The MSD Crab Cap Distributors are built specifically for racing engines with almost no room for a distributor due to tunnel rams or blowers. The distributor is equipped with a special low-profile crab style distributor cap to allow it to fit in extremely tight areas. The housing features two optional O-rings at the bottom that improve oil control by preventing oil pressure loss. Also, a small oil bleed hole located in the base sprays oil on the distributor and camshaft gears to prevent excessive wear. Since this is a racing distributor, there is an adjustable slip collar to make up for engines that have had the distance between the mounting surface and the gear modified. Crowning this distributor is MSDs own Crab Cap! This cap incorporates spark plug style terminals for a better connection and grip to the plug wires.
MSD Crank Trigger Distributor 8489 Includes Distributor Cap/Rotor/Bronze Gear - Billet Crab Cap Distributor - Chevrolet V8
Fit In Extremely Tight Areas Improve Oil Control w/Two Optional O-Rings Small Oil Bleed Hole On Bottom To Prevent Wear Adjustable Slip Collar Alkyd Cap w/Brass Terminals Bronze Gear At The Base Use w/MSD 6/7/8-Series Ignitions/Crank TriggerThe MSD Crab Cap Distributors are built specifically for racing engines with almost no room for a distributor due to tunnel rams or blowers. The distributor is equipped with a special low-profile crab style distributor cap to allow it to fit in extremely tight areas.The housing features two optional O-rings at the bottom that improve oil control by preventing oil pressure loss. Also, a small oil bleed hole located in the base sprays oil on the distributor and camshaft gears to prevent excessive wear. Since this is a racing distributor, there is an adjustable slip collar to make up for engines that have had the distance between the mounting surface and the gear modified.Crowning this distributor is MSD's own Crab Cap! This cap incorporates spark plug style terminals for a better connection and grip to the plug wires.Features:Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition ControlSupplied with small, low crab style distributor cap, rotor and bronze gearO-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure controlSpecial oil tract improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gearShaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushingOversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction0.500” taller for extra tall Chevrolet based engine blocksAdjustable slip collar for engines with modified deck heightsCNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base is designed for standard Chevrolet blocksDesigned to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations
Supplied with small, low crab style distributor cap, rotor and bronze gear 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 Shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing and an extra long sintered bushing Oversized polished steel shaft with a QPQ coating for friction reduction 0.500" taller for extra tall Chevrolet based engine blocks Adjustable slip collar for engines with modified deck heights CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base is designed for standard Chevrolet blocks Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinationsProduct Description:
Distributor Pro-Billet Crank Trigger Pickup Locked Advance HEI Style Terminal Red Crab Cap Chevy V8 Sold IndividuallyRacers never stop experimenting as they search for every way to wring out more power or handling performance to to gain an edge over the competition. The team at MSD is no different as we strive to deliver the products you need to meet your performance goals. We continue to innovate and invent components and technology that deliver performance and reliability with products that are easy to use and install. Over the course of 40-plus years, MSD Performance has been driving the development of innovative components that helped shape the way our cars race and perform. From super speedways to road courses, land speed racing to top fuel dragsters, and of course your traditional hot rod, MSD has provided the components to fire nearly anything in motorsports. MSD was the first company to develop and offer the multiple sparking, capacitive discharge ignition for engines. The line of MSD 6-Series Ignitions are the most popular aftermarket ignitions in the world due to our race-proven performance on the track and our reliability on the street! Early on, MSD focused squarely on ignition systems with revolutionary products like the multiple sparking CD ignition, timing and rev controls, billet aluminum distributors and the Pro-Mag, an incredible breakthrough in power and endurance. Today MSD is developing electronics for your entire powertrain. The Atomic EFI systems for the LS engine platform and throttle body are now complemented with a transmission controller. Our DynaForce Starters and Alternators ensure that your engine cranks over to fire up and the Alternators keep it charged. MSD is poised to deliver components that work and communicate together to provide performance and value.
