MSD 8578 Distributor
MSD 8578 Distributor
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MSD 8578 Distributor

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Key item features

  • Compact Design: Features a billet housing and cap that are 5/8 inches smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors, providing additional engine clearance.
  • Ignition Compatibility: Requires use with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition control for proper operation.
  • Advanced Cap: Supplied with a small diameter cap featuring HEI-style terminals and a race rotor, with compatibility for an 8441 Cap-A-Dapt.
  • Durable Internals: Incorporates a polished steel shaft guided by a sealed ball bearing, and advance plates/weights fine blanked from chrome moly steel with QPQ coating.
  • Precise Triggering: Utilizes a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor to generate stable trigger signals across the entire RPM range.
  • Adjustable Advance: Offers an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly with included springs and stop bushings, and can be locked out for crank trigger systems.
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YearMakeModelSubmodelEngine
1995FordMustangSVT Cobra RV8 5.8L 5753cc
1995FordMustangAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1986FordLTDCountry SquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1986FordLTDCountry Squire LXV8 5.8L 5753cc
1986FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1986FordLTDCrown Victoria LXV8 5.8L 5753cc
1986FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1985FordLTDCountry SquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1985FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1985FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1984FordLTDCountry SquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1984FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1984FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1983FordLTDCountry SquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1983FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1983FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1982FordLTDSV8 5.8L 5753cc
1982FordLTDBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1982FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1982FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1981FordLTDSV8 5.8L 5753cc
1981FordLTDBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1981FordLTDCountry SquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1981FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1981FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1980FordLTDSV8 5.8L 5753cc
1980FordLTDBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1980FordLTDCountry SquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1980FordLTDCrown VictoriaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1980FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordThunderbirdBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordThunderbirdHeritageV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordThunderbirdTown LandauV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordThunderbirdAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordRancheroGTV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordRanchero500V8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordRancheroSquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordRancheroAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordLTD IISV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordLTD IIBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordLTD IILandauV8 5.8L 5753cc
1979FordLTD IIAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordThunderbirdBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordThunderbirdDiamond JubileeV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordThunderbirdTown LandauV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordThunderbirdAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordRancheroGTV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordRanchero500V8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordRancheroSquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordRancheroAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTD IISV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTD IIBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTD IIBroughamV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTD IIAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTDBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTDLandauV8 5.8L 5753cc
1978FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordThunderbirdBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordThunderbirdAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordRancheroGTV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordRanchero500V8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordRancheroSquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordRancheroAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTD IISV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTD IIBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTD IIBroughamV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTD IISquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTD IIAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTDBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTDLandauV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordLTDAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordGranadaBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordGranadaGhiaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1977FordGranadaAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordTorinoBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordTorinoAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordRancheroGTV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordRanchero500V8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordRancheroSquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordRancheroAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGranadaBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGranadaGhiaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGranadaAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGran TorinoBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGran TorinoBroughamV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGran TorinoSquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1976FordGran TorinoAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordTorinoBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordTorinoAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordRancheroGTV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordRanchero500V8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordRancheroSquireV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordRancheroAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGranadaBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGranadaGhiaV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGranadaAll SubmodelsV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGran TorinoSportV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGran TorinoBaseV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGran TorinoBroughamV8 5.8L 5753cc
1975FordGran TorinoEliteV8 5.8L 5753cc

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Sep 12, 2015
Reviewer name: Charranga
5 out of 5 stars
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It Fit Like A Glove!

JEGS recommend that I use 8578 MSD Distributor for 351W with Ram Air Shaker Assembly on a 1970 Mach 1 Mustang, it fit like a glove! Don't forget to order the MSD Wires, contact JEGS to get the correct application.

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Nov 1, 2014
Reviewer name: dickie
5 out of 5 stars
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great

This distribit or work great wish mag offer more gear a for this product but other then that great

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