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MSD Ultimate HEI Kits 8501 Distributor Upgrade Kit, Ultimate, Coil, Cap, Rotor, Module, GM, Kit

SKU: MSD8501

HEI Distributor Upgrade Kits

MSD Ultimate HEI Kits 8501 Distributor Upgrade Kit, Ultimate, Coil, Cap, Rotor, Module, GM, Kit

Msd Ignition

MSD Ultimate HEI Kits 8501 Distributor Upgrade Kit, Ultimate, Coil, Cap, Rotor, Module, GM, Kit

SKU: MSD8501

HEI Distributor Upgrade Kits
A$898.19
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Description

MSD Ultimate HEI kits have everything you need to turn your early model GM HEI distributor into a great performance distributor. The MSD HEI modules feature special circuitry to produce 50 percent higher coil drive currents than stock modules, resulting in higher spark energy at racing rpm. By matching the coil specifications with the modules, MSD delivers more accurate timing and dwell control. The kits also include a high-quality rotor, a durable cap with brass terminals, and even a new dust cover.

Part Type

Ultimate HEI Distributor Performance Service Kit

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-23 03:07:43

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
MSD Ignition
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
8501
Product Attributes - Part Type
HEI Distributor Upgrade Kits
Product Attributes - Product Line
MSD Ultimate HEI Kits
Product Attributes - UPC
085132085019
Product Attributes - Ignition Coil Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Coil Style
In-cap
Product Attributes - Maximum Coil Voltage
42,000 V
Product Attributes - Distributor Cap Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Distributor Cap Material
Rynite
Product Attributes - Distributor Cap Color
Red
Product Attributes - Rotor Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Coil Dust Cover Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Coil Dust Cover Material
Plastic
Product Attributes - Coil Dust Cover Color
Red
Product Attributes - Spark Plug Wire Retainer Included
No
Product Attributes - Adjustable Rev Limiter
Yes
Product Attributes - Ignition Module Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Ignition Module Type
HEI 4-pin
Product Attributes - Adjustable Vacuum Advance Included
No
Product Attributes - High Performance Spring and Weight Set Included
No
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold as a kit.
Product Attributes - CARB EO Number(s)
D-40-43
Product Attributes - Emissions
California EO Approved

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Msd Ignition
StreetFX SKU msd8501
SFX Item ID 4974103
Supplier Item Code 4974103
Manufacturer SKU 8501
Manufacturer UPC 85132085019

Compatibility

Application Data
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeBUICK
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1975
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size7.5L/455
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeBUICK
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeBUICK
    Beginning Year1975
    Ending Year1975
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCADILLAC
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size7.7L/472
    Engine FamilyCadillac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCADILLAC
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1976
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size8.2L/500
    Engine FamilyCadillac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCADILLAC
    Beginning Year1977
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size7.0L/425
    Engine FamilyCadillac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCHEVROLET
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCHEVROLET
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCHEVROLET
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size7.4L/454
    Engine FamilyChevy big block Mark IV
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCHEVROLET
    Beginning Year1975
    Ending Year1976
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.3L/262
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCHEVROLET
    Beginning Year1976
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.0L/305
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeCHEVROLET
    Beginning Year1979
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.4L/267
    Engine FamilyChevy small block Gen I
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeOLDSMOBILE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1976
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size7.5L/455
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeOLDSMOBILE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeOLDSMOBILE
    Beginning Year1975
    Ending Year1975
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeOLDSMOBILE
    Beginning Year1975
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.3L/260
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeOLDSMOBILE
    Beginning Year1977
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size6.6L/403
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakeOLDSMOBILE
    Beginning Year1980
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.0L/307
    Engine FamilyOldsmobile V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakePONTIAC
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1976
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size7.5L/455
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakePONTIAC
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1977
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size5.7L/350
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakePONTIAC
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8
  • Distributor TypeHEI
    MakePONTIAC
    Beginning Year1977
    Ending Year1980
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine Size4.9L/301
    Engine FamilyPontiac V8

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