1958 Chevrolet Corvette Performance Distributors

The unique design of these distributors fit tight intake systems while still transferring the high voltage of the MSD racing ignition to the spark plugs. The high voltage carrying capabilities are the result of several features which have been designed into these low-profile distributors. This includes a large diameter cap with wide spaced terminals and an injection molded Rynite rotor with thick vanes to stir up the air inside the cap. The high dielectric Rynite base also prevents arcing to the billet housing. Since these distributors are used primarily in racing applications, an oversized steel shaft is responsible for delivering the sparks. This shaft is QPQ coated for friction reduction and receives guidance from a sealed ball-bearing assembly and an extra long, precision sintered bushing for smooth operation. Note: must be used with an MSD crank trigger and ignition control.

Product Features:

• Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall/intake combos
• Supplied w/Bronze Gear
• Supplied w/Large Diameter HEI Style Distributor Cap And Rotor
• Must Be Used w/An MSD Crank Trigger And MSD Ignition Control
• O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
• Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
• QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
• Oversized Polished Steel Shaft w/QPQ Coating

Performance Replacement HEI Distributor, direct plug-in with OE type connectors, GM HEI equipped Cars, Trucks (Pre-Computer). High dielectric strength cap, brass male towers. ACCEL Performance Replacement Distributors are the perfect choice for your daily driver or street machine. Using all new components, these distributors feature High-performance ACCEL Electronics. All new components-housings are either new castings or turned from billet stock, centerless ground shaft with oil lite bushings. High dielectric strength cap, balanced rotor. Male tower distributor cap with brass cap and rotor contacts (Ford and AMC Models feature screw-mounted wire retainer for the ultimate plug wire retention). Iron or steel distributor gear. Direct plug-in replacement with factory-type connectors for plug and play installation.

Product Features:

• Direct Plug In Factory Replacement Plug And Play
• CNC Machined 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum Housing
• High Dielectric Strenght Thermoplastic Cap With Br
• 4 Topin Module With Dwell Control Triggers At 75 R
• Easy Access Fully Adjustable Mechanical Advance
• Adjustable Vacuum Advance
• Includes Performance Coil
• Fit non computerized vehicles

The street Pro-Billet is a popular route for people looking for proven race performance for their street cars. A vacuum advance canister provides economy and the proven MSD mechanical advance gives you the opportunity to dial-in a timing curve to fit your needs. Inside, an oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated for low friction and rides in a sealed ball bearing at the top of the distributor with an extra-long sintered bushing at the bottom. This combination keeps the shaft steady creating accurate spark delivery at any RPM. The street Pro-Billet relies on a magnetic pick-up to trigger the MSD Ignition control which delivers the powerful sparks to the coil. This pick-up is extremely accurate and never needs adjusting.

Product Features:

• Designed for street/performance use w/mechanical or vacuum adv.
• Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
• Supplied w/An HEI Style Distributor Cap And Rotor
• Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
• O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
• Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate

The unique design of these distributors fit tight intake systems while still transferring the high voltage of the MSD racing ignition to the spark plugs. The high voltage carrying capabilities are the result of several features which have been designed to fit the tight quarters and still accurately deliver sparks.

Product Features:

• Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall/intake combos
• Supplied w/Bronze Gear
• Supplied w/Large Diameter HEI Style Distributor Cap And Rotor
• Must Be Used w/An MSD Crank Trigger And MSD Ignition Control
• O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
• Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
• QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
• Oversized Polished Steel Shaft w/QPQ Coating

This is our most popular performance distributor! The housing is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminum on a state-of-the-art CNC machine producing exact tolerances. For high RPM stability, a .500 In. steel shaft is supported by a sealed ball bearing and a long sintered bushing. This shaft also receives a QPQ coating for friction reduction and resistance to corrosion. A precision machined reluctor is attached to the shaft which triggers the magnetic pick-up mounted in the housing. This high output magnetic pick-up is the most accurate way to trigger your ignition. Plus, with no moving parts to wear or adjust, the pick-up is maintenance free! Just above the pick-up is MSD’s adjustable mechanical advance assembly. Different springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can tune an advance curve to match your application.

