MSD's Black small-diameter Pro-Billet distributor is built for Ford 351W applications requiring an MSD 6, 7, or 8 Series ignition control. A steel gear compatible with hydraulic roller camshafts comes installed, and the CNC-machined billet aluminum housing keeps trigger signals accurate via a maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor.
Specifications:
- Engine: Ford 351W
- Color: Black Anodized
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Gear Material: Steel, Melonized QPQ Coated
- Housing: CNC-Machined Billet Aluminum
- Shaft: Polished Steel, QPQ Coated, Sealed Ball Bearing
- Category: Ignition, Distributor and Magneto
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- Part Number: 857831
Requires the use of an MSD 6, 7, or 8 Series ignition control. Refer to MSD's Gear Lube Addendum for setup details.
Compliance: This part is legal for sale and use on Racing Use Only Vehicles — competition vehicles that are not registered and never operated on the street. It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle (1966-and-newer California-certified or 1968-and-newer federally certified vehicles).
FAQ
What ignition control does the MSD 857831 require?
It requires an MSD 6, 7, or 8 Series ignition control.
What gear does it come with?
A steel gear, Melonized QPQ coated, compatible with hydraulic roller camshafts.
Is this distributor legal for street use?
No. It is legal for sale and use on Racing Use Only vehicles and cannot be installed on emissions-controlled street vehicles.
What Ford engines does it fit?
Ford 351W applications.

