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MSD Performance (85557): Pro-Billet Distributor with Black Cap for Chevy V8

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The most popular performance distributor from MSD Performance is now available with a black cap that includes 316 stainless steel terminals. The housing is machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum on a state-of-the-art CNC machine to achieve exact tolerances. The 85557 Pro-Billet distributor offers high-RPM stability, a QPQ coating to reduce friction and corrosion, a high-output magnetic pickup for accurate ignition triggering, and no moving parts to wear or adjust. Plus, MSD has included different springs and stop bushings for application-specific curve tuning.

Note: For use with MSD 6-, 7-, or 8-series ignition. Will not accept a vacuum advance canister.

Features

  • CNC-machined billet aluminum.
  • New HEI-style black cap with stainless steel terminals and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts).
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks.
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to distributor and cam gear.
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth advance weight operation.
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out.
  • Reduced friction on advance plate and weights.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor.
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance.
  • No CARB exemption order number.

MSD Performance Pro-Billet Distributor with Black Cap 85557

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

MSD Performance (85555): V8 Pro-Billet Distributor for Chevy (Black)

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The most popular performance distributor in the MSD Performance lineup is now available in black! The 85555 V8 Pro-Billet Distributor for Chevy, which must be used with an MSD 6-, 7-, or 8-series ignition, features housing that is CNC machined from a billet of 6060-T6 aluminum to achieve exact tolerances. It also features a high-output magnetic pick-up—the most accurate way to trigger your ignition. With no moving parts to wear or adjust, the pick-up is maintenance free!

Note: No CARB exemption order number is available for this product. Will not accept a vacuum advance canister. Must be used with an MSD ignition control.

Features

  • CNC-machined billet-aluminum housing and billet-aluminum base.
  • Supplied with an HEI-style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts).
  • O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control.
  • Special oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gear.
  • 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/weights are fine blanked from chrome-moly steel and QPQ coated.
  • 500” polished steel shaft guided by sealed ball bearing and extra-long sintered bushing.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor.
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings.

MSD Performance (85555): V8 Pro-Billet Distributor for Chevy (Black)

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.