Product Features:

• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
• Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
• Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
• O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
• Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
• 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
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
• QPQ coated for friction reduction
• QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings

Leave it to MSD to build an all-out performance distributor to replace the OEM GM LT1 Optispark. We machine an entire billet block of aluminum down into a precise housing that fits in place of the factory piece. Then, we fill it with a reliable new pick-up assembly, a trick timing adjustment mechanism and top it off with an all new MSD distributor cap. The pick-up is an advanced optical encoder, a different style of optical pickup than the OEM. This type of pick-up has proven to be very reliable and stable through extreme rpm and conditions. The rotor is bolted to a drive assembly that is indexed to the shaft and is stabilized through the use of a large ball bearing assembly. Once installed, you have the ability to adjust the ignition timing. The only distributor that offers timing adjustability. An adjustment screw allows the timing to be tweaked up to 5 degrees. The distributor is equipped with a fresh air vent and has an extra thick mounting surface for the cap to eliminate leaks. The distributor is supplied complete with our heavy duty LT1 cap, rotor and the components required for installation.

Product Features:

• Advanced optical encoder trigger design for accuracy/reliability.
• Rotor drive design is positively indexed and cannot slip.
• Large ball bearing stabilizes timing through 10;000 rpm.
• Fresh air vented and sealed to keep the elements out.
• Improved housing design and extra bolt eliminates leaks
• Easily Adjust The Timing Up To +/-5 deg.

Corvette owners can now replace their worn out magna-pulse distributors with this precision pro-billet tach drive distributor. Advantages such as an accurate magnetic pick-up, oversized shaft, vacuum advance and a billet aluminum housing are just a few of the MSD advantages. Inside the billet housing, a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing guide a 0.500 inch steel shaft for high rpm accuracy. A special reluctor is mounted to this shaft and is responsible for triggering the magnetic pick-up. An adjustable mechanical advance assembly allows you to get the most performance out of your Vette’s engine by custom tailoring a timing curve to fit your application. The tach drive assembly is compact to clear the firewall and linkage. It can be repositioned easily to fit different applications plus has a grease fitting for lubrication.

Product Features:

• Same Features As PN[8571] w/The Addition Of A Vacuum Advance
• CARB E.O. Approved

The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:

• Fits MSD/GM V8 Distributors
• Made from high quality materials
• Brass terminals
• High dielectric properties

The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:

• Includes PN[84111/84101/84022]

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

All MSD extra duty distributor caps are designed with performance in mind and are molded from high quality, voltage insulating material and use low resistance terminals.

Product Features:

• Update The GM Points Cap w/MSD Performance
• High Quality; Voltage Insulating Material
• Low Resistance
• Performance replacement part

Wiring Harness and CapacitorPremium quality wire harness and capacitor insure good connection and “static free” operation.

Product Features:

• PerTronix D9007 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor 4-Pin Wire Harness/Capacitor
• Premium quality wire harness and capacitor.

Rotor for Flame-Thrower cast distributors. Premium rotor with brass contact

Product Features:

• PerTronix D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
• Rotor for Flame-Thrower cast distributors

Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provides cooler operating temperatures.

Product Features:

• Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
• Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
• Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.

Mechanical Advance Curve Ki tPrecision machined chromoly weights and center plate eliminate erratic timing. Three sets of springs, guide bushings and complete installation instructions make recurving your distributor easy.

Product Features:

• PerTronix D9001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Advance Curve Kit
• Precision machined chromoly weights and center plate.

Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provides cooler operating temperatures.

Product Features:

• Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
• Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
• Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.

One of the best, and sometimes missed tuning tricks is not to just optimize your initial timing, but to bring in timing advance more quickly than the stock distributor can allow. Bringing timing more quickly than stock can provide substantial increases in both torque and horsepower depending on your combination.This is done by changing the springs under the cap. This kit includes three sets of springs which can be used in different combinations to provide full advance sooner than stock. Use lighter springs to bring the advance more quickly, and heavier springs to bring it in more slowly. Two new weights with nylon bushings are also included as are instructions to help with installation. Springs are color code as follows: Light Springs – Black Medium Springs – Silver Heavy Springs – Gold

Product Features:

• Brings in timing more quickly than stock for more torque and horsepower
• Includes three sets of springs to allow for a wider range of custom tuning
• Instructions included to help with installation

Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provides cooler operating temperatures.

Product Features:

• Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
• Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
• Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.

Performance mechanical advance springs.

Product Features:

• PerTronix D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
• Performance mechanical advance springs.