Upgrade Your Old-School V8 with a Modern Electronic Distributor

If you’re still running a points-style distributor on your classic American V8 engine, consider upgrading to an Edelbrock Max-Fire Distributor. They have a high-output magnetic pickup and large paddle wheel reluctor to deliver a strong trigger signal at high RPM for maximum performance–no need to run an external ignition control box. The Max-Fire distributors have fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, and a simple three-wire hookup makes installation easy.

Spark Plugs That Can Stand the Heat of Late Model Engines

Modern engines are very good at making power with lean air/fuel ratios. They also run very hot, which shortens the life expectancy of iridium- and even platinum-tipped spark plugs. But NGK Ruthenium HX Spark Plugs can stand up to the heat. They have an electrode with a Ruthenium alloy center electrode and a platinum ground electrode. The design concentrates spark energy for a more complete fuel burn than other precious metal spark plugs. The results are quicker throttle response, smoother idle, and better cold starts.