Track OrderOrder Status & ReturnsHelpGift CardsHelpHelp CenterPhone1-800-345-4545
Shop by Category

Most Popular

Restoration

Shop All Categories

Shop New ProductsShop ALL BrandsTech ArticlesDeals
MY ACCOUNT
Order Status & Returns
CONTACT USHELP CENTER
Logo
Cart0
$000
Made in USA
Billet Distributor VW Air Cooled Type 1
InfoVehicle Info Needed
MSD IGNITIONPART NUMBER: 121-8485

Billet Distributor VW Air Cooled Type 1

$44895$499.95You Save$51.00
4 left in stock
ShippingShips Tomorrow
Lowest PriceLowest Price Guarantee

Volkswagen
    Billet Distributor
  • VW Air Cooled Type 1
  • Gray

    Features:
  • Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled engines
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Supplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotor
  • Must be used with an MSD 6, 7 or 8-Series Ignition Control

    Notes:
  • Different style of spark plug terminals and boots are required or use an MSD Wire Set 121-31939
  • Not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled vehicles
  • Designed as a performance upgrade for VW Type I air cooled engines
  • Supplied with bolt down distributor cap and rotor
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing

    • Emissions Note:

    This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.

    CLICK THIS LINK FOR IMPORTANT CARB & EPA EMISSIONS INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PART

Part TypeDistributor
BrandMSD IGNITION
Package Height6.8
Package Width7.0
Package Length19.0
Weight3.75 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Marine UseNo
Housing FinishNatural
Housing Materialbillet aluminum
Ignition Box RequiredYes
QuantitySold individually
Distributor TypeSingle Point
Engine Make/SizeVW Type 1
Computer-Controlled CompatibleNo
Trigger StyleMagnetic
Distributor Gear RotationStandard
Cap StyleMale/HEI
Part FitmentSemi Universal
Slip CollarNo
Mechanical Tach DriveNo
Gear MaterialIron
Advance TypeMechanical
Vendor Part Number8485
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
No Questions
No Reviews
Please click here to download the instructions PDF file

Items You Need

Dielectric Grease, 1 oz. Tube

JEGS

Dielectric Grease, 1 oz. Tube

Part Number : 555-28020
$499$5.99
You Save$1.00
High-Energy Ignition Coil for Breaker Points/Non-CD Electronic Ignition Systems [Shiny]

JEGS

High-Energy Ignition Coil for Breaker Points/Non-CD Electronic Ignition Systems [Shiny]

Part Number : 555-40100
$3199$34.49
You Save$2.50
High-Energy Ignition Coil and Bracket Kit [Chrome Coil and Chrome Panel Mount Bracket]

JEGS

High-Energy Ignition Coil and Bracket Kit [Chrome Coil and Chrome Panel Mount Bracket]

Part Number : 555-40100K
$4198
High-Energy Ignition Coil for Breaker Points/Non-CD Electronic Ignition Systems [Red]

JEGS

High-Energy Ignition Coil for Breaker Points/Non-CD Electronic Ignition Systems [Red]

Part Number : 555-40105
$2999
High-Energy Ignition Coil and Bracket Kit [Red Coil and Chrome Panel Mount Bracket]

JEGS

High-Energy Ignition Coil and Bracket Kit [Red Coil and Chrome Panel Mount Bracket]

Part Number : 555-40105K
$3998
Spark Plug Wire Crimping Tool for 7 mm to 9 mm Wires

JEGS

Spark Plug Wire Crimping Tool for 7 mm to 9 mm Wires

Part Number : 555-80570
$3999$43.19
You Save$3.20
Spark Plug Boot Puller

JEGS

Spark Plug Boot Puller

Part Number : 555-80574
$739$7.99
You Save$0.60
Self-Powered Timing Light [Powered by (2) D-Cell Batteries]

JEGS

Self-Powered Timing Light [Powered by (2) D-Cell Batteries]

Part Number : 555-W80578
$4799$52.99
You Save$5.00
Spark Plug Wire Set Volkswagen 4-Cylinder (#121-8485)

MSD IGNITION

Spark Plug Wire Set Volkswagen 4-Cylinder (#121-8485)

Part Number : 121-31939
$10885$120.95
You Save$12.10
Replacement Boots and Terminals 90° HEI

MSD IGNITION

Replacement Boots and Terminals 90° HEI

Part Number : 121-3320
$1350$15.00
You Save$1.50
Distributor Cap MSD VW Distributor

MSD IGNITION

Distributor Cap MSD VW Distributor

Part Number : 121-8434
$3790$42.11
You Save$4.21
Advance Kit For MSD Distributors

MSD IGNITION

Advance Kit For MSD Distributors

Part Number : 121-8464
$2660$29.55
You Save$2.95
Distributor Rotor For 121-8485 & 121-8473 Distributors Only

MSD IGNITION

Distributor Rotor For 121-8485 & 121-8473 Distributors Only

Part Number : 121-8470
$3157$35.08
You Save$3.51
Advance Weight Kit For MSD Distributors

MSD IGNITION

Advance Weight Kit For MSD Distributors

Part Number : 121-8628
$2336$25.95
You Save$2.59
Spark Guard Dielectric Grease Resealable Container

MSD IGNITION

Spark Guard Dielectric Grease Resealable Container

Part Number : 121-8804
$4159$46.21
You Save$4.62
Magnetic Trigger Cable 6 ft. Length

MSD IGNITION

Magnetic Trigger Cable 6 ft. Length

Part Number : 121-8860
$2862$31.80
You Save$3.18
8991 Self-Powered Timing Light

MSD IGNITION

8991 Self-Powered Timing Light

Part Number : 121-8991
$27995$311.95
You Save$32.00

ITEM YOU MAY ALSO CONSIDER

PerTronix D186810 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet VW Type 1 Engine Plug and Play with Ignitor Non Vacuum Black Cap

PERTRONIX

PerTronix D186810 Flame-Thrower Electronic Distributor Billet VW Type 1 Engine Plug and Play with Ignitor Non Vacuum Black Cap

Part Number : 751-D186810
$36072$400.80
You Save$40.08
VW Type I Engine Performance Distributor Ignitor Electronics

PERTRONIX

VW Type I Engine Performance Distributor Ignitor Electronics

Part Number : 751-D186813
$40963$455.14
You Save$45.51
Some parts are not legal for use in California or other states with similar laws / regulations
p65 warning
Your Cart

Your shopping cart is empty!