Product Summary
- 290, 304, 327, 343, 360, 390, 401, HEI / Male Cap Type
MSD 8523 Details
Finally an answer for your AMCs worn out breaker points distributor! This Ready-to-Run Pro-Billet Distributor has a built-in inductive module that produces up to 7.5 amps to create a high voltage spark at the plug. This spark improves combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, a smooth idle and great performance!
- Simple and clean installation with only three wires to connect
- Powerful built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
- Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
- Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
- CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
- Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
- Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
- Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
- Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
- Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
- Supplied with an HEI style distributor cap and rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
- Does not require an MSD Ignition Control
- CARB E.O. Approved
- Includes built-in Rev Limiter!
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Installation Instructions (PDF)
- Installation Instructions (PDF)
KEY SPECS |
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MFG. Part # | 8523 |
Brand | MSD |
Cap Type | HEI / Male |
Advance Type | Mechanical and Vacuum |
CARB EO# | |
GENERAL |
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External Ignition Box Required | No |
Cap Terminal Style | HEI / Male |
Trigger Style | Magnetic |
Hall Effect | No |
Sync Signal | No |
Trigger Sensors | Single |
Gear Material | Iron |
Gear Rotation | Standard |
Ignition Box Required | No |
Mechanical Tach Drive | No |
Slip Collar | No |
Housing Material | Billet Aluminum |
Housing Finish | Natural |
Emissions | California EO Approved |
Marine Use | No |
Sold in Quantity | Each |
Notes | When installing a new distributor and distributor gear in an AMC V8, it is highly recommended to also install a new camshaft mounted, distributor drive gear. |
GTIN Code | 085132085231 |