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PerTronix D160811 Flame-Thrower Distributor, AMC V8, Red Cap

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PerTronix D160811 Flame-Thrower Distributor, AMC V8, Red Cap

Name: PerTronix D160811 Flame-Thrower Distributor, AMC V8, Red Cap
Brand: PerTronix
SKU: 447D160811
Price: 448.57 USD
Availability: InStock

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HEI / Male Cap Type, HEI / Male Cap Terminal Style, Red

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	D160811
Brand	PerTronix
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical

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PerTronix D160811 Details

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.

For the specified AMC V8 distributor application.
Precision CNC-machined billet housing provides an accurately constructed distributor body.
Upper ball bearing supports the distributor shaft from idle through high engine speeds.
Steel distributor shaft provides the core of the rotating assembly.
Maintenance-free electronic ignition module eliminates routine breaker-point service.
Electronic ignition is designed to deliver a strong spark and steady ignition timing.

Application

1967-1974 American Motors Ambassador
1966-1968 American Motors American
1968-1979 American Motors AMX
1966 American Motors Classic
1978-1979 American Motors Concord
1972-1976 American Motors Gremlin
1970-1977 American Motors Hornet
1968-1974 American Motors Javelin
1967 American Motors Marlin
1971-1978 American Motors Matador
1978-1979 American Motors Pacer
1969 American Motors Rambler
1967-1968 American Motors Rebel
1966 American Motors Rogue
1979 American Motors Spirit
1974-1983 Jeep Cherokee
1971-1981 Jeep CJ5
1971-1975 Jeep CJ6
1976-1981 Jeep CJ7
1972-1973 Jeep Commando
1984-1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
1974-1988 Jeep J10
1971-1973 Jeep J-100
1974-1988 Jeep J20
1970-1973 Jeep J-2500
1970-1973 Jeep J-2600
1970-1971 Jeep J-3800
1971-1973 Jeep J-4500
1971-1973 Jeep J-4600
1971-1973 Jeep J-4700
1971-1973 Jeep J-4800
1972-1973 Jeep Jeepster
1972-1983 Jeep Wagoneer

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Pertronix Distributor Cross Reference (PDF)

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Guides & Documents

Distributors Installation Instructions (447D160811)

Warranty (PerTronix)

Warranty Information

Speedway Motors cannot facilitate the return of defective PerTronix products as they have requested to handle these directly with the consumer. Purchasers of a product who wish to make a warranty claim based upon an alleged product defect should email the

CARB Warning

For race/ off road use or for use on pre-1966 vehicles.

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway, or if installed in vehicles model-year 1965 or older; motorcycles model-year 1977 or older; or off-highway recreational vehicles (such as off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles) model-year 1996 and older. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

CA WARNING:

Can expose you to lead, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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PerTronix D160811 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	D160811
Brand	PerTronix
Cap Type	HEI / Male
Advance Type	Mechanical

GENERAL
External Ignition Box Required	No
Cap Terminal Style	HEI / Male
Trigger Style	Magnetic
Hall Effect	Yes
Sync Signal	No
Trigger Sensors	Dual
Gear Material	Steel
Gear Rotation	Standard
Distributor Cap Color	Red
Ignition Box Required	No
Mechanical Tach Drive	No
Slip Collar	No
Housing Material	Billet Aluminum
Housing Finish	Polished
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	694342521752

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