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    • MSD Crank Trigger Distributor, Chevy V8, Low-Profile | 84697
    • MSD Crank Trigger Distributor, Chevy V8, Low-Profile | 84697
    • MSD Crank Trigger Distributor, Chevy V8, Low-Profile | 84697
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    • Chevy V8 Crank Trigger Distributor Low-Profile Racing Distributor, Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition And A Crank Trigger MSD Ignition
    • Chevy V8 Crank Trigger Distributor Low-Profile Racing Distributor, Must Be Used With An MSD 6, 7 Or 8-Series Ignition And A Crank Trigger MSD Ignition
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    MSD Crank Trigger Distributor, Chevy V8, Low-Profile | 84697

    Vendor: MSD
    Part Number: 84697
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    Sale Price $449.95 Regular Price $506.95

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    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.

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    • 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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    Return Policy
    • 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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