Corvettes have had electronic ignition systems for over 40 years, starting with the powerful, dependable Delco HEI (high energy ignition) system in 1975 models. Prior to that, nearly all Corvettes ...

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 ...

With the Ignitor II, installation remains just as simple, but the addition of a microprocessor provides further benefits, like expanding dwella feature found in many modern OE ignitionsalong with ...

The PerTronix Ignitor III turns your ... was used in a broad spectrum of small- and big-block high-performance Chevy V-8s from the 1960s through 1973 when HEI electronic ignition arrived and ...

Electronic ignition control modules offer several advantages over their mechanical counterparts. They are more reliable and durable since they have no moving parts susceptible to wear. Additionally, ...

Breaker points and electronic ignition create this interruption in different manners. MSD systems are a little different, which we’ll explain later. Breaker points and condenser.

The coil in an electronic ignition system creates a more powerful spark in the 70,000- to 80,000-volt range. That allows for a larger spark-plug gap, translating into more efficient combustion.

Optimized for electronic ignitor applications in automotive safety systems for the deployment of airbags and other safety devices, Vishay Intertechnology’s MEPIC (Massive Electro-Pyrotechnic Ignitor ...

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 ...

MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - Feb 21, 2013) - To meet the demanding needs of pyrotechnic engineers, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new massive electro-pyrotechnic ignitor ...

Hartzell Engine Tech has acquired E-MAG, the Texas-based manufacturer of electronic ignition systems for aircraft engines. E-MAG designs self-powering electronic ignitions compatible with Lycoming ...