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MSD
Gm Lt1 5.7L Distributor Late Model, 94-97 Late Model 94-97 GM Lt1 Optispark Performance Replacement, With Pin Drive MSD Ignition
SKU: M00T 83811
Moderate — 2–4 hours
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Part #: 83811
The distributor is supplied complete with our heavy duty LT1 Cap, Rotor and the components required for installation.Once installed, you have the ability to adjust the ignition timing the only distributor that offers timing adjustability! An adjustment screw allows the timing to be tweaked up to +/-5 Degree. The distributor is equipped with a fresh air vent and has an extra thick mounting surface for the cap to eliminate leaks.The pick-up is an advanced optical encoder, a different style of optical pickup than the OEM. This type of pick-up has proven to be very reliable and stable through extreme rpm and conditions. The rotor is bolted to a drive assembly that is indexed to the shaft and is stabilized through the use of a large ball bearing assembly.Leave it to MSD to build an all-out performance distributor to replace the OEM GM LT1 Optispark! We machine an entire billet block of aluminum down into a precise housing that fits in place of the factory piece. Then, we fill it with a reliable new pick-up assembly, a trick timing adjustment mechanism and top it off with an all new MSD distributor cap!Easily adjust the timing up to +/-5 Degree.Rotor drive design is positively indexed and cannot slip.Large ball bearing stabilizes timing through 10,000 rpm.Improved housing design and extra bolt eliminates leaksFresh air vented and sealed to keep the elements out.Advanced optical encoder trigger design for accuracy and reliability.Details:Distributor Cap Included: YesEmission Code: 4Ignition Box Required: NoIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesApplication: Late 1994 thru 1997Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
Features:
- Advanced optical encoder trigger design for accuracy and reliability.
- Rotor drive design is positively indexed and cannot slip.
- Large ball bearing stabilizes timing through 10,000 rpm.
- Fresh air vented and sealed to keep the elements out.
- Improved housing design and extra bolt eliminates leaks
- Easily adjust the timing up to +/-5 degrees.
Distributor - Pro-Billet - OptiSpark - Optical Pickup - Electronic Advance - Socket Style - Black / Red - Pin Drive - GM LT-Series 1992-97 - Each
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| Brand | MSD |
| Part Number | M00T 83811 |
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