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Standard Ignition VC-188 Distributor Vacuum Advance

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Overview of Standard Ignition Distributor Vacuum Advance VC-188

The Standard Ignition VC-188 distributor vacuum advance is designed to optimize ignition timing for Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. This vacuum advance unit features a 5 mm hose connector, ensuring precise fitment and reliable performance for models such as the Dodge Charger and Chrysler Town & Country.

  • Compatible with Chrysler and Dodge vehicles including B200, B300, Charger, D100-D300 series, Imperial, Monaco, Newport, New Yorker, Ramcharger, Town & Country, and W100-W300 trucks
  • Single hose connector with a 5 mm diameter for secure vacuum line attachment
  • Part number VC-188 for easy identification and replacement
  • Designed to maintain proper ignition timing under varying engine loads

Product Details and Specifications

The VC-188 distributor vacuum advance from Standard Ignition is engineered to provide consistent vacuum advance control through its single 5 mm hose connector. This precise hose size ensures compatibility with factory vacuum lines on a range of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles, including the Dodge Charger and Ramcharger models. The vacuum advance unit helps adjust ignition timing based on engine vacuum, improving fuel efficiency and engine responsiveness. The part number VC-188 corresponds to this specific vacuum advance model, facilitating straightforward replacement and maintenance.

Applications and Problem Solving

This distributor vacuum advance is used to regulate ignition timing in compatible Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. It addresses several common ignition system issues:

  • Improves engine performance by adjusting timing during acceleration and cruising
  • Reduces engine knocking caused by improper ignition timing
  • Helps maintain fuel efficiency by optimizing spark advance
  • Prevents stalling and rough idling related to vacuum advance failure
  • Ensures smoother throttle response in vehicles like the Chrysler New Yorker and Dodge D200

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Standard Ignition VC-188 distributor vacuum advance, ensure the vacuum hose is securely connected to the 5 mm hose connector to prevent leaks. Verify compatibility with your specific Chrysler or Dodge model before installation. It is recommended to inspect the distributor and vacuum lines for wear or damage during replacement. Proper installation will maintain accurate ignition timing and engine performance.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Standard Ignition parts, including the VC-188 distributor vacuum advance, are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications. This part undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and reliable operation. While specific warranty details may vary, Standard Ignition typically offers coverage against defects in materials and workmanship to support long-term vehicle performance.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberVC-188
Hose Size - mm5 mm

This part fits 96 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1978ChryslerNew Yorker7.2LV8N/Aw/o Lean Burn; w/ Calif. Emissions
1978ChryslerNewport7.2LV8N/Aw/o Lean Burn
1978DodgeB2006.6LV8N/AOE No. 3874101, 596
1978DodgeB2007.2LV8N/AOE No. 3874101, 596
1978DodgeB3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeB3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeD1007.2LV8N/AOE No. 3874101, 596
1978DodgeD1006.6LV8N/AOE No. 3874101, 596
1978DodgeD1506.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeD1507.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeD2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeD2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeD3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeMonaco7.2LV8N/AFits vehicles equipped with California emissions.
1978DodgeRamcharger7.2LV8N/AOE No. 3874101, 596
1978DodgeRamcharger6.6LV8N/AOE No. 3874101, 596
1978DodgeW1507.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeW1506.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeW2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeW2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeW3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1978DodgeW3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977ChryslerNew Yorker7.2LV8N/Aw/o Lean Burn; w/ Calif. Emissions
1977ChryslerNewport7.2LV8N/Aw/o Lean Burn; w/ Calif. Emissions
1977ChryslerTown & Country7.2LV8N/A
1977DodgeB2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1977DodgeB2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1977DodgeB3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeB3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeD1006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1977DodgeD1007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1977DodgeD1506.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeD2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeD2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeMonaco7.2LV8N/AFits vehicles equipped with California emissions.
1977DodgeRamcharger6.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1977DodgeW1006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeW1506.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeW2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeW2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeW3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1977DodgeW3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976ChryslerNew Yorker7.2LV8N/A
1976ChryslerNew Yorker6.6LV8N/A
1976ChryslerNewport6.6LV8N/A
1976ChryslerNewport7.2LV8N/A
1976ChryslerTown & Country6.6LV8N/A
1976ChryslerTown & Country7.2LV8N/A
1976DodgeB2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1976DodgeB2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1976DodgeB3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeB3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeCharger6.6LV8N/A
1976DodgeD1007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1976DodgeD1006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1976DodgeD2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeD2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeD3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeD3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeMonaco7.2LV8N/A
1976DodgeMonaco6.6LV8N/A
1976DodgeRamcharger7.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1976DodgeW1006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeW2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeW2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeW3006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1976DodgeW3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1975ChryslerImperial7.2LV8N/A
1975ChryslerNew Yorker6.6LV8N/A
1975ChryslerNew Yorker7.2LV8N/A
1975ChryslerNewport6.6LV8N/A
1975ChryslerNewport7.2LV8N/A
1975ChryslerTown & Country6.6LV8N/A
1975ChryslerTown & Country7.2LV8N/A
1975DodgeB2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1975DodgeB3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1975DodgeCharger6.6LV8N/Aw/o High Performance Engine
1975DodgeD1007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1975DodgeD2007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1975DodgeD2006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1975DodgeD3007.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1975DodgeMonaco7.2LV8N/A
1975DodgeMonaco6.6LV8N/Aw/o High Performance Engine
1975DodgeRamcharger7.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1975DodgeW1006.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596
1974ChryslerImperial7.2LV8N/A
1974ChryslerNew Yorker7.2LV8N/A
1974ChryslerNewport5.9LV8N/A
1974ChryslerNewport6.6LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1974ChryslerNewport7.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681
1974ChryslerTown & Country7.2LV8N/A
1974DodgeCharger6.6LV8N/AExc. Dist. No. 3755508
1974DodgeCharger7.2LV8N/A
1974DodgeMonaco7.2LV8N/A
1974DodgeMonaco6.6LV8N/AExc. Dist. No. 3755508
1974DodgeRamcharger7.2LV8N/ADist. No. 3755518, 522, 681

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

2-133437555054V107357-751388924849CV3033V346VC230VC3033

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.