ignition

Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]

Spark plugs are a critical element of any internal combustion engine. They are the proverbial wizard’s wand that ignites the air/fuel mixture to create the glorious and mysterious magic we […]

I purchased a 1959 Apache Truck four years ago with a supercharged small block Chevy 350 engine and a Weiand blower. The block is a 1969 model and heads are […]

I have a 1990 C1500 with a 1984 454 carb and an HEI distributor. I can’t seem to get it tuned right. I installed a Moroso timing curve kit with […]

While we’ve covered resistance in spark plug wires before, the opportunity recently arose to talk about resistance in spark plugs and plug boots too. You may have read the earlier […]

Modern vehicles are pretty dang impressive right off the showroom floor, which means you have to look everywhere to get a performance advantage. And one of the places that savvy […]

By themselves, PerTronix’s Digital HP Capacitive Discharge Ignition Box and Flame Thrower III coil are two of the company’s best-selling products. So why not combine them into one incredible power-building, […]

Ignition wires are critical to ensuring you’re getting the optimal spark delivery. That’s why PerTronix makes its Flame-Thrower Universal MAGX2 Ceramic Boot Spark Plug Wire Sets to match its ignition […]

As the perfect complement to its spark plug wires, PerTronix makes Flame-Thrower Ignition Coils that are designed for both reliability and performance. Available in canister, e-core, LS-style, and coil-on-plug types, […]

Q: How does an ignition coil work? … A: Ignition coils are electrical transformers. They convert low voltage to high voltage through a process called induction. There are various designs, […]