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Summit Racing™ Bronze Distributor Gears

Make sure that you have the right distributor gear for your steel billet roller cam. Our bronze distributor gears from are made from high-quality aluminum bronze alloy and are precision-machined for smooth, reliable operation.

4.45 out of 5 stars ( 11 )

$40.99

Billet Specialties Distributor Hold-Down Clamps

Billet Specialties distributor hold-down clamps are just what you need to hold down your distributor in style. They are the perfect way to give your engine compartment that finishing touch.

4.7 out of 5 stars ( 84 )

$43.95

Summit Racing™ Distributor Hold-Down Clamps

Since you're installing that new distributor, you'll need Summit Racing™ hold down clamps. Dress up your engine compartment while securing your distributor. Made from top-quality materials, they're the perfect way to dress up your engine compartment.

4.54 out of 5 stars ( 104 )

$28.99

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MSD Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just like when you change the oil and filter in your car, you should always replace your cap and rotor as a set. MSD makes it easy with these cap and rotor replacement kits. The correct rotor is already matched to the correct cap for you.

4.67 out of 5 stars ( 515 )

$53.75


$48.35

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ACDelco Ignition Coils

Failure or poor performance from a coil can result in a misfire, a rough-running, hard-starting engine, and excessive emissions. ACDelco ignition coils provide the performance needed to help keep vehicles running the way that they were designed. These coils have corrosion-protected laminations to guard them from the harsh operating environment. Primary and secondary coil windings often feature molded plastic protection. Order the replacement model designed for your vehicle and engine application.

4.54 out of 5 stars ( 26 )

$49.99

Summit Racing™ Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

Simplify your tune-ups and keep them budget-friendly with our Summit Racing™ cap and rotor kits. These affordable kits are molded from premium materials and have brass or aluminum inserts depending on application.

4.4 out of 5 stars ( 377 )

$32.99

$41.99

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MSD Replacement Distributor Caps

Ensure that you have the finest distributor cap available by using one of these MSD replacement distributor caps. They're designed with performance in mind, are molded from a high-quality, voltage-insulating material, and use low-resistance terminals for maximum conductivity .

4.6 out of 5 stars ( 197 )

$52.69


$47.45

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PerTronix Flame-Thrower Vacuum Canisters

These PerTronix vacuum canisters are direct replacements for your Flame-Thrower billet plug and play distributors. You can count on PerTronix to get the best performance out of your ride!

4.58 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

$28.10


$25.29

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ACCEL SuperStock Ignition Coils

ACCEL SuperStock coils are excellent high-performance coils. They're designed with optimized low resistance and a high turns ratio, for higher energy output. This also results in quicker starts, improved throttle response, and more high-rpm power.

4.86 out of 5 stars ( 93 )

$65.89


$49.42

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MSD Street Fire Cap and Rotor Kits

Your distributor will need upkeep to run at top performance. MSD Street Fire cap and rotor kits can help maintain its optimum operation. Manufactured with brass terminals and a heavy-duty rotor, these MSD kits offer big performance at a not-so-big price. MSD Street Fire cap and rotor kits are available for several GM and Ford applications. So, if you're in a budget frame of mind, choose quality-built MSD Street Fire cap and rotor kits.

4.74 out of 5 stars ( 137 )

$52.69


$47.45

PRW Melonized Distributor Gears

PRW's Melonized distributor gears are designed to ensure precise ignition timing, resulting in optimal combustion. This leads to enhanced engine power, improved throttle response, and smoother acceleration. The high-quality materials and precision engineering contributes to the gears exceptional durability. You'll experience a steady and reliable power delivery, eliminating performance inconsistencies and surges that can impact your driving experience. Order the model for your application. Key features: * PRW formulated silicon bronze saves billet camshafts * Melonized—can be used with any cam material

1.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$46.08

FAST PS20 Ignition Coils

FAST PS20 performance ignition coils feature a special E-core design, which loses less voltage, so more spark gets to your plugs. The coils also have large-gauge wire windings for maximum spark current and voltage, with better heat dissipation at high rpm. An insulated connector and high-tension tower protect against high-voltage arcing. They're also solid-epoxy encapsulated for shock and vibration protection.

4.58 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

$55.95

Howards Cams Distributor Gears

Howards Cams distributor gears are available in a variety of materials, styles, and diameters—machined to exacting tolerances. They feature a high-strength tooth design that resists wear, even when used with high-pressure oil pumps. Order the model recommended for your year/make and engine application.

