Chrysler BB 413-440 V8 Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor

This Pro Series 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 circuit board module with a magnetic pickup trigger for consistent spark delivery without breaker points. Rotation is counter-clockwise, consistent with this engine family.

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 426 Street Hemi vehicles.

 

What's Included with This Pro Series Distributor?
This kit ships with 3 bushings and 4 springs for the mechanical advance (allowing the advance curve to be tuned), a color-matched spark plug wire retainer with screws, a black vacuum advance block-off plate, a power extension cable, and a tachometer output extension cable.

Steel Distributor Gear and Camshaft Compatibility
This distributor uses a steel gear, most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts. Confirm gear material compatibility with your cam manufacturer before installation to avoid premature gear wear.

Performance Benefit
The circuit board module and magnetic pickup trigger hold ignition timing more consistently than a worn points setup, without the gap drift that develops in breaker-point systems over time. The included bushing/spring kit allows the mechanical advance curve to be tuned to your engine combination, and the included extension cables and hardware simplify wiring and cap alignment during installation.

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

CHRYSLER HEMI V8 GEN. II
• 7.0L / 426 in³ — 426 Street Hemi (1966–1971)

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: Circuit Board Module with Magnetic Pick-Up
Advance Type: Mechanical and Vacuum
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Rotation: Counter-clockwise
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: 8
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