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The Olds’ – Part 4, Upgrading to Multi-Port Fuel Injection
My Olds' has been fuel injected for a long time now - since 2010 if you can believe that. I believe I was the first to do a Holley HP system with twin throttle bodies on...
How to Select and Use Booster Cables
Over the years, I've seen all kinds of dos and don't with booster cables. I've seen booster cables of all types, 90% of those crap. I continue to witness scenarios where a vehicle was stranded with...
Best in Class – We Really Mean it!
What does it mean? Great question. And honestly, not one that I've ever been asked. I've been using the hashtag for years for our social media posts . . . As our business grows so does...
How Big of a Fuse Do I Need?
This is one of the most common questions we're asked and the answer is not always cut and dry. The thought process is typically . . . My electric fan requires 25A so I need...
How to Design a Power Delivery System
Imagine for a second that you had a project car that you were adding any of the following to:Electric Cooling Fans Electric Fuel Pump High Performance Ignition System Audio System Aftermarket Air Conditioning System Electronic Fuel Injection Etc.Then let's say you've ordered...
Do I Really Need a Complete Battery Cable Kit?
This is an excellent question. If you own an older Diesel Truck, the battery cables are a source of many problems due to their age. After all, a solid charging system is the foundation...
The Olds’ – Part 3, New Engine!
Olds - February 2024Note: This part is laden with great photos so that you can follow right along. Click on any of them to enlarge.The parts combination Frank came up with worked really well....
The Olds’ – Part 2, The Book Connection – it Becomes Famous!
The Olds' at the Pavilions in 2021.The first book was published in April of 2009. It sold it's first year's forecast in about 6mos. As this was the first book I'd ever had published, I had...
The Olds’ – My 1971 Pro Street Oldsmobile Cutlass (OLDZCUL)
The Olds' - As it Appeared in July of 2007I grew up watching car movies. Ya' know the kind - American Graffiti, Vanishing Point, Bullitt, The Wraith (definitely at the drive-in), etc. But two movies really...
The Shop Jeep – Part 2, Installing a Full On-board Air System
Up North in the Snow near Strawberry A True Winter Wonderland in February!
On-board Air
After the Bulldog Canyon run, where there are many BIG rocks, I realized that on-board air would be nice. Air...The Shop Jeep – 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon JL
Jeep - Oro Valley, May23In the middle of 2021, we decided a Jeep was the ideal next vehicle for us. So, we visited Jeep's website, designed it to our specs, and ordered it up. ...
It Runs Hot .. Keep the Most Powerful Vehicles Running Cool!
Over the years, I’ve discussed this topic more often than any other with hot-rodders. I’ve proclaimed on multiple times in my books that the electrical system was the foundation for a properly functioning cooling system, etc....
Getting Grounded – The Fundamentals of Grounding
Note: This originally appeared in Volume 2, Number 2 of Street Rod Life Magazine.Let's start with the basics. Electrically speaking, ground is a point of commonality and nothing more. Since no automobile that I've seen has...
Designing Custom Flag Terminal Battery Cable Assemblies
Our Flag Terminal Cable Builder is the newest tool on our website and we're super proud of it. With it, you can build and order cable assemblies which utilize either top post or...
Custom Cable Builders – Tips & Tricks to Build What You Need
Thank you for considering CE Auto Electric Supply to build cables to your specifications for your project! To streamline the process, we've spent hundreds of hours developing the following tools:Custom Cable Builder - the original!
High Output Alternators 101 – What You Need to Know
Generally speaking, there are a few things you should be aware of when installing a high output alternator. Installing and wiring it correctly will ensure you get all the performance it’s capable of.(more…)
Charging Systems 101 – Learn the Facts and Become the Expert
We are often asked, "How do I make my charging system bulletproof?" While there is no single answer, here are the three fundamental areas of focus.
Use Quality Parts, Sized to the Application
Sure, that's why...Custom Cables – The Story. What Makes Us Different?
I started CE Auto Electric Supply in 2011. From the moment I started the company, we’ve built custom cables of all kinds for projects of all kinds and for customers of all kinds, including multiple vehicle...
Tracking Your Order
You’ve entered your order but haven't received a confirmation email, tracking number, etc. So, what gives?First, here’s a quick rundown of how our system works:(more…)
Free T-Shirt, Beanie, Hoodie, or Hat Offer
What's better than finding a selection of the very best automotive electrical components, kits, and solutions available?Getting free stuff when you place a qualifying order!CE Auto Electric Supply Hoodie - Front CE Auto Electric Supply T-Shirt -...
The Truth About the Big 3 Upgrade
Wow! There seems to be a ton of misinformation about this topic around. I've seen and heard some pretty far-fetched stuff. Keep in mind that all of our Big 3 Upgrade Kits are a direct...