Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

If you’re in search of Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 21 Performance Distributors from top brands with prices ranging from $13.99 to $645.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Performance Distributors for your Ford Custom 500. Of the 5 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Proform, MSD Ignition, and PerTronix.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Performance Distributors categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Performance Distributors have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

Essential Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

PerTronix – D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue (Part No.D4062)

D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue

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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

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue
  • Made from hi-performance 60 KV rated alkyd molding compound.
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PerTronix – D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D660701)

D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$18.99
Rotor for Flame-Thrower cast distributors. Premium rotor with brass contact

Product Features:
  • PerTronix D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
  • Rotor for Flame-Thrower cast distributors
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze (Part No.8585)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze

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$77.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • 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
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29418PD)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$62.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Distributor Gear
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Iron (Part No.85832)

Distributor Gear; Ford; 302; Iron

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$35.99
This gear test fixture features variable rpm and oil pressure control allowing MSD engineers the ability to maintain the exact conditions that they want for gear tests. Severe loads can be placed on the gear and the fixture can spin up to 10,000 rpm. 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.

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 improves wear resistance/running properties
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8220)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$63.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford TFI; 351W; Steel Gear; Hydraulic Roll (Part No.8452)

Distributor; Ford TFI; 351W; Steel Gear; Hydraulic Roll

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$449.99
When you start making serious power with your EFI Ford, the stock distributor shaft is one of the weak links of the engine. These Pro-Billet models answer the need for an affordable replacement in a strong and great looking package. Each distributor starts as a solid billet that is secured into a state of the art computer numerical control (CNC) machine where it is transformed into a precision housing. Inside each housing there is a sealed ball bearing at the top of the shaft. This design is responsible for accurately guiding the oversized polished steel shaft throughout the entire RPM range of your engine. The shaft is also QPQ-coated for friction reduction and corrosion resistance. The Pro-Billet distributors use a stock-style trigger pick-up to accept factory connectors. For installation, you simply remove the stock distributor and bolt the Pro-Billet MSD in place!

Product Features:
  • Drop in billet replacement for late model Ford TFI 5.8L dist.
  • Supplied w/steel gear to work w/factory roller camshafts
  • Factory style ignition module connector accepts factory wiring
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
  • Supplied w/Late Model Distributor Cap And Rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755301)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$455.99
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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Proform – Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines (Part No.66969R)

Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines

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$228.99
Fits Ford 289 – 302 (5.0). Utilizing the durable and dependable High Energy Ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-madeparts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-Ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found High Energy Ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Technical Note: Gear not compatible with roller cams. If using roller cams, please contact the cam manufacturer for proper gear selection.

Product Features:
  • Street/Strip Version
  • Built-In Coil with Magnetic Trigger
  • Features Red Cap
  • Fits Ford 289-302 5.0 Engines
  • Comes with An Iron Gear and with Not Work with Factory Roller Cams
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755401)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$455.99
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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Mallory – Distributor (Part No.3755101)

Distributor

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$455.99
Distributor

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford V8; 351W (Part No.8584)

Distributor; Ford V8; 351W

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$399.99
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
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Supplied w/Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • 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 – Rotor; Ford V8; Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8407)

Rotor; Ford V8; Cap-A-Dapt

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$13.99
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:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Low Resistance Brass
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
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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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$51.99
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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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI (Part No.8408)

Distributor Cap; Ford HEI

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$51.99
MSD molds our most popular V8 distributor caps in-house. These caps are injection molded from DuPont? Rynite material and feature spark plug-style terminals. These terminals offer improved locking connections and the Rynite material is extremely strong with excellent dielectric properties. Plus, most caps have an optional wire retainer that is supplied with these caps to lock the wires in place.

Product Features:
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High Quality Material
  • Stainless Terminals
  • Performance replacement part
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Performance Distributors Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Custom 500

5 trusted brands of Performance Distributors line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Custom 500 running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Performance Distributors offerings:

Popular MSD Ignition Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition products for the Ford Custom 500 span several categories. Some of the highest-rated MSD Ignition Performance Distributors that will fit your Ford Custom 500 are:
Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
from $51.99
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Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
Performance Distributor Caps

Top Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors from Proform

Your Ford Custom 500 will be purring again thanks to Proform brand Performance Distributors available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Proform parts include:
Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
from $228.99
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Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
Performance Distributors

Most Purchased Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors from Proform

When you buy the most frequently purchased Proform brand Performance Distributors, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Custom 500. Here are the Proform Performance Distributors Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
from $228.99
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Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
Performance Distributors
Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
from $51.99
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Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
Performance Distributor Caps
Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze
from $77.99
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Distributor Gear; Ford 351W; Bronze
Performance Distributor Components

FAQs for Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

What are the most purchased Performance Distributors for the Ford Custom 500?

Out of 21 Performance Distributors for the Ford Custom 500, the most popular in our inventory are:
D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
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D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
Performance Distributor Components
Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
from $63.99
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Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
from $15.99
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D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red
Performance Distributor Components