Pontiac V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
Upgrade your Pontiac V8 — 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, or 455 CID — with this Pro Series Pro Billet distributor, built with a magnetic pickup trigger for use with a compatible external ignition box and coil. This setup is designed for higher-output ignition systems on Tempest/LeMans, GTO, Firebird/Trans Am, Grand Prix, Catalina, Bonneville, Star Chief/Executive, Safari, Grand Am, and Ventura applications.
This distributor is built for Pontiac-built engines only and is not compatible with Chevrolet, Buick, or Oldsmobile V8 engines that were optionally installed in some Pontiac vehicles. The Pontiac 301 uses a redesigned lightweight block with clockwise rotor rotation — the opposite of the rest of the Pontiac V8 family — so 301 applications need distributor compatibility verified before installation. 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 for 326–455 applications. Requires a compatible external ignition box and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; also requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit. Timing is set through mechanical advance only.
What Is a Pro Billet Distributor?
A Pro Billet distributor uses a magnetic pickup trigger but, unlike HEI or Ready-to-Run designs, requires a separate external ignition box in addition to an external coil rather than housing that control on board. This setup is common in higher-output or race-oriented ignition systems where the buyer wants to pair the distributor with a specific external box and coil combination rather than an all-in-one unit.
Performance Benefits
The magnetic pickup trigger delivers consistent, wear-free timing signal without the point drift of older breaker-point systems. Because the ignition box and coil are external and separately selected, this setup allows the ignition system to be matched to higher-output requirements than a self-contained distributor typically supports. Mechanical advance handles the timing curve on the Pontiac V8 platform, and the included bushings/springs and color-matched spark plug wire retainer support a clean, complete install.
COMPATIBLE WITH
PONTIAC V8
• 4.9 L / 301 in³ (1977-1979)
• 5.3 L / 326 in³
• 5.7 L / 350 in³ (1968-1977)
• 6.4 L / 389 in³
• 6.6 L / 400 in³
• 6.9 L / 421 in³
• 7.0 L / 428 in³
• 7.5 L / 455 in³
NOTES
• Designed for traditional Pontiac V8 carbureted applications.
• The 301 uses a redesigned lightweight block with clockwise rotor rotation — verify distributor compatibility before installation on 301 applications.
• Not compatible with Chevrolet, Buick, or Oldsmobile V8 engines that were optionally installed in Pontiac vehicles — this distributor fits Pontiac-built engines only.
• Designed for carbureted applications only.
• Requires an external coil with a minimum output of 35,000V — no separate ignition box required.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more.Â
• 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 camshaft manufacturer for recommended gear material before installation.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Pontiac Tempest / LeMans (326/350/400/455, 1964–1977)
Pontiac GTO (389/400/421/428/455, 1964–1974)
Pontiac Firebird / Trans Am (326/350/400/428/455, 1967–1979)
Pontiac Grand Prix (389/400/421/428/455, 1962–1979)
Pontiac Catalina (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1979)
Pontiac Bonneville (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1979)
Pontiac Star Chief / Executive (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1970)
Pontiac Safari (400/428/455, 1961–1977)
Pontiac Grand Am (400/455, 1973–1975)
Pontiac Ventura (350, 1973–1977)
Pontiac Phoenix (301, 1977–1979)
SPECIFICATIONS
Distributor Type: Pro Series Pro Billet
Rotation Direction: Counterclockwise
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Cap Color: Available in Black, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: Yes
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Cylinders: 8
Marine Use: No
Included: 3 Bushings and 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws
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Pontiac V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
Upgrade your Pontiac V8 — 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, or 455 CID — with this Pro Series Pro Billet distributor, built with a magnetic pickup trigger for use with a compatible external ignition box and coil. This setup is designed for higher-output ignition systems on Tempest/LeMans, GTO, Firebird/Trans Am, Grand Prix, Catalina, Bonneville, Star Chief/Executive, Safari, Grand Am, and Ventura applications.
This distributor is built for Pontiac-built engines only and is not compatible with Chevrolet, Buick, or Oldsmobile V8 engines that were optionally installed in some Pontiac vehicles. The Pontiac 301 uses a redesigned lightweight block with clockwise rotor rotation — the opposite of the rest of the Pontiac V8 family — so 301 applications need distributor compatibility verified before installation. 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 for 326–455 applications. Requires a compatible external ignition box and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; also requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit. Timing is set through mechanical advance only.
What Is a Pro Billet Distributor?
A Pro Billet distributor uses a magnetic pickup trigger but, unlike HEI or Ready-to-Run designs, requires a separate external ignition box in addition to an external coil rather than housing that control on board. This setup is common in higher-output or race-oriented ignition systems where the buyer wants to pair the distributor with a specific external box and coil combination rather than an all-in-one unit.
Performance Benefits
The magnetic pickup trigger delivers consistent, wear-free timing signal without the point drift of older breaker-point systems. Because the ignition box and coil are external and separately selected, this setup allows the ignition system to be matched to higher-output requirements than a self-contained distributor typically supports. Mechanical advance handles the timing curve on the Pontiac V8 platform, and the included bushings/springs and color-matched spark plug wire retainer support a clean, complete install.
