Mercury Cougar Performance Distributors

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If you’re in search of Mercury Cougar Performance Distributors aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 22 Performance Distributors from top brands with prices ranging from $15.79 to $767.99.

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Essential Mercury Cougar Performance Distributors

MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford 2.3L (Part No.8473)

Distributor, Ford 2.3L

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$614.99
that is used in our racing distributors. This pickup produces an extremely

Product Features:
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with a cap with HEI style terminals and rotor
  • 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
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • Supplied springs and stop bushings to create a variety of timing curves
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance is mounted on top of the shaft
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
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Mallory – Unilite Dist.: 332-428 Fe Ford (Part No.3755301)

Unilite Dist.: 332-428 Fe Ford

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$614.99
A legend returns – the tried and true Mallory Unilite Distributor line is back! The easy three wire hookup of the Unilite makes running a stock coil, a Mallory performance coil and even a Mallory HyFire CD ignition a snap. Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations. The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.

Product Features:
  • Electronic ignition with a one-piece self-contained optical pickup and module
  • Quick and simple 3 wire hookup
  • Includes cap and rotor with brass terminals
  • Can be used standalone with high performance coils such as the Mallory Promaster Series or add on more power with HYFIRE CD ignition controls
  • Compact design for tight clearance applications such as blowers and tight firewall clearance
  • Fully adjustable mechanical advance
  • Classic Mallory look and styling
  • Strong .500″, QPQ coated distributor shaft guided by a ball bearing for long life and great performance
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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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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3755101)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$614.99
A legend returns – the tried and true Mallory Unilite Distributor line is back! The easy three wire hookup of the Unilite makes running a stock coil, a Mallory performance coil and even a Mallory HyFire CD ignition a snap. Supplied with a quality cap and rotor, the Mallory Unilite also provides a fully adjustable mechanical advance to dial in the perfect timing curve for a multitude of engine combinations. The Unilite features a compact housing that lends itself well to applications where space is a premium due to tight firewall clearance or blower applications.

Product Features:
  • Electronic ignition with a one-piece self-contained optical pickup and module
  • Quick and simple 3 wire hookup
  • Includes cap and rotor with brass terminals
  • Can be used standalone with high performance coils such as the Mallory Promaster Series or add on more power with HYFIRE CD ignition controls
  • Compact design for tight clearance applications such as blowers and tight firewall clearance
  • Fully adjustable mechanical advance
  • Classic Mallory look and styling
  • Strong .500″, QPQ coated distributor shaft guided by a ball bearing for long life and great performance
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MSD Ignition – Distributor, Ford 5.0L Mustang, with Module, 1986-1993 (Part No.8456)

Distributor, Ford 5.0L Mustang, with Module, 1986-1993

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$511.99
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.

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
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • Supplied with late model distributor cap and rotor
  • Legal to install in all 50 states
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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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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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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.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-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 – High Performance Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Gray Finish (Part No.8234)

High Performance Distributor Cap & Rotor Kit with Gray Finish

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$60.99
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:
  • See catalog for application information
  • Offers Superior Protection From Arc-Thru and Crossfire
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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.8230)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$47.49


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29432)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$113.99
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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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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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear, Ford 302, Non-EFI, Steel (Part No.85833)

Distributor Gear, Ford 302, Non-EFI, Steel

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$145.99
A distributor’s performance is only as good as its drive gear. MSD Performance 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 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.
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear.
  • Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and
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Performance Distributors Brands You Can Trust For Your Mercury Cougar

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

Most Purchased Mercury Cougar Performance Distributors from Accel

When you buy the most frequently purchased Accel brand Performance Distributors, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Mercury Cougar. Here are the Accel Performance Distributors Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
from $47.49
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Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits
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 Mercury Cougar Performance Distributors

What are the most purchased Performance Distributors for the Mercury Cougar?

Out of 22 Performance Distributors for the Mercury Cougar, the most popular in our inventory are:
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
Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp
from $15.79
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Chrome Distributor Hold-Down Clamp
Performance Distributor Components

What are the top-rated Mercury Cougar Performance Distributors?

Top-rated Performance Distributors for your Mercury Cougar based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor, Ford 5.0L Mustang, with Module, 1986-1993
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Distributor, Ford 5.0L Mustang, with Module, 1986-1993
“Very nice distributor. Ignition module failed after a week. Replaced it with original Motorcraft module, and it now runs like a charm! 1992 Mustang LX”