Chrysler BB 383-400 V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
This Pro Billet distributor is built for the Chrysler B-series big block V8 — 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID — using a magnetic pickup trigger with mechanical-only advance for precise, consistent timing control in dedicated performance applications.
This distributor requires a separate ignition box (not included) and an external coil rated at 35,000+ volts (not included), along with a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator. It is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running a ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the ballast resistor must be removed or bypassed before installation.
Engine fitment covers the Chrysler B-series big block — 350 (5.7L), 361 (5.9L), 383 (6.3L), and 400 (6.6L) CID — commonly found in the Dodge Charger, Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner, Plymouth GTX, and Chrysler Newport.
Mechanical-Only Advance: What This Means for Tuning
This distributor uses mechanical advance only, with no vacuum advance canister — a common setup for dedicated performance and race applications where a fixed, RPM-based advance curve is preferred over a load-based vacuum advance curve. The included bushings and springs allow the mechanical advance curve to be tuned to your engine combination.
Clearance Note for Fabricated Valve Covers
Due to cap and housing diameter, this distributor may not clear some fabricated or aftermarket valve covers. Confirm clearance with your specific valve cover before ordering.
Performance Benefit
The magnetic trigger and mechanical advance combination is built for dedicated performance and race applications where precise, adjustable timing control matters more than street convenience features like vacuum advance or a self-contained coil. The included bushing/spring kit lets the advance curve be tuned to your specific engine combination.
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHRYSLER BIG BLOCK "B" V8
• 5.7 L / 350 in³
• 5.9 L / 361 in³
• 6.3 L / 383 in³
• 6. 6L / 400 in³
NOTES
• Fits Chrysler B-series big block V8 engines (350, 361, 383, and 400).
• Not compatible with Chrysler RB-series engines (413, 426 Wedge, 440) — RB engines use a wider intake manifold and different distributor.
• The 361 was used in passenger cars through 1962 only; truck applications continued through 1979.
• Mechanical advance only — no vacuum advance canister.
• Requires an external ignition box — not included.
• Due to cap and housing diameter, may not fit with some fabricated valve covers — verify clearance before installation.
• Designed for carbureted ignition systems only.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more.
• It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chrysler 300 / Newport / New Yorker (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Chrysler Windsor / Saratoga / Town & Country (383, 1960–1965)
DeSoto Adventurer / Fireflite (361, 1958–1961; 383, 1960–1961)
Dodge Polara / Monaco (361, 1962; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Coronet / Super Bee (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1976)
Dodge Charger (383, 1966–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Challenger (383, 1970–1971; 400, 1972–1974)
Plymouth Fury / Sport Fury (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite / GTX (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Road Runner (383, 1968–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Barracuda / 'Cuda (383, 1967–1971)
Dodge D-Series Trucks (361, 1958–1979; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Rotation Direction: Counter-Clockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
3 Bushings And 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance: Included
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws: Included
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Chrysler BB 383-400 V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
This Pro Billet distributor is built for the Chrysler B-series big block V8 — 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID — using a magnetic pickup trigger with mechanical-only advance for precise, consistent timing control in dedicated performance applications.
This distributor requires a separate ignition box (not included) and an external coil rated at 35,000+ volts (not included), along with a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator. It is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running a ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the ballast resistor must be removed or bypassed before installation.
Engine fitment covers the Chrysler B-series big block — 350 (5.7L), 361 (5.9L), 383 (6.3L), and 400 (6.6L) CID — commonly found in the Dodge Charger, Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner, Plymouth GTX, and Chrysler Newport.
Mechanical-Only Advance: What This Means for Tuning
This distributor uses mechanical advance only, with no vacuum advance canister — a common setup for dedicated performance and race applications where a fixed, RPM-based advance curve is preferred over a load-based vacuum advance curve. The included bushings and springs allow the mechanical advance curve to be tuned to your engine combination.
Clearance Note for Fabricated Valve Covers
Due to cap and housing diameter, this distributor may not clear some fabricated or aftermarket valve covers. Confirm clearance with your specific valve cover before ordering.
Performance Benefit
The magnetic trigger and mechanical advance combination is built for dedicated performance and race applications where precise, adjustable timing control matters more than street convenience features like vacuum advance or a self-contained coil. The included bushing/spring kit lets the advance curve be tuned to your specific engine combination.
