what the correct firing order means for performance.

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

Heath P. tells his story on how the passion for 'hot rodding' was instilled in him by his grandfather. From driving tractors on their family farm to becoming a Ford family, you are in for a good read.

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

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

Read about the hardships faced when Tim tried to fire up his 241 Dodge Hemi for his 1929 Ford roadster. Learn his tips for how to persist despite difficulties that will help any hot rodder with their own troubles.

Learn about the specs of the V8 Ford Flathead Engine. Check out these Flathead firing order diagrams and torque specifications chart created by the experts.