
MSD 8650 - Flying Magnet Crank Trigger
For a long time, racers have known that one of the best things to do to an engine to improve its performance is to stabilize the ignition timing. The MSD flying magnet crank trigger uses four magnets secured in the aluminum trigger wheel that pass by a stationary non-magnetic pick-up to trigger the ignition. This flying magnet design produces accurate trigger signals and the non-magnetic pick-up cannot be false triggered. Each flying magnet crank trigger includes a two-piece mounting bracket for the non-magnetic pick-up that in most cases will work on either the passenger side or driver's side of the engine (the SB Chrysler and SB Ford brackets mount on only one side). The CNC-machined aluminum bracket is slotted to provide a wide range of timing adjustment. Spacers are included so you can mount the bracket on engines with standard motor mounts or engines with a .25 In. motor plate. These systems will trigger MSD 6, 7, 8 and 10 series ignitions and all MSD timing accessories.
Key Features:- Crank Trigger Kit
- 7 in. Balancer

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Year | Make | Model | Sub Model | Engine Size |
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1974 - 1975 | PONTIAC | BONNEVILLE | BASE | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1976 | PONTIAC | BONNEVILLE | BASE, BROUGHAM | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | BONNEVILLE | BASE, BROUGHAM | 4.9L V8 GAS, 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 | PONTIAC | BONNEVILLE | BASE, BROUGHAM, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1979 - 1980 | PONTIAC | BONNEVILLE | BASE, BROUGHAM, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1974 - 1975 | PONTIAC | CATALINA | BASE, SAFARI | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1976 | PONTIAC | CATALINA | BASE, SAFARI | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | CATALINA | BASE, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS, 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 | PONTIAC | CATALINA | BASE, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1979 - 1980 | PONTIAC | CATALINA | BASE, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1974 - 1976 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | BASE, ESPRIT, FORMULA, TRANS AM | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | BASE, ESPRIT, FORMULA, TRANS AM | 4.9L V8 GAS, 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 - 1979 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | BASE, ESPRIT, FORMULA, TRANS AM | 4.9L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1980 - 1981 | PONTIAC | FIREBIRD | BASE, ESPRIT, FORMULA, TRANS AM | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1974 - 1975 | PONTIAC | GRAND AM | BASE | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1978 - 1980 | PONTIAC | GRAND AM | BASE | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1975 | PONTIAC | GRAND LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1976 | PONTIAC | GRAND LEMANS | BASE | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | GRAND LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS, 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 - 1980 | PONTIAC | GRAND LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1981 | PONTIAC | GRAND LEMANS | SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1974 | PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | BASE | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1975 | PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | BASE, LJ, SJ | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1976 | PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | BASE, SJ | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | BASE, LJ, SJ | 4.9L V8 GAS, 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 - 1980 | PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | BASE, LJ, SJ | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1974 - 1976 | PONTIAC | GRAND SAFARI | BASE | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | GRAND SAFARI | BASE | 4.9L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 | PONTIAC | GRAND SAFARI | BASE | 6.6L V8 GAS |
1974 | PONTIAC | GRANDVILLE | BASE | 7.5L V8 GAS |
1975 | PONTIAC | GRANDVILLE | BROUGHAM | 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1973 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI, SPORT | 6.6L V8 GAS |
1974 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | BASE, LUXURY, SAFARI, SAFARI LUXURY, SPORT | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1975 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI, SPORT | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1976 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | BASE, SPORT | 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS, 7.5L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI, SPORT | 4.9L V8 GAS, 5.7L V8 GAS, 6.6L V8 GAS |
1978 - 1980 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | BASE, SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1981 | PONTIAC | LEMANS | SAFARI | 4.9L V8 GAS |
1974 | PONTIAC | VENTURA | BASE, CUSTOM, GTO | 5.7L V8 GAS |
1975 | PONTIAC | VENTURA | CUSTOM, S | 5.7L V8 GAS |
1977 | PONTIAC | VENTURA | BASE, SJ | 4.9L V8 GAS |