Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors

If you’re in search of Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 36 Performance Distributors from top brands with prices ranging from $18.19 to $899.99.

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

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 Thunderbird Performance Distributors below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

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Essential Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors

Mallory – Mallory Distributor Drive Gear, 29432 (Part No.29432)

Mallory Distributor Drive Gear, 29432

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$117.99
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.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor Cap, Ford HEI, Black, 84083 (Part No.84083)

MSD Ignition Distributor Cap, Ford HEI, Black, 84083

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$71.09
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.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, Ford V8 Tfi, 1985-1995, 8482 (Part No.8482)

MSD Ignition Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, Ford V8 Tfi, 1985-1995, 8482

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$61.39
The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered mainte­nance items. To make things easy, we now offer these Cap and Rotor Replacement Kits.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8, 8414 (Part No.8414)

MSD Ignition Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8, 8414

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$92.79
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.
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PerTronix – PerTronix D4050 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap Black (Part No.D4050)

PerTronix D4050 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap Black

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$41.99
“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.”
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PerTronix – PerTronix D600711 Cap Male Red And Rotor 8 Cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor (Part No.D600711)

PerTronix D600711 Cap Male Red And Rotor 8 Cylinder Flame-Thrower Billet Distributor

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$69.99
Parts and accessories for Flame-Thrower Billet Distributors offer unmatched quality and accommodate the performance levels your distributor was engineered for.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor Cap, Ford HEI, 8408 (Part No.8408)

MSD Ignition Distributor Cap, Ford HEI, 8408

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$61.39
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. Includes wire retainer as well.
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PerTronix – PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red (Part No.D4001)

PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red

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$47.99
“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.”
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Accel – Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8222 (Part No.8222)

Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8222

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$31.99
Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8222.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Rotor – Ford V8 Cap-A-Dapt, 8407 (Part No.8407)

MSD Ignition Rotor - Ford V8 Cap-A-Dapt, 8407

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$18.19
For optimum voltage carrying capabilities the rotor tips are made from low resistance brass for maximum voltage transfer.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford Small Block 351W V8 HEI Distributor with Red Cap, JM6510R (Part No.JM6510R)

Top Street Performance Ford Small Block 351W V8 HEI Distributor with Red Cap, JM6510R

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$91.99
TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
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Sniper Motorsports – Sniper Motorsports Hyperspark Distributor – Ford Big Block 351-C / M / 400M / 429 / 460, 565-303BK (Part No.565-303BK)

Sniper Motorsports Hyperspark Distributor - Ford Big Block 351-C / M / 400M / 429 / 460, 565-303BK

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$478.99
HyperSpark distributors are plug and play with Sniper EFI and other HyperSpark related components, making it a seamless installation. Each distributor and shutter wheel are CNC billet construction to protect against high speeds and durability during drivability. Our single Hall Effect sensor guards against signal interference, keeping timing control accurate and steady. Along with plug and play ease, we include our patented clear cap for quick installation of the distributor. For best results, we offer many HyperSpark products to maximize your engine performance.
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PerTronix – PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130700 (Part No.D130700)

PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130700

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$395.99
Our line of Billet Plug n€™ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free Ignitor II or III electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE Big Block Light Duty V8 (352-428) (330-391) HEI Distributor with Blue Cap, JM6508BL (Part No.JM6508BL)

Top Street Performance Ford FE Big Block Light Duty V8 (352-428) (330-391) HEI Distributor with Blue Cap, JM6508BL

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$134.99
TSP HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000 volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy one-wire hookup.
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PerTronix – PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130800 (Part No.D130800)

PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130800

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$416.99
Our line of Billet Plug n€™ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free Ignitor II or III electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford V8, 302, 8582 (Part No.8582)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford V8, 302, 8582

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$507.99
For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance. Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from Chromoly Steel, TIG-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned. The adjustable mechanical advance assembly allows you to accurately and easily modify the advance curve to match your specific application.
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PerTronix – PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130801 (Part No.D130801)

PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130801

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$425.99
Our line of Billet Plug n€™ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free Ignitor II or III electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501 (Part No.83501)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C-460, Ready-to-Run, with Steel Gear, 83501

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$899.99
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.
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PerTronix – PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130810 (Part No.D130810)

PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130810

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$478.99
Our line of Billet Plug n€™ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free Ignitor II or III electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Black Cap, JM7702BK (Part No.JM7702BK)

Top Street Performance Ford Small Block V8 (221-302) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Black Cap, JM7702BK