4.12 out of 5 stars ( 25 )

$49.99

$52.99

Scott Drake Distributor Caps

Scott Drake distributor caps are available in both OEM and aftermarket styles. The caps offer a true factory appearance. Most distributor caps are exact replicas of the originals, and a model with the raised "Autolite" logo is a must for any show car. These parts are essential to keep your engine running smoothly, so choose Scott Drake quality replacements.

4.77 out of 5 stars ( 26 )

$20.17

Allstar Performance Bronze Distributor Gears

If you are going to install a steel billet roller cam, then you will need a bronze distributor gear instead of the original cast iron gear. Allstar Performance bronze gears are constructed from premium aluminum bronze to provide high strength to handle the stresses produced by high-pressure oil pumps. Allstar Performance bronze distributor gears include roll pins.

3.77 out of 5 stars ( 13 )

$32.99

MSD Tach Drive Adapters

MSD tach drive adapters are designed to fit MSD distributors using the 3/16 in. tang drive cable. They are made of bronze, and feature a 0.104 inch square drive (Corvette style) drive cable end adapted to the 3/16 in. tang drive used on all tach drive MSD distributors.

4.46 out of 5 stars ( 13 )

$27.87

CVR Distributor Hold-Down Brackets

Keep your distributor from twisting at high rpm with CVR distributor hold-down brackets! These brackets are offered in a choice of anodized finishes and include a stainless mounting stud, nut, and washer. CVR distributor hold-down brackets feature a slotted bolt hole for easy distributor removal.

4.73 out of 5 stars ( 22 )

$32.99

$38.99

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ACCEL Points Ignition Contact Assemblies

ACCEL ignition contact points are equipped with extra-thick contact arms to prevent flexing on the top end. Their large, radiused tungsten contacts provide crisp circuit breaking for peak coil output. They also feature high-strength phenolic rubbing blocks for superior durability when used with heavier spring tensions.

4.3 out of 5 stars ( 10 )

$59.25


$53.35

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Standard Motor Ignition Coils

Don't take chances with old or questionable ignition coils that can leave you stranded. Standard Motor replacement ignition coils are designed to exceed OEM specifications for accurate, maintenance-free operation. They're offered in a variety of styles, such as coil pack, canister, and E-core; and these direct-fit coils are available to replace a wide range of factory part numbers/applications.

4.42 out of 5 stars ( 81 )

$23.99

$33.97


$21.59

$30.57

MSD Mechanical Advance Lockouts

MSD mechanical advance lockouts replace mechanical advance weights. They simply slide over the pins on the shaft and advance assembly to eliminate any mechanical timing advance. Designed to work on most MSD Circle Track HEI distributors, they offer an easily installed solution for locking out—no more welding a tac on the mechanical advance weights. Lock out timing on your distributor with MSD lockouts.

4.6 out of 5 stars ( 5 )

$23.69

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ACCEL Heavy-Duty Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

ACCEL heavy-duty distributor cap and rotor kits offer superior protection from "arc-thru" and crossfire. These caps are stress-relieved at the molding to ensure stability and feature a 60k volt-rated alkyd molding compound. Corrosion-resistant brass inserts and steel rotor springs provide high-spark energy flow for the ACCEL heavy-duty distributor cap and rotor kit designed to fit your application.

4.64 out of 5 stars ( 44 )

$52.65


$47.35

Moroso Distributor Hold-Down Clamps

Moroso distributor hold-down clamps are extra-thick and heavy duty to ensure adequate retention of distributor housing, and are stud-mounted to eliminate thread wear in the intake manifold. They are slotted for quick distributor removal and include a stud, washer, and nut.

3.84 out of 5 stars ( 25 )

$20.99

$24.99

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MSD Vacuum Advance Mechanisms

These MSD vacuum advance mechanisms are designed to replace the vacuum advance chamber on the MSD HEI distributor. They are made of steel and feature cadmium plating for maximum durability.

4.57 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

$39.50


$35.55

Allstar Performance Iron Distributor Gears

Allstar Performance iron distributor gears are suitable for applications using high-volume oil pumps. These gears are melonized or melonite coated and are direct replacements for Allstar Performance and other stock and performance distributors. Choose the correct distributor shaft diameter.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$21.99

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