Built for Pontiac engines in street performance or hard core racing applications, this distributor uses a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly that can also be locked-out for all-out racing.
Specifications:
- Category: Ignition
- Product Type: Distributor
- Engine Application: Pontiac 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, 455
- Color: Red
- Distributor Type: Magnetic Pickup
- Gear Material: Steel, Melonized QPQ Coated
- Shaft: 0.500in, hardened, sealed ball bearings
- Housing: CNC machined billet aluminum housing and base
- Cap: HEI-style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- Part Number: 8563
Must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition control. Will not accept a vacuum advance canister.
FAQ
What Pontiac engines fit the MSD 8563?
326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, and 455 Pontiac engines.
Can the mechanical advance be locked out?
Yes, for all-out racing the advance mechanism can easily be locked out.
What ignition control does the 8563 require?
It must be used with an MSD 6, 7, or 8-series ignition control.
Is the MSD 8563 CARB legal?
No CARB Exemption Order Number is listed for this part.
What shaft does the 8563 use?
A 0.500 inch hardened distributor shaft supported by sealed ball bearings.

