1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Distributors

Essential 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Distributors

Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1036)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$29.99
The distributor is just one piece of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:
  • All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Vacuum Advance (Part No.VBC1018)

Distributor Vacuum Advance

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$33.99
The distributor is just one piece of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:
  • All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Accel – Adj:Vac Adv GM V8 Point Dist (Part No.31034)

Adj:Vac Adv GM V8 Point Dist

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$54.39
This unit permits a seamless wide range of adjustment to both amount and rate of ignition advance. This unit helps increase horsepower and throttle response. It provides maximum spark advance while preventing detonation or “pinging”. This kit includes an allen wrench for easy adjustment along with instructions.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable Vacuum Advance
  • Increases Horsepower And Throttle Response
  • Includes Allen Wrench For Adjustments
  • Instantly Increase Horsepower
  • Maximum Possible Spark Advance
  • Not Legal For Sale/Use In CA
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1001)

Distributor Rotor

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$9.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D152)

Distributor Rotor

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$8.99
BWD SELECT designs, specifies, and manufactures replacement parts with one goal in mind-make them the very best. To maximize performance and longevity, we use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications, whenever possible.

Product Features:
  • High-quality direct replacement electrical connector allows you to replace only the damaged connector instead of the entire harness for a cost-effective repair
  • The terminal is manufactured with high grade materials such as copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze.  The housing is fabricated using polyamide resins.  All of the materials together provide the connectors with prolonged life and superior performance.
  • All electrical connectors are 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form and function
  • Offering thousands of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
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Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D138)

Distributor Rotor

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$7.05
BWD SELECT designs, specifies, and manufactures replacement parts with one goal in mind-make them the very best. To maximize performance and longevity, we use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications, whenever possible.

Product Features:
  • High-quality direct replacement electrical connector allows you to replace only the damaged connector instead of the entire harness for a cost-effective repair
  • The terminal is manufactured with high grade materials such as copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze.  The housing is fabricated using polyamide resins.  All of the materials together provide the connectors with prolonged life and superior performance.
  • All electrical connectors are 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form and function
  • Offering thousands of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
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Felpro – Distributor Mounting Gasket (Part No.12665)

Distributor Mounting Gasket

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$1.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Felpro – DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET (Part No.72343)

DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET

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$3.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Mr. Gasket – Hei Advance Curve Kit (Part No.929G)

Hei Advance Curve Kit

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$16.49
One of the best, and sometimes missed tuning tricks is not to just optimize your initial timing, but to bring in timing advance more quickly than the stock distributor can allow. Bringing timing more quickly than stock can provide substantial increases in both torque and horsepower depending on your combination.This is done by changing the springs under the cap. This kit includes three sets of springs which can be used in different combinations to provide full advance sooner than stock. Use lighter springs to bring the advance more quickly, and heavier springs to bring it in more slowly. Two new weights with nylon bushings are also included as are instructions to help with installation. Springs are color code as follows: Light Springs – Black Medium Springs – Silver Heavy Springs – Gold

Product Features:
  • Brings in timing more quickly than stock for more torque and horsepower
  • Includes three sets of springs to allow for a wider range of custom tuning
  • Instructions included to help with installation
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Cover (Part No.CAC1073)

Distributor Cap Cover

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$17.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Cover (Part No.CAC1105)

Distributor Cap Cover

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$12.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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ACDelco – Ignition Distributor Cover (Part No.1875960X)

Ignition Distributor Cover

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$19.49
ACDelco Professional Distributor Cap Cover is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket cover is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
  • Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; V8; Late Model GM HEI; External Coil (Part No.8366)

Distributor; V8; Late Model GM HEI; External Coil

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$463.99
GM late-model performance enthusiasts will be happy to see this Pro-Billet distributor. The distributor, PN 8366, is a drop-in. Replacement for GM V8s using the small cap distributor with a dual connector coil found in cars from 1987-1993 and trucks from 1987 to 1995. The entire housing is CNC-machined to exact tolerances for incredible strength (Not to mention cool looks). For improved lubrication there is an extra oil tract machined into the bottom of the housing that delivers oil directly to the cam and distributor gears. Inside, a polished steel shaft receives guidance from a sealed ball bearing and an extra-long sintered bushing adds stability. This 0.500 In. shaft also receives a QPQ coating for increased friction reduction and corrosion resistance. A factory-style ignition module is supplied with the distributor so your factory wiring will plug directly in triggering this module is the responsibility of a high output magnetic pick-up.

