Quote Originally Posted by SubGothius View Post
Ugh, I had one of those on my Lancia for a few months, figured I'd replace the 30+ year old original stock coil for preventive maintenance. Why only a few months? The 1-star Amazon review I left here tells the tale. Swapped back to the stock coil, still no problems 10 years later.

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1979 was the first year that Fiat and Lancia changed to the electronic Magneti Marelli ignition - and for Lancia Beta and Zagato the rare '79 only block mounted distributor. Also the first year to use the Bosch electronic alternator.
That older Magneti Marelli system does not like outsiders.
I have a box full of Blue Streak ignition coils and Bosch Platinum spark plugs that I've removed from many Fiat "parts cars" that I bought because they wouldn't run.