{"product_id":"king-performance-billet-vw-distributor-kit-with-8-8mm-wires-high-output-coil","title":"King Performance Billet Distributor Kit — 8.8mm Wires \u0026 High-Output Coil | VW Air-Cooled","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eKing Performance Billet Digital Ignition Kit - VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eUpgrade your air-cooled engine's reliability and performance with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eKing Performance Billet Digital Ignition Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. This comprehensive kit eliminates the maintenance headaches of traditional points systems, providing a rock-solid, high-energy spark that improves starting, idling, and top-end power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAt the heart of the kit is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eprecision-machined billet aluminum distributor\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a modern digital integrated circuit. Unlike cast housings, this billet body offers superior heat dissipation and structural integrity. The internal centrifugal advance is fully adjustable, allowing you to fine-tune your timing curve for street or performance applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTo ensure that spark actually reaches the plugs without voltage leak, we've included a set of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003e8.8mm high-performance silicone spark plug wires\u003c\/b\u003e. These wires feature low-resistance spiral cores and heavy-duty boots designed to fit perfectly in VW engine tin. The kit is rounded out with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003eKing Performance high-output ignition coil\u003c\/b\u003e and a complete hardware installation pack, including a billet distributor clamp and advance springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Billet Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined aluminum for perfect fitment and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDigital Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintenance-free magnetic pickup replaces unreliable points and condenser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e8.8mm Spiral Core Wires:\u003c\/b\u003e Maximum insulation and RFI suppression for clean, powerful spark delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdjustable Advance:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes with multiple spring rates to customize your mechanical advance curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes distributor, 8.8mm wires, high-output coil, billet clamp, and mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis guide outlines the standard installation process for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eKing Performance Billet Digital Ignition Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Before beginning, ensure your engine is at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eTop Dead Center (TDC)\u003c\/b\u003e on the compression stroke for Cylinder #1 to maintain proper timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-Installation Prep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/b\u003e Disconnect the negative battery terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMark Your Wires:\u003c\/b\u003e Note the position of your current spark plug wires (1-4-3-2 firing order) and the orientation of the vacuum port or electrical wires on your existing distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTDC Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e Rotate the engine by hand until the timing notch on the crank pulley aligns with the \"0\" mark on the case and the rotor points toward the #1 cylinder notch on the distributor rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep 1: Remove the Old Distributor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eDisconnect the wires from the coil and the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eLoosen the 13mm nut on the distributor hold-down clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003ePull the old distributor straight up and out of the engine block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Take a look at the \"drive tang\" at the bottom of the distributor. Ensure the drive gear inside the engine did not lift out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep 2: Install the King Performance Billet Distributor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eApply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring on the new billet housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eAlign the drive tang on the bottom of the distributor with the slot in the engine’s drive gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eSeat the distributor into the block. The rotor should now be pointing toward the #1 terminal position (roughly 4 o'clock on a Type 1 engine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003eSlide the provided \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ebillet distributor clamp\u003c\/b\u003e over the neck and lightly snug the bolt—do not tighten fully yet, as you will need to rotate it for timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep 3: Mount the Coil and Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eInstall the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eKing Performance Coil\u003c\/b\u003e in the factory location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eConnect the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eRed\u003c\/b\u003e wire from the distributor to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ePositive (+)\u003c\/b\u003e terminal on the coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eConnect the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/b\u003e wire from the distributor to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eNegative (-)\u003c\/b\u003e terminal on the coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eConnect your switched 12V power source (usually from the ignition switch) to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003ePositive (+)\u003c\/b\u003e side of the coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep 4: Install the 8.8mm Spark Plug Wires\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eSnap the 8.8mm wires onto the distributor cap. Ensure they are seated firmly on the brass terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eRoute the wires through the engine tin to the spark plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/i\u003e Use the provided wire separators to keep the 8.8mm lines away from hot exhaust components or sharp metal edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003eFollow the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e1-4-3-2\u003c\/b\u003e firing order in a clockwise direction starting from Cylinder #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep 5: Setting the Timing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eReconnect the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eUsing a timing light, start the engine. Rotate the distributor body slowly until you reach your desired timing (typically \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003e7.5° to 10° BTDC\u003c\/b\u003e at idle for most air-cooled builds, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003e28° to 32° total advance\u003c\/b\u003e at 3,000 RPM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eOnce timed, tighten the billet clamp bolt securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThis kit uses a magnetic pickup, so there are no points to gap. However, if you wish to change the advance curve, you can swap the internal springs using the hardware provided in the kit. Simply remove the cap and rotor to access the advance mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e#E35\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712032075891,"sku":"#E35","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/FE1123B7-8343-4C45-95A4-6AD42B5E90CC.jpg?v=1775771502","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/king-performance-billet-vw-distributor-kit-with-8-8mm-wires-high-output-coil","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}