Chrysler BB 383-400 V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
Chrysler BB 383-400 V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
SKU: SKU: JM7619R
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Features
- Pro Billet distributor for Chrysler 350/361/383/400 B-series big block V8s
- Magnetic trigger with mechanical-only advance for dedicated race timing control
- Direct fit for Dodge Charger, Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner & GTX big block engines
- Machined aluminum housing, requires a separate ignition box (not included)
Description
This Pro Billet distributor is built for the Chrysler B-series big block V8 — 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID — using a magnetic pickup trigger with mechanical-only advance for precise, consistent timing control in dedicated performance applications.
This distributor requires a separate ignition box (not included) and an external coil rated at 35,000+ volts (not included), along with 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.
Engine fitment covers the Chrysler B-series big block — 350 (5.7L), 361 (5.9L), 383 (6.3L), and 400 (6.6L) CID — commonly found in the Dodge Charger, Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner, Plymouth GTX, and Chrysler Newport.
Mechanical-Only Advance: What This Means for Tuning
This distributor uses mechanical advance only, with no vacuum advance canister — a common setup for dedicated performance and race applications where a fixed, RPM-based advance curve is preferred over a load-based vacuum advance curve. The included bushings and springs allow the mechanical advance curve to be tuned to your engine combination.
Clearance Note for Fabricated Valve Covers
Due to cap and housing diameter, this distributor may not clear some fabricated or aftermarket valve covers. Confirm clearance with your specific valve cover before ordering.
Performance Benefit
The magnetic trigger and mechanical advance combination is built for dedicated performance and race applications where precise, adjustable timing control matters more than street convenience features like vacuum advance or a self-contained coil. The included bushing/spring kit lets the advance curve be tuned to your specific engine combination.
Specs
| Trigger Type | Magnetic |
| Advance Type | Mechanical |
| Rotation Direction | Counter-Clockwise |
| Cap Color | Available in Black, Blue, Red |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Mechanical Tach Drive | No |
| Slip Collar | No |
| Coil Included | No |
| Coil Type | External |
| Coil Output | 35,000+ V |
| Housing Material | Machined Aluminum |
| Ignition Box Required | Yes |
| Marine Use | No |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Included | 3 Bushings And 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws |
Engine Fitment
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHRYSLER BIG BLOCK "B" V8
• 5.7 L / 350 in³
• 5.9 L / 361 in³
• 6.3 L / 383 in³
• 6. 6L / 400 in³
NOTES
• Fits Chrysler B-series big block V8 engines (350, 361, 383, and 400).
• Not compatible with Chrysler RB-series engines (413, 426 Wedge, 440) — RB engines use a wider intake manifold and different distributor.
• The 361 was used in passenger cars through 1962 only; truck applications continued through 1979.
• Mechanical advance only — no vacuum advance canister.
• Requires an external ignition box — not included.
• Due to cap and housing diameter, may not fit with some fabricated valve covers — verify clearance before installation.
• 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 / Newport / New Yorker (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Chrysler Windsor / Saratoga / Town & Country (383, 1960–1965)
DeSoto Adventurer / Fireflite (361, 1958–1961; 383, 1960–1961)
Dodge Polara / Monaco (361, 1962; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Coronet / Super Bee (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1976)
Dodge Charger (383, 1966–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Challenger (383, 1970–1971; 400, 1972–1974)
Plymouth Fury / Sport Fury (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite / GTX (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Road Runner (383, 1968–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Barracuda / 'Cuda (383, 1967–1971)
Dodge D-Series Trucks (361, 1958–1979; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Q&A
What applications is this distributor compatible with?
This distributor fits the Chrysler B-series big block V8 family, including the 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID engines. It is designed for carbureted applications and is not compatible with the Chrysler RB-series big blocks or the 426 Street Hemi.
Does this distributor require an external ignition box?
Yes. This Pro Billet distributor requires a compatible external CDI ignition box, which is not included. Unlike TSP Ready-to-Run distributors, this unit will not operate without an external ignition box and an external ignition coil.
Does this distributor have vacuum advance?
No. This distributor uses mechanical (centrifugal) advance only. It does not include vacuum advance, making it ideal for dedicated race and high-performance applications where a fixed RPM-based timing curve is preferred.
Will this distributor clear my fabricated valve covers?
Clearance depends on your specific engine combination. Due to the distributor cap and housing diameter, interference may occur with some fabricated or aftermarket valve covers. Verify clearance before ordering.
What rotation direction does this distributor turn?
