1971 Lincoln Continental Performance Distributors

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Keep Your 1971 Lincoln Continental in Top Shape with a Quality Performance Distributor

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1971 Lincoln Continental, 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 Continental. 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 1971 Lincoln Continental 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 Fuel Systems 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 1971 Lincoln Continental running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1971 Lincoln Continental Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Ready-To-Run, With Steel Gear, 83541 (Part No.83541)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Ready-To-Run, With Steel Gear, 83541

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$779.99
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. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives. For protection, there is also an easy-to-set rev limiter.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Vacuum Advance, 8478 (Part No.8478)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Vacuum Advance, 8478

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$749.99
“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″” 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.”
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Crank Trigger, 8378 (Part No.8378)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Crank Trigger, 8378

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$560.99
Blue oval racers will be happy to see these Crank Trigger Distributors. The housing of these three distributors are standard-height Ford Distributors so they will work with cast intake manifolds.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501 (Part No.83501)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501

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$899.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark 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.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) HEI Distributor with Black Cap, JM6502BK (Part No.JM6502BK)

Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) HEI Distributor with Black Cap, JM6502BK

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$108.99
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.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Black Cap, JM7702BK (Part No.JM7702BK)

Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Black Cap, JM7702BK

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$206.99
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.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) HEI Distributor with Red Cap, JM6502R (Part No.JM6502R)

Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) HEI Distributor with Red Cap, JM6502R

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$86.99
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.
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Mallory – Mallory Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37, 3755401 (Part No.3755401)

Mallory Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37, 3755401

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$614.99
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.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford Small Block 351W V8 HEI Distributor with Red Cap, JM6510R (Part No.JM6510R)

Top Street Performance Ford Small Block 351W V8 HEI Distributor with Red Cap, JM6510R

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$91.99
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.
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Most Popular Performance Distributor for 1971 Lincoln Continentals

Enhance your 1971 Lincoln Continental with this popular Performance Distributor we have in stock, for $899.99.

MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501 (Part No.83501)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501

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$899.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark 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.
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FAQs for 1971 Lincoln Continental Performance Distributors

What’s the price range for 1971 Lincoln Continental Performance Distributors?

We currently have just one Performance Distributors for the 1971 Lincoln Continental in stock: MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501 and it costs $899.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for other Lincoln Continental model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 24 model years of Lincoln Continentals between 1968 and 1994. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, and 1986.

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1971 Lincoln Continental?

We currently have just 1 Performance Distributor in stock for a 1971 Lincoln Continental, and as of 8/2/26, it is a Performance Distributor.

Can I get help with 1971 Lincoln Continental Performance Distributor orders?

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

What is your return policy for Lincoln Continental Performance Distributors?

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