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MSD 8485 Distributor
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- Engine Compatibility: Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air-cooled engines, requiring an MSD 6 or 7-series ignition control for operation.
- Advanced Construction: Features a CNC machined billet aluminum housing, Dupont Rynite base, and a polished steel shaft guided by a sealed ball bearing.
- Precision Ignition: Utilizes a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor for stable trigger signals across the RPM range, accurate to within 1 degree.
- Adjustable Advance: Includes an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly with supplied springs and stop bushings, offering 24 different advance curves.
- Durable Components: Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction, with staked and tig welded weight pins.
- Versatile Design: The mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for use with crank trigger systems, enhancing its adaptability.
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- Vehicle model8485
- Vehicle makeVW
- Vehicle fitment typeSpecific
- Automotive parts divisionPerformance
- BrandMSD
- Automotive specialty part typeDistributor
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| Automotive parts division | PerformanceMSD 8485 Distributor | PerformanceMSD Ignitions 8570 Pro-Billet Small Diameter Distributor | PerformanceMSD Ignition 85941 Pro-Billet Distributor | PerformanceMSD Ignition 85786 Pro-Billet Small Diameter Distributor | PerformanceMSD 83613 Distributor | PerformanceMSD 85797 Distributor, Ford 289-302/Steel Gear/Holley Hi-Ram | PerformanceMSD 2362 Distributor | PerformanceMSD 23401MSD Distributor | PerformanceMSD 8360 Distributor | PerformanceMSD 8552 Distributor |
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Product details
Compatible with VW® Type I (air cooled). This product is not created or sold by VW®. Billet distributor requires an MSD 6 or 7-series ignition.;
Using technology gained from building distributors for off-road and NASCAR racers, MSD offers this Billet Distributor for the popular Type 1 engine.
A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for reluctoring the MSD Ignition. This pickup is accurate to within 1°: at any rpm so you won't have to worry about points float or burbles at top end speeds. The pickup is reluctored by a precision reluctor that is attached to a hardened steel shaft. For increased stability, a sealed ball bearing is used to guide the shaft. Since every engine application is different, the MSD Billet distributor features an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. By simply changing the advance springs and stop bushing you can tune in 24 different advance curves.;
Using technology gained from building distributors for off-road and NASCAR racers, MSD offers this Billet Distributor for the popular Type 1 engine.
A maintenance-free magnetic pickup is responsible for reluctoring the MSD Ignition. This pickup is accurate to within 1°: at any rpm so you won't have to worry about points float or burbles at top end speeds. The pickup is reluctored by a precision reluctor that is attached to a hardened steel shaft. For increased stability, a sealed ball bearing is used to guide the shaft. Since every engine application is different, the MSD Billet distributor features an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. By simply changing the advance springs and stop bushing you can tune in 24 different advance curves.;
- Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled engines
- Supplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotor
- Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate•  Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Â 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
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- No CARB Exemption Order Number
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8485
Vehicle make
VW
Vehicle fitment type
Specific
Automotive parts division
Performance
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Apr 13, 2017
Peter File
5 out of 5 stars review
Just buy it.
Just buy this distributor. You don't want to fight the copies of it - just buy this one. Honestly. Yes, I know the 6AL is also something most folks have to save for - It's worth it. But buy this distributor, get a 6al box - and stop worrying about your spark.
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Jul 15, 2021
TedP
5 out of 5 stars review
Nice Hot Rod VW Distributor
Nice distributor, with easy to read and follow setup instructions
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