1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors

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Keep Your 1987 GMC G2500 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 1987 GMC G2500 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits, Performance Distributors, and Performance Distributor Rotors. 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. For example, Accel Performance Distributors start at just $47.49 with an average 4.1 star rating. With over 100 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other GMC G2500 owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributor at Advance Auto Parts is around $216.70, with a range that starts at $14.79 and goes up to $665.99. With 8 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Rotor – GM HEI, Distributor Gear, Chevy Distributor, 0.500" ID, Iron, and Distributor, Billet, GM HEI start at just $14.79 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 1987 GMC G2500 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition – Distributor, Late-Model GM HEI V8, External Coil (Part No.8366)

Distributor, Late-Model GM HEI V8, External Coil

from

$511.99
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. Topping it all off is a heavy-duty rotor and a red MSD cap with brass terminals to ensure full spark delivery. For late model engine swaps or bolt-on strength, this distributor is the answer.

Product Features:
  • Drop-in billet replacement for GM distributors with the small cap and external coil
  • Factory style ignition module accepts factory wiring
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  •  Magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • áMagnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  •  Oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • áOversized steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Supplied with late model distributor cap and rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
  • Marine UL Certified
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Billet, GM HEI (Part No.8365)

Distributor, Billet, GM HEI

from

$665.99
Note: The PN 8365 is designed to replace GM HEI Distributors that use a 4-pin ignition module.

Product Features:
  •  A complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
  • áA complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
  • Supplied with brass terminal distributor cap and rotor
  • Full spark energy output to 9,000 RPM
  • Supplied with a 8.5 amp, single spark, inductive discharge ignition module, MSD PN 83647, and MSD HEI Coil, PN 8225
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can easily be locked out
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • CARB E.O. Approved
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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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$47.49
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 – Truck Super Tune Up Kit for GM Truck with V8 Throttle Body Engines (Part No.TST4)

Truck Super Tune Up Kit for GM Truck with V8 Throttle Body Engines

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$255.99
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 – 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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$268.99
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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Proform – HEI Distributor Steel Gear, Fits Chevy Small & Big Block V8 Engines w/ 0.491" Shaft (Part No.66961C)

HEI Distributor Steel Gear, Fits Chevy Small & Big Block V8 Engines w/ 0.491" Shaft

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$30.99
Fits Chevy small block and big block engines with 0.491″ shaft. Replacement component.

Product Features:
  • Engine Distributor Gear
  • Made from Steel
  • Made from Steel
  • Fits .491″ Diameter Shaft
  • For Chevy V8 Engine Distributors
  • Fits .491″ Diameter Shaft
  • PROFORM Parts Brand Product
  • 100% New Components; Not Re-man or Refurbished
  • Roll Pin Not Included
  • PROFORM Parts Brand Product
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear, Chevy Distributor, 0.500" ID, Iron (Part No.8531)

Distributor Gear, Chevy Distributor, 0.500" ID, Iron

from

$60.99
MSD Ignition has put a great deal of effort into researching and testing a variety of metallurgical compositions, heat treating and coatings to provide you with a durable, accurate and strong distributor gear. MSD engineers have built test fixtures and spent hundreds of hours testing and evaluating the metallurgy of our gears. The result is a special iron alloy gear that is treated to a low-friction coating process. To you this means long life, an easy break-in period and reliable performance.

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 concentration improves wear resistance and
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Accel – Ignition/Electrical (Part No.130120)

Ignition/Electrical

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$17.49
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 – Rotor – GM HEI (Part No.8410)

Rotor - GM HEI

from

$14.79
For Chevrolet HEI Style distributors.

Product Features:
  • For HEI Distributors
  • Resist carbon tracking
  • Low resistance brass
  • Max voltage transfer
  • Molded from insulated material
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Most Popular Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits for 1987 GMC G2500s

Enhance your 1987 GMC G2500 with one of the 3 Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits we have in stock, starting at just $47.49.

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

Tst GM 87-95 5.0/5.7L Tbi

from

$268.99
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
See More

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

HEI Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Arc-Thru Protection

from

$47.49
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

Accel – Truck Super Tune Up Kit for GM Truck with V8 Throttle Body Engines (Part No.TST4)

Truck Super Tune Up Kit for GM Truck with V8 Throttle Body Engines

from

$255.99
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

Best-Selling 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors

Upgrade your G2500 with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Distributors.

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

Distributor, Billet, GM HEI

from

$665.99
Note: The PN 8365 is designed to replace GM HEI Distributors that use a 4-pin ignition module.

