Optima Batteries Ignition, Charging and Starting

There are several aspects of a properly relocated battery installation. Our guide will help you ensure that your relocation goes smoothly.

Our automotive battery buyer's guide walks you through the most popular battery types and how to determine what is best for your application, be it street performance, racing, or otherwise.

Speedway Motors employee Jess M. talks about the custom battery tray and cables she built for her '33 Ford.

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 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.

Selecting the right battery cable wire size for automotive alternator to battery applications is crucial for optimal electrical performance and preventing potential issues. Our guide helps you choose the right wire gauge for any length of wire run.

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.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

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