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MSD V8 400-455 Billet Distributor for Buick

Part # 8517

  • 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.

Specifications

ColorRed
Distributor Cap IncludedYes
Distributor TypeMagnetic Pickup
Gear MaterialCast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated
Grade TypePerformance
Ignition Box RequiredYes
Ignition Coil IncludedNo
Ignition Rotor IncludedYes
UPC / GTIN00085132085170
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngineNote
1971 - 1973BuickCenturionBase7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1973BuickCenturyBase, Luxus7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1960 - 1962BuickElectra225, Base6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1963 - 1964BuickElectraBase6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1965BuickElectraBase6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1966BuickElectraBase, Custom6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1967BuickElectraBase, Custom7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1968 - 1969BuickElectra225, 225 Custom7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970 - 1972BuickElectra225, 225 Custom7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1973BuickElectra225, 225 Custom, Base7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970 - 1973BuickEstate WagonBase7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1965 - 1967BuickGran SportBase6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1968 - 1969BuickGS 400Base6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970BuickGS 455Base, GSX7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1971 - 1972BuickGS 455Base7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1960 - 1963BuickInvictaBase6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1960 - 1963BuickLeSabreBase6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1964BuickLeSabreBase6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970 - 1973BuickLeSabreBase, Custom7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1973BuickRegalBase7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1963 - 1964BuickRivieraBase6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1965BuickRivieraBase, Gran Sport6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1966BuickRivieraBase, Gran Sport7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1967 - 1969BuickRivieraBase7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970BuickRivieraBase7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1971BuickRivieraBase, Gran Sport7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1972 - 1973BuickRivieraBase7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1965 - 1967BuickSkylarkBase6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1968BuickSkylarkBase, Custom6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970 - 1971BuickSkylarkBase, Custom7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1972BuickSkylark350, Base, Custom5.7L V8-
1968BuickSportwagonBase, Custom6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970BuickSportwagonBase7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1963BuickWildcatBase6.6L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1964BuickWildcatBase6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1965BuickWildcatBase, Custom, Deluxe6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1966BuickWildcatBase, Custom, Gran Sport6.6L V8, 7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1967 - 1969BuickWildcatBase, Custom7.0L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
1970BuickWildcatCustom7.5L V8Pro-Billet Distributor; Incl. Cap/Race Rotor; Use w/MSD 6/7/8/10 Series Ignition; w/o Vacuum Advance;Not Legal For Use Or Sale On Pollution Controlled Vehicles