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Buick V8 400-455 Billet Distributor

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Fits 400, 430 and 455 Buick engines. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.

Buick V8 400-455 Billet Distributor

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This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles.

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This distributor uses a high-output magnetic trigger to fire an MSD Ignition Control. Accurate trigger signals and spark delivery are the responsibility of the QPQ-coated steel shaft. A sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing hold this shaft stable at any rpm. An adjustable mechanical advance mechanism is mounted on top of the shaft. Nylon pads ensure smooth movement of the fine balanced weights for accurate timing advancement. A variety of advance stop bushings and springs are supplied so you can dial-in a custom curve.

Features:

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number

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Brand MSD
CategoryIgnition
ColorRed
Distributor TypeMagnetic Pickup
Emission Code3
Part TypeDistributor
Product TypeDistributor
Sub CategoryDistributor and Magneto
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
UPC085132085170
Part Number8517
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This part is legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles.


The following vehicles are considered Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles:

  • 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
  • 1967 and older U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
  • 1967 and older Foreign manufactured vehicle


WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle


The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles:

  • 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
  • 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
  • 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle
Instructions - frm28954_8517_8548_8566_8563_1220.pdf
Instructions - 8517_add.pdf
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