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 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 ...

Want to inject some additional performance into your car? Performance chips are an easy way to add more horsepower and torque. If you are looking to get more power and better fuel economy from your ...

The demon of engine knock is something an owner of a traditional high-performance Pontiac knows all too well. An engine designed when 102-octane high test was at almost every fuel station in the ...

Welcome back for Part 2 of tune-up tips for your older Corvette. Last time we talked about tricks of the trade when setting points. This month we will talk about setting ignition timing. The most ...

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 ...