1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors

Keep Your 1985 GMC G3500 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 1985 GMC G3500 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Distributors, Performance Distributor Rotors, and Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits. 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.

Top-Rated Performance Distributors from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Distributor? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Accel and MSD Ignition. For example, Accel Performance Distributors start at just $42.99 with an average 4.0 star rating. MSD Ignition offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 144 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other GMC G3500 owners approve.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Distributor, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1985 GMC G3500 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition – Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap (Part No.8427)

Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap

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$19.49
Rotor assembly for a GM HEI late model with external coil cap Chevy V8 cap-a-dapt. The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI (Part No.84101)

Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI

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$30.19
With the introduction of our 20 Amp extreme HEI module, we needed an HEI cap and rotor that could withstand the high output. The answer was to mold our own HEI cap, rotor and coil cover. The cap and rotor will fit our HEI Pro-Billet distributor, PN 8365, plus will work on stock applications.

Product Features:
  • Extreme output rotor
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Accel – Ignition/Electrical (Part No.130120)

Ignition/Electrical

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$16.99
ACCEL Hi-Performance rotors offer superior protection from arc-thru and crossfire. Features hi-performance 60,000 volt alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability and resist centrifugal forces at high racing RPMs.

Product Features:
  • Max stability for all RPM ranges
  • Heavy duty for maximum energy transfer
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance (Part No.8361)

Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance

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$399.99
The street Pro-Billet is a popular route for people looking for proven race performance for their street cars. A vacuum advance canister provides economy and the proven MSD mechanical advance gives you the opportunity to dial-in a timing curve to fit your needs. Inside, an oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated for low friction and rides in a sealed ball bearing at the top of the distributor with an extra-long sintered bushing at the bottom. This combination keeps the shaft steady creating accurate spark delivery at any RPM. The street Pro-Billet relies on a magnetic pick-up to trigger the MSD Ignition control which delivers the powerful sparks to the coil. This pick-up is extremely accurate and never needs adjusting.

Product Features:
  • Designed for street/performance use w/mechanical or vacuum adv.
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/An HEI Style Distributor Cap And Rotor
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
  • O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
  • 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
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Billet GM HEI (Part No.8365)

Distributor; Billet GM HEI

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$594.99
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
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Accel – Tst GM 87-95 5.0/5.7L Tbi (Part No.TST4HP)

Tst GM 87-95 5.0/5.7L Tbi

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$241.99
Everything you need to Super Tune Up your truck, van, or Jeep engine! The kits includes a high performance cap and rotor. A set of 8mm Extreme 9000 Spiral Core wires. This kit also includes the ACCEL classic copper core spark plugs to fire your engine up.

Product Features:
  • Includes Everything Needed
  • Resistance High Dielectric Strength Compounds
  • Race Proven
  • Improved Performance
  • Reduced Emissions
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Accel – HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection (Part No.8122)

HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection

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$42.99
ACCEL cap and rotor kits offer superior protection from “arc-thru” and crossfire. Features 60k V-rated alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability. Brass inserts and steel rotor springs provide for high spark energy flow.

Product Features:
  • Features Protection From Arc Thru And Crossfire
  • Features 60k V Rated Alkyd Compound
  • Brass Terminals Inserts And Steel Rotor Springs
  • High Spark Energy Flow
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Accel – Tst GM 87-95 5.0/5.7L Tbi (Part No.TST4)

Tst GM 87-95 5.0/5.7L Tbi

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$224.99
Everything you need to Super Tune Up your truck, van, or Jeep engine! The kits includes a high performance cap and rotor. A set of 8mm Extreme 9000 Spiral Core wires. This kit also includes the ACCEL classic copper core spark plugs to fire your engine up.

Product Features:
  • Complete Super Tune Kit
  • 8mm Spiral Core Wires
  • Accel Classic Core Plugs
  • High Performance Cap And Rotor
  • Reduced Emissions
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Accel – HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit – Tan – Chevrolet V8 (Part No.8132)

HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit - Tan - Chevrolet V8

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$47.49
Chevrolet V8 engines with HEI/EST remount mount coil 8132 35362 applications include 1987-93 Cars and 1987-95 Trucks (Supersedes 60110).

Product Features:
  • Features Protection From Arc Thru And Crossfire
  • Features 60K V Rated Alkyd Compound
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MSD Ignition – Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022 (Part No.84023)

Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022

from

$116.99
The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Includes PN[84111/84101/84022]
See More

Accel – Tst GM 96-00 5.0/5.7L Vortech (Part No.TST3)

Tst GM 96-00 5.0/5.7L Vortech

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$236.99
Everything you need to Super Tune Up your truck, van, or Jeep engine! The kits includes a high performance cap and rotor. A set of 8mm Extreme 9000 Spiral Core wires. This kit also includes the ACCEL classic copper core spark plugs to fire your engine up.

Product Features:
  • Complete Super Tune Kit
  • 8mm Spiral Core Wires
  • Accel Classic Core Plugs
  • High Performance Cap And Rotor
  • Reduced Emissions
See More

Most Popular Performance Distributors for 1985 GMC G3500s

Enhance your 1985 GMC G3500 with one of the 2 Performance Distributors we have in stock, starting at just $399.99.

