{"product_id":"empi-marflex-blue-ignition-coil-12v-3-5ω-vw-type-1-2-3-porsche-356-912-914-00-4502-b","title":"EMPI Marflex Blue Ignition Coil | VW Type 1\/2\/3 \u0026 Porsche 356\/912\/914 | 12V, 3.5Ω Oil-Filled (00-4502-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Marflex Blue Ignition Coil — 12V, 3.5Ω Oil-Filled (00-4502-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marflex Blue Coil is the \u003cb\u003evalue-priced replacement ignition coil\u003c\/b\u003e for air-cooled VW and Porsche \u003cb\u003e12-volt\u003c\/b\u003e systems. It is \u003cb\u003eoil-filled\u003c\/b\u003e, built to fit the standard EMPI\/Bosch-style coil clamp, and serves as a direct, lower-cost alternative to Genuine Bosch when you need reliable spark without paying the German premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 12V systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e 12V systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 12V systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 12V systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 356:\u003c\/b\u003e 12V conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 912:\u003c\/b\u003e 1970–1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 914:\u003c\/b\u003e 1970–1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Marflex?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarflex coils are built to \u003cb\u003eOE-equivalent specifications\u003c\/b\u003e with the same coil-clamp compatibility as a genuine Bosch unit — the same fitment and function at a significant cost savings. Ideal for budget builds, daily drivers, and spare-coil inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOil-Filled Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil-filled blue housing for stable operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3.5Ω Primary Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Suited to standard points or electronic ignition setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12-Volt:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct fit for 12V air-cooled VW and Porsche electrical systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Clamp Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits the standard EMPI\/Bosch-style coil clamp — no mounting changes needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValue Alternative:\u003c\/b\u003e OE-equivalent performance at significant savings over Genuine Bosch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil-filled, blue housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits standard EMPI\/Bosch-style coil clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Coil only — mounting clamp, terminals, and wiring not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-4502-B (Marflex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it include a mounting clamp or terminals?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is a coil only — it does not include the mounting clamp, primary\/secondary terminals, or wiring. Use your existing hardware or order clamp\/hardware separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my existing coil clamp?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it fits the standard EMPI\/Bosch-style coil clamp, so no mounting changes are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it different from a genuine Bosch coil?\u003c\/b\u003e Same fitment and function, built to OE-equivalent specifications, at significant cost savings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eIgnition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-porsche\"\u003eAll Porsche\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44997543166067,"sku":"00-4502-B","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4502-B_FRO-scaled.jpg?v=1778909915","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-marflex-blue-ignition-coil-12v-3-5%cf%89-vw-type-1-2-3-porsche-356-912-914-00-4502-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}