1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Essential 1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1165)

Distributor Rotor

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$4.99
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1158)

Distributor Rotor

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$14.99
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Mallory – Universal Street Performance Ignition Coil (Part No.29219)

Universal Street Performance Ignition Coil

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$76.99
Universal, 12-volt coil features an oil-filled design and arc resistant alkyd top for superior performance, insulation and cooling. The internal design of this coil eliminates the need for a separate ballast resistor. This coil is specifically designed to deliver optimum performance when used with: Mallory UNILITE or magnetic breaker less ignitions Mallory HYFIRE IV electronic ignition controls, and Mallory electronic ignition conversion kits.

Product Features:
  • 12 Volt Coil
  • Oil-Filled Design
  • Arch Resistant Alkyd Top
  • Designed To Deliver Optimum Performance
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Accel – Super Stock Elect Coil Chrome (Part No.8145C)

Super Stock Elect Coil Chrome

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$72.99
Excellent high performance coil for vehicles that have been converted from points to a breakerless electronic distributor or electronic ignition system, where a canister type oil filled can coil is preferred. Designed with optimized low resistance, high turns ratio windings to work specifically with ACCEL 41, 51, 52, 61 & 71000 Series breakerless electronic replacement distributors. Engineered for higher energy output resulting in quicker starting, improved throttle response and more high RPM power. Special crimped and soldered internal connections ensure positive contacts. High performance tan Alkyd tower provides “”flashover”” protection to primary terminals. Available in “”ACCEL Yellow”” or Chrome Plated can.

Product Features:
  • Engineered for higher energy output
  • Improved throttle responce
  • More high RPM power
  • Chrome Plated
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NGK – Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.54406)

Spark Plug Wire Set

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$49.99
NGK ultra-low resistance mag core wire sets provide outstanding performance and durability. High-temp premium silicone outer jacket and inner EPDM/silicone insulation contain high voltage currents for excellent dielectric strength. Stainless steel winding

Product Features:
  • PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR VEHICLE: Built to OEM tolerances with OE quality or better materials
  • BUILT TO LAST: Outer Jacket built to withstand temperatures greater than 250 degrees C, inner insulation EPDM or silicone for best dielectric strength
  • STAINLESS STEEL TERMINALS: Provide the highest possible retention to ensure positive connections through the life of the set
  • CYLINDER LEAD ID: Cylinder lead identification tags where possible make installation easier
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DENSO – Spark Plug Wire Set: Carbon Core, 5 Wire Set (Part No.671-4018)

Spark Plug Wire Set: Carbon Core, 5 Wire Set

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$25.99
DENSO First Time Fit Ignition Wire Sets are identical in form fit color and performance to the factory-installed wire sets. Every part of each wire sets construction meets or exceeds OE/OES standards.

Product Features:
  • Each wire is pre-cut to exact length so the wire set is ready to install right out of the box
  • Identical OE end caps are designed to “click” into place for easy installation and a secure fit
  • Strong connections – through a patented process, the terminals are attached to provide an extremely strong connection, ensuring the cable and boot will not separate during removal and installation
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1717)

Ignition Conversion Kit

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Ignition Conversion Kit

Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1716)

Ignition Conversion Kit

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$238.99
Ignition Conversion Kit

APA/URO Parts – Ignition Switch (Part No.M505042034APA)

Ignition Switch

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$49.13
Ignition Switch

URO Parts – Ignition Switch (Part No.BHA5292)

Ignition Switch

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$33.99
URO Parts has been a leading brand of replacement auto parts for European vehicles for more than thirty years. Affordable yet dedicated to quality, URO Parts controls its production process in strict accordance with ISO/TS 16949 QMS specifications and offers a wide variety of components used to restore or repair engine, electrical, drive train, braking, steering, suspension, climate control, cooling, exhaust, and fuel systems in classic to late-model German, British, and Scandinavian vehicles. Looking for parts that are even higher quality than original equipment? URO Parts engineers analyze common failures and identify weaknesses in original equipment parts when creating URO Premium components, which are superior to OE in performance and reliability thanks to improved materials and more robust designs. Thanks to high-quality, competitively-priced URO Parts and bulletproof URO Premium replacement components, owning a prestigious European vehicle is no longer an expensive luxury reserved for the elite and wealthy.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed Fitment
  • High Quality Materials
  • Designed and tested to provide a long life
  • Guaranteed fitment
  • Replacement of worn or failing OE starter switch instantly restores easy key rotation and positive engagement of starter
  • Direct-fit OE replacement design for easy plug-and-play installation
  • Manufactured using high-quality polymer and corrosion-resistant metal materials to withstand intense passenger compartment heat
  • Alloy conductors minimize electrical resistance for accurate operation
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URO Parts – Ignition Lock Cylinder w/ Keys (Part No.BHM7144)

Ignition Lock Cylinder w/ Keys

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$116.99
URO Parts has been a leading brand of replacement auto parts for European vehicles for more than thirty years. Affordable yet dedicated to quality, URO Parts controls its production process in strict accordance with ISO/TS 16949 QMS specifications and offers a wide variety of components used to restore or repair engine, electrical, drive train, braking, steering, suspension, climate control, cooling, exhaust, and fuel systems in classic to late-model German, British, and Scandinavian vehicles. Looking for parts that are even higher quality than original equipment? URO Parts engineers analyze common failures and identify weaknesses in original equipment parts when creating URO Premium components, which are superior to OE in performance and reliability thanks to improved materials and more robust designs. Thanks to high-quality, competitively-priced URO Parts and bulletproof URO Premium replacement components, owning a prestigious European vehicle is no longer an expensive luxury reserved for the elite and wealthy.

