1961 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

Essential 1961 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

MSD Ignition – Rotor; Ford V8; Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8407)

Rotor; Ford V8; Cap-A-Dapt

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$15.79
MSD Ignition is a company built on Customer Satisfaction and Service. That is why all of MSD products go through regimented test procedures before they are ever packaged and shipped. MSD stands behind its products for one full year after purchase

Product Features:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Low Resistance Brass
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1003)

Distributor Rotor

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$6.29
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Rotor Assembly (Part No.DR-374B)

Original Equipment (O.E.) Rotor Assembly

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$35.99
The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Motorcraft and Ford Parts are used throughout Ford vehicles in a variety of applications that help ensure the proper build quality, integrity and long-lasting performance of every Ford car or truck.
  • Motorcraft and Ford Parts are manufactured from first-quality materials – chosen specifically for maximum performance and application suitability.
  • As with all Motorcraft and Ford Parts, any innovations or improvements developed since the vehicle’s manufacture are included in these after market replacement parts, ensuring the most current technology and performance.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1092)

Distributor Rotor

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$11.79
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Driveworks – Distributor Rotor (Part No.23067)

Distributor Rotor

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$11.05
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
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1118)

Distributor Rotor

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$41.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1002)

Distributor Rotor

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$4.29
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor T2807: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor (Part No.T2807)

Distributor T2807: 100% New, With Cap and Rotor

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$140.99
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.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351C-460; Pro-Billet; Small Cap (Part No.8577)

Distributor; Ford 351C-460; Pro-Billet; Small Cap

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$440.99
MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 In. smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high RPM. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high RPM stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance. Note: must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals; race and rotor
  • Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
  • 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 polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; with Edelbrock Victor Jr (Part No.85805)

Distributor; Ford 351W; with Edelbrock Victor Jr

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$483.99
MSD Pro-Billet Distributors are the finest performance and racing distributors available. Every feature has been engineered to endure the rigors of high performance and racing engines. Whether cruising the streets or racing stock cars, dragsters, boats or trucks, MSD has a distributor for it. MSD uses state-of-the-art, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes to machine each housing. After a long series of precise cuts and movements, the billet is formed into a flawless distributor housing that is accurate to within 0.001″. The flex-free housings are lightweight, have no porosity or weak areas and look great on polished, show quality engines.

Product Features:
  • Same features as PN[8584]
  • Use w/Edelbrock Victor Jr. man. for add. clearance at water neck
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the RPM range
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by two sealed ball bearings
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Supplied with cap-a-dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition control
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; 2.3L Ford (Part No.8473)

Distributor; 2.3L Ford

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$548.99
MSD Pro-Billet Distributors are the finest performance and racing distributors available. Every feature has been engineered to endure the rigors of high performance and racing engines. Whether cruising the streets or racing stock cars, dragsters, boats or trucks, MSD has a distributor for it. MSD uses state-of-the-art, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes to machine each housing. After a long series of precise cuts and movements, the billet is formed into a flawless distributor housing that is accurate to within 0.001″. The flex-free housings are lightweight, have no porosity or weak areas and look great on polished, show quality engines.

Product Features:
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/Cap; HEI Style Terminals And Rotor
  • 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
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Cardone – New Ignition Distributor (Part No.F2000837776CAR)

New Ignition Distributor

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$224.96
Based on over 40 years of making top-rated remanufactured products, we’ve seen where: and why:original parts fail. This unique, reverse-engineering expertise is the foundation of CARDONE Select Engineered (CSE) Technology. The CSE process identifies and corrects original design flaws, resulting in longer-lasting, reliable electronics parts.

