Ignition timing is easily the single most important tuning adjustment on an internal combustion engine and yet the concept of ignition curves continues to be elusive for many enthusiasts. Yet all it ...

Why timing matters: Correct ignition timing on a Windsor V8 improves throttle response, prevents detonation, and maximizes horsepower without sacrificing reliability. Carb jetting basics: Holley jet ...

From vintage points systems to modern programmable modules, Harley ignition timing is the heartbeat of your ride’s performance. Knowing how to set, adjust, and fine-tune it can transform throttle ...

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 ...

Whether you service your own ignition or need more troubleshooting savvy for road rallies and cruising, this month's lesson focuses on spark and ignition system basics. Understanding ignition ...

There's a proper time for everything. Driving through an intersection just a little too soon or too late can have devastating results. Igniting the air/fuel mixture compressed in your cylinders too ...

Like much in life, the difference between detonation and pre-ignition, and their effects, comes down to timing. Both refer to a situation when an engine's fuel/air mixture combusts at the wrong time, ...