We discovered an alternative in the Pertronix Ignitor II. Many rodders are likely familiar with the original Ignitor; its been available for over 20 years. The original Ignitor system consists of a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s something you’re supposed to do about once every millenium or so on your trusty BMW Airhead – apply heat sink compound to the underside of the electronic ignition module. Thanks to Matt ...

When PerTronix introduced the Ignitor electronic ignition retrofit roughly two decades ago, we were skeptical, thinking "How can you fit an entire electronic ignition system in this tiny little thing?

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 ...

Certain irreversible operations (like releasing a parachute, cutting a rope, or starting a solid combustible missile engine) may be performed by pyrotechnic igniters. These devices generally consist ...

To meet the demanding needs of pyrotechnic engineers, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new massive electro-pyrotechnic ignitor chip (MEPIC) resistor offering Joule effect or flash ignition ...