

MSD 8365 Distributor
Key item features
- Performance Upgrade: A complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines, delivering full spark energy output up to 9,000 RPM.
- Integrated Ignition: Supplied with an 8.5 amp, single spark, inductive discharge ignition module (MSD PN 83647) and an MSD HEI Coil (PN 8225) for robust spark.
- Enhanced Lubrication: Features a special oil tract for improved lubrication to the distributor and cam gear, along with a polished steel shaft that is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing.
- Adjustable Advance: Includes an easily adjustable mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings, offering up to 24 different timing curves, and a vacuum advance canister for improved economy.
- Durable Construction: CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base, with advance plate and weights fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction.
- CARB Approved: This product is CARB E.O. Approved, ensuring compliance with emissions standards.
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- Vehicle model8365
- Vehicle makeMSD Ignition
- Vehicle fitment typeSpecific
- Automotive parts divisionPerformance
- BrandMSD
- Automotive specialty part typeDistributor
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The Chevrolet HEI Distributor is a favorite for muscle cars, street rods and even circle track racers. The integrated coil keeps underhood wiring clean, and for race cars, the idea of running one wire to the distributor keeps things simple. However, when it comes to performance, the stock HEI falls short.
MSD answers the need for a strong, accurate and high performance HEI with our Pro-Billet HEI. The distributor is supplied with our Digital HEI Module and Coil so there is plenty of spark energy combined with improved dwell and timing control.
Tig welded on top of the distributor shaft is MSD's adjustable centrifugal advance assembly. Three sets of springs and four stop bushings let you dial in up to 24 different timing curves to match your driving needs. Plus, there's a vacuum advance for those concerned with economy.
All of this is assembled around a precision and great looking CNC machined housing. The distributor is supplied with our new cap, rotor and coil cover and heavy duty gear so it is ready to install in your engine!
Note: The PN 8365 is designed to replace GM HEI Distributors that use a 4-pin ignition module.;
- Â A complete performance HEI distributor upgrade for Chevy V8 engines
- Supplied with brass terminal distributor cap and rotor
- Full spark energy output to 9,000 RPM
- Supplied with a 8.5 amp, single spark, inductive discharge ignition module, MSD PN 83647, and MSD HEI Coil, PN 8225
- 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 easily be locked out
- 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 billet aluminum base
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- CARB E.O. Approved
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Great distributor
I was starting a new engine for the first time with a low buck HEI from overseas and during the cam break in while setting the timing the timing kept jumping all over the place then about 15 minutes into the break in it just dies from the distributor losing spark. We replaced the module with a known good one, it fired up, but quickly lost spark again. I bought this distributor and all the problems disappeared. The timing was easy to set, and it has run flawlessly. I istalled this in my sons 1971 Buick Skylark (basically the same as a Chevelle) with a small block chevy engine, it was a little tight fitting as far as firewall clearance, but fit without modification, Great product!
Excellent customer service
Sent an email to confirm this was the correct part for my application and asked for recommendation of plug wires. Received an reply very quickly. This distributor and wires work great! Truck starts and runs perfect. Thanks.
Great item
This distributor was the exact item we needed for the Camaro rebuild.
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