Articles by MrDuck1966

Why This Matters This article covers one of the most consequential — and most overlooked — decisions when building or modifying a Ford inline six: the hardness compatibility between your distributor drive gear and your camshaft gear. Get it right and you'll never think about it again. Get it...

Overview The Performance Distributors DUI (Davis Unified Ignition) is a complete drop-in electronic distributor that replaces the stock Ford breaker-point unit with HEI-style electronics, a high-output integrated coil, and a factory-optimized advance curve. It eliminates points, condensers, and...

Why Upgrade Your Ignition? The stock Ford inline six used a breaker-point ignition system that was adequate for its era but has real limitations for modern performance use. Points wear, require periodic adjustment, and struggle to maintain a consistent spark at higher RPM. Upgrading to an...

Overview: Why Weber? The Weber carburetor has been a staple of Ford inline six performance for decades, and for good reason. Designed in Italy and originally built for European performance cars, Weber down-draft carburetors brought sophisticated progressive throttle design and excellent...

Introduction The Autolite 1100 and 2100 carburetors served Ford's inline six engines faithfully for decades — but if you're chasing better cold-start behavior, consistent fuel delivery at varying altitudes, improved fuel economy, and the elimination of endless carburetor tuning, Holley's Sniper...