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 ...

Our engine is a 383 that will be installed in a street driven, A-Body, big-block clone. Since we like to look stock and go fast, we had to decide what electronic ignition system would best suit our ...

In this age of electronic fuel injection and ignition it’s hard to believe there are still some running around with a points-trigged ignition system. The concept of breaker-points ignition is all ...

Classic Delco distributors are among the most rugged domestic distributors ever done. We’re rebuilding a cast-iron tach-drive distributor from a small-block Chevy. However, this tutorial applies to ...

The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is a control unit responsible for regulating the ignition timing and generating sparks to ignite the fuel-air ...

The 20th century saw a great many cheap, utilitarian vehicles enter the marketplace. Cars like the Mini and the original Jeep offered low-cost, no-frills motoring. However, they were also decidedly ...

A recent discussion with my friendly editor, Adam Carlson, rekindled my idea of designing an unusually simple, yet highly useful, radio remote-controlled firecracker for upcoming festivities. Because ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side This indicates grill temperature when only one or two of the burners are on, to represent a cooking task where the food is placed between or ...

The automotive ignition system is an incredibly amazing machine that has evolved for more than 100 years already and continues to evolve as the demand drives the need to develop more efficient engines ...

What's the difference between Consumer Reports' best and worst gas grills? For starters, the best preheat quickly and evenly, and when it comes to evenly cooking food on high- and low-temperatures, ...