1974 Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors

Inside the billet housing there is a high-output ignition module. When the

Product Features:

• Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
• CARB E.O. Approved
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
• Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
• Includes built-in Rev Limiter.

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.

Product Features:

• Billet housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• CARB E.O. Approved
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with 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 create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control

Fits Ford 289 – 302 (5.0). Utilizing the durable and dependable High Energy Ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-made parts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-Ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found High Energy Ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Technical Note: Gear not compatible with roller cams. If using roller cams, please contact the cam manufacturer for proper gear selection.

Product Features:

• HEI Distributor Street/Strip Model
• Premium High-Dielectric, Alkyd Material Red Cap with Brass Terminals
• PROFORM Logo
• Cast Aluminum Shaft with Natural Finish and Steel Gear
• Wider Spark Plug Gap for Faster Fuel Ignition.
• Fits Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
• Delivers 50,000-Volt Spark Up To 7,500 RPM
• 100% New Components, Not Remanufactured or Rebuilt.
• Low Saturation Module and Anti-Static Capacitor Included.
• Adjustable Vacuum Advance & 22 Degree Mechanical Advance
• Sold Individually
• PROFORM Parts Branded Product

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. MSD premium distributors come complete with a race rotor and alkyd cap.

Product Features:

• CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
• Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
• Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
• Mechanical advance assembly 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 and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• No CARB Exemption Order Number

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:

• Same features as PN 8584 but is designed specifically for use with Edelbrock Victor Jr. Manifold for additional clearance at the water neck
• No CARB Exemption Order Number
• 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

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:

• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and advance assembly
• Same height and width as PN 8584
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the RPM range
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing

A legend returns – the tried and true Mallory Unilite Distributor line is back! The easy three wire hookup of the Unilite makes running a stock coil, a Mallory performance coil and even a Mallory HyFire CD ignition a snap. Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations. The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.

Product Features:

• Electronic ignition with a one-piece self-contained optical pickup and module
• Quick and simple 3 wire hookup
• Includes cap and rotor with brass terminals
• Can be used standalone with high performance coils such as the Mallory Promaster Series or add on more power with HYFIRE CD ignition controls
• Compact design for tight clearance applications such as blowers and tight firewall clearance
• Fully adjustable mechanical advance
• Classic Mallory look and styling
• Strong .500″, QPQ coated distributor shaft guided by a ball bearing for long life and great performance

A legend returns – the tried and true Mallory Unilite Distributor line is back! The easy three wire hookup of the Unilite makes running a stock coil, a Mallory performance coil and even a Mallory HyFire CD ignition a snap. Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations. The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.

Product Features:

• Electronic ignition with a one-piece self-contained optical pickup and module
• Quick and simple 3 wire hookup
• Includes cap and rotor with brass terminals
• Can be used standalone with high performance coils such as the Mallory Promaster Series or add on more power with HYFIRE CD ignition controls
• Compact design for tight clearance applications such as blowers and tight firewall clearance
• Fully adjustable mechanical advance
• Classic Mallory look and styling
• Strong .500″, QPQ coated distributor shaft guided by a ball bearing for long life and great performance

The best thing about this distributor is that it features an ignition module that is built into the billet aluminum housing. This distributor drops in the engine and connects with only three wires

Product Features:

• Now includes build-in rev limiter.
• No CARB Exemption Order Number
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm  Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
• Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpmááEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with 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″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
• Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
• Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
• Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
• Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
• Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect

Product Features:

• Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
• With Brass Inserts

The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered mainte­nance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these Cap and Rotor Replacement Kits.

Product Features:

• Designed w/performance in mind
• High quality material
• Stainless Terminals
• High dielectric properties

Product Features:

• Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
• With Brass Inserts

ACCEL cap and rotor kits offer superior protection from “arc-thru” and crossfire. Features 60k V-rated alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability. Brass inserts and steel rotor springs provide for high spark energy flow.

Product Features:

• See catalog for application information
• Offers Superior Protection From Arc-Thru and Crossfire

Product Features:

• Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
• With Brass Inserts

Product Features:

• Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
• With Brass Inserts

The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered mainte­nance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these Cap and Rotor Replacement Kits.

Product Features:

• Injection molded housing from DuPont material
• Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
• Designed w/Performance In Mind
• High quality; voltage insulating material
• Stainless Steel Rotor Tip Design
• Resist carbon tracking
• Max voltage transfer
• Stainless Terminals

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.

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

Competition design uses a stud, washer & nut to secure the clamp rather than a bolt. The clamp itself is also chromed.

Product Features:

• Eliminates bolt in favor of stud mount design
• Chrome plated
• Ideal For Ignition Distributor

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

A distributor’s performance is only as good as its drive gear. MSD Performance has put a great deal of effort into researching and testing a variety of metallurgical compositions, heat treating and coatings to provide you with a durable, accurate and strong distributor gear. MSD engineers have built test fixtures and spent hundreds of hours testing and evaluating the metallurgy of our gears. The result is a special alloy gear that is treated to a low-friction coating process. To you this means long life, an easy break-in period and reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60) .
• Micro polished surface for smooth contact.
• Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear.
• Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and

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.

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.

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.

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

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.