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHRYSLER BIG BLOCK "B" V8
• 5.7 L / 350 in³
• 5.9 L / 361 in³
• 6.3 L / 383 in³
• 6. 6L / 400 in³
NOTES
• Fits Chrysler B-series big block V8 engines (350, 361, 383, and 400).
• Not compatible with Chrysler RB-series engines (413, 426 Wedge, 440) — RB engines use a wider intake manifold and different distributor.
• The 361 was used in passenger cars through 1962 only; truck applications continued through 1979.
• Mechanical advance only — no vacuum advance canister.
• Requires an external ignition box — not included.
• Due to cap and housing diameter, may not fit with some fabricated valve covers — verify clearance before installation.
• Designed for carbureted ignition systems only.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more.
• It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chrysler 300 / Newport / New Yorker (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Chrysler Windsor / Saratoga / Town & Country (383, 1960–1965)
DeSoto Adventurer / Fireflite (361, 1958–1961; 383, 1960–1961)
Dodge Polara / Monaco (361, 1962; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Coronet / Super Bee (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1976)
Dodge Charger (383, 1966–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Challenger (383, 1970–1971; 400, 1972–1974)
Plymouth Fury / Sport Fury (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite / GTX (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Road Runner (383, 1968–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Barracuda / 'Cuda (383, 1967–1971)
Dodge D-Series Trucks (361, 1958–1979; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Rotation Direction: Counter-Clockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
3 Bushings And 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance: Included
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws: Included
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Description
This Pro Billet distributor is built for the Chrysler B-series big block V8 — 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID — using a magnetic pickup trigger with mechanical-only advance for precise, consistent timing control in dedicated performance applications.
This distributor requires a separate ignition box (not included) and an external coil rated at 35,000+ volts (not included), along with a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator. It is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running a ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the ballast resistor must be removed or bypassed before installation.
Engine fitment covers the Chrysler B-series big block — 350 (5.7L), 361 (5.9L), 383 (6.3L), and 400 (6.6L) CID — commonly found in the Dodge Charger, Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner, Plymouth GTX, and Chrysler Newport.
Mechanical-Only Advance: What This Means for Tuning
This distributor uses mechanical advance only, with no vacuum advance canister — a common setup for dedicated performance and race applications where a fixed, RPM-based advance curve is preferred over a load-based vacuum advance curve. The included bushings and springs allow the mechanical advance curve to be tuned to your engine combination.
Clearance Note for Fabricated Valve Covers
Due to cap and housing diameter, this distributor may not clear some fabricated or aftermarket valve covers. Confirm clearance with your specific valve cover before ordering.
Performance Benefit
The magnetic trigger and mechanical advance combination is built for dedicated performance and race applications where precise, adjustable timing control matters more than street convenience features like vacuum advance or a self-contained coil. The included bushing/spring kit lets the advance curve be tuned to your specific engine combination.
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHRYSLER BIG BLOCK "B" V8
• 5.7 L / 350 in³
• 5.9 L / 361 in³
• 6.3 L / 383 in³
• 6. 6L / 400 in³
NOTES
• Fits Chrysler B-series big block V8 engines (350, 361, 383, and 400).
• Not compatible with Chrysler RB-series engines (413, 426 Wedge, 440) — RB engines use a wider intake manifold and different distributor.
• The 361 was used in passenger cars through 1962 only; truck applications continued through 1979.
• Mechanical advance only — no vacuum advance canister.
• Requires an external ignition box — not included.
• Due to cap and housing diameter, may not fit with some fabricated valve covers — verify clearance before installation.
• Designed for carbureted ignition systems only.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more.
• It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chrysler 300 / Newport / New Yorker (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Chrysler Windsor / Saratoga / Town & Country (383, 1960–1965)
DeSoto Adventurer / Fireflite (361, 1958–1961; 383, 1960–1961)
Dodge Polara / Monaco (361, 1962; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Coronet / Super Bee (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1976)
Dodge Charger (383, 1966–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Challenger (383, 1970–1971; 400, 1972–1974)
Plymouth Fury / Sport Fury (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite / GTX (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Road Runner (383, 1968–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Barracuda / 'Cuda (383, 1967–1971)
Dodge D-Series Trucks (361, 1958–1979; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Rotation Direction: Counter-Clockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
3 Bushings And 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance: Included
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws: Included
