Product images and videos are provided by our supplier partners and may not always be perfectly accurate. Not sure this fits? or call (760) 282-4645 and we’ll verify before you order.
Ignitions and Electrical› Distributors, Magnetos and Crank Triggers
MSD
Chevy V8 Pro-Billet Distributor This Is Our Most Popular Performance Distributor. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 85551
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
Show original supplier description
Part #: 85551
Different springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can tune an advance curve to match your application.Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.The housing is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminum on a state-of-the-art CNC machine producing exact tolerances. For high rpm stability, a .500 Inch steel shaft is supported by a sealed ball bearing and a long sintered bushing. This shaft also receives a QPQ coating for friction reduction and resistance to corrosion. A precision machined reluctor is attached to the shaft which triggers the magnetic pick-up mounted in the housing. This high output magnetic pick-up is the most accurate way to trigger your ignition. Plus, with no moving parts to wear or adjust, the pick-up is maintenance free. Just above the pick-up is MSD's adjustable mechanical advance assembly.Will not accept a vacuum advance canisterO-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure controlMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the platePolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushingSpecial oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gearNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsNo CARB Exemption Order NumberAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseSupplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangeDetails:Advance Type: MechanicalCap Color: RedCoil Wire Included: NoDistributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Gear Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 1Gear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ CoatedHousing Color: NaturalHousing Finish: UncoatedHousing Material: 6061-T6 Billet AluminumIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesLength: StandardWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
- O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
- Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
- 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 and extra long sintered bushing
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
This is our most popular performance distributor! Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.
Product descriptions are provided by our supplier partners and may not always be perfectly accurate. Not sure this fits? or call (760) 282-4645 and we’ll verify before you order.
Fitment
Fitment Guaranteed
Don’t gamble
on fit.
Log your build in the MOTORMIA app and we’ll guarantee this part fits your exact setup — or your money back, return shipping covered.
Available on iOS & Android
Specifications
| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 85551 |
Videos
MSD Pro Billet Distributors
MSD Pro-Billet Distributors
CHEVY NOVA MSD PRO BILLET HEI VS STREET FIRE HEI
How to pick the correct MSD Ignition Distributor
MSD Ignition Pro-Billet Distributor for Chevy V8 [Red Cap] 496 BBC Cold Start
First Time Installing a Distributor = FAIL! (MSD Pro Billet Bundle Install)
MSD Black Chevy Pro-Billet Locked-Out Distributor
Installing a MSD High Performance Distributor - Pep Boys
MSD Pro-Billet Distributors
Chevy MSD distributor adjustable collar setup
MSD Ignition Pro-Billet Distributor for Chevy V8 [Red Cap] 496 BBC Cold Start
How-to: Install & Time an MSD Pro-Billet Distributor + MSD Digital 6AL Setup
MSD Black Chevy Pro-Billet Locked-Out Distributor
How to Correctly Install and Troubleshoot your MSD Digital 6AL Ignition Box
MSD Black Pro-Billet HEI Distributor
About MOTORMIA
Buy with Confidence
Returns & Fitment
Built for enthusiasts. Every order is backed by our 30 day return window on eligible items. Unused and uninstalled products may be returned with approved RMA and no restocking fees when received in new condition. Orders placed through the MOTORMIA app with a complete build qualify for our Fitment Guarantee — free return shipping if the part doesn’t fit your exact setup. The guarantee covers fit only; installation must follow manufacturer instructions, and we recommend a qualified shop for parts marked Difficulty 4–5.
View Full Return PolicyShipping
Orders are processed in 1–3 business days. In stock parts ship promptly from our partner network. Special-order items either aren’t currently stocked or are built to your spec — expect 4–6 weeks. If a part goes on backorder while your order is in the queue, we’ll reach out and work through discounted alternatives together.
Free shipping over $200 in the continental US. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands), and international orders carry surcharges — most appear at checkout. Some exceptions (LTL freight, or suppliers who quote freight only after we place the order) won’t. In those cases we’ll reach out with the exact charge before your order moves forward.
View Full Shipping Policy