Built for racing engines with almost no clearance due to tunnel rams or blowers, this black super tall block distributor pairs a low-profile crab-style cap with an adjustable slip collar for engines with modified deck heights.
Specifications:
- Category: Ignition
- Gear: Bronze
- Product Type: Distributor
- Part Number: 84863
Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition and a crank trigger. The housing stands 0.500" taller for extra-tall blocks such as the Allen Root or Rocket, and optional O-rings improve oil pressure control.
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 is a crab cap distributor?
It uses a special low-profile cap with spark-plug-style terminals for a better connection in tight engine bays.
What engines is this built for?
Extra-tall Chevrolet-based racing engine blocks such as the Allen Root or Rocket.
Is this legal for street use?
No, this part is for Racing Use Only vehicles and cannot legally be installed on emissions-controlled street vehicles.
What ignition control does it require?
An MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition and a crank trigger.
