Volkswagen Super Beetle 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.

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 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.

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.

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 Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems.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

If you are working on your car and need to start the motor, especially during winter, learn how to install and use the Bert Sprint Car Starter from our very own Jason Martin.

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

Read how to wire a lightning sprint engine. This detailed account of how to successfully wire an engine will ensure a smooth installation.

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