In the timing section of "Power Tuning" we learned why a distributor has an ignition curve and how it works. Now we're going to look at the procedure for setting up an ignition curve or modifying an ...

Q:I have been a longtime subscriber and only recently I was finally able to purchase my dream car, a 1970 Corvette convertible. I drive my Corvette most every weekend and have enjoyed every minute ...

Ignition timing is like seasoning: some is good, but too much ruins the results. Bumping up the ignition timing on pushrod 5.0s is a time-honored trick to wake up the under-hood lump. The EFI system ...

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 ...