How to Choose an Ignition System for Your Dirt Track Racer
Every sanctioning body has rules governing ignition systems. RacingJunk is going compare two HEI distributors and two CD Ignitions that most sanctioning bodies allow.
Electronics and Wiring
Lines, Clamps and Fasteners for Your Race Car
Tubing, hoses and wire bundles are pretty much the norm in any car – race or street. How you fasten those bits is important too.
The Evolution of the Automotive Ignition System
Ignition systems and their components have changed immensely over the years.
Six Things I’ve Learned from Working on Old Cars
Here are some things I’ve picked up over the years that have made my time in the shop more efficient, enjoyable, and safe.
Wire Your Hot Rod Like a Pro
Hot rod wiring jobs can range from the cringe-worthy to those done so well they should be in the Smithsonian.
Reworking a Stock Distributor to Trigger MSD Ignition Systems Part 4
When we last left our ignition project, the distributor was pretty much buttoned up and we were down to the final setup.
Reworking a Stock Distributor to Trigger MSD Ignition Systems Part 3
This time around, we’ll look at the vacuum advance system in the distributor, along with other details.
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.
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.
MSD Introduces the Atomic Transmission Controller
MSD introduces their Atomic Transmission Controller. Telling your transmission how to behave has never been easier.