WAI DST1830 Distributor

Ignition Distributor for GM V8 Applications

WAI DST1830 is a 100% new ignition distributor built for direct-fit replacement in a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Pontiac applications. It is engineered to meet or exceed OE manufacturing and performance specifications, with a complete, ready-to-install design for service work on vehicles such as the Chevrolet C1500, GMC K1500, and Pontiac Firebird.

Key Features

• 100% new unit, ready to install out of the box
• Tested to OE specifications for form, fit, and function
• Magnetic distributor design
• Aluminum housing for durable construction
• Melonized steel gear with 13 teeth
• Distributor cap included with brass contacts
• Ignition rotor included
• Cap attachment method: screw-on
• Ignition coil not included

Product Details

The WAI DST1830 distributor is built as a complete replacement unit using all-new components. It is designed for vehicles that use a distributor without vacuum advance and with brass contacts, making it a direct-fit option for many 1987-1997 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and vans, plus select Cadillac, Pontiac, and Chevrolet performance and passenger models. This part cross-references AC Delco-style applications (e.g., 1103698, 1103749) for the same application.

What This Distributor Helps Address

• Hard starting caused by worn distributor internals
• Misfire or rough idle from inconsistent spark timing
• Intermittent ignition performance from aged cap and rotor components
• Distributor gear wear in high-mileage GM V8 applications
• Service delays when replacing a failed distributor assembly

Installation Notes

Verify engine configuration before installation. This distributor is listed for applications without vacuum advance and with brass contacts. Confirm gear tooth count, cap style, and ignition system layout against the original unit before timing the engine and reconnecting the ignition components. The DST1830 is intended for direct replacement in compatible Chevrolet C1500, GMC K2500, and related GM applications.

Quality Assurance

WAI manufactures this distributor with high-grade materials and tests each unit for long-lasting performance. The DST1830 is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.