MSD's Pro-Billet Distributors use a stock-style trigger pick-up to accept factory connectors — simply remove the stock distributor and bolt the Pro-Billet MSD in its place. Each distributor starts as a solid billet, CNC-machined into a precision housing, with a sealed ball bearing guiding the oversized, QPQ-coated polished steel shaft throughout the rpm range.
Specifications:
- Brand: MSD
- Category: Ignition
- Sub Category: Distributor and Magneto
- Product Type: Distributor
- Color: Red
- Distributor Type: OE Replacement
- Make: Ford
- Engine: Ford 5.0L/302
- Gear Material: Steel, Melonized QPQ Coated
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty
- Part Number: 8456
Drop-in replacement for 1986-1993 Ford 5.0L EFI applications. Features proprietary formulated ductile iron construction, Melonite QPQ coating to reduce friction and initial wear, an increased outer hardened layer (RC 55-60), and a micro-polished surface for smooth contact and improved wear resistance.
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 years and applications does MSD 8456 fit?
It's a drop-in replacement for 1986-1993 Ford 5.0L EFI applications.
Is the MSD 8456 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 is the shaft made from on the MSD 8456?
An oversized, polished steel shaft that is QPQ-coated for friction reduction and corrosion resistance, guided by a sealed ball bearing.
