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MSD Ultimate HEI Kits 8501

MSD Ignition 8501 - MSD Ultimate HEI Kits

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HEI Distributor Upgrade Kit, Ultimate, Coil, Cap, Rotor, Module, GM, Kit

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MSD Ultimate HEI Kits

Part Type: HEI Distributor Upgrade Kits
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Brand: MSD Ignition

Manufacturer's Part Number: 8501

Part Type: HEI Distributor Upgrade Kits

Product Line: MSD Ultimate HEI Kits

Summit Racing Part Number: MSD-8501

UPC: 085132085019

Ignition Coil Included: Yes

Coil Style: In-cap

Maximum Coil Voltage: 42,000 V

Distributor Cap Included: Yes

Distributor Cap Material: Rynite

Distributor Cap Color: Red

Rotor Included: Yes

Coil Dust Cover Included: Yes

Coil Dust Cover Material: Plastic

Coil Dust Cover Finish: Red

Spark Plug Wire Retainer Included: No

Adjustable Rev Limiter: Yes

Ignition Module Included: Yes

Ignition Module Type: HEI 4-pin

Adjustable Vacuum Advance Included: No

High Performance Spring and Weight Set Included: No

Quantity: Sold as a kit.

CARB EO Number: D-40-43 (pdf)
To see a list of qualifying vehicles, enter CARB EO Number D-40-43

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These Ultimate HEI kits from MSD have everything you need to turn your early model GM HEI distributor into a great performance distributor. The MSD HEI modules feature special circuitry to produce 50 percent higher coil drive currents than stock modules, resulting in higher spark energy at racing rpms. By matching the coil specifications with the modules, MSD delivers more accurate timing and dwell control. The kits also include a high-quality rotor, a durable cap with brass terminals, and even a new dust cover.

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11 Customer Reviews for MSD Ignition 8501 - MSD Ultimate HEI Kits

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Great HEI Upgrade

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I brought this when our racing rules changed allowing us to us any aftermarket HEI ignition. Did the job for half the cost of a full unit. Just go over your earth with a fine tooth brush. Myself and others have had issues were the rev limiter would come on at 5K one night(5K being the 1/2 the 10K default limit) I ended up running a dedicated earth to set the rev limiter base, once done the limit would set correctly and stay set. ...read more

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Reviewer: MICHAEL from New Zealand

Date: October 18, 2015

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very good

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fast shiping and a nice part all boltes rite in stock set up no rewiring just plug and play

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Reviewer: ROB from ID

Date: August 18, 2015

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Day and night

Good ignition improuvement from my old and never been good Malory Hei kit.

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Reviewer: MAXIME from Canada

Date: August 14, 2015

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Solved my non-start problem

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This new board & cap replaced the 10 yr old version and no more hard starts, fires right up.....

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Reviewer: GEORGE from IL

Date: May 11, 2015

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This kit was an easy install. It woke up my ignition system. Easier starts and plenty of spark throughout the rpm range. Very pleased.

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Reviewer: JIMMY from AR

Date: March 05, 2015

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Some parts are not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehicles

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Most Recent Reviews

Great HEI Upgrade

I brought this when our racing rules changed allowing us to us any aftermarket HEI ignition. Did the job for ...read more

Published on October 18, 2015 by MICHAEL

very good

fast shiping and a nice part all boltes rite in stock set up no rewiring just plug and play

Published on August 18, 2015 by ROB

Day and night

Good ignition improuvement from my old and never been good Malory Hei kit.

Published on August 14, 2015 by MAXIME

Solved my non-start problem

This new board & cap replaced the 10 yr old version and no more hard starts, fires right up.....

Published on May 11, 2015 by GEORGE

Jimmy

This kit was an easy install. It woke up my ignition system. Easier starts and plenty of spark throughout the...read more

Published on March 05, 2015 by JIMMY

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