Counter-clockwise, matching the standard rotation direction used by the Chrysler B-series big block V8 family (350, 361, 383, and 400 CID).
What are the bushings and springs used for?
The included three advance bushings and four advance springs allow you to customize the mechanical advance curve, adjusting how quickly ignition timing advances with increasing engine RPM to match your engine combination and driving style.
What electrical system does this distributor require?
This distributor requires a 12-volt electrical system with a charging alternator. It is not compatible with generator-equipped vehicles, 6-volt electrical systems, or ballast resistor ignition circuits.
Does this distributor fit the Chrysler 350 B-series big block?
Yes. This distributor fits the complete Chrysler B-series big block family, including the 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID engines in compatible carbureted applications.
Emissions Notice
This Top Street Performance (TSP) product is designed for racing and off-road competition use only. It is not legal for use on public roads or emissions-controlled vehicles and does not comply with federal, state, or local emissions regulations. The buyer assumes all responsibility for legal use and installation.
What is a Emissions-Controlled Vehicle?
"An emissions-controlled vehicle is any vehicle equipped with a factory-installed emissions control system designed to reduce air pollution. These systems include catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves, and diesel particulate filters (DPF). Most vehicles manufactured after 1975 are considered emissions-controlled and must comply with federal and state emissions laws when used on public roads."
Chrysler BB 383-400 V8 Pro Series Pro Billet Distributor
This Pro Billet distributor is built for the Chrysler B-series big block V8 — 350, 361, 383, and 400 CID — using a magnetic pickup trigger with mechanical-only advance for precise, consistent timing control in dedicated performance applications.
This distributor requires a separate ignition box (not included) and an external coil rated at 35,000+ volts (not included), along with 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.
Engine fitment covers the Chrysler B-series big block — 350 (5.7L), 361 (5.9L), 383 (6.3L), and 400 (6.6L) CID — commonly found in the Dodge Charger, Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner, Plymouth GTX, and Chrysler Newport.
Mechanical-Only Advance: What This Means for Tuning
This distributor uses mechanical advance only, with no vacuum advance canister — a common setup for dedicated performance and race applications where a fixed, RPM-based advance curve is preferred over a load-based vacuum advance curve. The included bushings and springs allow the mechanical advance curve to be tuned to your engine combination.
Clearance Note for Fabricated Valve Covers
Due to cap and housing diameter, this distributor may not clear some fabricated or aftermarket valve covers. Confirm clearance with your specific valve cover before ordering.
Performance Benefit
The magnetic trigger and mechanical advance combination is built for dedicated performance and race applications where precise, adjustable timing control matters more than street convenience features like vacuum advance or a self-contained coil. The included bushing/spring kit lets the advance curve be tuned to your specific engine combination.
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHRYSLER BIG BLOCK "B" V8
• 5.7 L / 350 in³
• 5.9 L / 361 in³
• 6.3 L / 383 in³
• 6. 6L / 400 in³
NOTES
• Fits Chrysler B-series big block V8 engines (350, 361, 383, and 400).
• Not compatible with Chrysler RB-series engines (413, 426 Wedge, 440) — RB engines use a wider intake manifold and different distributor.
• The 361 was used in passenger cars through 1962 only; truck applications continued through 1979.
• Mechanical advance only — no vacuum advance canister.
• Requires an external ignition box — not included.
• Due to cap and housing diameter, may not fit with some fabricated valve covers — verify clearance before installation.
• 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 / Newport / New Yorker (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Chrysler Windsor / Saratoga / Town & Country (383, 1960–1965)
DeSoto Adventurer / Fireflite (361, 1958–1961; 383, 1960–1961)
Dodge Polara / Monaco (361, 1962; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Coronet / Super Bee (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1976)
Dodge Charger (383, 1966–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Dodge Challenger (383, 1970–1971; 400, 1972–1974)
Plymouth Fury / Sport Fury (361, 1958–1962; 383, 1959–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite / GTX (383, 1965–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Road Runner (383, 1968–1971; 400, 1972–1975)
Plymouth Barracuda / 'Cuda (383, 1967–1971)
Dodge D-Series Trucks (361, 1958–1979; 383, 1960–1971; 400, 1972–1978)
SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Magnetic
Advance Type: Mechanical
Rotation Direction: Counter-Clockwise
Cap Color: Available in Black, Blue, Red
Terminal Gender: Male
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Coil Output: 35,000+ V
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Ignition Box Required: Yes
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 8
3 Bushings And 4 Springs for Mechanical Advance: Included
Color-Matched Spark Plug Wire Retainer with Screws: Included
