Built for big block Chrysler 426 and 440 engines, this Pro-Billet distributor uses a small diameter CNC-machined billet aluminum housing to clear tight block and head combinations, along with a maintenance-free magnetic pickup for stable trigger signals.
Specifications:
- Category: Ignition
- Product Type: Distributor
- Engine Application: Chrysler 426, 440
- Color: Red
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Housing: Small diameter CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base
- Advance: Adjustable mechanical advance, lockable for crank trigger systems
- Cap: Small diameter HEI-style cap with race rotor (accepts 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- C.A.R.B. EO #: D-40-39
- Part Number: 8546
Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition control.
Compliance: This distributor carries California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order EO# D-40-39, making it legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when installed per MSD's application guide.
FAQ
Is the MSD 8546 distributor CARB legal?
Yes. It carries CARB Executive Order EO# D-40-39, making it legal for sale and use on emissions controlled vehicles in all 50 states when installed per MSD's application guide.
What Chrysler engines fit the MSD 8546?
It's built for Chrysler 426 and 440 big block applications.
Can the mechanical advance be locked out?
Yes, the mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for use with crank trigger systems.
What ignition control does the 8546 require?
It must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition control.
What cap and rotor come with the 8546?
A small diameter cap with HEI-style terminals and a race rotor, which also accepts the 8441 Cap-A-Dapt.

