The ignition systems of street engines have to respond to two variables, engine speed and the load the engine is under. As the engine increases in speed the timing must be advanced—basically this is ...

There's a tiny silver can on the side of most distributors that is easily the most misunderstood component of any distributor-based ignition system. Feared by many, and ignored by many more, the ...

When Ford introduced the Mustang in April of 1964, the base powerplant was the Falcon's 170ci six with 101 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. Later that year, in August, Ford updated the Mustang's ...

Porsche has been working on a new way to help you keep your catalytic converter alive and well, using the age-old method of ...

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 ...