This is our most popular performance distributor! Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition. Now in Black!
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.
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.
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Will not accept a vacuum advance canister
- O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control
Application Summary:
| Year | Make/Model |
|---|---|
| 1955-1975 | Chevrolet Bel Air |
| 1981 | Chevrolet Bel Air |
| 1958-1972 | Chevrolet Biscayne |
| 1969-1974 | Chevrolet Blazer |
| 1987-1994 | Chevrolet Blazer |
| 1959-1961 | Chevrolet Brookwood |
| 1969-1972 | Chevrolet Brookwood |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C10 |
| 1960-1974 | Chevrolet C10 Pickup |
| 1967-1986 | Chevrolet C10 Suburban |
| 1982-1985 | Chevrolet C15 |
| 1988-1999 | Chevrolet C1500 |
| 1992-1999 | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban |
| 1975-1987 | Chevrolet C20 |
| 1960-1974 | Chevrolet C20 Pickup |
| 1967-1986 | Chevrolet C20 Suburban |
| 1988-2000 | Chevrolet C2500 |
| 1992-1999 | Chevrolet C2500 Suburban |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet C30 |
| 1966 | Chevrolet C30 Panel |
| 1960-1974 | Chevrolet C30 Pickup |
| 1983-2000 | Chevrolet C35 |
| 1988-2000 | Chevrolet C3500 |
| 1960-1962 | Chevrolet C40 |
| 1967-1992 | Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1966-1996 | Chevrolet Caprice |
| 1964-1973 | Chevrolet Chevelle |
| 1963-1968 | Chevrolet Chevy II |
| 1955-1982 | Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1984-1992 | Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1957 | Chevrolet Del Ray |
| 1959-1960 | Chevrolet El Camino |
| 1964-1987 | Chevrolet El Camino |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet Estate |
| 1996-2002 | Chevrolet Express 1500 |
| 1996-2002 | Chevrolet Express 2500 |
| 1996-2002 | Chevrolet Express 3500 |
| 1975-1995 | Chevrolet G10 |
| 1968-1974 | Chevrolet G10 Van |
| 1975-1995 | Chevrolet G20 |
| 1967-1974 | Chevrolet G20 Van |
| 1975-1996 | Chevrolet G30 |
| 1970-1974 | Chevrolet G30 Van |
| 1959-1985 | Chevrolet Impala |
| 1994-1996 | Chevrolet Impala |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K10 |
| 1960-1974 | Chevrolet K10 Pickup |
| 1967-1986 | Chevrolet K10 Suburban |
| 1988-1999 | Chevrolet K1500 |
| 1992-1999 | Chevrolet K1500 Suburban |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K20 |
| 1967 | Chevrolet K20 Panel |
| 1960-1974 | Chevrolet K20 Pickup |
| 1967-1986 | Chevrolet K20 Suburban |
| 1988-2000 | Chevrolet K2500 |
| 1992-1999 | Chevrolet K2500 Suburban |
| 1977-1986 | Chevrolet K30 |
| 1968-1974 | Chevrolet K30 Pickup |
| 1988-2000 | Chevrolet K3500 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet K5 Blazer |
| 1959-1961 | Chevrolet Kingswood |
| 1969-1972 | Chevrolet Kingswood |
| 1973-1976 | Chevrolet Laguna |
| 1967 | Chevrolet Malibu |
| 1973-1983 | Chevrolet Malibu |
| 1970-1988 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1976-1979 | Chevrolet Monza |
| 1959-1961 | Chevrolet Nomad |
| Attributes | |
| ASIN | B01JP2KHOC |
| 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 | Black |
| Category | Ignition, Ignition |
| Coil Wire Included | No |
| Color | Black, Black |
| 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 V8 |
| GTIN | 00085132855551 |
| Gear Material | Melonized QPQ Coated, Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) | 8511300040 |
| Hazardous Material Code | N |
| Housing Color | Black |
| Housing Finish | Anodized |
| 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 85555 Chevy Black V8 Pro-Billet Distributor
Product Information
- Brand: MSD Performance
- Product Number: 85555