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Ignitor II Electronic Ignition Kit for Chevy Distributor PerTronix

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Ignitor II Electronic Ignition Kit for Chevy Distributor PerTronixOverview: Dist Billet Chevy Non Vac red Male cap Billet Plug n Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance free electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing. Features: Precision CNC machined 6061 T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer

Overview:

Dist Billet Chevy Non/Vac red Male cap

Billet Plug n’ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.

Features:

  • Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
  • Our Billet distributors ship with Ignitor II modules factory installed.
  • Each billet distributor is hand polished and buffed to a high luster.
  • Tempered distributor shaft has low torsion displacement for accurate timing and extended operational life.
  • Upper ball bearing and extra long oil impregnated bronze lower bushing work together to reduce friction and provide shaft and advance mechanism stability reducing high RPM vibration.
  • Specs:

  • Adjustable Collar: No
  • Advance Type: Mechanical
  • Brand: Pertronix
  • California Proposition 65: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including chromium, which is know to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects of other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov
  • Cap Color: Red
  • Cap Diameter: 5
  • Cap Terminal Gender: Male
  • Clamp Hardware Included: No
  • Clamp Included: No
  • Coil Wire Included: No
  • Computer Controlled Compatible: No
  • Connector Type: Unsealed
  • Distributor Cap Included: Yes
  • Distributor Gear Included: Yes
  • Gear Material: Steel
  • Grade Type: Performance
  • Housing Color: Natural
  • Housing Finish: Polished
  • Housing Material: Aluminum
  • Ignition Box Required: No
  • Ignition Module Included: Yes
  • Ignition Rotor Included: Yes
  • Marine Approved: No
  • Mechanical Tach Drive Provision: No
  • Prop 65 (C, R or CR): CR
  • Prop 65 Yes/No: Yes
  • Quantity: Sold individually.
  • Rotor Rotation: Clockwise (Right)
  • Shaft Color: Natural
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5
  • Shaft Material: Steel
  • Trigger Type: Hall Effect
  • Part Number: D100811
  • Applications:

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    • 1970-1972 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 402 CID
    • 1973-1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup 454 CID
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    • This Product is LEGAL for Closed Course Competition use or Pre-Emissions Controlled Vehicles ONLY. It is Not Legal for use on any Emissions Controlled Vehicle for Street or Off Highway use.

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