Ford 351W V8 EFI to Carb Conversion Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor
Convert your factory-EFI Ford 351 Windsor (351W) V8 to a carbureted ignition system with this Pro Series Ready-to-Run distributor, featuring an onboard ignition module and magnetic pickup trigger that eliminates the need for a separate ignition box, while the external-coil design keeps the flexibility to run a higher-output coil. This distributor supports F-Series, Bronco, E-Series, and Lightning applications.
This distributor uses a longer gear/shaft configuration built specifically for EFI-to-carb conversions and is not intended for engines that came carbureted from the factory; it will not fit 351C, 351M, or the smaller Windsor displacements (221, 260, 289, 302). The housing is machined aluminum with a steel drive gear best matched to cast iron hydraulic or solid flat-tappet camshafts, and rotation is counterclockwise. This distributor requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; it is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the resistor should be removed or bypassed as part of installation.
What Is a Ready-to-Run (RTR) EFI-to-Carb Conversion Distributor?
An RTR distributor has the ignition control module built directly into the housing, so it fires off a single 12-volt source without needing a separate ignition box wired into the circuit. Because this unit is also purpose-built for EFI-to-carb conversions, it uses a longer gear/shaft configuration than a standard factory-carbureted 351W distributor and is not designed to fit engines that came carbureted from the factory.
Performance Benefits
Keeping the coil external allows the use of a higher-output coil than the 35,000-volt minimum, adding spark energy for the carbureted setup. The onboard ignition module holds timing steady without the wear and drift of a points-based system, and the adjustable mechanical/vacuum advance lets the timing curve be tuned specifically for the conversion rather than relying on the factory EFI timing tables.
COMPATIBLE WITH
FORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8 (EFI-TO-CARB CONVERSION)
• 5.8 L / 351 in³ (351W)
NOTES
• Designed for Ford 351W EFI-to-carburetor conversion applications only.
• Due to the longer gear/shaft configuration, it is not intended for engines that came carbureted from the factory — carbureted 351W engines (1969–1987) require a different distributor.
• Will not fit 351C (Cleveland) or 351M (Modified) engines — those are a different engine family.
• Will not fit any other Windsor displacements (221, 260, 289, 302).
• The 351W was fully EFI from 1988 onward; all EFI 351W applications are compatible with this distributor when converting to carburetor.
• Requires an external coil with a minimum output of 35,000V — no separate ignition box required.
• Requires a 12-volt electrical system with alternator.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult camshaft manufacturer for recommended gear material before installation.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Ford F-Series (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford Bronco (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford E-Series / Econoline (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford F-150 Lightning (5.8L GT40, 1993–1995)
Ford Mustang Cobra R (5.8L, 1995)
SPECIFICATIONS
Distributor Type: Pro Series Ready to Run
Engine Platform: Ford Small Block Windsor V8
Voltage Requirement: 12 V electrical system with alternator
Trigger Style: Circuit Board Module with Magnetic Pick-up
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Distributor Rotation: Counterclockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Cap Style: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Required Coil Output: 35,000+ Volts
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
Included: 3 Bushings and 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws
Vacuum Advance Block-off Plate (Black)
Power Extension Cable
Tachometer Output Extension Cable
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Ford 351W V8 EFI to Carb Conversion Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor
Convert your factory-EFI Ford 351 Windsor (351W) V8 to a carbureted ignition system with this Pro Series Ready-to-Run distributor, featuring an onboard ignition module and magnetic pickup trigger that eliminates the need for a separate ignition box, while the external-coil design keeps the flexibility to run a higher-output coil. This distributor supports F-Series, Bronco, E-Series, and Lightning applications.
This distributor uses a longer gear/shaft configuration built specifically for EFI-to-carb conversions and is not intended for engines that came carbureted from the factory; it will not fit 351C, 351M, or the smaller Windsor displacements (221, 260, 289, 302). The housing is machined aluminum with a steel drive gear best matched to cast iron hydraulic or solid flat-tappet camshafts, and rotation is counterclockwise. This distributor requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; it is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the resistor should be removed or bypassed as part of installation.
What Is a Ready-to-Run (RTR) EFI-to-Carb Conversion Distributor?
An RTR distributor has the ignition control module built directly into the housing, so it fires off a single 12-volt source without needing a separate ignition box wired into the circuit. Because this unit is also purpose-built for EFI-to-carb conversions, it uses a longer gear/shaft configuration than a standard factory-carbureted 351W distributor and is not designed to fit engines that came carbureted from the factory.
Performance Benefits
Keeping the coil external allows the use of a higher-output coil than the 35,000-volt minimum, adding spark energy for the carbureted setup. The onboard ignition module holds timing steady without the wear and drift of a points-based system, and the adjustable mechanical/vacuum advance lets the timing curve be tuned specifically for the conversion rather than relying on the factory EFI timing tables.
