Mercury Cougar Ignition, Charging and Starting Parts

Ford’s 302ci small block V8 is one of Ford’s best engine designs and is capable of great power with the right parts

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.

Looking for an easy performance upgrade to your ignition system? MSD's line of Ignition Control Boxes offer extreme improvements to drivability and high rpm applications. Here's a look at the differences between the 6 series line-up.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

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.

Mick Rau has a garage full of cool cars, but this Hirohata-inspired Merc is a standout.

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

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

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.