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Dual Pickup Chevy V8 Distributor For Racing, Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition

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SKU: M00T 8356

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Overview

The MSD 8356 is a high-performance dual pickup distributor designed for racing applications in First and Second Generation Small Block Chevrolet V8 engines. It features dual magnetic pickups for a redundant ignition system and an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance. This distributor requires an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition control unit.
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Part #: 8356

A fine-blanked advance cam is TIG-welded on top of the 0.500 Inch QPQ-coated shaft. Added to the advance plate are chro-moly weight pins which are staked and TIGwelded in place. The advance weights are specially coated to reduce friction and nylon pads are mounted on the advance plate to allow the weights to react quickly to rpm changes. This style advance assembly is fully adjustable or can easily be locked out. With two mag pick-ups, racers can have a complete redundant ignition system which can be activated at the flip of a switch. The pickups are placed precisely 180 Degree apart so when you switch to the secondary ignition, the timing remains constant!The Chevrolet housing has several racing features that racers will appreciate. At the base of the CNC machined housing there are two O-ring grooves. These seals prevent oil in the lifter gallery from leaking through the oil passage. If the engine deck, heads or intake have been modified, there is an adjustable slip collar which allows you to set the correct installation depth.0.500 steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushingAdvance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateAdjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heightsEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsSpecial oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gearMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsDual magnetic pickups are placed 180 Degree apart to provide a complete redundant ignition system for racing applicationsMust be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-Series IgnitionCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsO-ring seals can be installed for oil pressure control (modified blocks only)Details:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 4Gear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ CoatedIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Features:

  • Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-Series Ignition
  • Adjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heights
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • O-ring seals can be installed for oil pressure control (modified blocks only)
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
  • 0.500" steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Dual magnetic pickups are placed 180 degrees apart to provide a complete redundant ignition system for racing applications

For racing, must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.

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BrandMSD
Part NumberM00T 8356

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