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    • MSD Ready-To-Run Pro-Billet Distributor, Black, for Ford 289/302 | 83523
    • MSD Ready-To-Run Pro-Billet Distributor, Black, for Ford 289/302 | 83523
    • MSD Ready-To-Run Pro-Billet Distributor, Black, for Ford 289/302 | 83523
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    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
    • MSD Black Ford 289/302 Ready-To-Run Distributor Black Ready-To-Run Distributor Stealthy Good Looks To Your Chevy, Ford Or Chrysler A Snap MSD Ignition
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    MSD Ready-To-Run Pro-Billet Distributor, Black, for Ford 289/302 | 83523

    Vendor: MSD
    Part Number: 83523
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    Sale Price $849.95 Regular Price $956.95

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    This MSD Black Ready-to-Run distributor line adds big ignition power and stealthy good looks to your Ford, with no ignition box needed — connect three wires and it's ready to run.

    Specifications:

    • C.A.R.B. EO #: D-40-39
    • Color: Black Anodized
    • Distributor Type: Ready To Run
    • Engine: Ford Small Block
    • Gear Material: Cast Iron Melonized QPQ Coated
    • Part Number: 83523

    A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up accurately triggers the module. Includes a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and base, a built-in rev limiter, and an adjustable mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings; O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure 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

    Does this distributor require a separate ignition control?

    No. It has a built-in ignition module and does not require an MSD ignition control.

    Is this 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.

    Does this distributor include a rev limiter?

    Yes, a built-in rev limiter is included to protect the engine.

    Can oil pressure control be improved on modified blocks?

    Yes, O-ring seals can be added to modified blocks to improve oil pressure control.

    Shipping Policy
    • Free shipping on orders over $99 (excludes freight shipments).
    • In-stock orders typically ship within 1 to 2 business days. Weekend and holiday orders are processed the next business day.
    • Orders ship from Defiance, Ohio and a nationwide network of warehouses and manufacturers.
    • Items showing an ETA are not in stock yet. ETAs come from the manufacturer and can change.
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    • 30-day return window from the ship date. Returns must be approved first; email sales@berryperformancesales.com with your order number.
    • Items must be unused, complete and in the original packaging.
    • A 20% restocking fee applies, and return shipping is paid by the buyer.
    • Not returnable: installed or modified parts, opened or used programmers and tuners, custom orders, Open Box, and Clearance or Final Sale items.
    • Damaged, defective or incorrect items must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.

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    All products are sold for off-road use only unless otherwise specified. Buyer assumes all responsibility for installation and operation. Seller is not liable for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages — including engine failure, labor costs, or vehicle downtime — resulting from the use of any product sold.

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