Product Features:
  • Comes with keys
  • Guaranteed Fitment
  • High Quality Materials
  • Guaranteed fitment
  • Replacement of worn or failing OE lock cylinder instantly restores easy key rotation and positive engagement of starter switch
  • Inexpensive solution to lost ignition keys
  • Manufactured using quality cylinder and tumbler materials for smooth operation and long lifespan
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Intermotor Red Wire – Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.52974)

Spark Plug Wire Set

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$27.99
Spark Plug Wire Set

NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR6EIX (Part No.6637)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR6EIX

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NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered c

Product Features:
  • SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
  • IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
  • TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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NGK – G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BPR6EGP (Part No.7084)

G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BPR6EGP

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NGK G-Power Platinum spark plugs are the best single platinum spark plugs at an economical price. G-Power plugs feature a fine wire platinum center electrode and a trapezoidal cut ground electrode that offers increased durability, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, faster starts and quicker acceleration over conventional nickel spark plugs. An excellent upgrade for vehicles which used nickel alloy spark plugs originally. For better performance consider upgrading to a NGK Iridium IX plug. For even greater performance consider upgrading to a NGK RUTHENIUM HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE PLATINUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip center electrode ensures improved durability and a consistently stable spark
  • PLATINUM ALLOY: G-Power platinum provides exceptional value with increased performance and longer service intervals than factory nickel plugs
  • TRAPEZOIDAL CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduces quenching design produces improved ignitability and performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Lower cost alternative to double precious metal spark plugs or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.63)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite continues to set the standard in spark plug technology. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a copper-glass seal that bonds the insulator, terminal post, and center electrode together, ensuring full required voltage at the spark gap with a 100% leak-proof, gas-tight seal. The multi-rib insulator reduces the risk of flash-over, while the one-piece terminal post adds strength and durability. Additionally, the built-in resistor minimizes radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion, making these spark plugs a reliable choice for enhancing your vehicle’s performance.

Product Features:
  • Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
  • Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
  • One-piece terminal post adds strength
  • Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: The Autolite Copper Spark Plug is engineered to deliver quick starts and smooth acceleration, enhancing your vehicle’s overall performance.
  • Good Fuel Economy: Designed to optimize fuel efficiency, these spark plugs help you achieve better fuel economy, saving you money at the pump.
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ACDelco – RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability (Part No.4)

RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
  • Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
  • Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot seal
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
  • High-Quality Suppressors: These spark plugs are equipped with high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, ensuring smooth and efficient engine operation.
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Delphi – Ignition Control Unit (Part No.F6000741331DEL)

Ignition Control Unit

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$52.14
Delphi ignition modules feature distributor-based, DIS and late-model cassette configurations for broad coverage. Delphi modules control the primary ignition circuit to fire the coil, using input from sensors that determine engine rotation and speed. The result is accurate, repeatable timing for optimal exhaust emissions, fuel economy and performance.

Product Features:
  • OE Quality – Direct Fit
  • Factory original equipment connectors
  • No additional time consuming steps needed for installation
  • Longest performance life
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1339)

Distributor Cap

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$29.99
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1325)

Distributor Cap

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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1338)

Distributor Cap

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Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach (Part No.42004)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach

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This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products

You count on your 1978 MG MGB to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Ignition and Tune-Up Products. With 31 Ignition and Tune-Up Products ranging in price from $2.99 to $238.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 MG MGB.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Ignition and Tune-Up Products brand, we stock 14 different brands like NGK, Champion, and E3. 1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products start as low as $2.99!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Ignition and Tune-Up Products is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 111 extensive product reviews on 1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products. Some of the top-rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products products we carry are Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration with 4.9 stars and Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, last 100K+ Miles, IW20TT with 5.0 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Ignition and Tune-Up Products from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Ignition and Tune-Up Products inventory for your 1978 MG MGB below to get started!

Top-Rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products Brands For Your 1978 MG MGB

Trusted Ignition and Tune-Up Products OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 MG MGB running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like NGK, Champion, E3, and even more.

Popular ACDelco Ignition and Tune-Up Products

You’ll find popular ACDelco brand products across Spark Plugs. All are waiting to get your 1978 MG MGB back on the road. Some of the top-rated ACDelco products in these categories are:

Top-Rated NGK Ignition and Tune-Up Products


If NGK are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock NGK brand Ignition and Tune-Up Products for your 1978 MG MGB, and some of our most reviewed NGK parts include:

FAQs for 1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products

What are the most purchased Ignition and Tune-Up Products for the 1978 MG MGB?

Out of 31 Ignition and Tune-Up Products for the 1978 MG MGB, the most popular in our inventory are:

What are the top-rated 1978 MG MGB Ignition and Tune-Up Products?

Top-rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products for your 1978 MG MGB based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration
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Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration
“Replaced my old plug and generator fired right up. Excellent recommendation by the service desk. Thanks.”
Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
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Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
“Good tool. Deep socket.”