A low-profile, tall block racing distributor built for tight intake systems, featuring a large diameter cap with wide spaced terminals and a Rynite rotor with thick vanes to stir the air inside the cap for maximum voltage transfer.
Specifications:
- Category: Ignition
- Product Type: Distributor
- Color: Red
- Distributor Type: Crank Trigger
- Gear: Bronze
- Housing: CNC machined billet aluminum housing, DuPont Rynite base
- Cap: Large diameter HEI-style distributor cap and rotor
- Adjustment: Adjustable slip collar mounting flange for modified deck heights
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- Part Number: 8558
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control. Designed to fit low in the block to clear firewall and intake combinations.
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
Can the MSD 8558 be installed on a street-driven car?
No. It's 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 on an emissions controlled vehicle (1966-and-newer California-certified or 1968-and-newer federally certified).
What does the MSD 8558 require for triggering?
It must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and MSD Ignition Control.
Why is this distributor low-profile?
Its design is meant to fit low in the block and clear tight firewall and intake combinations.
What gear does the 8558 use?
A bronze gear.
Can the collar height be adjusted?
Yes, it has an adjustable slip collar mounting flange for engines with modified deck heights.