Product Features:
  • CARDONE Select Engineered (CSE) Technology ensures that all distributors meet or exceed O.E. form, fit and function.
  • The only NEW distributor in the aftermarket that is 100% computer tested for guaranteed, long-lasting performance.
  • This distributor includes the cap and rotor to make installation a snap. Dust cover and gasket are also included on Honda applications.
  • When CAM sizes are consolidated, the rotor number is placed on the unit to make service easy later on.
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PerTronix – Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet (Part No.D130801)

Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet

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$379.99
Plug n’ Play billet distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance at a price you can afford. Our distributors ship with Ignitor II technology modules. Replace your outdated points, electronic distributor or bulky HEIs with this performance

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D130801 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Ford Small Block Plug and Play with Ignitor II Technology Non Vacuum Advance Red Cap
  • Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755101)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$538.99
Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

PerTronix – D9011 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Counter Clockwise Vacuum Lockout Kit (Part No.D9011)

D9011 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Counter Clockwise Vacuum Lockout Kit

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$10.99
Vacuum Advance & LockoutThese vacuum canisters help optimize ignition advance for maximum part throttle performance and cruise speed efficiency. Our vacuum lockout plates allow for precise pickup coil position and accurate rotor phasing.

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D9011 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Counter Clockwise Vacuum Lockout Kit
  • These vacuum canisters help optimize ignition advance for maximum part throttle performance and cruise speed efficiency.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1107)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$48.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right automatic transmission speed sensor for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions. Designed to meet OE quali

Product Features:
  • Lifecycle tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
  • Direct OE replacement
  • High strength thermoplastic is resistant to shock, temperature and chemicals. Also protects internal components from moisture and contaminants.
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1038)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$48.49
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:
  • All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1057)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$46.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1041)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$51.99
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:
  • All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1006)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$48.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right automatic transmission speed sensor for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions. Designed to meet OE quali

Product Features:
  • Lifecycle tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
  • Direct OE replacement
  • High strength thermoplastic is resistant to shock, temperature and chemicals. Also protects internal components from moisture and contaminants.
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1113)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$50.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right automatic transmission speed sensor for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions. Designed to meet OE quali

Product Features:
  • Lifecycle tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
  • Direct OE replacement
  • High strength thermoplastic is resistant to shock, temperature and chemicals. Also protects internal components from moisture and contaminants.
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications.
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Carquest – Distributor Cap Adapter (Part No.C194A)

Distributor Cap Adapter

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$18.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • Solid brass terminals (where available) make better connections and greater resistance to electrical pitting and corrosion
  • RFI resistors where specified to eliminate radio static and potential ECU-damaging spikes
  • Capitalizing on decades of research and development, our distributor caps and rotors contain unmatched quality yielding superior performance
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest – Distributor Cap (Part No.C212)

Distributor Cap

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$21.05
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.

Product Features:
  • Each Canister Purge Valve is a direct-fit OE replacement that ensures ease of installation
  • High-quality materials withstand extreme conditions
  • Undergoes extensive testing to ensure reliability
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Adapter (Part No.CAE1104)

Distributor Cap Adapter

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$10.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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PerTronix – D600700 Cap Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600700)

D600700 Cap Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$41.99
Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors. High dielectric strength cap with male or female brass terminals with premium rotor with brass contact.

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D600700 Cap Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
  • Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors
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PerTronix – D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red (Part No.D4001)

D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red

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$42.99
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 provi

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red
  • Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
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PerTronix – D600710 Cap Male Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600710)

D600710 Cap Male Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$51.99
Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors. High dielectric strength cap with male or female brass terminals with premium rotor with brass contact.

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D600710 Cap Male Black and Rotor 8 cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
  • Replacement distributor cap and rotor for Flame-Thrower billet and cast distributors
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PerTronix – D4000 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Black (Part No.D4000)

D4000 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Black

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$41.99
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 provi

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D4000 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Black
  • Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
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1961 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1961 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 12 different Distributors in our inventory ranging from $3.49 to $538.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1961 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.

Distributors are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and MSD Ignition are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Distributors for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Distributors to keep your 1961 Ford Thunderbird rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Distributors Brands To Make Your 1961 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1961 Ford Thunderbird demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Distributors make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Thunderbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Distributors brands and parts.

Popular Carquest Distributors

We carry Carquest parts in our stock across Distributor Rotor Buttons and Distributor Cap Kits categories, plus more. For a 1961 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Carquest Distributors include:
Distributor Rotor
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Distributor Cap
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits

FAQs for 1961 Ford Thunderbird Distributors

What are the most purchased Distributors for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 12 Distributors for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Distributor Rotor
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Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
Distributor Cap
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits
Cap/Rotor Kit; Street Fire; Ford V8; Socket
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Cap/Rotor Kit; Street Fire; Ford V8; Socket
Distributor Cap Kits