Chevy Corvair Flat 6 Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor

Pro Series Ready-to-Run Distributor for the Chevrolet Corvair Flat-Six Engine

Finding performance ignition components for the air-cooled Chevrolet Corvair flat-six is not always straightforward — this is a purpose-built, application-specific distributor engineered for the Corvair's 140, 145, and 164 CID horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. Whether you're restoring a Corvair Monza, refreshing a Corsa, reviving a Greenbrier, or building a carbureted Corvair for street performance, this TSP Pro Series Ready-to-Run distributor delivers reliable ignition performance without requiring an external ignition control box.

The circuit board module with magnetic pick-up trigger provides precise, repeatable spark timing across the full RPM range — a significant upgrade over aging contact-point ignition systems that are increasingly difficult to source and maintain on Corvair applications. Mechanical and vacuum advance give you direct, tunable control over your total advance curve, with three interchangeable advance bushings and four springs included so you can tailor the advance rate to your specific build, cam profile, and carburetor setup.

The machined aluminum housing is built around a clockwise-rotating steel gear and produces 35,000+ volts through an external coil. The ready-to-run design simplifies installation — connect power, ground, and external coil, set base timing, and the system is operational. The steel gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic and solid flat-tappet camshafts; consult your camshaft manufacturer if your Corvair build uses a roller or specialty cam profile.

 

Applications
Designed specifically for the Chevrolet Corvair air-cooled flat-six engine — 2.3L / 140 CID, 2.4L / 145 CID, and 2.7L / 164 CID. Confirmed common vehicle applications include Chevrolet Corvair, Corvair Monza, Corvair Corsa, and Corvair Greenbrier. Suited for carbureted street builds, restorations, and performance applications on these Corvair engine and vehicle combinations.

COMPATIBLE WITH
CHEVROLET FLAT 6
• 2.3 L / 140 in³
• 2.4 L / 145 in³
• 2.7 L / 164 in³

NOTES
• Fits all Chevrolet Corvair air-cooled flat-six engines (140, 145, and 164ci) used in 1960–1969 applications.
• The 140ci engine was the high-performance "big valve" version used exclusively in 1965–1966 Corsa models.
• Compatible with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged Corvair flat-six applications.
• Designed for carbureted ignition systems only.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator and a performance ignition coil of 35,000 V or more. 
• It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Corvair 500 / 700 (1960–1964)
Chevrolet Corvair Monza / Monza Spyder (1960–1969)
Chevrolet Corvair Corsa (1965–1966)
Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood Station Wagon (1961–1962)
Chevrolet Corvair 95 Greenbrier Van (1961–1965)
Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan Panel Van (1961–1964)
Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup (1961–1964)
Chevrolet Corvair 95 Loadside Pickup (1961–1962)

SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Circuit Board Module with Magnetic Pick-Up
Distributor Rotation: Clockwise
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Required Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 6
3 Bushings And 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance: Included
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws: Included
Vacuum Advance Block-Off Plate (Black): Included
Power Extension Cable: Included
Tachometer Output Extension Cable: Included