1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors

Keep Your 1972 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributor at Advance Auto Parts is around $159.37, with a range that starts at $11.99 and goes up to $599.99. With 4 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red, D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black, and D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue start at just $11.99 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 Air Filters and Performance Fuel Systems. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1972 Pontiac Firebird in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors

Accel – Dist:Chev V8 Hei Vac W/Coil (Part No.59107C)

Dist:Chev V8 Hei Vac W/Coil

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$228.99
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
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Mallory – Mallory Unilite Dist.: Pontiac 301-455 (Part No.3758001)

Mallory Unilite Dist.: Pontiac 301-455

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$599.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3748201)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$476.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance (Part No.8361)

Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance

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$435.99
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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; GM LT-1 5.7L; 95-97 (Part No.83811)

Distributor; GM LT-1 5.7L; 95-97

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$799.99
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.
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Mallory – Unilite Dist. Oldsmobile 330-455 (Part No.3763401)

Unilite Dist. Oldsmobile 330-455

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$599.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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PerTronix – D9001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Advance Curve Kit (Part No.D9001)

D9001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Advance Curve Kit

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$28.99
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.
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PerTronix – D9007 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor 4-Pin Wire Harness/Capacitor (Part No.D9007)

D9007 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor 4-Pin Wire Harness/Capacitor

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$33.99
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.
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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.
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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 – 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.
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Mr. Gasket – Hei Advance Curve Kit (Part No.929G)

Hei Advance Curve Kit

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$12.99
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
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Most Popular Performance Distributor for 1972 Pontiac Firebirds

Enhance your 1972 Pontiac Firebird with this popular Performance Distributor we have in stock, for $599.99.

Mallory – Mallory Unilite Dist.: Pontiac 301-455 (Part No.3758001)

Mallory Unilite Dist.: Pontiac 301-455

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$599.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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Best-Selling 1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributor Components

Upgrade your Firebird with one of our 3 best-selling Performance Distributor Components.

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 – 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.
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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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FAQs for 1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors

What are the best-selling Performance Distributors for 1972 Pontiac Firebirds?

Out of 4 Performance Distributors that fit 1972 Pontiac Firebirds, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors?

The prices of Performance Distributors for the 1972 Pontiac Firebird range from $11.99 up to $599.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Distributor for a 1972 Pontiac Firebird?

The average price for Performance Distributors for the 1972 Pontiac Firebird is $159.37. 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 Pontiac Firebird model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 29 model years of Pontiac Firebirds between 1967 and 1997. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, and 1989.

What are the cheapest Performance Distributors for my 1972 Pontiac Firebird?

The cheapest 1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors we carry are:

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

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1972 Pontiac Firebird?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Distributors for a 1972 Pontiac Firebird:

Can I get help with 1972 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributor orders?

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

What is your return policy for Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors?

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