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$206.99
TSP Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body and hardened steel shaft, with a sealed ball bearing on top and a sintered steel bushing on the bottom. It also comes with a fully adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, magnetic pickup trigger, and a high-output circuit board module with digital tach output. The dielectric cap comes with solid brass terminals and a color-matched wire retainer.
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MSD Ignition – MSD Ignition Distributor, Pro-Billet, Ford Y-Block, 83831 (Part No.83831)

MSD Ignition Distributor, Pro-Billet, Ford Y-Block, 83831

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$799.99
Rather than ancient breaker points, this distributor uses a maintenance-free non-magnetic pickup to trigger the ignition control. Atop the distributor shaft is our proven centrifugal advance that allows you to alter the rate and amount of mechanical advance which is a very important tuning step with a Y-Block.
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Holley EFI – Holley EFI EFI Accessories, 565-323BK (Part No.565-323BK)

Holley EFI EFI Accessories, 565-323BK

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$584.99
HyperSpark distributors are plug and play with all Holley Sniper EFI systems, featuring a high quality billet distributor housing, Hall Effect crank trigger sensor, and they come included with the fool proof patented clear installation cap. All of our HyperSpark distributors are also available in a stylish black housing. We are also expanding our engine support to now include: Tall Deck Chevrolet and 250ci Chevrolet Inline 6 applications.
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PerTronix – PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130711 (Part No.D130711)

PerTronix Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet, D130711

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$445.99
Our line of Billet Plug n€™ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free Ignitor II or III electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.
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Top Street Performance – Top Street Performance Ford FE Big Block Light Duty V8 (352-428) (330-391) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Blue Cap, JM7708BL (Part No.JM7708BL)

Top Street Performance Ford FE Big Block Light Duty V8 (352-428) (330-391) Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor with Blue Cap, JM7708BL

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$206.99
TSP Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body and hardened steel shaft, with a sealed ball bearing on top and a sintered steel bushing on the bottom. It also comes with a fully adjustable mechanical advance, vacuum advance, magnetic pickup trigger, and a high-output circuit board module with digital tach output. The dielectric cap comes with solid brass terminals and a color-matched wire retainer.
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Holley EFI – Holley EFI EFI Accessories, 565-323 (Part No.565-323)

Holley EFI EFI Accessories, 565-323

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$584.99
HyperSpark distributors are plug and play with all Holley Sniper EFI systems, featuring a high quality billet distributor housing, Hall Effect crank trigger sensor, and they come included with the fool proof patented clear installation cap. All of our HyperSpark distributors are also available in a stylish black housing. We are also expanding our engine support to now include: Tall Deck Chevrolet and 250ci Chevrolet Inline 6 applications.
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Performance Distributors Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Thunderbird

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

Popular Accel Performance Distributors

Accel products for the Ford Thunderbird span several categories. Some of the highest-rated Accel Performance Distributors that will fit your Ford Thunderbird are:
Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8230
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Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8230
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

Top Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors from MSD Ignition

Your Ford Thunderbird will be purring again thanks to MSD Ignition brand Performance Distributors available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular MSD Ignition parts include:
MSD Ignition Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, Ford V8 Tfi, 1985-1995, 8482
from $61.39
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MSD Ignition Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, Ford V8 Tfi, 1985-1995, 8482
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Crank Trigger, 8378
from $560.99
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MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351W, Crank Trigger, 8378
Performance Distributors
MSD Ignition Distributor Cap, Ford HEI, 8408
from $61.39
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MSD Ignition Distributor Cap, Ford HEI, 8408
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

Most Purchased Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors from MSD Ignition

When you buy the most frequently purchased MSD Ignition brand Performance Distributors, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Thunderbird. Here are the MSD Ignition Performance Distributors Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
MSD Ignition Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, Ford V8 Tfi, 1985-1995, 8482
from $61.39
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MSD Ignition Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, Ford V8 Tfi, 1985-1995, 8482
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8230
from $49.99
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Accel Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit, 8230
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

FAQs for Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors

What are the most purchased Performance Distributors for the Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 36 Performance Distributors for the Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red
from $47.99
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PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
MSD Ignition Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8, 8414
from $92.79
This product is not rated
MSD Ignition Cap-A-Dapt Kit, Ford V8, 8414
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

What are the top-rated Ford Thunderbird Performance Distributors?

Top-rated Performance Distributors for your Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C / 351M / 460, Low Profile, Crank Trigger, 8569
from $531.99
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MSD Ignition Distributor, Ford 351C / 351M / 460, Low Profile, Crank Trigger, 8569
“The original hose is one piece with the plastic connector. This hose not only didn’t have the piece, it can’t be used with the factory connector.”