1978 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors

Performance Replacement HEI Distributor, direct plug-in with OE type connectors, GM HEI equipped Cars, Trucks (Pre-Computer). High dielectric strength cap, brass male towers. ACCEL Performance Replacement Distributors are the perfect choice for your daily driver or street machine. Using all new components, these distributors feature High-performance ACCEL Electronics. All new components-housings are either new castings or turned from billet stock, centerless ground shaft with oil lite bushings. High dielectric strength cap, balanced rotor. Male tower distributor cap with brass cap and rotor contacts (Ford and AMC Models feature screw-mounted wire retainer for the ultimate plug wire retention). Iron or steel distributor gear. Direct plug-in replacement with factory-type connectors for plug and play installation.

Product Features:

• Direct Plug In Factory Replacement Plug And Play
• CNC Machined 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum Housing
• High Dielectric Strenght Thermoplastic Cap With Br
• 4 Topin Module With Dwell Control Triggers At 75 R
• Easy Access Fully Adjustable Mechanical Advance
• Adjustable Vacuum Advance
• Includes Performance Coil
• Fit non computerized vehicles

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.

Product Features:

• 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

Do yourself and your poncho a favor and replace your points distributor with a Ready-to-Run model. You’ll never have to adjust or replace the points again and your car will run better thanks to the hot MSD sparks. Inside the CNC-machined billet housing the unit 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.

Product Features:

• Simple and clean three wire installation
• CARB E.O. Approved
• Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
• Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
• Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
• Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
• Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
• Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
• Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
• Includes built-in Rev Limiter

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

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