1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors
Keep Your 1978 Mercury Zephyr 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 1978 Mercury Zephyr looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Distributor Rotors, Performance Distributors, and Performance Distributor Caps. 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 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributor at Advance Auto Parts is around $328.49, with a range that starts at $67.99 and goes up to $614.99. With 4 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black, Distributor; 2.3L Ford, and Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt start at just $67.99 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 Ignition Products and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1978 Mercury Zephyr in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors
Looking for the perfect Performance Distributor for your 1978 Mercury Zephyr? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Distributors that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Distributors, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Mercury Zephyr. Whether you’re driving a 1978 model or another popular model year like
1979,
1980,
1981, and
1982, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Distributors from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Distributors that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors
MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (Part No.84083)
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$67.99
All the quality and performance you’ve come to expect from MSD is now available in black. Our customers have requested black parts for their builds so we’ve answered with the addition of several black distributor caps and cap and rotor kits. The black parts are built to the exact specifications of the traditional MSD red components. If you’re looking to change up the look under the hood of your street machine, off-road rig or race car; check out the complete line of MSD black components.
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- Injection Molded From DuPont Rynite Material
- Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
- Designed with performance in mind
- High quality; voltage insulating material
- Brass terminals
- Black in color
MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8479)
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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.
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- 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
MSD Ignition – Distributor; 2.3L Ford (Part No.8473)
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$614.99
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.
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- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied w/Cap; HEI Style Terminals And Rotor
- 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
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
MSD Ignition – Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8421)
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$67.99
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
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- Rotor phasing can be adjusted.
- Ideal When Atomic TBI Is Controlling The Timing
Popular 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors Categories
Most Popular Performance Distributor Rotor for 1978 Mercury Zephyrs
Enhance your 1978 Mercury Zephyr with this popular Performance Distributor Rotor we have in stock, for $67.99.
MSD Ignition – Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8421)
from
$67.99
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
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Product Features:
- Rotor phasing can be adjusted.
- Ideal When Atomic TBI Is Controlling The Timing
Best-Selling 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors
Upgrade your Zephyr with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Distributors.
MSD Ignition – Distributor; 2.3L Ford (Part No.8473)
from
$614.99
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:
See More
Product Features:
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied w/Cap; HEI Style Terminals And Rotor
- 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
- QPQ coated for friction reduction
MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8479)
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:
See More
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
Top-Quality Performance Distributor Caps for 1978 Mercury Zephyrs
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Distributor Cap for Mercury Zephyrs and enjoy top-notch performance from $67.99.
MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (Part No.84083)
from
$67.99
All the quality and performance you’ve come to expect from MSD is now available in black. Our customers have requested black parts for their builds so we’ve answered with the addition of several black distributor caps and cap and rotor kits. The black parts are built to the exact specifications of the traditional MSD red components. If you’re looking to change up the look under the hood of your street machine, off-road rig or race car; check out the complete line of MSD black components.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Injection Molded From DuPont Rynite Material
- Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
- Designed with performance in mind
- High quality; voltage insulating material
- Brass terminals
- Black in color
FAQs for 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors
What are the best-selling Performance Distributors for 1978 Mercury Zephyrs?
Out of 4 Performance Distributors that fit 1978 Mercury Zephyrs, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (10211504) – $67.99
- Distributor; 2.3L Ford (22360265) – $614.99
- Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (22360612) – $67.99
What’s the price range for 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors?
The prices of Performance Distributors for the 1978 Mercury Zephyr range from $67.99 up to $614.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Distributor for a 1978 Mercury Zephyr?
The average price for Performance Distributors for the 1978 Mercury Zephyr is $328.49. 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 Mercury Zephyr model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Distributors for my 1978 Mercury Zephyr?
The cheapest 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors we carry are:
- Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (10211504) – $67.99
- Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (22360612) – $67.99
- Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (10211554) – $562.99
- Distributor; 2.3L Ford (22360265) – $614.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for any other 1978 Mercury models?
Yes. We stock Performance Distributors for 4 other popular 1978 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1978 Cougar Performance Distributors, 1978 Grand Marquis Performance Distributors, 1978 Marquis Performance Distributors, 1978 Monarch Performance Distributors, and 1978 Bobcat Performance Distributors.
What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1978 Mercury Zephyr?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Distributors for a 1978 Mercury Zephyr:
Can I get help with 1978 Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributor orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Performance Distributors and more.
What is your return policy for Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Zephyr Performance Distributors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.