1974 Ford Ranchero Performance Distributors

Essential 1974 Ford Ranchero Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; Ready-to-Run; with Steel Gear (Part No.83541)

Distributor; Ford 351W; Ready-to-Run; with Steel Gear

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$645.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky Duraspark systems or ancient breaker point models. 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. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives.

Product Features:
  • Equipped w/Steel Gear
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Does not require 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
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755301)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$455.99
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 – Distributor (Part No.3755101)

Distributor

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$455.99
Distributor

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351C-460; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8477)

Distributor; Ford 351C-460; Vacuum Advance

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$532.99
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
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755401)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$455.99
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; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8352)

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

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$584.99
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 TFI; 351W; Steel Gear; Hydraulic Roll (Part No.8452)

Distributor; Ford TFI; 351W; Steel Gear; Hydraulic Roll

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$449.99
When you start making serious power with your EFI Ford, the stock distributor shaft is one of the weak links of the engine. These Pro-Billet models answer the need for an affordable replacement in a strong and great looking package. Each distributor starts as a solid billet that is secured into a state of the art computer numerical control (CNC) machine where it is transformed into a precision housing. Inside each housing there is a sealed ball bearing at the top of the shaft. This design is responsible for accurately guiding the oversized polished steel shaft throughout the entire RPM range of your engine. The shaft is also QPQ-coated for friction reduction and corrosion resistance. The Pro-Billet distributors use a stock-style trigger pick-up to accept factory connectors. For installation, you simply remove the stock distributor and bolt the Pro-Billet MSD in place!

Product Features:
  • Drop in billet replacement for late model Ford TFI 5.8L dist.
  • Supplied w/steel gear to work w/factory roller camshafts
  • Factory style ignition module connector accepts factory wiring
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
  • Supplied w/Late Model Distributor Cap And Rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze (Part No.8585)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze

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$77.99
MSD Bronze Distributor gears are machined from quality AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5 percent nickel. This special combination creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high volume oil pumps. Features increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60). Micro polished surface for smooth contact. Proprietary formulated ductile iron. Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear. Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Iron (Part No.85812)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Iron

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$35.99
This gear test fixture features variable rpm and oil pressure control allowing MSD engineers the ability to maintain the exact conditions that they want for gear tests. Severe loads can be placed on the gear and the fixture can spin up to 10,000 rpm. Features increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60). Micro polished surface for smooth contact. Proprietary formulated ductile iron. Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear. Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
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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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$15.99
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 D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
  • Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29421PD)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$62.99
Mallory distributor gears are precision machined from alloy steel in our factory to exact original equipment specs. For use with cast flat tappet hydraulic/mechanical cams and austempered ductile iron roller cams.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Distributor Gear
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Iron (Part No.85832)

Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Iron

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$35.99
This gear test fixture features variable rpm and oil pressure control allowing MSD engineers the ability to maintain the exact conditions that they want for gear tests. Severe loads can be placed on the gear and the fixture can spin up to 10,000 rpm. Features increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60). Micro polished surface for smooth contact. Proprietary formulated ductile iron. Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear. Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
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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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$15.99
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 D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue
  • Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29420)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$62.99
Mallory distributor gears are precision machined from alloy steel in our factory to exact original equipment specs. For use with cast flat tappet hydraulic/mechanical cams and austempered ductile iron roller cams.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Distributor Gear
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI (Part No.8408)

Distributor Cap; Ford HEI

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$51.99
MSD molds our most popular V8 distributor caps in-house. These caps are injection molded from DuPont? Rynite material and feature spark plug-style terminals. These terminals offer improved locking connections and the Rynite material is extremely strong with excellent dielectric properties. Plus, most caps have an optional wire retainer that is supplied with these caps to lock the wires in place.

Product Features:
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High Quality Material
  • Stainless Terminals
  • Performance replacement part
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MSD Ignition – Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8421)

Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt

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$51.99
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:
  • Rotor phasing can be adjusted.
  • Ideal When Atomic TBI Is Controlling The Timing
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; MSD Ford Distributors PN 8455; PN 8456 (Part No.8070)

Rotor; MSD Ford Distributors PN 8455; PN 8456

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$11.99
This replacement rotor is injection molded from high voltage isolation material with heavy duty construction. The rotor fits MSD Ford distributors PN 8455, 8456.

Product Features:
  • Resist carbon tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
  • Fits MSD PN[8455/8456]
  • Fits MSD part numbers 8455 and 8456
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1974 Ford Ranchero Performance Distributors

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1974 Ford Ranchero. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 17 different Performance Distributors in our inventory ranging from $15.99 to $645.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1974 Ford Ranchero running smoothly.

Performance Distributors are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1974 Ford Ranchero. Proform, MSD Ignition, and PerTronix 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 Performance Distributors for your 1974 Ford Ranchero, 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 Performance Distributors to keep your 1974 Ford Ranchero 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!

Performance Distributors Brands To Make Your 1974 Ford Ranchero Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1974 Ford Ranchero demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Performance Distributors make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Ranchero the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Distributors brands and parts.

Popular MSD Ignition Performance Distributors

We carry MSD Ignition parts in our stock across Performance Distributor Caps categories, plus more. For a 1974 Ford Ranchero, our most popular MSD Ignition Performance Distributors include:
Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
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Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
Performance Distributor Caps

Top 1974 Ford Ranchero Performance Distributors from Proform

Proform products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Distributors for your 1974 Ford Ranchero. Popular Proform parts include:
Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
from $228.99
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Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
Performance Distributors

FAQs for 1974 Ford Ranchero Performance Distributors

What are the most purchased Performance Distributors for the 1974 Ford Ranchero?

Out of 17 Performance Distributors for the 1974 Ford Ranchero, the most popular in our inventory are:
D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
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D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
Performance Distributor Components
D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
from $15.99
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D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
Performance Distributor Components
Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze
from $77.99
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Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze
Performance Distributor Components