Product Features:
  • Drop-in billet replacement for GM dist. w/small cap/external coil
  • Factory style ignition module accepts factory wiring
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated
  • Guided by sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the dist./cam gear
  • O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
  • Supplied w/Late Model Distributor Cap And Rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
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PerTronix – D7110700 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Oldsmobilemobile V8 with Ignitor III Vacuum Advance Black Cap (Part No.D7110700)

D7110700 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Oldsmobilemobile V8 with Ignitor III Vacuum Advance Black Cap

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$414.99
Plug n’ Play billet distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance at a price you can afford. Our I3 billet distributors ship with the all NEW Ignitor III multi-spark rev limiting modules. Replace your outdated points, electronic distributor

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D7110700 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Oldsmobilemobile V8 with Ignitor III Vacuum Advance Black Cap
  • Plug n’ Play billet distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance at a price you can afford
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PerTronix – D7110711 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Oldsmobilemobile V8 with Ignitor III Vacuum Advance Red Male Cap (Part No.D7110711)

D7110711 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Oldsmobilemobile V8 with Ignitor III Vacuum Advance Red Male Cap

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$412.99
Plug n’ Play billet distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance at a price you can afford. Our I3 billet distributors ship with the all NEW Ignitor III multi-spark rev limiting modules. Replace your outdated points, electronic distributor

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D7110711 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet Oldsmobilemobile V8 with Ignitor III Vacuum Advance Red Male Cap
  • Plug n’ Play billet distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance at a price you can afford
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3748201)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$437.99
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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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAE1126)

Distributor Cap

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$25.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit (Part No.CAE1983)

Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit

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$30.49
Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit

Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit (Part No.CAE1786)

Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit

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$13.79
Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit

Carquest – Distributor Cap (Part No.C168)

Distributor Cap

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$14.99
BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:
  • Distributor cap uses glass-filled polyester resin with dielectric strength as high as 630 volts per mil, for optimum performance.
  • Distributor cap has aluminum terminals to match OE performance.
  • The BWD SELECT® exceed the original performance. The benefit is greater customer confidence.
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap Carbon Button (Part No.CAA1216)

Distributor Cap Carbon Button

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$9.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; MSD Chevy Distributor; .500 ID; Iron (Part No.8531)

Distributor Gear; MSD Chevy Distributor; .500 ID; Iron

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$54.39
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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1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Distributors

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Maybe you just need a couple of Distributors. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 59 different Distributors in our inventory ranging from $2.29 to $538.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass running smoothly.

Distributors are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass. MSD Ignition, Felpro, and ACDelco 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 Distributors for your 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 529 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Dist:Chev V8 Hei Vac W/Coil with 3.8 stars and Ignition Distributor Cap with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Distributors to keep your 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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!

Distributors Brands To Make Your 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Distributors make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Cutlass the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Distributors brands and parts.

Popular Driveworks Distributors

We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Distributor Cap Kits and Distributor Rotor Buttons categories, plus more. For a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, our most popular Driveworks Distributors include:
Distributor Cap
from $17.05
(3)
Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Kits
Distributor Rotor
from $11.05
(3)
Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons

FAQs for 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Distributors

What are the most purchased Distributors for the 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Out of 59 Distributors for the 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, the most popular in our inventory are:
DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET
from $2.29
(5)
DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTING GASKET
Distributor Small Parts
Distributor Rotor
from $16.49
(12)
Distributor Rotor
Distributor Rotor Buttons
HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection
from $42.49
(23)
HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection
Distributor Cap Kits

What are the top-rated 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Distributors?

Top-rated Distributors for your 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Dist:Chev V8 Hei Vac W/Coil
from $210.99
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Dist:Chev V8 Hei Vac W/Coil
“Incredible product. Installed in a 71 C20 sbc 350. Performance is wonderful. Easy installation. Follow instructions to the letter, you will not be dis”
Ignition Distributor Cap
from $26.49
(11)
Ignition Distributor Cap
“Just keeping “That Great GM Feeling””
Hei Advance Curve Kit
from $16.49
(4)
Hei Advance Curve Kit
“Used on 78 Corvette stock distributor on L48 350. Used gold springs and clockwise fit. Set timing to 36 degrees at 2500 rpm. Seems to be running great”