1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributors

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Keep Your 1981 Ford Granada 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 1981 Ford Granada looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Distributor Rotors, Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits, and Performance Distributors. 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 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributor at Advance Auto Parts is around $227.95, with a range that starts at $24.88 and goes up to $614.99. With 6 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, 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 1981 Ford Granada in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributors

Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8222)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$31.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8223)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$28.88


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8224)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$24.88


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8479)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance

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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.

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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 302; Pro-Billet; Small Cap (Part No.8579)

Distributor; Ford 302; Pro-Billet; Small Cap

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$449.99
MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 inch smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pick-up and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals; race and rotor
  • Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
  • 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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302 Hydraulic Roller Cams; Steel Gear (Part No.8598)

Distributor; Ford 289/302 Hydraulic Roller Cams; Steel Gear

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$459.99
For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance! Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chromoly steel, rig-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned. The steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any RPM. Triggering chores are handled by MSD’s race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.

Product Features:
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and DuPont Rynite base
  • Supplied w/Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; with Edelbrock Victor Jr (Part No.85805)

Distributor; Ford 351W; with Edelbrock Victor Jr

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$539.99
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:
  • Same features as PN[8584]
  • Use w/Edelbrock Victor Jr. man. for add. clearance at water neck
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the RPM range
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by two sealed ball bearings
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Supplied with cap-a-dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition control
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8354)

Distributor; Ford 351W; Ready-to-Run

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$635.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky Duraspark systems or ancient breaker point models. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance. The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 In. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft. Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you’ll find MSD’s accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs. Plus, there is a vacuum advance canister to increase economy on long drives.

Product Features:
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter
  • Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Housing Is 5/8 in. Smaller In Diameter Than Stock Ford Distr.
  • 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
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; with Hydraulic Roller Steel Gear (Part No.85840)

Distributor; Ford 351W; with Hydraulic Roller Steel Gear

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$562.99
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:
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and advance assembly
  • Same height and width as PN[8584]
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the RPM range
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8352)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run

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$635.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky duration systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and Ready-to-Run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance. The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 In. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft. Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you’ll find MSD’s accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs.

Product Features:
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter
  • Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • 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
  • Housing Is 5/8 in. Smaller In Diameter Than Stock Ford Distr.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • 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
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755401)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$614.99
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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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (Part No.84083)

Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black

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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.

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
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MSD Ignition – Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8421)

Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt

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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

Product Features:
  • Rotor phasing can be adjusted.
  • Ideal When Atomic TBI Is Controlling The Timing
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Most Popular Performance Distributor Rotor for 1981 Ford Granadas

Enhance your 1981 Ford Granada 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)

Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt

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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

Product Features:
  • Rotor phasing can be adjusted.
  • Ideal When Atomic TBI Is Controlling The Timing
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Best-Selling 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

Upgrade your Granada with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits.

Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8223)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$28.88


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8224)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$24.88


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Top-Quality Performance Distributors for 1981 Ford Granadas

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Distributor for Ford Granadas and enjoy top-notch performance from $562.99.

MSD Ignition – Distributor; 2.3L Ford (Part No.8473)

Distributor; 2.3L Ford

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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.

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
See More

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8479)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Vacuum Advance

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:
  • 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
See More

Our Top Pick for a 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributor Cap

Invest in a durable Performance Distributor Cap for your 1981 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (Part No.84083)

Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black

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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.

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
See More

FAQs for 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributors

What are the best-selling Performance Distributors for 1981 Ford Granadas?

Out of 6 Performance Distributors that fit 1981 Ford Granadas, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributors?

The prices of Performance Distributors for the 1981 Ford Granada range from $24.88 up to $614.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Distributor for a 1981 Ford Granada?

The average price for Performance Distributors for the 1981 Ford Granada is $227.95. 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 Ford Granada model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 6 model years of Ford Granadas between 1975 and 1982. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1982, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, and 1975.

What are the cheapest Performance Distributors for my 1981 Ford Granada?

The cheapest 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributors we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for any other 1981 Ford models?

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1981 Ford Granada?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Distributors for a 1981 Ford Granada:

Can I get help with 1981 Ford Granada Performance Distributor orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Distributors and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Granada Performance Distributors?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Granada Performance Distributors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.