1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributors

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Keep Your 1972 Ford Maverick in Top Shape with Quality Performance Distributors

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Distributor, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1972 Ford Maverick looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Distributors and Performance Distributor Components. 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 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributor at Advance Auto Parts is around $157.70, with a range that starts at $11.99 and goes up to $562.99. With 7 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor, D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor, and D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red start at just $17.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Distributor, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1972 Ford Maverick in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributors

PerTronix – D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red (Part No.D4061)

D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red

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$17.99
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 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.
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PerTronix – D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black (Part No.D4260)

D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black

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$11.99
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 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.
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PerTronix – D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D660701)

D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$19.99
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.

Product Features:
  • Rotor for Flame-Thrower cast distributors
  • Replacement premium rotor with brass contact.
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PerTronix – D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue (Part No.D4062)

D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue

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$17.99
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 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.
See More

PerTronix – D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D700700)

D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$22.99
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.

Product Features:
  • Performance mechanical advance springs.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8479)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance

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$562.99
The street pro-billet distributors are the perfect choice for powerful engines that see plenty of street time. The street models share the same features as the small diameter models shown above, plus feature a vacuum advance. This canister provides improved economy and an accurate mechanical advance lets you dial-in an advance curve to match your driving needs. A magnetic pick-up produces accurate trigger signals that remain stable throughout the entire rpm range of your engine and is completely maintenance-free.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • 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
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302 Hydraulic Roller Cams; Steel Gear (Part No.8598)

Distributor; Ford 289/302 Hydraulic Roller Cams; Steel Gear

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$459.99
For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance! Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chromoly steel, rig-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned. The steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any RPM. Triggering chores are handled by MSD’s race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.

Product Features:
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and DuPont Rynite base
  • Supplied w/Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Mech. advance assem. 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
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 302; Pro-Billet; Small Cap (Part No.8579)

Distributor; Ford 302; Pro-Billet; Small Cap

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$449.99
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 inch 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 pick-up 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.

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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8352)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run

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$635.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky duration 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. The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 In. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft. 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.

Product Features:
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter
  • Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Housing Is 5/8 in. Smaller In Diameter Than Stock Ford Distr.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford V8; 302 (Part No.8582)

Distributor; Ford V8; 302

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$488.99
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
  • Supplied w/Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Mech. advance assem. 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
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
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Most Popular Performance Distributors for 1972 Ford Mavericks

Enhance your 1972 Ford Maverick with one of the 2 Performance Distributors we have in stock, starting at just $449.99.

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8479)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance

from

$562.99
The street pro-billet distributors are the perfect choice for powerful engines that see plenty of street time. The street models share the same features as the small diameter models shown above, plus feature a vacuum advance. This canister provides improved economy and an accurate mechanical advance lets you dial-in an advance curve to match your driving needs. A magnetic pick-up produces accurate trigger signals that remain stable throughout the entire rpm range of your engine and is completely maintenance-free.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • 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
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
See More

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 302; Pro-Billet; Small Cap (Part No.8579)

Distributor; Ford 302; Pro-Billet; Small Cap

from

$449.99
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 inch 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 pick-up 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.

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
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Best-Selling 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributor Components

Upgrade your Maverick with one of our 5 best-selling Performance Distributor Components.

PerTronix – D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D700700)

D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$22.99
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.

Product Features:
  • Performance mechanical advance springs.
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PerTronix – D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D660701)

D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$19.99
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.

Product Features:
  • Rotor for Flame-Thrower cast distributors
  • Replacement premium rotor with brass contact.
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PerTronix – D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red (Part No.D4061)

D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red

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$17.99
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 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.
See More

PerTronix – D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue (Part No.D4062)

D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue

from

$17.99
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 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.
See More

PerTronix – D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black (Part No.D4260)

D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black

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$11.99
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 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.
See More

FAQs for 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributors

What are the best-selling Performance Distributors for 1972 Ford Mavericks?

Out of 7 Performance Distributors that fit 1972 Ford Mavericks, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributors?

The prices of Performance Distributors for the 1972 Ford Maverick range from $11.99 up to $562.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Distributor for a 1972 Ford Maverick?

The average price for Performance Distributors for the 1972 Ford Maverick is $157.70. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Distributor category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for other Ford Maverick model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 5 model years of Ford Mavericks between 1971 and 1977. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, and 1971.

What are the cheapest Performance Distributors for my 1972 Ford Maverick?

The cheapest 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributors we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for any other 1972 Ford models?

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1972 Ford Maverick?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Distributors for a 1972 Ford Maverick:

Can I get help with 1972 Ford Maverick Performance Distributor orders?

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

What is your return policy for Ford Maverick Performance Distributors?

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