CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base, Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range, Efficient components use less current to produce more power, Extra tall secondary tower for secure coil wire connection, 500 Ohms per foot resistance for improved spark delivery and power
MSD 8598 Ford 289/302 Billet Distributor Ignition Kit, 6425/5541 MSD
MSD 8598 Ford 289/302 Billet Distributor Ignition Kit, 6425/5541
Sku # 9109195
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New
Brand
MSD
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Kit Includes:

  • (1) MSD 8598 Ford 289, 302 Billet Distributor
  • (1) MSD 6425 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box
  • (1) MSD 8223 Blaster 3 Coil
  • (1) MSD 8213 Coil Bracket
  • (1) MSD 5541 Street-Fire Spark Plug Wires Set, Ford 302-351W HEI

 

MSD 8598 Ford 289, 302 Billet Distributor

  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied with Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control
  • Fits 289, 302
  • Includes Steel Gear for Hydraulic Roller Cams-

 

MSD 6425 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box

  • The MSD Digital 6AL features a higher output with 530 primary volts and 135mJ of spark energy
  • Efficient components use less current to produce more power
  • Set an rpm limit on the MSD 6AL rev limiter with two rotary dials
  • Has the same bolt pattern as the original 6AL, but with a lower profile housing
  • Built-in LED for system checks
  • All wires exit the same side through a locked, sealed connector
  • Compatible with 4, 6 and 8-cylinder engines
  • MSD 6425 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box Included in kit

Learn more about the benefits and features of the MSD 6AL Digital Ignition Control Box by reading StangTVs tech article.  MSD Takes Ignitions into Digital Age

Learn more about determining the proper MSD ignition control box for your application by reading our tech article. Differences Between 6 Series MSD Ignition Control Units

 

MSD 8223 Blaster 3 Coil

  • Extra tall secondary tower for secure coil wire connection
  • Improved output coil for electronic ignitions, and MSD Ignitions (ballast resistor required for points)
  • 100:1 turns ratio and lower primary resistance produce high voltage output
  • MSD Red metal canister is filled with a premium grade oil for cooling
  • Supplied with a 90° spark plug style terminal and boot
  • CARB E.O. Approved

 

MSD 8213 Coil Bracket

  • The MSD Coil Bracket offers easy, univer­sal mounting for standard size ignition coils up to 2-1/4" in diameter
  • The Bracket uses a bolt and nut combination instead of the easily stripped self-tapping screw common on other brand brackets
  • Perfect for canister type coils
  • Adjustable from 1-3/4" to 2-3/8" with slight bending of mounting tabs

 

MSD 5541 Street-Fire Spark Plug Wires Set, Ford 302-351W HEI

  • Helically wound conductor suppresses electro and radio noise
  • Kevlar core combination for great strength and durability
  • Heavy duty terminals for secure connection
  • 8mm silicone and synthetic jacket resists heat and abrasion
  • 500 Ohms per foot resistance for improved spark delivery and power
  • Silicone boots protect against high exhaust temps

 

 

MSD 8598 Ford 289, 302 Billet Distributor (more details)

For Ford enthusiasts that are serious about performance! Just under the brass terminals of the MSD cap and rotor is an easy-to-adjust mechanical advance assembly. The assembly is fine blanked from chro-moly steel, TIG-welded for strength plus receives a QPQ coating. The precision weights glide on nylon bushings for smooth advancement and different springs and stop bushings are supplied so a variety of advance curves can be tuned. The steel shaft that spins the advance and reluctor receives a friction reducing coating plus is guided by a sealed ball bearing and long sintered bushing. This combination provides stable timing signals and spark delivery at any rpm. Triggering chores are handled by MSDs race proven, maintenance-free magnetic pick-up.

 

Specs
External Ignition Box Required
Yes
Cap Type
HEI / Male
Cap Terminal Style
HEI / Male
Advance Type
Mechanical
Trigger Style
Magnetic
Hall Effect
No
Sync Signal
No
Trigger Sensors
Single
Gear Material
Steel
Gear Rotation
Standard
Distributor Cap Color
Red
Ignition Box Required
Yes
Mechanical Tach Drive
No
Slip Collar
No
Housing Material
Billet Aluminum
Housing Finish
Natural
Marine Use
No
Coil Included
Yes
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Kit
Notes
The MSD 8598 Distributor requires use of the MSD 6425 Ignition Box, which is included in this kit
Reviews

I would buy this again if and when it is needed.

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by F100 on January 02, 2025

Summary: I used this in a 1967 F100 and it worked great. Easy to install and finish up. Looks good under the hood.

Yes, I recommend this product.

For another engine bill

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by Tex on June 14, 2022

Summary: The struggle is going in at 292 89 in.³ engine today its been punched rollercam lower hits Philbrook Sairaj Holley double pumper for 670 carburetor went into a 1965 Ford mustang a code GT coupe by the store and I'm additional rebuild on it he never got to do before he passed away.

Yes, I recommend this product.

I would buy this item again!

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by Tex on June 12, 2022

Summary: This is going in custom built, Balanced and blue printed 298 ci engine with blower heads and a roller cam.

Yes, I recommend this product.

yes

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by Ted on October 05, 2021

Summary: I'm not very good with electrical. It was very easy to install. the one downside was because of my camshaft, I had to replace the distributor Gear

Yes, I recommend this product.

Looks good ... works good !!

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by Tom on May 31, 2021

Summary: Didn't realize how bad my old original ignition was until I installed this one. Much more power throughout the power band and idles much smoother. Very happy with the kit.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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