1987 Pontiac Firebird Performance Distributors

LT1 fans have been searching for a cap that could deliver the performance of the LT1 and MSD is happy to bring it to them. Remember, changing the cap and rotor on this engine is no walk in the park. So when you do it, you want to make sure to install the best parts possible and the MSD Cap and Rotor deliver. The all-new cap housing is injection molded from a special DuPont material that provides extreme strength and high dielectric properties resulting in less chance of breakdown causing a misfire. The terminal paths are encased in a durable epoxy compound for even more protection. The rotor is also an all-new molded piece with a brass/stainless rotor tip design.

Product Features:

• Fits MSD LT1 Distributor PN 8381
• Injection molded housing from DuPont material
• Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
• Terminal paths encased in epoxy compound
• Brass/stainless steel rotor tip design
• Includes fresh air vacuum kit

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

Product Features:

• Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
• With Brass Inserts

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:

• Fits stock distributor
• High quality material
• Brass terminals
• High dielectric properties

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

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 provides cooler operating temperatures.

Product Features:

• Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
• Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
• Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.

Flame Thrower Street/Strip distributors have a speciallFlame-Thrower Street/Strip distributors have a specially designed HEI distributor module and coil combination which operates without misfire beyond 7500 RPM. That’s nearly 3000 RPM higher than most stock HEI Distributors. Race HEI Distributors feature an electronic HEI Distributor module and 50,000 volt coil combination that optimizes spark energy and peak current to the spark plug in the 6000 to 8500 RPM range.y designed module and coil combination which operates without misfire beyond 7500 RPM

Product Features:

• Precision machined chromoly weights and center plate.
• Designed to eliminate erratic timing.
• Includes three sets of springs.
• Complete installation instructions make recurving your distributor easy.

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 provides cooler operating temperatures.

Product Features:

• Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
• Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
• Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.

Flame Thrower Street/Strip distributors have a speciallFlame-Thrower Street/Strip distributors have a specially designed HEI distributor module and coil combination which operates without misfire beyond 7500 RPM. That’s nearly 3000 RPM higher than most stock HEI Distributors. Race HEI Distributors feature an electronic HEI Distributor module and 50,000 volt coil combination that optimizes spark energy and peak current to the spark plug in the 6000 to 8500 RPM range.y designed module and coil combination which operates without misfire beyond 7500 RPM

Product Features:

• Premium quality wire harness and capacitor.
• Insure good connection and “static free” operation.

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 provides cooler operating temperatures.

Product Features:

• Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
• Cap and rotor kits include nylon rotor hold-down screws.
• Flame-Thrower dust covers provide a larger air gap around the coil.

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

Leave it to MSD to build an all-out performance distributor to replace the OEM GM LT1 Optispark. We machine an entire billet block of aluminum down into a precise housing that fits in place of the factory piece. Then, we fill it with a reliable new pick-up assembly, a trick timing adjustment mechanism and top it off with an all new MSD distributor cap. The pick-up is an advanced optical encoder, a different style of optical pickup than the OEM. This type of pick-up has proven to be very reliable and stable through extreme rpm and conditions. The rotor is bolted to a drive assembly that is indexed to the shaft and is stabilized through the use of a large ball bearing assembly. Once installed, you have the ability to adjust the ignition timing. The only distributor that offers timing adjustability. An adjustment screw allows the timing to be tweaked up to 5 degrees. The distributor is equipped with a fresh air vent and has an extra thick mounting surface for the cap to eliminate leaks. The distributor is supplied complete with our heavy duty LT1 cap, rotor and the components required for installation.

Product Features:

• Advanced optical encoder trigger design for accuracy/reliability.
• Rotor drive design is positively indexed and cannot slip.
• Large ball bearing stabilizes timing through 10;000 rpm.
• Improved housing design and extra bolt eliminates leaks
• Easily Adjust The Timing Up To +/-5 deg.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Product Features:

• Designed w/performance in mind
• High quality; voltage insulating material
• Stainless Terminals
• High dielectric properties

The cap 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. To make things easy, we now offer these caps as replacement kits.

Product Features:

• Stock GM HEI replacement distributor cap
• Red