The purpose of the ignition system is to ignite, or fire, the spark plugs in order to generate power to run the engine. Most vehicles built prior to 1974 use a non-electronic distributor ignition ...

Heat initiates the internal combustion process. Diesel engines utilize the temperature buildup from extremely high compression (pressure) to ignite the air/fuel mixture, with a little help from glow ...

Have you ever wondered why GM, Ford, and Chrysler converted from distributors to distributorless ignition systems (DIS)? Sure, they eliminated the whirling mechanical device that spins a rotor that ...

Modernize any old school Ford (including the Cleveland) or Chevy V8 engine with a direct ignition system (DIS) from MSD. This kit takes the guesswork out of saying goodbye to conventional ...