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MSD Buick V8 400-455 Billet Distributor

Part # 8517SKU MSD8517

Set your vehicle above for a fit verdict. 41 vehicles listed below.

Specifications
BrandMSD
Part typeDistributor
BrandMSD
CategoryIgnition
ColorRed
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Distributor TypeMagnetic Pickup
Emission Code3
Gear MaterialCast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade TypePerformance
Ignition Box RequiredYes
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
part typeDistributor
Product TypeDistributor
Sub CategoryDistributor and Magneto
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
UPC / GTIN00085132085170
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number

Description

bushing hold this shaft stable at any rpm.

Fits these vehicles 41

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngine
1971 - 1973BuickCenturionBase7.5L 455 V8
1973BuickCenturyBase, Luxus7.5L 455 V8
1960 - 1962BuickElectra225, Base6.6L 401 V8
1963 - 1964BuickElectraBase6.6L 401 V8
1965BuickElectraBase6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1966BuickElectraBase, Custom6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1967BuickElectraBase, Custom7.0L 430 V8
1968 - 1969BuickElectra225, 225 Custom7.0L 430 V8
1970 - 1972BuickElectra225, 225 Custom7.5L 455 V8
1973BuickElectra225, 225 Custom, Base7.5L 455 V8
1970 - 1973BuickEstate WagonBase7.5L 455 V8
1965 - 1966BuickGran SportBase6.6L 401 V8
1967BuickGran SportBase6.6L 400 V8
1968 - 1969BuickGS 400Base6.6L 400 V8
1970BuickGS 455Base, GSX7.5L 455 V8
1971 - 1972BuickGS 455Base7.5L 455 V8
1960 - 1963BuickInvictaBase6.6L 401 V8
1960 - 1963BuickLeSabreBase6.6L 401 V8
1964BuickLeSabreBase6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1970 - 1973BuickLeSabreBase, Custom7.5L 455 V8
1973BuickRegalBase7.5L 455 V8
1963 - 1964BuickRivieraBase6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1965BuickRivieraBase, Gran Sport6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1966BuickRivieraBase, Gran Sport7.0L 425 V8
1967 - 1969BuickRivieraBase7.0L 430 V8
1970BuickRivieraBase7.5L 455 V8
1971BuickRivieraBase, Gran Sport7.5L 455 V8
1972 - 1973BuickRivieraBase7.5L 455 V8
1965 - 1966BuickSkylarkBase6.6L 401 V8
1967BuickSkylarkBase6.6L 400 V8
1968BuickSkylarkBase, Custom6.6L 400 V8
1970 - 1971BuickSkylarkBase, Custom7.5L 455 V8
1972BuickSkylark350, Base, Custom5.7L 350 V8
1968BuickSportwagonBase, Custom6.6L 400 V8
1970BuickSportwagonBase7.5L 455 V8
1963BuickWildcatBase6.6L 401 V8
1964BuickWildcatBase6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1965BuickWildcatBase, Custom, Deluxe6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1966BuickWildcatBase, Custom, Gran Sport6.6L 401 V8, 7.0L 425 V8
1967 - 1969BuickWildcatBase, Custom7.0L 430 V8
1970BuickWildcatCustom7.5L 455 V8