Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

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If you’re in search of Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 29 Performance Distributors from top brands with prices ranging from $12.29 to $767.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Performance Distributors for your Ford Custom 500.

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Essential Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

PerTronix – D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D700700)

D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$23.79
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.

Product Features:
  • Performance mechanical advance springs.
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp (Part No.2502)

Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp

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$15.79
Competition design uses a stud, washer & nut to secure the clamp rather than a bolt. The clamp itself is also chromed.

Product Features:
  • Eliminates bolt in favor of stud mount design
  • Chrome plated
  • Ideal For Ignition Distributor
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PerTronix – D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue (Part No.D4062)

D4062 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Blue

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$17.99
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 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.
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PerTronix – D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red (Part No.D4061)

D4061 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Rotor Red

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$17.99
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 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.
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29418PD)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$81.99
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 – Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8 (Part No.8414)

Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8

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$88.99
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:
  • Designed w/performance in mind
  • High quality material
  • Stainless Terminals
  • High dielectric properties
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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.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.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 – Cap and Rotor Kit, Distributor Style, Compatible with PN 8408 / PN 8423 (Part No.84085)

Cap and Rotor Kit, Distributor Style, Compatible with PN 8408 / PN 8423

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$67.99
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:
  • Injection molded housing from DuPont material
  • Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High quality; voltage insulating material
  • Stainless Steel Rotor Tip Design
  • Resist carbon tracking
  • Max voltage transfer
  • Stainless Terminals
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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 distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pickup 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.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with 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 create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mechanical advance assembly 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
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford 351W, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear (Part No.83541)

Distributor, Ford 351W, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear

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$767.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford Distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky DuraSpark 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.

Product Features:
  • Equipped with Steel Gear
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • 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
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • 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
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  •  Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • áSimple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter.
  • Note: Will not fit XD and later Australian 351 Cleveland engines.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford FE, Ready-to-Run (Part No.8595)

Distributor, Ford FE, Ready-to-Run

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$635.99
Inside the billet housing there is a high-output ignition module. When the

Product Features:
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • 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
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • 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
  • Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Includes built-in Rev Limiter.
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Vacuum Advance (Part No.8477)

Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Vacuum Advance

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$636.99
The distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pickup 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.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with 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 create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mechanical advance assembly 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
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Performance, Vacuum Advance (Part No.8350)

Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Performance, Vacuum Advance

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$635.99
The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8″ smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft.

Product Features:
  • Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
  •  Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • áPowerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  •  Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • áEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  •  Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • áVacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  •  CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • áCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  •  Housing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • áHousing is 5/8″ smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  •  Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • áMaintenance-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
  • áPolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  •  Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • áMechanical advance assembly 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
  • Supplied with small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter.
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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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$17.49
For optimum voltage carrying capabilities the rotor tips are made from low resistance brass for maximum voltage transfer.

Product Features:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Low Resistance Brass
  • Max voltage transfer
  • Molded from insulated material
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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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Performance Distributors Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Custom 500

6 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:

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
Cap and Rotor Kit, Distributor Style, Compatible with PN 8408 / PN 8423
from $67.99
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Cap and Rotor Kit, Distributor Style, Compatible with PN 8408 / PN 8423
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8
from $88.99
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Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

FAQs for Ford Custom 500 Performance Distributors

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

Out of 29 Performance Distributors for the Ford Custom 500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8
from $88.99
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Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
from $23.79
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D700700 Advance Spring Kit Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
Performance Distributor Components
D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
from $20.79
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D660701 Rotor Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor
Performance Distributor Components