Chevy SB/BB V8 HEI Distributor - All Black

The TSP HEI Distributor for the Chevrolet SBC and BBC is a self-contained large-cap HEI ignition upgrade covering the complete Gen. I Chevrolet small block V8 family and the Mark IV big block V8 family in carbureted applications. SBC fitment spans the full Gen. I displacement range — 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, and 400 CID. BBC Mark IV fitment covers the 396, 402, 427, and 454 CID standard-deck engines. The integrated HEI design combines the ignition coil, ignition module, cap, and rotor into a single unit, connecting to a single 12-volt source with no external coil, ignition box, or condenser required.

The 65,000-volt internal HEI coil delivers substantially stronger spark than a factory points-style distributor or a worn stock HEI unit, supporting easier cold starts, cleaner idle quality, and more consistent ignition performance from idle through the top of the RPM range. The magnetic pickup trigger replaces the mechanical points contact entirely and requires no routine maintenance. Both mechanical and vacuum advance are included, with a vacuum advance adjustment tool shipped with the distributor for advance curve tuning.

Available in seven finishes — Red, Blue, Orange, Clear, Red/Black, Black, and All Black — this distributor fits the full range of carbureted Chevy V8 builds: Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Corvette, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Impala, C10, C20, K-series trucks, Blazer, Suburban, and their GMC equivalents. From a numbers-matching restoration to a high-compression street build, the SBC and BBC HEI upgrade is one of the most impactful and straightforward ignition improvements available for carbureted Chevy V8 applications.

 

The Most Widely Used HEI Distributor in the Chevy V8 World
The Chevrolet Gen. I small block V8 and Mark IV big block are the most produced and most widely modified American V8 engine families in history. The Gen. I SBC was produced from 1955 through 2003 across ten displacements spanning 262 to 400 CID, and powered virtually every Chevrolet and GMC vehicle line from the Corvette and Camaro to full-size trucks and SUVs. The Mark IV BBC ran from 1965 through 1990 in displacements from 396 through 454 CID and powered the highest-performance muscle cars and trucks of the era. This HEI distributor covers carbureted applications across both families in a single unit — one of the most broadly applicable performance ignition upgrades available for any Chevy V8.

Performance Benefit
The 65,000-volt internal HEI coil delivers stronger, more consistent spark than a factory points-style setup or a degraded stock HEI across the full RPM range. The magnetic pickup trigger holds timing accurately without the wear and drift that accumulates in points-based ignition systems. For a stock 350 or 383 street build, the HEI upgrade translates directly to easier cold starts and improved throttle response. For a high-compression 427 or 454 running an aggressive cam and a double-pumper carburetor, consistent, high-voltage spark becomes even more critical to making power reliably across the RPM range.

COMPATIBLE WITH
CHEVROLET SMALL BLOCK V8 GEN. I
• 4.3 L / 262 in³
• 4.3 L / 265 in³
• 4.4 L / 267 in³
• 4.6 L / 283 in³
• 4.9 L / 302 in³
• 5.0 L / 305 in³
• 5.0 L / 307 in³
• 5.4 L / 327 in³
• 5.7 L / 350 in³
• 6.6 L / 400 in³

CHEVROLET BIG BLOCK V8 GEN. II (MARK IV) — STANDARD DECK ONLY
• 6.5 L / 396 in³
• 6.6 L / 402 in³
• 7.0 L / 427 in³
• 7.4 L / 454 in³

NOTES
• Fits Chevrolet Gen. I small block and Gen. II (Mark IV) standard deck big block V8 engines.
• Not compatible with tall deck big block engines (366ci, tall deck 427ci truck engines).
• Not compatible with engines using a governor.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material.
• This distributor is designed for a 12 volt electrical system with an alternator. 
• It is not compatible with a generator and cannot be used with a ballast resistor.

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Camaro (1967–1981)
Chevrolet Chevelle / Malibu / El Camino (1964–1977)
Chevrolet Nova (1966–1979)
Chevrolet Impala / Bel Air / Biscayne (1955–1976)
Chevrolet Corvette (1955–1982)
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1970–1977)
Chevrolet C/K Trucks (1955–1987)
GMC C/K Trucks (1955–1987)

SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Style: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Color: All Black
Cap Style: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: Yes
Coil Type: Internal
Coil Output: 65,000 volts
Gear Material: Steel
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
Included: Vacuum Advance Adjustment Tool Installation Instructions