Chrysler BB 413-440 V8 Ready to Run Distributor

This Ready to Run distributor is built for the Chrysler RB big block V8 family — 413, 426 Wedge, and 440 CID — and the 426 Street Hemi (1966–1971), using a multi-pole reluctor (Hall-effect) trigger in place of breaker points for consistent spark delivery across the RPM range.

This distributor requires an external coil rated at 35,000+ volts (not included) and a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator. It is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running a ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the ballast resistor must be removed or bypassed before installation. Vehicles originally built with a 6-volt system (pre-1956) will need a 12V conversion completed first, or this distributor will not fire correctly.

Engine fitment covers the Chrysler RB big block — 413 (6.8L), 426 Wedge (7.0L), and 440 (7.2L) CID — as well as the 426 Street Hemi (7.0L), commonly found in the Chrysler Imperial, New Yorker, Dodge Polara, Dodge motorhome chassis, and 1966–1971 Street Hemi applications.

 

Hall-Effect Trigger: No Ignition Box Required
This distributor's multi-pole reluctor trigger fires the external coil directly — no separate ignition box or control module is needed. An external coil rated at 35,000+ volts is still required and is not included with this unit.

Performance Benefit
The Hall-effect reluctor trigger holds ignition timing more consistently than a worn points setup, without the gap drift that develops in breaker-point systems over time. Mechanical and vacuum advance work together to shape the timing curve for street-driven and performance applications, and the aluminum housing keeps the unit lightweight while holding accurate timing under sustained RPM.

COMPATIBLE WITH
CHRYSLER BIG BLOCK "RB" V8
• 6.8 L / 413 in³
• 7.0 L / 426 in³ commonly referred to as "426 Wedge"
• 7.2 L / 440 in³

CHRYSLER HEMI V8 GEN. II
• 7.0 L / 426 in³ — 426 Street Hemi 

NOTES
• Fits Chrysler RB-series big block V8 engines (413, 426 Wedge, and 440) and 426 Street Hemi Gen. II engines.
• Not compatible with Chrysler B-series engines (350, 361, 383, 400) — B engines use a shorter deck height and different intake manifold.
• Not compatible with Gen. III Hemi (5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4L) — modern Hemi engines are not distributor-based.
• The 413 was used in passenger cars through 1965 only; truck and RV applications continued through 1979.
• 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.
• Distributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts; consult cam manufacturer for recommended gear material.

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chrysler 300 / New Yorker / Newport (413, 1959–1965; 440, 1966–1978)
Chrysler Imperial (413, 1959–1965; 440, 1966–1975)
Dodge Polara / Monaco (413, 1962–1965; 440, 1966–1978)
Dodge Coronet / Super Bee (426 Wedge, 1963–1965; 440, 1966–1976; 426 Hemi, 1966–1971)
Dodge Charger / Charger R/T (440, 1966–1978; 426 Hemi, 1966–1971)
Dodge Charger Daytona (440 / 426 Hemi, 1969)
Dodge Challenger R/T (440, 1970–1971; 426 Hemi, 1970–1971)
Plymouth Fury / Sport Fury (413, 1959–1965; 440, 1966–1978)
Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite / GTX (426 Wedge, 1963–1965; 440, 1966–1971; 426 Hemi, 1966–1971)
Plymouth Road Runner (440, 1968–1975; 426 Hemi, 1968–1971)
Plymouth 'Cuda / Barracuda (440, 1970–1971; 426 Hemi, 1970–1971)
Plymouth Superbird (440 / 426 Hemi, 1970)
Dodge D-Series Trucks (413, 1959–1979; 440, 1966–1978)
Dodge Motorhome Chassis (413, 1966–1979; 440, 1974–1978)

SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Multi-Pole Reluctor (Halls Effect)
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Rotation: Counter-clockwise
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: Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8