Ignition, Charging and Starting Articles

Learn all about what is a 604 crate motor and what it takes to run this small block Chevy in your race or street car.

Learn all about what is a 602 crate motor and what it takes to run this small block Chevy in your race or street car.

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

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.

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Learn how to hook up a 1-wire alternator on your vehicle. 1-wire alternators are perfect for engine swaps or just keeping things simple for your project.

Ammeters and voltmeters are two very different ways of monitoring your vehicle’s charging system. Both are better than an “idiot light” but which one is right for your build?

Electrical wiring is one of those tasks that enthusiasts dread tackling on their own. We're here to tell you that wiring your project vehicle is something you can do with a little help from your friends at Speedway Motors!

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.