I use a BERU ZSE001 Ignition Coil, also in a '72. It's bomb-proof - zero starting issues after a lifetime (3 decades!) of bump-starting.
Only disadvantage is it doesn't like being left in the 'contact' position for long, which is not a problem for me.
Conselho: coloque bobinas originais Beru ou então Magneti Marelli. As demais bobinas pra K4M não são boas de acordo com todos os membros do Clube da Megane que precisaram fazer troca delas!
I went from sub 0.030" spark gaps to the stock above 0.040" spark gaps without getting spark blowout for 4 years now.
I replaced the OEM coil with an MSD ignition coil earlier this year after having similar misfiring issues. Haven’t had any issues since.
A blue Beru is what I have been using for a decade.
I’ve always had good luck with MSD coils. I’ve had them on MULTIPLE vehicles.
Couple years ago I put a full pack of MSD coils on it, and they ran amazing right off the bat, and great for about 3 years before I had a coil fail on me while I was camping.
Those parts prices are way overpriced, those same Beru coils and ngk plugs are under 240 on fcpeuro.
Soooo many burnt up MSD ignition coils. We tried our best.
I have used the MSD ones before but they will fail much faster.
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In March 2026 on PartReview, ignition coil MSD were overall better than BERU.
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In March 2026, according to PartReview, ignition coil BERU led more car-specific ratings than MSD:
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