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MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributors 8383 Distributor, Ready-to-Run, Magnetic Pickup, Vacuum Advance, Ford, 239, 256, 272, 292, 312, Each

SKU: MSD8383

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MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributors 8383 Distributor, Ready-to-Run, Magnetic Pickup, Vacuum Advance, Ford, 239, 256, 272, 292, 312, Each

Msd Ignition

MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributors 8383 Distributor, Ready-to-Run, Magnetic Pickup, Vacuum Advance, Ford, 239, 256, 272, 292, 312, Each

SKU: MSD8383

Distributors
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Description

MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run distributors are the perfect upgrade for weak OE electronic distributors, outdated points distributors, and large HEIs or DuraSparks. All that's required is to install the distributor in the engine, and connect three wires and the coil! A maintenance-free magnetic pickup accurately triggers this ignition with increased output from the amplifier, easily outperforming stock ignitions. It will smooth out the engine's idle, improve starting, and perform at a much higher rpm.

The housing is machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum, using state-of-the-art CNC mills and lathes for a unit with no porosity or weak areas. For stability and endurance, an oversized steel shaft spins in a top-mounted sealed ball bearing, while an extra-long sintered bushing guides the shaft at the base of the housing. This shaft also receives a QPQ coating for low friction wear and resistance against corrosion from humidity and ozone buildup. The distributors feature MSD's adjustable mechanical advance, which allows you to custom-tailor an ignition curve to match your engine's needs. Most models are also available with a vacuum advance canister to help improve economy. Order the model recommended for your vehicle and engine application.

Part Type

Ford Y-Block R/R Distributor

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-13 18:45:01

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
MSD Ignition
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
8383
Product Attributes - Part Type
Distributors
Product Attributes - Product Line
MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Distributors
Product Attributes - UPC
085132083831
Product Attributes - Distributor Cap Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Distributor Cap Style
Male/HEI
Product Attributes - Distributor Cap Type
Small cap
Product Attributes - Ignition Coil Included
No
Product Attributes - Ignition Module Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Computer-Controlled Compatible
No
Product Attributes - Trigger Style
Magnetic
Product Attributes - Advance Type
Vacuum and mechanical
Product Attributes - Ignition Box Required
No
Product Attributes - Mechanical Tach Drive
No
Product Attributes - Slip Collar
No
Product Attributes - Distributor Gear Material
Iron
Product Attributes - Distributor Gear Rotation
Standard
Product Attributes - Housing Material
Aluminum
Product Attributes - Housing Finish
Natural
Product Attributes - Marine Use
No
Product Attributes - Remanufactured
No
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold individually.
Product Attributes - Notes
Distributor is 9.1875 in. tall from engine to top of distributor cap.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Msd Ignition
StreetFX SKU msd8383
SFX Item ID 4974044
Supplier Item Code 4974044
Manufacturer SKU 8383
Manufacturer UPC 85132083831

Compatibility

Application Data
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSPECIAL
    Beginning Year1955
    Ending Year1956
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.4
    CID272
    CC4458
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeU
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSPECIAL
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1960
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeD
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSPECIAL
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1956
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSTARLINER
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1961
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSTARLINER
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1961
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSTARLINER
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1959
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.5L/272
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Liter4.4
    CID292
    CC4458
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSUNLINER
    Beginning Year1958
    Ending Year1956
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Liter4.5
    CID272
    CC4786
    Engine VIN CodeC
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSUNLINER
    Beginning Year1958
    Ending Year1959
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.5L/272
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine VIN CodeW
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelSUNLINER
    Beginning Year1960
    Ending Year1960
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelSUNLINER
    SubmodelTOWN VICTORIA
    Beginning Year1960
    Ending Year1960
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelTOWN VICTORIA
    Beginning Year1955
    Ending Year1955
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.4
    CID272
    CC4458
    Engine Size4.4L/272
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeU
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelTOWN VICTORIA
    Beginning Year1955
    Ending Year1955
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.4
    CID272
    CC4458
    Engine Size4.4L/272
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeP
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelVICTORIA
    Beginning Year1962
    Ending Year1955
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.4
    CID272
    CC4458
    Engine Size4.4L/272
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1962
    Ending Year1959
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeC
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1962
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeU
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1962
    Ending Year1958
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeP
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1957
    Ending Year1959
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1958
    Ending Year1956
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine VIN CodeP
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1958
    Ending Year1959
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine VIN CodeE
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1960
    Ending Year1960
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.4L/272
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine VIN CodeF
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1960
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelTHUNDERBIRD
    SubmodelCLUB VICTORIA
    Beginning Year1958
    Ending Year1958
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.8
    CID292
    CC4786
    Engine Size4.8L/292
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelVICTORIA
    SubmodelCLUB VICTORIA
    Beginning Year1955
    Ending Year1955
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelVICTORIA
    SubmodelCLUB VICTORIA
    Beginning Year1955
    Ending Year1955
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.1
    CID312
    CC5114
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeM
  • MakeFORD
    ModelVICTORIA
    SubmodelSPECIAL
    Beginning Year1956
    Ending Year1956
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter4.4
    CID272
    CC4458
    Engine Size5.1L/312
    Engine FamilyFord Y-block
    Engine VIN CodeU

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