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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

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

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

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.

Ford’s small block and big block engine families have their share of flexplate differences. We’ll show you what to look for in this buyer’s guide.

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

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.

In the conclusion of our sprint car build series, the 410 engine and EMi chassis become one, then we fire it up!