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Pontiac V8 350-455 Pro-Billet Distributor Fits 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, And 455 Pontiac. Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition MSD Ignition

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SKU: M00T 8563

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Overview

The MSD Pro-Billet Pontiac V8 Distributor features a CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base, an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance, and a maintenance-free magnetic pickup. It is designed for Pontiac V8 engines with 301, 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, and 455 cubic inch displacements. It must be used with an MSD Ignition Control.
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Part #: 8563

Special features include a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. For all-out racing, the advance mechanism can also easily be locked-out.For stable timing, a high-output magnetic trigger pick-up is used to supply the ignition with a trigger signal. Additional stability is achieved via the 0.500 Inch hardened distributor shaft that is supported by sealed ball bearings.MSD's Pro-Billet Pontiac V8 Distributor for Pontiac engines built for either street performance or hard core racing applications.Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm rangeSupplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reductionMust be used with an MSD Ignition ControlNylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weightsPolished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearingAdvance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plateWill not accept a vacuum advance canisterCNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum baseNo CARB Exemption Order NumberEasy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushingsMechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systemsDetails:Distributor Cap Included: YesDistributor Type: Magnetic PickupEmission Code: 3Gear Material: Steel Melonized QPQ CoatedIgnition Box Required: YesIgnition Coil Included: NoIgnition Rotor Included: YesWarranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Features:

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings

Distributor - Pro-Billet - Magnetic Pickup - Mechanical Advance - HEI Style Terminal - Red - Pontiac V8 - Each

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Part NumberM00T 8563

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