Product Features:
  •  A complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
  • áA complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
  • Supplied with brass terminal distributor cap and rotor
  • Full spark energy output to 9,000 RPM
  • Supplied with a 8.5 amp, single spark, inductive discharge ignition module, MSD PN 83647, and MSD HEI Coil, PN 8225
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can easily be locked out
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • CARB E.O. Approved
See More

MSD Ignition – Distributor, Late-Model GM HEI V8, External Coil (Part No.8366)

Distributor, Late-Model GM HEI V8, External Coil

from

$511.99
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. Topping it all off is a heavy-duty rotor and a red MSD cap with brass terminals to ensure full spark delivery. For late model engine swaps or bolt-on strength, this distributor is the answer.

Product Features:
  • Drop-in billet replacement for GM distributors with the small cap and external coil
  • Factory style ignition module accepts factory wiring
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  •  Magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • áMagnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  •  Oversized steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • áOversized steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
  • Supplied with late model distributor cap and rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
  • Marine UL Certified
See More

Top-Quality Performance Distributor Rotors for 1987 GMC G2500s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Distributor Rotor for GMC G2500s and enjoy top-notch performance from $14.79.

MSD Ignition – Rotor – GM HEI (Part No.8410)

Rotor - GM HEI

from

$14.79
For Chevrolet HEI Style distributors.

Product Features:
  • For HEI Distributors
  • Resist carbon tracking
  • Low resistance brass
  • Max voltage transfer
  • Molded from insulated material
See More

Top Picks for 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributor Components

Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Distributor Components for your 1987 GMC, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear, Chevy Distributor, 0.500" ID, Iron (Part No.8531)

Distributor Gear, Chevy Distributor, 0.500" ID, Iron

from

$60.99
MSD Ignition has put a great deal of effort into researching and testing a variety of metallurgical compositions, heat treating and coatings to provide you with a durable, accurate and strong distributor gear. MSD engineers have built test fixtures and spent hundreds of hours testing and evaluating the metallurgy of our gears. The result is a special iron alloy gear that is treated to a low-friction coating process. To you this means long life, an easy break-in period and reliable performance.

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 concentration improves wear resistance and
See More

Proform – HEI Distributor Steel Gear, Fits Chevy Small & Big Block V8 Engines w/ 0.491" Shaft (Part No.66961C)

HEI Distributor Steel Gear, Fits Chevy Small & Big Block V8 Engines w/ 0.491" Shaft

from

$30.99
Fits Chevy small block and big block engines with 0.491″ shaft. Replacement component.

Product Features:
  • Engine Distributor Gear
  • Made from Steel
  • Made from Steel
  • Fits .491″ Diameter Shaft
  • For Chevy V8 Engine Distributors
  • Fits .491″ Diameter Shaft
  • PROFORM Parts Brand Product
  • 100% New Components; Not Re-man or Refurbished
  • Roll Pin Not Included
  • PROFORM Parts Brand Product
See More

Top-Rated Performance Distributor Brands For Your 1987 GMC G2500

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Distributor for your 1987 GMC G2500, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 3 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Distributor brands including Accel, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.1 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $47.49. Purchasing a Performance Distributor from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1987 GMC G2500, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Accel 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Distributor for your 1987 GMC G2500, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Accel Performance Distributors. We have 2 Accel Performance Distributors in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $47.49 and an average cost of $158.24, you’ll find the perfect Performance Distributor for your needs and budget. Accel Performance Distributors for the 1987 GMC G2500 come highly rated, with over 24 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.1 stars. Choosing a Accel Performance Distributor from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Tst GM 87-95 5.0/5.7L Tbi
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FAQs for 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors

What are the best-selling Performance Distributors for 1987 GMC G2500s?

Out of 8 Performance Distributors that fit 1987 GMC G2500s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors?

The prices of Performance Distributors for the 1987 GMC G2500 range from $14.79 up to $665.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Distributor for a 1987 GMC G2500?

The average price for Performance Distributors for the 1987 GMC G2500 is $216.70. 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 G2500 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Distributors for 15 model years of GMC G2500s between 1979 and 1995. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Distributor purchases: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, and 1986.

What are the cheapest Performance Distributors for my 1987 GMC G2500?

The cheapest 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributors we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Distributors for any other 1987 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Performance Distributors for 16 other popular 1987 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1987 Jimmy Performance Distributors, 1987 Safari Performance Distributors, 1987 P3500 Performance Distributors, 1987 G3500 Performance Distributors, and 1987 G1500 Performance Distributors.

What are the top-rated Performance Distributors that fit the 1987 GMC G2500?

The one 1987 GMC G2500 Performance Distributor we have in stock is the Rotor – GM HEI. It costs $14.79.

What types of Performance Distributors do you sell for my 1987 GMC G2500?

As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Distributors for a 1987 GMC G2500:

Can I get help with 1987 GMC G2500 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 G2500 Performance Distributors?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC G2500 Performance Distributors and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.