Built for Ford enthusiasts serious about performance, this billet distributor fits 351C, 351M, 400, 429, and 460 engines with an iron gear. A chromoly mechanical advance assembly, TIG-welded and QPQ coated, glides on nylon bushings for smooth advancement, while MSD's race-proven magnetic pickup handles triggering.
Specifications:
- Color: Red
- Engine: Ford 351C-460
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Gear Material: Cast Iron, Melonized QPQ Coated
- Product Type: Distributor
- Category: Ignition
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1-Year Warranty
- Part Number: 8580
Must be used with an MSD ignition control. Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket-style caps). Will not clear some factory-style Shaker hood scoops.
FAQ
What engines does the MSD 8580 fit?
Ford 351C, 351M, 400, 429, and 460 engines with an iron gear.
Will the MSD 8580 clear a Shaker hood scoop?
Not always — it will not clear some factory-style Shaker hood scoops.
What ignition control is required?
It must be used with an MSD ignition control.
What cap does the 8580 use?
It's supplied with a Cap-A-Dapt and rotor, accepting MSD socket-style caps.

