1958 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

Carquest Premium distributors are built to meet or exceed the original equipment (OE) specifications for each application. Our distributors are built by a manufacturer that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Each distributor is supplied with the cap, rotor and any seals needed for installation. Carquest Premium distributors are 100% new and undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting ignition performance and reliability.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• 100% new unit with no core charges
• Precision machined shafts result in high speed accuracy and help prevent bearing failures
• Every distributor is tested to ensure reliable and long-lasting performance
• O-rings or gaskets included where applicable
• Precision Engineered ignition modules and plugs ensure proper performance plus precise connection.
• Precision machined and ground shafts assure high speed accuracy and prevent bearing failures.
• Original Equipment Equivalent high voltage ignition coils.
• 100% New Components and fasteners eliminate premature failures.

Rather than ancient breaker points, this distributor uses a maintenance-free non-magnetic pickup to trigger the ignition control. Atop the distributor shaft is our proven centrifugal advance that allows you to alter the rate and amount of mechanical advance which is a very important tuning step with a Y-Block.

Product Features:

• Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Requires an MSD Ignition Control
• May hit firewall seam on ’57-’59 full size cars.
• Requires an MSD ignition control
• May hit firewall seam on 57-59 full size cars.

Introducing the next generation of Holley EFI Dual Sync Distributors, the new design features an improved shutter wheel, high-quality dual Hall Effect sensors, and an MSD cap and rotor! While these distributors are designed to be used primarily in sequentially injected installations, you can easily use them as a crank trigger for TBI system also. The precision machined shutter wheel design ensures accurate timing, even at very high engine speeds. The Gen 2 Dual Sync also included a QPQ coated shutter wheel for superior corrosion resistance, and the wheel has been pinned and welded to the shaft for increased reliability. These distributors can also be used with other EFI systems that support Hall Effect crank and cam sensor inputs. Do you need to a bronze gear for your billet cam? No problem, these distributors maintain MSD shaft diameters, making it easy to source a bronze gear!

Product Features:

• Plug and Play with Holley EFI
• Includes both crank and cam sensors to support sequential EFI operation
• Hall Effect sensor design provides precise timing control and noise immunity
• Black anodized CNC machined billet aluminum housing provides superior strength and great looks
• Integrated LEDs allow for easy setup
• Available for popular applications
• Comes with hardened steel distributor gear
• Precision machined shutter wheel designed for improved accuracy at extreme engine RPM
• Shutter wheel is pinned and welded to distributor shaft for superior reliability
• Blank cap available for Coil-On-Plug applications

EFI Accessories

EFI Accessories

A magnetic pick-up triggers your MSD Ignition Control accurately at any rpm. Above this pick-up the mechanical advance assembly is positioned so it can be adjusted without disassembling the distributor. In addition, the specially ground advance cam is tig-welded to the 9/16″ hardened shaft and the weight pins are staked and TIG-welded to the advance plate.

Product Features:

• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Will not accept a vacuum advance or MSD Cap-A-Dapt
• Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• No CARB Exemption Order Number

Edelbrock part No. 22757 Max-Fire distributor for Ford 332-428 V-8 engines is ready to run right out-of-the-box and are the perfect upgrade for your ignition system. They’re ideal for replacing or upgrading from a points triggered distributor. They feature precision machining for a perfect fit along with a simple three wire hook up for an easy installation with no need to run an external ignition control box. The centerless ground shaft utilizes an upper sealed roller bearing with an extra long lower bronze Oil-Lite bushing for smooth operation. The high output magnetic pickup and large paddle wheel reluctor deliver a strong trigger signal at high RPM for maximum performance. All of these features allow Max-Fire distributors to provide unrivaled voltage to the coil, ensuring that you’re getting maximum performance from your engine. We recommend a new Max-Fire coil for maximum voltage output, ensuring you get the most from your high performance engine at higher RPM’s. Each distributor includes a cap, rotor, retainer and mechanical advance curve kit.

Product Features:

• CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with O-ring grooves for use in a fully machined engine block
• Cap and rotor are molded in high quality 30% glass filled polyester for durability and carbon tracking resistance
• Features brass contacts and a stainless steel rotor spring for maximum conductivity
• Hardened iron drive gear ensures long service life
• Fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advance for increased mileage potential.

TSP Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body and hardened steel shaft, with a sealed ball bearing on top and a sintered steel bushing on the bottom. It also comes with a fully adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, magnetic pickup trigger, and a high-output circuit board module with digital tach output. The dielectric cap comes with solid brass terminals and a color-matched wire retainer.

Product Features:

• Fits light and medium duty Ford FE (330-428) V8
• Internal module means no external ignition box required
• Fully adjustable mechanical advance with additional springs and bushings included

TSP Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body and hardened steel shaft, with a sealed ball bearing on top and a sintered steel bushing on the bottom. It also comes with a fully adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, magnetic pickup trigger, and a high-output circuit board module with digital tach output. The dielectric cap comes with solid brass terminals and a color-matched wire retainer.

Product Features:

• Fits light and medium duty Ford FE (330-428) V8
• Internal module means no external ignition box required
• Fully adjustable mechanical advance with additional springs and bushings included

TSP Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body and hardened steel shaft, with a sealed ball bearing on top and a sintered steel bushing on the bottom. It also comes with a fully adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, magnetic pickup trigger, and a high-output circuit board module with digital tach output. The dielectric cap comes with solid brass terminals and a color-matched wire retainer.

Product Features:

• Advance Type: Vacuum and Mechanical
• Terminal Style: Male
• Trigger Style: Circuit Board Module with Magnetic Pick-Up
• Gear Material: Steel

TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.

Product Features:

• Fits Ford FE/FT big block heavy duty V8 (330, 361, 391)
• Built-in ignition module
• Includes 65,000 V coil
• Easy all-in-one design

TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.

Product Features:

• Fits Ford FE big block non-heavy duty V8 (352-428)
• Built-in ignition module
• Includes 65,000 V coil
• Easy all-in-one design

TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.

Product Features:

• Advance Type: Vacuum and Mechanical
• Coil Type: HEI Coil (Included)
• Terminal Style: Male
• Trigger Style: Magnetic

TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.

Product Features:

• Advance Type: Vacuum and Mechanical
• Coil Type: HEI Coil (Included)
• Terminal Style: Male
• Trigger Style: Magnetic

BWD SELECT designs, specifies, and manufactures replacement parts with one goal in mind-make them the very best. To maximize performance and longevity, we use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications, whenever possible.

Product Features:

• High-quality direct replacement electrical connector allows you to replace only the damaged connector instead of the entire harness for a cost-effective repair
• The terminal is manufactured with high grade materials such as copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze.  The housing is fabricated using polyamide resins.  All of the materials together provide the connectors with prolonged life and superior performance.
• All electrical connectors are 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form and function
• Offering thousands of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

Driveworks offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:

• Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
• Designed to meet OE performance
• As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
• As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine¿s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

All of the Street Fire components are spec’d by MSD engineers and designed to provide performance for the price. The quality of each part is backed up with a Limited warranty.

Product Features:

• Supplied w/Heavy Duty Rotor
• Low Resistance Terminals
• Full Power Output At High RPM
• Perfect For Budget Minded Enthusiasts
• Made with brass terminals
• Rotor designed for heavy duty use

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine¿s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

The distributor is just one piece of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• 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.

The distributor is just one piece of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• 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.