1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits
Keep Your 1956 Pontiac Chieftain in Top Shape with Quality Ignition Kits
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Ignition Kit, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1956 Pontiac Chieftain looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Ignition Conversion Kits and Points and Condensers and Kits. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kit at Advance Auto Parts is around $160.75, with a range that starts at $16.99 and goes up to $391.99. With 9 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Ignition Condenser, Ignition Capacitor, and Ignition Contact Set start at just $16.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Ignition Kit, don’t forget to check out other key components like Ignition Coils and Boots and Spark Plugs. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1956 Pontiac Chieftain in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits
Looking for the perfect Ignition Kit for your 1956 Pontiac Chieftain? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Ignition Kits that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Ignition Kits, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Pontiac Chieftain. Whether you’re driving a 1956 model or another popular model year like
1949,
1950,
1951,
1952,
1953,
1954,
1955,
1957, and
1958, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Ignition Kits from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Ignition Kits that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1798)
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$411.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1756)
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$234.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1771)
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$377.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1048)
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$242.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
Mallory – Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.503M)
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$176.99
Put an end to high maintenance point ignition systems by installing a proven Mallory Unilite ignition conversion kit. Features at a glance, improves performance and fuel efficiency, easy to install with simple hand tools, reduced maintenance and is available for all popular 12-volt negative ground domestic cars and trucks.
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- Easy Installation
- Improved Fuel Economy
- Reduced Maintenance
- Accurate Timing
- Improved Performance
- Provides A Simple Conversion
- No Moving Parts To Wear Out
PerTronix – 1183 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl (Part No.1183)
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$168.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
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- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
Accel – Points Eliminator Kit (Part No.2010)
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$114.99
Put an end to high maintenance points ignition systems by installing an ACCEL points eliminator ignition conversion kit. By utilizing specialized electronic circuitry and an infrared signal, ignition timing is stable from 1 to 10,000 RPM. More accurate ignition timing than any other type of system. Improves performance and fuel efficiency. Easy to install with simple hand tools. Reduced maintenance-eliminates changing points forever. Latest thermal clad based surface mount construction for maximum dependability and long life. Available for all popular 12-volt negative ground domestic cars and trucks.
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- More Accurate Ignition Timing
- Improves Performance And Fuel Economy
- Provides More Accurate Ignition Timing
- Easy To Install w/Hand Tools
- Reduced Maintenance
- Thermal Clad Based Surface Mount Construction
- Utilizes Specialized Electronic Circuitry
- Ignition Timing Is Stable From 1 To 10000rpm
PerTronix – 1183N6 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground (Part No.1183N6)
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$183.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
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- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
PerTronix – High-Performance Electronic Ignition for Delco 8-Cylinder Engines (Part No.1181)
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$125.99
For over thirty years, the Ignitor has proven itself in applications ranging from race cars to tractors. The Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome factory electronic ignitions with a dependable, self contained and maintenance free electronic ignition.
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- PerTronix 1181 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl
- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1800)
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$391.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
ACDelco – Ignition Distributor Contact Set (Part No.D1007)
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$45.99
ACDelco Professional Ignition Contact Set is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket set is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.
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- Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
- Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
- Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.APA1021)
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$30.99
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1039)
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$16.99
An Ignition Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The ignition capacitor may also be called a radio capacitor or condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set and Condenser Kit (Part No.ALA1001)
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$38.99
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest – Contact Set (Points) (Part No.A120V)
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$24.05
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.
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- 100% pure copper windings in primary and secondary bobbins improve durability and provide higher resistance to internal shorts and dielectric breakdown
- Thermoplastic housing withstands heat stress for enhanced durability
- Internal core made from grain oriented electrical steel limits loss factor within magnetic circuit to reduce heat and ensure coil endurance
- External core made from oriented silicon steel ensures durability and longevity
- Stainless steel spring resists corrosion
Carquest – Ignition Condenser, Capacitance Rating: 0.18-0.23 (Part No.G120A)
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$20.05
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.
