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Wiring Harness and CapacitorPremium quality wire harness and capacitor insure good connection and “static free” operation.

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PerTronix D9007 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor 4-Pin Wire Harness/Capacitor
Premium quality wire harness and capacitor.

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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.

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PerTronix D9001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Advance Curve Kit
Precision machined chromoly weights and center plate.

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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.

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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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Add sparkle to your engine with this chromed hold-down clamp. With bolt and gasket. Serrations on the bottom prevent distributor and magneto rotation for accurate timing.

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Rolled Edges For Strength
Ideal For Magnetos
Ideal For Ignition Distributor

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With the introduction of our 20 Amp extreme HEI module, we needed an HEI cap and rotor that could withstand the high output. The answer was to mold our own HEI cap, rotor and coil cover. The cap and rotor will fit our HEI Pro-Billet distributor, PN 8365, plus will work on stock applications.

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Extreme output rotor

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Regain horsepower and economy for your street machine with a new ACCEL performance rotor. ACCEL’s high quality manufacturing process results in rotors offering superior protection from arc-thru and crossfire.

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Max Stability For All RPM Ranges
Heavy Duty For Maximum Energy Transfer

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ACCEL Hi-Performance rotors offer superior protection from arc-thru and crossfire. Features hi-performance 60,000 volt alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability and resist centrifugal forces at high racing RPMs.

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Max stability for all RPM ranges
Heavy duty for maximum energy transfer

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Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
With Brass Inserts

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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.

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See catalog for application information
Features 60K V Rated Alkyd Compound

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Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
With Brass Inserts

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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.

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CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
QPQ coated for friction reduction
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings

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There is a big following of AMC enthusiasts that are cruising a 401 equipped Javelin or trail blazing in a rock crawling Jeep with an inline 6-cylinder! MSD offers two Pro-Billet distributors to deliver accurate trigger signals and are maintenance-free! Under the brass terminal cap of each distributor is MSD’s race proven magnetic pick-up. This pick-up never requires adjustment and simply plugs right into an MSD Ignition control. Just above it and under our strong race rotor is an adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The chro-moly weights of this assembly slide on nylon bushings producing smooth movement of the timing. You can easily adjust the curve to match your engine’s requirements with the supplied springs and stop bushings. Each precision CNC-machined billet aluminum housing features a sealed ball-bearing and long sintered bushing for stability at any RPM and increased endurance. An oversized steel shaft receives a QPQ coating to reduce friction and prevent corrosion.

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Designed For Street/Performance Use w/Mech or Vacuum Advance
Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)

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If you’re looking for a performance distributor for your Buick or Nailhead your search is over! MSD’s Ready-to-Run distributor incorporates a magnetic pickup that never wears out! Plus, the distributor has a built in ignition module so there is no need to mount an external MSD Ignition control. Not only do you get the benefits of electronic triggering, but your engine will awaken with the powerful sparks from the ignition module. This module delivers up to 7.5 A to the coil creating a stout inductive spark. This improves combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, a smooth idle and great performance! Another advantage of an MSD distributor is the accurate and adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The advance curve is easy to adjust with different advance springs and stop bushings which are included. To top it off there is a vacuum advance canister and MSD’s strong cap and wire retainer.

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Simple and clean three wire installation
CARB E.O. Approved
Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range

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The Buick Nailhead is one of the most sought after nostalgic engines for rods and is still providing the smooth power to plenty of Buick’s. Nailhead fans can finally get a state-of-the-art distributor to provide the fire! MSD’s Nailhead distributor is a ready to run unit which incorporates a magnetic pickup that never wears out. Plus, the distributor has a built in ignition module so there is no need to mount an external MSD Ignition control. The module delivers up to 7.5 A to the coil creating a stout inductive spark. Not only do you get the benefits of electronic triggering, but your engine will awaken with powerful sparks from the ignition module. This improves combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, a smooth idle and great performance.

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Simple and clean three wire installation
Includes built-in Rev Limiter
Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
QPQ coated for friction reduction
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)

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This distributor uses a high output magnetic trigger to fire an MSD Ignition control. Accurate trigger signals and spark delivery are the responsibility of the QPQ-coated steel shaft. A sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing hold this shaft stable at any RPM. An adjustable mechanical advance mechanism is mounted on top of the shaft. Nylon pads ensure smooth movement of the fine balanced weights for accurate timing advancement. A variety of advance stop bushings and springs are supplied so you can dial in a custom curve.

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CNC Machined Billet Alum. Housing and Billet Alum. Base
Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
Must Be Used w/An MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
No CARB Exemption Order Number

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The Chevrolet HEI distributor is a favorite for muscle cars, street rods and even circle track racers. The integrated coil keeps under mount wiring clean, and for race cars, the idea of running one wire to the distributor keeps things simple. However, when it comes to performance, the stock HEI falls short. MSD answers the need for a strong, accurate and high performance HEI with our Pro-Billet HEI. The distributor is supplied with our digital HEI module and coil so there is plenty of spark energy combined with improved dwell and timing control. Tig welded on top of the distributor shaft is MSD’s adjustable centrifugal advance assembly. Three sets of springs and four stop bushings let you dial in up to 24 different timing curves to match your driving needs. Plus, there’s a vacuum advance for those concerned with economy. All of this is assembled around a precision and great looking CNC machined housing.

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Complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
Supplied w/Brass Terminal Distributor Cap And Rotor
Full Spark Energy Output To 9000 Rpm
An 8.5 amp; single spark; inductive discharge ignition module
Includes MSD PN[83647] and MSD HEI Coil PN[8225]
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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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.

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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

1978 Buick Skylark Performance Distributors

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

PerTronix – D9001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Advance Curve Kit (Part No.D9001)

MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; AMC V8; Iron (Part No.8005)

Mr. Gasket – Distributor Hold-Down Clamp (Part No.1009)

MSD Ignition – Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI (Part No.84101)

Accel – Lts Rotor (Part No.130133)

Accel – Ignition/Electrical (Part No.130120)

Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8124)

Accel – Cap/Rotor (Part No.8129)

Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8123)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Buick V8 215-350 Pro-Billet (Part No.8548)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; AMC V8 Engines (Part No.8519)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Buick 455 V8; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8552)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Buick Nailhead; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8524)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Buick V8 Billet; 400-455 (Part No.8517)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Billet GM HEI (Part No.8365)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance (Part No.8361)

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