This is our most popular performance distributor. 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" 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.
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" 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 canister
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
- Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
- 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
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Supplied 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 range
- O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Application Summary:
| Year | Make/Model |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Chevrolet Bel Air |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C10 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C10 Suburban |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C20 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C20 Suburban |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C30 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet Caprice |
| 1975-1981 | Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet El Camino |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet G10 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet G20 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet G30 |
| 1975-1985 | Chevrolet Impala |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K10 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K10 Suburban |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K20 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K20 Suburban |
| 1977-1986 | Chevrolet K30 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K5 Blazer |
| 1975-1976 | Chevrolet Laguna |
| 1975-1983 | Chevrolet Malibu |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1975-1979 | Chevrolet Monza |
| 1975-1979 | Chevrolet Nova |
| 1975-1978 | GMC C15 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC C15 Suburban |
| 1979-1986 | GMC C1500 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC C1500 Suburban |
| 1975-1978 | GMC C25 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC C25 Suburban |
| 1979-1986 | GMC C2500 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC C2500 Suburban |
| 1975-1978 | GMC C35 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC C3500 |
| 1978-1986 | GMC Caballero |
| 1975-1978 | GMC G15 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC G1500 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC G25 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC G2500 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC G35 |
| 1979-1988 | GMC G3500 |
| 1975-1986 | GMC Jimmy |
| 1975-1978 | GMC K15 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC K15 Suburban |
| 1979-1986 | GMC K1500 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC K1500 Suburban |
| 1975-1978 | GMC K25 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC K25 Suburban |
| 1979-1986 | GMC K2500 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC K2500 Suburban |
| 1977-1978 | GMC K35 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC K3500 |
| 1975-1977 | GMC Sprint |
| Attributes | |
| ASIN | B000182DUG |
| Advance Type | Mechanical |
| Brand | MSD, MSD |
| C.A.R.B. EO # | D-40-39, D-40-39 |
| California Proposition 65 | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| Cap Color | Red |
| Category | Ignition, Ignition |
| Coil Wire Included | No |
| Color | Red, Red |
| Country of Origin (Primary) | US |
| Distributor Cap Included | Yes |
| Distributor Type | Magnetic Pickup, Magnetic Pickup |
| Emission Code | 1, 1, Legal US |
| Engine Make/Size | Chevy Big Block (396-454), Chevy Small Block (262-400) |
| GTIN | 00085132855513 |
| Gear Material | Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) | 8511300040 |
| Hazardous Material Code | N |
| Housing Color | Natural |
| Housing Finish | Uncoated |
| Housing Material | 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum |
| Ignition Box Required | Yes |
| Ignition Coil Included | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | Yes |
| Length | Standard, Standard |
| Life Cycle Status Code | Available to Order |
| NAFTA Preference Criterion Code | B |
| Product Type | Distributor, Distributor |
| SDR Required Flag | N |
| Sale Category | Ignition |
| Series | Pro Billet Distributors |
| Subcategory | Distributors |
| Warning | California Proposition 65, California Proposition 65 |
| Warranty | Limited 1 Year Warranty, Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty |
| Warranty Time | 12 |
MSD Performance 85551 Chevy V8 Pro-Billet Distributor
Product Information
- Brand: MSD Performance
- Product Number: 85551