1951 Ford Deluxe Performance Distributors

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Keep Your 1951 Ford Deluxe in Top Shape with a Quality Performance Distributor

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1951 Ford Deluxe, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Performance Distributor for your Deluxe. We currently carry a top Performance Distributor in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Performance Distributor or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1951 Ford Deluxe ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Performance Engines and Performance Ignition Products to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1951 Ford Deluxe running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1951 Ford Deluxe Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Flathead Ford; Ready-to-Run; 49-53 (Part No.8573)

Distributor; Flathead Ford; Ready-to-Run; 49-53

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$849.99
Early flathead racers and cruisers alike will be excited to see these front mount flathead distributors! These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing for precise tolerances. The distributor is topped off with our own crab cap with spark plug style terminals for improved wire connections. Just under the cap and Rynite race rotor is MSD’s adjustable mechanical advance. This assembly features chromoly construction with Tig-welded weight pins to secure the precision fine blanked weights. MSD supplies different advance springs and stop bushings so you can dial-in an advance curve to meet your flathead’s specs. Just under the advance is MSD’s race-proven magnetic pick-up. This pickup, combined with a reluctor, produces accurate trigger signals that are responsible for firing the MSD Ignition control. Bring your flathead up to date with MSD Performance.

Product Features:
  • Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
  • Supplied w/HEI style dist. cap/rotor/gear/roll pin/setup spacer
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8352)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run

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$635.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky duration systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and Ready-to-Run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance. The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 In. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft. Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you’ll find MSD’s accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs.

Product Features:
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter
  • Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Housing Is 5/8 in. Smaller In Diameter Than Stock Ford Distr.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
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Mallory – Mallory Unilite: 2-Bolt Ford Flathead (Part No.3772001)

Mallory Unilite: 2-Bolt Ford Flathead

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$649.99
The industry standard with adjustable mechanical advance curve. Triggered by photo-optic infrared LED system. Improved combustion efficiency and economy, increased spark plug life and cold weather starting, and maintenance free operation.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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Most Popular Performance Distributor for 1951 Ford Deluxes

Enhance your 1951 Ford Deluxe with this popular Performance Distributor we have in stock, for $849.99.

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Flathead Ford; Ready-to-Run; 49-53 (Part No.8573)

Distributor; Flathead Ford; Ready-to-Run; 49-53

from

$849.99
Early flathead racers and cruisers alike will be excited to see these front mount flathead distributors! These distributors are built around a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing for precise tolerances. The distributor is topped off with our own crab cap with spark plug style terminals for improved wire connections. Just under the cap and Rynite race rotor is MSD’s adjustable mechanical advance. This assembly features chromoly construction with Tig-welded weight pins to secure the precision fine blanked weights. MSD supplies different advance springs and stop bushings so you can dial-in an advance curve to meet your flathead’s specs. Just under the advance is MSD’s race-proven magnetic pick-up. This pickup, combined with a reluctor, produces accurate trigger signals that are responsible for firing the MSD Ignition control. Bring your flathead up to date with MSD Performance.

Product Features:
  • Designed for 1949-1953 8-BA Ford Flathead engines
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
  • Supplied w/HEI style dist. cap/rotor/gear/roll pin/setup spacer
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
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FAQs for 1951 Ford Deluxe Performance Distributors

What’s the price range for 1951 Ford Deluxe Performance Distributors?

We currently have just one Performance Distributors for the 1951 Ford Deluxe in stock: Distributor; Flathead Ford; Ready-to-Run; 49-53 and it costs $849.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for other Ford Deluxe model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 4 model years of Ford Deluxes between 1946 and 1950. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, and 1946.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for any other 1951 Ford models?

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1951 Ford Deluxe?

We currently have just 1 Performance Distributor in stock for a 1951 Ford Deluxe, and as of 3/1/26, it is a Performance Distributor.

Can I get help with 1951 Ford Deluxe Performance Distributor orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Distributors and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Deluxe Performance Distributors?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Deluxe Performance Distributors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.