EP-9 Pro Billet Distributor for Ford 351 Cleveland 429 460 V8 — CNC 6061-T6 Race
The EP-9 is a CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum Pro Billet distributor for Ford 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, and 460 V8. Small-diameter housing for tight clearance applications. NOT compatible with 351 Windsor (order EP-9-1). Requires external ignition box (MSD 6/7/8) and external coil. Adjustable mechanical advance with lockout. Fits Gran Torino, Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mustang Mach 1/Boss, F-series big block. ISO 9001:2015, CE-EMC, UL, UKCA certified.
EP Aftermarket Ignition Distributor
EP-9 — Pro Billet Distributor for Ford 351 Cleveland 429 460 Big Block V8
Pro Billet distributor · 6061-T6 CNC billet · Ford 351C 351M 400 429 460 · Ignition box required · Torino Thunderbird race performance
Model
EP-9
Type
Pro Billet
Engine
Ford 351C/429/460
Housing
6061-T6 CNC
Box
Required
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
| EP Model No. | EP-9 |
| Product type | Pro Billet Performance Distributor |
| Vehicle application | Ford Torino, Thunderbird, F-series, Galaxie — 351C/429/460 V8 |
| Engine | Ford 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, 460 CID V8 |
| Important | NOT compatible with 351 Windsor -- see EP-9-1 for Windsor |
| Housing | CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum, small-diameter design |
| Shaft | Oversized steel · Sealed ball bearing · Sintered bushing |
| Pickup | High-precision magnetic pickup |
| Advance | Fully adjustable mechanical advance with lockout capability |
| REQUIRES | External ignition box (MSD 6/7/8 or equiv.) · External coil |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 · CE-EMC · UL · UKCA |
| Brand | EP (Ever-Power) |
The EP-9 is a CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum Pro Billet distributor for Ford's 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, and 460 cubic inch V8 family -- the most powerful classic Ford V8 engines and the powerplants at the heart of the most legendary Ford muscle cars and personal luxury vehicles. The 351 Cleveland's canted-valve cylinder heads produced exceptional breathing characteristics that still attract performance builders today, while the 429 and 460 big blocks delivered raw displacement power that few competitors could match in the muscle car era.
Small-diameter billet housing design is a key feature of the EP-9, accommodating the tight clearances often encountered in 351 Cleveland and 429/460 applications with aftermarket cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and valve covers. MSD Ford 351C-460 Pro Billet Distributor is noted for its small-diameter design that fits tight block and head combinations -- the EP-9 follows this same design philosophy, providing clearance where standard-diameter distributors may conflict with high-flow cylinder heads and performance intakes.
As with all EP Pro Billet distributors, the EP-9 requires an external ignition box and external coil. The magnetic pickup trigger signal is compatible with MSD 6, 7, and 8-series ignition controls and equivalent units from other manufacturers.

Key features
Ford 351C through 460 big block coverage
One distributor covers 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, and 460 CID — the complete Ford Cleveland and 385-series big block family.
Small-diameter billet housing
Reduced housing diameter provides clearance for aftermarket cylinder heads, big-valve heads, performance intake manifolds, and aftermarket valve covers on 351C and 429/460 applications.
NOT compatible with 351 Windsor
351 Cleveland and 351 Windsor are different engines with different distributor shaft depths and block architecture. Order EP-9-1 for Windsor applications.
CNC 6061-T6 precision for high-RPM Cleveland builds
The 351 Cleveland's performance potential at high RPM demands the trigger accuracy that CNC billet construction provides over cast-aluminum alternatives.
Vehicle fitment
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
| Ford | Torino / Gran Torino | 1970-1974 | 351 Cleveland / 429 V8 |
| Ford | Thunderbird | 1968-1978 | 429 / 460 V8 |
| Lincoln | Continental Mark III-V | 1968-1978 | 460 V8 |
| Ford | F-series Big Block Truck | 1968-1978 | 429 / 460 V8 |
| Ford | Mustang Mach 1 / Boss | 1970-1974 | 351 Cleveland V8 |

