Product Summary

External Ignition Box Required, HEI / Male Cap Type

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Efficient components use less current to produce more power
  • Special 100:1 windings, kept cool in an oil filled metal canister, are used to provide maximum build-up of voltage
  • Lowest resistance of any helically wound wire

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Key Specs

BrandMSD
Cap TypeHEI / Male
Advance TypeMechanical
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Kit Includes:

  • (1) MSD 8579 Ford 302 Small Diameter Pro-Billet Distributor
  • (1) MSD 6425 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box
  • (1) MSD 8202 Blaster 2 Ignition Coil
  • (1) MSD 8213 Coil Bracket
  • (1) MSD 31189 Super Conductor Plug Wires, Multi-Angle Plug, HEI Cap

 

MSD 8579 Ford 302 Small Diameter Pro-Billet Distributor

  • Billet housing is 5/8 smaller in diameter than stock Ford distributors
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • 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 small diameter cap with HEI style terminals and race rotor (will accept 8441 Cap-A-Dapt)
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number

 

MSD 6425 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box

  • The MSD Digital 6AL features a higher output with 530 primary volts and 135mJ of spark energy
  • Efficient components use less current to produce more power
  • Set an rpm limit on the MSD 6AL rev limiter with two rotary dials
  • Has the same bolt pattern as the original 6AL, but with a lower profile housing
  • Built-in LED for system checks
  • All wires exit the same side through a locked, sealed connector
  • Compatible with 4, 6 and 8-cylinder engines

MSD Tech Bulletin

Learn more about the benefits and features of the MSD 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box by reading StangTVs tech article.  MSDs Newest 6AL Takes Conventional Ignitions into the Digital Age.

Learn more about determining the proper MSD ignition control box for your application by reading our tech article. The Differences Between 6 Series MSD Ignition Control Units.

 

MSD 8202 Blaster 2 Ignition Coil

  • Special 100:1 windings, kept cool in an oil filled metal canister, are used to provide maximum build-up of voltage
  • The tower assembly is molded of durable alkyd material due to its high dielectric characteristics while wide spaced brass primary terminals prevent the possibility of spark
  • Can be used with a stock ignition, Blaster Ignition, or MSD 5, 6 or 7 Ignition Control
  • For use with stock or MSD electronic ignitions
  • Most late model vehicles with electronic ignitions do not require a ballast resistor, check your ignition and manufacturers specifications to determine if a ballast is required in your application
  • Mallory Unilite applications also require the ballast resistor
  • Improved output coil for stock points or electronic ignitions, Blaster Ignition, or MSD 5, 6, and 7 Series (ballast resistor required for points)
  • 100:1 turns ratio and lower primary resistance produce high voltage output
  • MSD Red metal canister is filled with a premium grade oil for cooling
  • CARB E.O. Approved

 

MSD 8213 Coil Bracket

  • The MSD Coil Bracket offers easy, univer­sal mounting for standard size ignition coils up to 2-1/4" in diameter
  • The Bracket uses a bolt and nut combination instead of the easily stripped self-tapping screw common on other brand brackets
  • Perfect for canister type coils
  • Adjustable from 1-3/4" to 2-3/8" with slight bending of mounting tabs

 

MSD 31189 Super Conductor Plug Wires, Multi-Angle Plug, HEI Cap

  • The MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wire is "the" performance wire
  • Engineered from the inside out, the 8.5 offers everything you have everwanted in a wire; incredibly low resistance without electronic interference!
  • In a single 12 inch length of Super Conductor Wire there is only 40 - 50 ohms of resistance!
    • That is the lowest resistance of any helically wound wire
    • To accomplish this, we use a copper alloy conductor due to its great voltage carrying capabilities
    • The low resistance results in less loss in spark energy so more reaches the spark plug
    • The conductor is wound extremely tight around a special center core
    • So tight in fact, that there is over 40 feet of conductor wrapped into a single foot of plug wire
    • This winding procedure, combined with a ferro-magnetic impregnated center core, produces an extremely effective Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) "choke"
    • This choke, or suppression capability, keeps the EMI inside the wire where it cannot interfere with other electronics on your vehicle
  • The outer sleeve that surrounds the conductor assembly is just as impressive
    • A proprietary blend of silicone and synthetic material produce a sleeve that is highly resistant to high heat as well as abrasion and tears
  • Vise mount wire crimping tool included

 

 

MSD 8579 Ford 302 Small Diameter Pro-Billet Distributor (more details)

MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSDs race proven magnetic pick-up and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD Ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chro-moly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.

 

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Specs

MSD 6425 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box

  • Spark Energy:  135-145 mJ per spark 
  • Primary Voltage:  520-540 Volts 
  • Secondary Voltage:  45,000 Volts 
  • Spark Series Duration:  20 degree Crankshaft Rotation 
  • RPM Range:  15,000 RPM with 14.4 Volts 
  • Voltage Required:  12-15 Volts, 7 Volt Start 
  • Current Draw:  .7 Amp per 1,000 RPM 
  • Weight and Size:  1.7 lbs., 8"L x 4"W x 1.825"H 

 

MSD 8202 Blaster 2 Ignition Coil

  • Turns ratio:  100:1  
  • Primary resistance:  .7 OHMs  
  • Secondary resistance:  4.5K OHMs  
  • Inductance:  8 mH  
  • Maximum voltage:  45,000 Volts  
  • Peak current:  140 mA  
  • Spark duration:  350 uS  

 

Warranty Information

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Specifications

KEY SPECS
BrandMSD
Cap TypeHEI / Male
Advance TypeMechanical
GENERAL
External Ignition Box RequiredYes
Cap Terminal StyleHEI / Male
Trigger StyleMagnetic
Hall EffectNo
Sync SignalNo
Trigger SensorsSingle
Gear MaterialIron
Gear RotationStandard
Distributor Cap ColorRed
Ignition Box RequiredYes
Mechanical Tach DriveNo
Slip CollarNo
Housing MaterialBillet Aluminum
Housing FinishNatural
EmissionsCalifornia EO Approved
Marine UseNo
Sold in QuantityKit
NotesSmall base diameter for extra clearance. For use with flat tappet camshafts. Roller cams should use a steel gear.

Ratings & Reviews

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Customers highly recommend the product for its premium quality and ease of installation. With its unbeatable practicality, it proves to be a cost-effective solution. Notably, the product's usability and material quality outshine those of competitors, signifying its absolute superiority. Buyers are keen to repurchase, reflecting their satisfaction.

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I would most definitely buy this product again

5.0

2 years ago

Hunt87***

Apple valley ca

Quality looks good. I have not used it yet.

Would Recommend

Super easy install

5.0

3 years ago

Rpm

Moffat colorado

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Worth every penny

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

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Building a 347 stroker motor. What is the best distributor and ignition system to use for the money. Not sure what MSD ignition system to use

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• 4 years ago

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