Over the past few years, we have run across some teams who, for the goal of attaining maximum power, chose to run without an alternator. We started thinking about that and decided to see if there were ...

Generator or alternator? Its todays litmus test of "have you gone all the way?" when considering a vintage-look rod. We like this one, too: Got points? Modern ignition takes a few dings off the style ...

Advancements in cylinder heads, camshaft profiles, and exhaust and intake systems have provided a path to move a higher volume of air and fuel through the engine, improving the internal combustion ...

High performance is all about horsepower. But even the ultimate in heads, compression, cam, and the rest won’t make power if you can’t light the fire. Ignition systems don’t make horsepower, but a ...

Automotive ignitions systems have seen many transitions over the years. Historically, the designs have matured from a magneto to today’s coil-over-spark plug designs. The progression follows the ...