This low-profile racing distributor is designed to fit low in the block to clear tight firewall and intake combinations, with a large-diameter HEI-style cap, wide-spaced terminals, and an injection-molded Rynite rotor for reliable high-voltage delivery.
Specifications:
- Application: Chevy V8
- Gear: Bronze
- Housing: CNC-machined billet aluminum with Dupont Rynite base
- Shaft: Oversized polished steel, QPQ coated
- Part Number: 84697
Must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and an MSD Ignition Control.
Compliance: This part is legal for sale and use on Racing Use Only Vehicles — competition vehicles that are not registered and never operated on the street. It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle (1966-and-newer California-certified or 1968-and-newer federally certified vehicles).
FAQ
What engines does the MSD 84697 distributor fit?
Chevy V8 applications requiring a low-profile crank trigger distributor.
What does the MSD 84697 need to run?
It must be used with an MSD Crank Trigger and an MSD Ignition Control.
Is the MSD 84697 legal for street use?
No, it is Emission Code 4, legal for sale and use on Racing Use Only vehicles and illegal to install on an emissions-controlled street vehicle.