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- Offering hundreds of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
- Utilizing high grade materials to ensure peak conductivity and perfect connections
Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1069)
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$16.99
An Ignition Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The ignition capacitor may also be called a radio capacitor or condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1035)
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$19.99
An Ignition Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The ignition capacitor may also be called a radio capacitor or condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
ACDelco – Ignition Capacitor (Part No.D203)
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$21.79
ACDelco Professional Ignition Condenser is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket condenser is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.
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- Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
- Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
- Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.AKA1002)
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$21.99
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Mallory – Distributor Condenser (Part No.401)
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$18.99
Distributor Condenser
Popular 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits Categories
Most Popular Ignition Conversion Kits for 1956 Pontiac Chieftains
Enhance your 1956 Pontiac Chieftain with one of the 5 Ignition Conversion Kits we have in stock, starting at just $168.99.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1800)
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$391.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1771)
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$377.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1756)
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$234.99
The Ignition Conversion Kit allows point type ignition systems to be converted to an electronic ignition type system. These universal kits are designed to fit directly into the current distributor with little modification required.
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- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
PerTronix – 1183N6 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl 6 Volt Negative Ground (Part No.1183N6)
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$183.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
PerTronix – 1183 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl (Part No.1183)
from
$168.99
The original Ignitor module is ideal for restorations. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood. Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
- 2:1 improvement over “points” in current fall time for increased coil output.
- Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit; no points to burn; no moving parts to wear out.
- Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
- Stable timing; no need for any adjustments.
- Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
- Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. No. D-57-22)
Best-Selling 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Points and Condensers and Kits
Upgrade your Chieftain with one of our 4 best-selling Points and Condensers and Kits.
Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1039)
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$16.99
An Ignition Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The ignition capacitor may also be called a radio capacitor or condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
ACDelco – Ignition Capacitor (Part No.D203)
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$21.79
ACDelco Professional Ignition Condenser is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket condenser is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.
Product Features:
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- Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
- Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
- Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.APA1021)
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$30.99
The Ignition Contact Set is used in older vehicle applications to ground the ignition coil primary circuit and create the high secondary voltage required in the ignition process. Connected to the contact set is a condenser designed to absorb the high voltage spike created when the contact set opens.
Product Features:
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- Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
- Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Mallory – Distributor Condenser (Part No.401)
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$18.99
Distributor Condenser
FAQs for 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits
What are the best-selling Ignition Kits for 1956 Pontiac Chieftains?
Out of 9 Ignition Kits that fit 1956 Pontiac Chieftains, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Ignition Condenser (12450400) – $16.99
- Ignition Capacitor (3965252) – $21.79
- Ignition Contact Set (12459925) – $30.99
What’s the price range for 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits?
The prices of Ignition Kits for the 1956 Pontiac Chieftain range from $16.99 up to $391.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of an Ignition Kit for a 1956 Pontiac Chieftain?
The average price for Ignition Kits for the 1956 Pontiac Chieftain is $160.75. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Ignition Kit category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Ignition Kits for other Pontiac Chieftain model years?
What are the cheapest Ignition Kits for my 1956 Pontiac Chieftain?
The cheapest 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits we carry are:
- Ignition Condenser (12450400) – $16.99
- Distributor Condenser (17350019) – $18.99
- Ignition Capacitor (3965252) – $21.79
- Ignition Contact Set (12459925) – $30.99
- 1183 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl (10113378) – $168.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Ignition Kits for any other 1956 Pontiac models?
Yes. We stock Ignition Kits for 1 other popular 1956 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1956 Catalina Ignition Kits and 1956 Star Chief Ignition Kits.
What types of Ignition Kits do you sell for my 1956 Pontiac Chieftain?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Ignition Kits for a 1956 Pontiac Chieftain:
Can I get help with 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kit orders?
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What is your return policy for Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Pontiac Chieftain Ignition Kits and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.