Reworking a Stock Distributor to Trigger MSD Ignition Systems Part 2
With this segment in our series, we’ll finish stripping the distributor and then we’ll go to work on the mechanical advance system.
Articles by Wayne Scraba
Reworking a Stock Distributor to Trigger MSD Ignition Systems Part 1
For greybeard hot rodders and racers, it seems it wasn’t that long ago that hopped up point trigger ignition systems were the standard for performance. And with the right mix of parts, a vintage point equipped distributor can be rebuilt and reworked to act as a trigger device for a modern high ignition system such as an MSD 7AL2.
American Racing Headers’ Hemi Prius Part 4
When we last left the American Racing Headers PriuSRT8, Farks Supercars was putting the final touches on the car.
American Racing Headers’ Hemi Prius Part 3
Over the last couple of issues, we’ve taken the time to look at the chassis build on American Racing Headers’ Hellcat-powered Prius.
American Racing Headers’ Hemi Prius Part 2
When we last left the American Racing Headers’ Prius, it had been completely stripped and was welded to the chassis jig at Farks Supercars.
Radiators: How to Keep Your Cool Part 4
Last issue, we took a detailed look at the different ways to actually build an aluminum radiator. Something else you should ponder is if a rad company is actually a manufacturer or just an assembler.
American Racing Headers’ Hemi Prius Part 1
Nick couldn’t help but notice the non-stop parade of Toyota Prius’ streaming by in the HOV lanes. All of them were boring. The next thing you know, Nick had a huge, but slightly twisted inspiration, and it went like this: “Wouldn’t it be cool to jam a Hellcat motor into one of these things?”
Radiators: How to Keep Your Cool Part 3
We’re not quite done with false impressions when it comes to radiators: Some companies offer radiators configured as a double-pass or triple-pass design, and while that sounds impressive, the name can be a little misleading.
Radiators: How to Keep Your Cool Part 2
In the big picture, it’s pretty clear that aluminum makes for a better radiator, but there’s even more to the technology.
Radiators: How to Keep Your Cool Part 1
When the dog days of summer roll around, you’ll be quick to think of the radiator in the nose of your car.