Application scenarios
Gran Torino and Boss 351 race performance
Gran Torino Sport and Boss 351 Mustang race builds use the EP-9 for precision billet ignition trigger accuracy with external ignition box control.
429 and 460 big block high-performance builds
Thunderbird and F-series big block performance builders running 429/460 combinations with external ignition systems choose the EP-9 for billet-quality ignition.
Ford Cleveland/big block wholesale supply
Performance shops serving Ford Cleveland and big block enthusiasts stock the EP-9 as the Pro Billet option, complementing the R2R EP-2CM for their full customer range.
Installation guide
Confirm engine is 351 Cleveland, 351M, 400M, 429, or 460 (not 351 Windsor). Disconnect battery. Lower EP-9 into position -- note the small-diameter housing may require careful navigation past aftermarket heads or intakes. Connect magnetic pickup wires to ignition box per manufacturer diagram. Connect box output to external coil. Set base timing. Configure advance at ignition box. Approximately 45-60 minutes.
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Quality assurance
Every EP Pro Billet distributor is machined from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade billet aluminum under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management. Each unit is individually tested for magnetic pickup signal accuracy, mechanical advance travel range, shaft concentricity, and housing dimensional compliance before shipment. CE-EMC electromagnetic compatibility certification, UL listing, and UKCA conformity mark cover all units across our major global export markets.

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| EP-9-1 | Ford 351 Windsor | Pro Billet Ford 351W |
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| EP-318B | Mopar LA 318 / 340 / 360 | Pro Billet Mopar SB |
| EP-440B | Mopar RB 413 / 426 Wedge / 440 | Pro Billet Mopar BB |
| EP-4L | Chevy SBC/BBC Lockout Race | Pro Billet Race Lockout |
| EP-11 | Ford 289/302 Late EFI Roller Cam | Pro Billet Ford EFI |
| EP-3L | Holden V8 253 / 308 | Pro Billet Holden V8 |
About the manufacturer
EP (Ever-Power) — Automotive Ignition Specialist Since 1999
25+
Years in production
300+
Distributor models
80%
Export ratio
4
Certifications
HZPT is the international brand of Ningbo Xianlong Automobile Fittings Co., Ltd., established 1999. Our Pro Billet distributor range covers every major classic performance V8 platform -- Chevrolet SBC/BBC, Ford Windsor/Cleveland, Chrysler/Dodge Mopar small block and big block, and Holden 253/308 -- providing race-quality billet ignition hardware across the complete spectrum of classic American and Australian performance engines.

EP Pro Billet distributors require an external high-output ignition box (MSD 6, 7, or 8-series or equivalent) and an external ignition coil. This configuration gives the racer or performance builder full control over timing advance, rev limiting, and ignition output -- capabilities that self-contained HEI or Ready-to-Run units cannot provide. Wholesale buyers receive factory-direct pricing with no distributor markup on the EP Pro Billet range. EP is part of the Ever-Power Group, also producing sprockets and a comprehensive range of mechanical transmission products.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pro Billet distributor and how does it differ from HEI and Ready-to-Run?
What ignition box is compatible with the EP-9?
Does the EP-9 fit both the 351 Cleveland and the 429 big block without modification?
Can the mechanical advance be locked out for full-race applications?
How do I order the EP-9 for export or wholesale?
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Materials Available
1. Stainless Steel: SS201, SS303, SS304, SS316, SS416, SS420
2. Steel:C45(K1045), C46(K1046),C20
3. Brass:C36000 ( C26800), C37700 ( HPb59), C38500( HPb58), C27200(CuZn37), C28000(CuZn40)
4. Bronze: C51000, C52100, C54400, etc
5. Iron: 1213, 12L14,1215
6. Aluminum: Al6061, Al6063
7.OEM according to your request
Surface Treatment
Annealing, natural canonization, heat treatment, polishing, nickel plating, chrome plating, zinc plating,yellow passivization, gold passivization, satin, Black surface painted etc.
Processing Method
CNC machining, punch,turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching, welding and assembly
QC & Certificate
Technicians self-check in production,final-check before package by professional Quality inspector
ISO9001:2008 , ISO14001:2001,ISO/TS 16949:2009
Package & Lead Time
Size: Drawings
Wooden Case/Container and pallet, or as per customized specifications.
15-25days samples. 30-45days offcial order
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