COMPATIBLE WITH
PONTIAC V8
• 4.9 L / 301 in³ (1977-1979)
• 5.3 L / 326 in³
• 5.7 L / 350 in³ (1968-1977)
• 6.4 L / 389 in³
• 6.6 L / 400 in³
• 6.9 L / 421 in³
• 7.0 L / 428 in³
• 7.5 L / 455 in³
NOTES
• Designed for traditional Pontiac V8 carbureted applications.
• The 301 uses a redesigned lightweight block with clockwise rotor rotation — verify distributor compatibility before installation on 301 applications.
• Not compatible with Chevrolet, Buick, or Oldsmobile V8 engines that were optionally installed in Pontiac vehicles — this distributor fits Pontiac-built engines only.
• Designed for carbureted applications only.
• Requires an external coil with a minimum output of 35,000V — no separate ignition box required.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more.Â
• 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 camshaft manufacturer for recommended gear material before installation.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Pontiac Tempest / LeMans (326/350/400/455, 1964–1977)
Pontiac GTO (389/400/421/428/455, 1964–1974)
Pontiac Firebird / Trans Am (326/350/400/428/455, 1967–1979)
Pontiac Grand Prix (389/400/421/428/455, 1962–1979)
Pontiac Catalina (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1979)
Pontiac Bonneville (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1979)
Pontiac Star Chief / Executive (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1970)
Pontiac Safari (400/428/455, 1961–1977)
Pontiac Grand Am (400/455, 1973–1975)
Pontiac Ventura (350, 1973–1977)
Pontiac Phoenix (301, 1977–1979)
SPECIFICATIONS
Distributor Type: Pro Series Pro Billet
Rotation Direction: Counterclockwise
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Cap Color: Available in Black, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: Yes
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Cylinders: 8
Marine Use: No
Included: 3 Bushings and 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws
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Description
Upgrade your Pontiac V8 — 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, or 455 CID — with this Pro Series Pro Billet distributor, built with a magnetic pickup trigger for use with a compatible external ignition box and coil. This setup is designed for higher-output ignition systems on Tempest/LeMans, GTO, Firebird/Trans Am, Grand Prix, Catalina, Bonneville, Star Chief/Executive, Safari, Grand Am, and Ventura applications.
This distributor is built for Pontiac-built engines only and is not compatible with Chevrolet, Buick, or Oldsmobile V8 engines that were optionally installed in some Pontiac vehicles. The Pontiac 301 uses a redesigned lightweight block with clockwise rotor rotation — the opposite of the rest of the Pontiac V8 family — so 301 applications need distributor compatibility verified before installation. 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 for 326–455 applications. Requires a compatible external ignition box and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; also requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit. Timing is set through mechanical advance only.
What Is a Pro Billet Distributor?
A Pro Billet distributor uses a magnetic pickup trigger but, unlike HEI or Ready-to-Run designs, requires a separate external ignition box in addition to an external coil rather than housing that control on board. This setup is common in higher-output or race-oriented ignition systems where the buyer wants to pair the distributor with a specific external box and coil combination rather than an all-in-one unit.
Performance Benefits
The magnetic pickup trigger delivers consistent, wear-free timing signal without the point drift of older breaker-point systems. Because the ignition box and coil are external and separately selected, this setup allows the ignition system to be matched to higher-output requirements than a self-contained distributor typically supports. Mechanical advance handles the timing curve on the Pontiac V8 platform, and the included bushings/springs and color-matched spark plug wire retainer support a clean, complete install.
COMPATIBLE WITH
PONTIAC V8
• 4.9 L / 301 in³ (1977-1979)
• 5.3 L / 326 in³
• 5.7 L / 350 in³ (1968-1977)
• 6.4 L / 389 in³
• 6.6 L / 400 in³
• 6.9 L / 421 in³
• 7.0 L / 428 in³
• 7.5 L / 455 in³
NOTES
• Designed for traditional Pontiac V8 carbureted applications.
• The 301 uses a redesigned lightweight block with clockwise rotor rotation — verify distributor compatibility before installation on 301 applications.
• Not compatible with Chevrolet, Buick, or Oldsmobile V8 engines that were optionally installed in Pontiac vehicles — this distributor fits Pontiac-built engines only.
• Designed for carbureted applications only.
• Requires an external coil with a minimum output of 35,000V — no separate ignition box required.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more.Â
• 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 camshaft manufacturer for recommended gear material before installation.
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Pontiac Tempest / LeMans (326/350/400/455, 1964–1977)
Pontiac GTO (389/400/421/428/455, 1964–1974)
Pontiac Firebird / Trans Am (326/350/400/428/455, 1967–1979)
Pontiac Grand Prix (389/400/421/428/455, 1962–1979)
Pontiac Catalina (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1979)
Pontiac Bonneville (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1979)
Pontiac Star Chief / Executive (389/400/421/428/455, 1961–1970)
Pontiac Safari (400/428/455, 1961–1977)
Pontiac Grand Am (400/455, 1973–1975)
Pontiac Ventura (350, 1973–1977)
Pontiac Phoenix (301, 1977–1979)
SPECIFICATIONS
Distributor Type: Pro Series Pro Billet
Rotation Direction: Counterclockwise
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Cap Color: Available in Black, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: Yes
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Cylinders: 8
Marine Use: No
Included: 3 Bushings and 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws
