55-82 MSD Pro Billet Distributor (Black)
MSD Pro Billet Distributor housing is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminum on a state-of-the-art CNC machine producing exact tolerances. For high rpm stability, a .500" steel shaft is supported by a sealed ball bearing and a long sintered bushing. This shaft also receives a QPQ coating for friction reduction and resistance to corrosion. A precision machined reluctor is attached to the shaft which triggers the magnetic pick-up mounted in the housing. This high output magnetic pick-up is the most accurate way to trigger your ignition. Plus, with no moving parts to wear or adjust, the pick-up is maintenance free! Just above the pick-up is MSD's adjustable mechanical advance assembly. Different springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can tune an advance curve to match your application. Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-series ignition.
MSD Pro Billet Distributor Features Include:
- 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)
- 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 and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing and extra long sintered bushing
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
MSD Item Number 85555
This item is proudly Made in the USA| Generation | C1, C2, C3 |
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| Model Year | 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
- UPC: 085132855551
- Manufacturer Part Number: 85555
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.co.gov - CARB Certification: This item is 50-state legal - EO # D-40-39
MSD
What do a couple of missile engineers have in common with Corvettes? Well, it was a team of engineers from the White Sands Missile Range who founded MSD in 1970. As they were creating a lean-burn fuel system, they stumbled upon a new type of ignition system which could spark multiple times. Combined with the then-new technology of Capacitive Discharge, MSD found a potent new ignition system for cars. Most efficient when coupled with lean fuels, racers quickly picked up the technology and the legend of MSD was born. No matter whether your Corvette lives on the street or the track, Zip’s collection of MSD Ignition products can help your Corvette perform better and run smoother.