Sized 5/8" smaller in diameter than a stock Ford distributor, this Pro-Billet unit fits 351C, 351M, 400, 429, and 460 engines with an iron gear and frees up extra clearance in front of the engine. A fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly rides atop a hardened steel shaft, while MSD's race-proven magnetic pickup and precision reluctor deliver accurate trigger signals to the ignition throughout the rpm range.
Specifications:
- Color: Red
- Engine: Ford 351C-460
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Gear Material: Cast Iron, Melonized QPQ Coated
- Product Type: Distributor
- Category: Ignition
- C.A.R.B. EO #: D-40-39
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1-Year Warranty
- Part Number: 8577
Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-Series ignition control. Supplied with a small diameter cap featuring HEI-style terminals and race rotor (accepts 8441 Cap-A-Dapt).
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
What engines fit the MSD 8577 distributor?
It fits Ford 351C, 351M, 400, 429, and 460 engines.
How much smaller is the 8577 than a stock Ford distributor?
Its housing and cap are 5/8" smaller in diameter than a stock Ford distributor.
What ignition control is required?
It must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-Series ignition control.
Is the MSD 8577 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.