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance (Part No.8361)

Distributor; Chevy V8; Billet with Vacuum Advance

from

$399.99
The street Pro-Billet is a popular route for people looking for proven race performance for their street cars. A vacuum advance canister provides economy and the proven MSD mechanical advance gives you the opportunity to dial-in a timing curve to fit your needs. Inside, an oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated for low friction and rides in a sealed ball bearing at the top of the distributor with an extra-long sintered bushing at the bottom. This combination keeps the shaft steady creating accurate spark delivery at any RPM. The street Pro-Billet relies on a magnetic pick-up to trigger the MSD Ignition control which delivers the powerful sparks to the coil. This pick-up is extremely accurate and never needs adjusting.

Product Features:
  • Designed for street/performance use w/mechanical or vacuum adv.
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/An HEI Style Distributor Cap And Rotor
  • Accepts Cap-A-Dapts
  • O-ring seals can be installed for oil press. control (Mods only)
  • 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
See More

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Billet GM HEI (Part No.8365)

Distributor; Billet GM HEI

from

$594.99
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
See More

Best-Selling 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributor Rotors

Upgrade your G3500 with one of our 3 best-selling Performance Distributor Rotors.

MSD Ignition – Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI (Part No.84101)

Rotor; Extreme Output; GM HEI

from

$30.19
With the introduction of our 20 Amp extreme HEI module, we needed an HEI cap and rotor that could withstand the high output. The answer was to mold our own HEI cap, rotor and coil cover. The cap and rotor will fit our HEI Pro-Billet distributor, PN 8365, plus will work on stock applications.

Product Features:
  • Extreme output rotor
See More

Accel – Ignition/Electrical (Part No.130120)

Ignition/Electrical

from

$16.99
ACCEL Hi-Performance rotors offer superior protection from arc-thru and crossfire. Features hi-performance 60,000 volt alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability and resist centrifugal forces at high racing RPMs.

Product Features:
  • Max stability for all RPM ranges
  • Heavy duty for maximum energy transfer
See More

MSD Ignition – Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap (Part No.8427)

Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap

from

$19.49
Rotor assembly for a GM HEI late model with external coil cap Chevy V8 cap-a-dapt. The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
See More

Top-Quality Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits for 1985 GMC G3500s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit for GMC G3500s and enjoy top-notch performance from $42.99.

Accel – HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection (Part No.8122)

HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection

from

$42.99
ACCEL cap and rotor kits offer superior protection from “arc-thru” and crossfire. Features 60k V-rated alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability. Brass inserts and steel rotor springs provide for high spark energy flow.

Product Features:
  • Features Protection From Arc Thru And Crossfire
  • Features 60k V Rated Alkyd Compound
  • Brass Terminals Inserts And Steel Rotor Springs
  • High Spark Energy Flow
See More

MSD Ignition – Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022 (Part No.84023)

Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022

from

$116.99
The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Includes PN[84111/84101/84022]
See More

Top-Rated Performance Distributor Brands For Your 1985 GMC G3500

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Distributor for your 1985 GMC G3500, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 2 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Distributor brands including MSD Ignition and Accel, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.2 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $42.99. Purchasing a Performance Distributor from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1985 GMC G3500, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular MSD Ignition 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Distributor for your 1985 GMC G3500, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of MSD Ignition Performance Distributors. We have 1 MSD Ignition Performance Distributors in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $116.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Distributor for your needs and budget. MSD Ignition Performance Distributors for the 1985 GMC G3500 come highly rated, with over 1 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.2 stars. Choosing a MSD Ignition Performance Distributor from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022
from $116.99
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Cap and Rotor Kit; HEI; Extreme; includes PN 84111; 84101; 84022
“Would use again no problems fit is secure and durable”

Top-Quality Accel 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors

For those in search of a high-quality Performance Distributor for their 1985 GMC G3500, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of Accel Performance Distributors. With 1 Accel Performance Distributors in stock, you can trust you’re getting top-tier parts designed for durability and a perfect fit. Prices for these Performance Distributors start at just $42.99, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 23 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.0 stars, Accel Performance Distributors provide both reliability and excellent performance. Choosing a Accel Performance Distributor from Advance Auto Parts is a smart investment in your vehicle’s performance and longevity.

FAQs for 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors

What are the best-selling Performance Distributors for 1985 GMC G3500s?

Out of 7 Performance Distributors that fit 1985 GMC G3500s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors?

The prices of Performance Distributors for the 1985 GMC G3500 range from $16.99 up to $594.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Distributors Performance Distributor for a 1985 GMC G3500?

The average price for Performance Distributors for the 1985 GMC G3500 is $153.50. 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 GMC G3500 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 16 model years of GMC G3500s between 1979 and 1996. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, and 1988.

What are the cheapest Performance Distributors for my 1985 GMC G3500?

The cheapest 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributors we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for any other 1985 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Performance Distributors for 17 other popular 1985 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1985 Jimmy Performance Distributors, 1985 K2500 Performance Distributors, 1985 C2500 Performance Distributors, 1985 K1500 Performance Distributors, and 1985 C1500 Performance Distributors.

What are the top-rated Performance Distributors that fit the 1985 GMC G3500?

The one 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributor we have in stock is the Ignition/Electrical. It costs $16.99.

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1985 GMC G3500?

As of 4/10/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Distributors for a 1985 GMC G3500:

Can I get help with 1985 GMC G3500 Performance Distributor orders?

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

What is your return policy for GMC G3500 Performance Distributors?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC G3500 Performance Distributors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.