MSD Ready-To-Run Distributors

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.

Tim M. continues his quest to breathe life into a tired old 241 Dodge baby Hemi. This round, Tim dives into giving the 241 an electrifying makeover, courtesy of a Pertonix electronic ignition system, all cleverly hidden inside existing hardware.

It's important to pick the correct distributor gear material for your camshaft to prevent the gear failing and causing big problems for your engine.

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.

Learn how HEI distributors work, how to wire and install them, and why they’re a top upgrade over points ignition systems. Includes tips on testing, vacuum advance, and DUI distributor benefits.

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.

In preparation to transplant a 430hp 383 stroker into Project Chevelle, Zach R. made up a set of plug wires for the car. To keep it nice and tidy they needed to be routed just right, be the perfect length and not distract from the engine!

Learn about some of the differences between factory plug wires and the improvements you'll receive with a quality set of aftermarket performance wires in our spark plug wire buyer's guide

Keep your rear cylinders running cool in a high performance engine by installing a water bypass kit to the intake manifold.

Learn how to find top dead center on your engine. You can use a top dead center tool or the thumb method to find tdc so you can verify the timing mark or tab.