1979 Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributor Components
Your 1979 Ford Thunderbird might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Performance Distributor Components you desperately need.
We currently carry 8 Performance Distributor Components to choose from for your 1979 Ford Thunderbird, and our inventory prices range from as little as $10.99 up to $143.99.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 5 different trusted brands of Performance Distributor Components for the 1979 Ford Thunderbird. We only sell parts from trusted brands like PerTronix so that you can find quality parts you can count on.
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Performance Distributor Components for Your 1979 Ford Thunderbird
MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Bronze (Part No.8583)
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$83.39
MSD Bronze Distributor gears are machined from quality AMPCO 45 aluminum bronze containing 5 percent nickel. This special combination creates high-strength gear teeth that are less prone to wear even with high volume oil pumps. 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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- Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
- Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
- Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
- Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
- Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
PerTronix – D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D700700)
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Performance mechanical advance springs.
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- PerTronix D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
- Performance mechanical advance springs.
Mr. Gasket – Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp (Part No.2502)
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$13.29
Competition design uses a stud, washer & nut to secure the clamp rather than a bolt. The clamp itself is also chromed. Fits 1962-2001 Small Block Ford V8s, including both Windsor and Cleveland as well as Ford 385 series 429/460 big blocks including Boss models.
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- Eliminates bolt in favor of stud mount design
- Chrome plated
- Ideal For Ignition Distributor
PerTronix – D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red (Part No.D4061)
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$15.99
Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provi
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- PerTronix D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
- Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
Competition Cams – .530" I.D. Composite Distributor Gear for Ford 302-351W (Part No.35100)
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$143.99
COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears have undergone stringent testing in various applications with positive results. These super tough gears show great promise in solving the wear issues associated with bronze gears in racing applications. They are available in several shaft diameters for popular street and race applications.
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- Fits .530″ Shaft Diameter, Small Block Ford
- Manufactured from a super-strong composite material
- 300% increased durability over bronze distributor gears when used with steel camshafts
- Tested and available in several shaft diameters for popular street and race applications
Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29420)
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$73.29
Mallory distributor gears are precision machined from alloy steel in our factory to exact original equipment specs. For use with cast flat tappet hydraulic/mechanical cams and austempered ductile iron roller cams.
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- Replacement Distributor Gear
PerTronix – D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue (Part No.D4062)
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$15.99
Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provi
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- PerTronix D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue
- Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
PerTronix – D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black (Part No.D4260)
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$10.99
Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound for superior protection from “arc-thru” and cross-fire. Our cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws. Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil which provi
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- PerTronix D4260 Flame-Thrower Distributor Rotor HEI/EST Black
- Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
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D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
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Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp
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D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
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