Ignition timing is typically split into three types. The first is initial timing—that is, the amount of spark lead that is set using a timing light (aimed at the harmonic balancer) with the engine at ...

In a perfect world there would be no need for ignition advance curves. As soon as the piston in your vintage Vette reached top dead center and the engine built maximum compression, you'd be able to ...

Get a trick advance kit for your distributor and your car will have more power and get better gas mileage! Does this sound like hype, or is this the promise of "free horsepower"—with the only ...

Ignition systems have one of the toughest jobs under the hood of vintage Mustangs. They handle the very precise job of firing spark plugs in concert with the engine's crank and cam timing events. It's ...