Oldsmobile Jetfire Ignition, Charging and Starting 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.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

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

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

In this Tech Tip, John offers some options for a customer looking to bring the ride height of his Olds Starfire up with some air suspension.

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

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