COMPATIBLE WITH
FORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8 (EFI-TO-CARB CONVERSION)
• 5.8 L / 351 in³ (351W)
NOTES
• Designed for Ford 351W EFI-to-carburetor conversion applications only.
• Due to the longer gear/shaft configuration, it is not intended for engines that came carbureted from the factory — carbureted 351W engines (1969–1987) require a different distributor.
• Will not fit 351C (Cleveland) or 351M (Modified) engines — those are a different engine family.
• Will not fit any other Windsor displacements (221, 260, 289, 302).
• The 351W was fully EFI from 1988 onward; all EFI 351W applications are compatible with this distributor when converting to carburetor.
• Requires an external coil with a minimum output of 35,000V — no separate ignition box required.
• Requires a 12-volt electrical system with alternator.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult camshaft manufacturer for recommended gear material before installation.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Ford F-Series (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford Bronco (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford E-Series / Econoline (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford F-150 Lightning (5.8L GT40, 1993–1995)
Ford Mustang Cobra R (5.8L, 1995)
SPECIFICATIONS
Distributor Type: Pro Series Ready to Run
Engine Platform: Ford Small Block Windsor V8
Voltage Requirement: 12 V electrical system with alternator
Trigger Style: Circuit Board Module with Magnetic Pick-up
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Distributor Rotation: Counterclockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Cap Style: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Required Coil Output: 35,000+ Volts
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
Included: 3 Bushings and 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws
Vacuum Advance Block-off Plate (Black)
Power Extension Cable
Tachometer Output Extension Cable
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Description
Convert your factory-EFI Ford 351 Windsor (351W) V8 to a carbureted ignition system with this Pro Series Ready-to-Run distributor, featuring an onboard ignition module and magnetic pickup trigger that eliminates the need for a separate ignition box, while the external-coil design keeps the flexibility to run a higher-output coil. This distributor supports F-Series, Bronco, E-Series, and Lightning applications.
This distributor uses a longer gear/shaft configuration built specifically for EFI-to-carb conversions and is not intended for engines that came carbureted from the factory; it will not fit 351C, 351M, or the smaller Windsor displacements (221, 260, 289, 302). The housing is machined aluminum with a steel drive gear best matched to cast iron hydraulic or solid flat-tappet camshafts, and rotation is counterclockwise. This distributor requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; it is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the resistor should be removed or bypassed as part of installation.
What Is a Ready-to-Run (RTR) EFI-to-Carb Conversion Distributor?
An RTR distributor has the ignition control module built directly into the housing, so it fires off a single 12-volt source without needing a separate ignition box wired into the circuit. Because this unit is also purpose-built for EFI-to-carb conversions, it uses a longer gear/shaft configuration than a standard factory-carbureted 351W distributor and is not designed to fit engines that came carbureted from the factory.
Performance Benefits
Keeping the coil external allows the use of a higher-output coil than the 35,000-volt minimum, adding spark energy for the carbureted setup. The onboard ignition module holds timing steady without the wear and drift of a points-based system, and the adjustable mechanical/vacuum advance lets the timing curve be tuned specifically for the conversion rather than relying on the factory EFI timing tables.
COMPATIBLE WITH
FORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8 (EFI-TO-CARB CONVERSION)
• 5.8 L / 351 in³ (351W)
NOTES
• Designed for Ford 351W EFI-to-carburetor conversion applications only.
• Due to the longer gear/shaft configuration, it is not intended for engines that came carbureted from the factory — carbureted 351W engines (1969–1987) require a different distributor.
• Will not fit 351C (Cleveland) or 351M (Modified) engines — those are a different engine family.
• Will not fit any other Windsor displacements (221, 260, 289, 302).
• The 351W was fully EFI from 1988 onward; all EFI 351W applications are compatible with this distributor when converting to carburetor.
• Requires an external coil with a minimum output of 35,000V — no separate ignition box required.
• Requires a 12-volt electrical system with alternator.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult camshaft manufacturer for recommended gear material before installation.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Ford F-Series (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford Bronco (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford E-Series / Econoline (5.8L, 1988–1996)
Ford F-150 Lightning (5.8L GT40, 1993–1995)
Ford Mustang Cobra R (5.8L, 1995)
SPECIFICATIONS
Distributor Type: Pro Series Ready to Run
Engine Platform: Ford Small Block Windsor V8
Voltage Requirement: 12 V electrical system with alternator
Trigger Style: Circuit Board Module with Magnetic Pick-up
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Distributor Rotation: Counterclockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Cap Style: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Required Coil Output: 35,000+ Volts
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
Included: 3 Bushings and 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws
Vacuum Advance Block-off Plate (Black)
Power Extension Cable
Tachometer Output Extension Cable
