MSD 8366 distributor for the 1975-1976 Chevrolet Impala V8 6.6L or 7.4L, the 1975-1985 Impala V8 5.7L, the 1977-1985 Impala V8 5.0L, the 1980-1982 Impala V8 4.4L and other vehicles is a drop-in replacement for GM V8s that use the small cap distributor with a dual connector coil. This MSD Ignition distributor suits late-model engine swaps and is legal to install in all 50 states.
- CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
- Maintenance-free magnetic pickup with a precision reluctor
- Oversized steel shaft with a QPQ coating for less friction and corrosion resistance
- Sealed ball bearing and an extra-long sintered bushing guide the shaft
- Special oil tract machined into the housing improves lubrication to the distributor and cam gears
Quick facts
- Part: MSD 8366 distributor
- Fits: the 1975-1976 Chevrolet Impala V8 6.6L or 7.4L, the 1975-1985 Impala V8 5.7L, the 1977-1985 Impala V8 5.0L, the 1980-1982 Impala V8 4.4L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
Hard starting, misfires or a rough idle can mean the distributor is worn. Spark plugs, plug wires and the coil can be behind those symptoms too, so find the real cause before buying a replacement.
Fits
This distributor is listed for a wide range of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models, including the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L, the 1978-1983 Malibu V8 5.0L and the 1979-1982 Malibu V8 4.4L, as well as the 1975-1981 Chevrolet Camaro V8 5.7L, the 1976-1987 Camaro V8 5.0L, the 1980-1981 Camaro V8 4.4L and the 1987 Camaro V8 5.7L. Every one of them takes a single distributor. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Distributor type: Single Point
Build and materials
- Housing and base: CNC-machined billet aluminum
- Gear: iron
- Shaft: steel with QPQ coating
- Cap: red MSD cap with brass terminals
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One distributor with a factory-style ignition module, a late model distributor cap with brass terminals and a heavy-duty rotor.
Installation notes
- Factory wiring plugs directly into the supplied ignition module.
- O-ring seals can be installed for oil pressure control (Mods only).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this MSD 8366 the right Malibu distributor for a 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L?
Yes. MSD 8366 is listed for the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L, and also for the 1978-1983 Malibu V8 5.0L and the 1979-1982 Malibu V8 4.4L.
Is this a Chevrolet Camaro distributor for the 1976-1987 Camaro V8 5.0L?
Yes. This distributor is listed for the 1976-1987 Chevrolet Camaro V8 5.0L, and for the 1975-1981 Camaro V8 5.7L, the 1980-1981 Camaro V8 4.4L and the 1987 Camaro V8 5.7L.
Does the MSD 8366 come with a cap and rotor?
Yes. MSD 8366 is supplied with a late model distributor cap, a heavy-duty rotor and a factory-style ignition module.
What coating is on the shaft of this billet distributor?
The oversized steel shaft has a QPQ coating for reduced friction and corrosion resistance. A sealed ball bearing and an extra-long sintered bushing guide it.
Will my factory wiring plug into this MSD billet distributor?
Yes. The factory-style ignition module supplied with this distributor accepts factory wiring, so the harness plugs in directly.
