Another Update! Ill try keep things updated a bit more often now theres less stuff to do...
I have broken in the engine and am currently in the process of getting it running on a stripped back NO2C.
Essentially, it will run spark only and run in basic distributor mode until I have machined a crank pulley to mount the trigger wheel. The old engine i pulled from the beetle did have a trigger on the flywheel, which im looking at transplanting on to new engine. This is also where the NO2C comes in -> I had a glance over the kicad and just cherry picked the bits I need or want. as of today its all built up and should be ready for testing on the engine in a couple weeks.
Whilst I break the engine in I plan to keep everything as close to stock in order to not complicate diagnosis if any faults arise. That being said, in the short term the NO2C will act as a rev limiter until I take the advance mech out the dizzy or lock it out., prior to going full crank trigger.
I am also currently looking into adding launch without tps for mild hooliganism. Momentary button instead of clutch switch that you can depress and then something to fool the tps like a basic pot. will be using map to load sense as the carbs already have a vac take off and will look a bit neater. Dont think ill be doing any sort of launches with it, as itll probably end up with a wrecked clutch and gearbox, although would fun for the occasional blat.
As someone that has hated carbs in terms of balance issues and jetting, I have never had carbs set up so well and provide such good throttle response, so I plan to keep them on for the forseeable short term. They are OG italian 40IDFs with custom made stacks, and the noise they make is incredible! The engine on the stand also felt like it was going to break my arm with the amount of torque, so should be good fun in a bug.
Ive been posting a lot more frequently on a separate instagram page documenting any engineering related stuff with speeduino included, please check it out if you are interested in what ive been up to!
www.instagram.com/jones_werks
thanks for all your comments and pointers, as its really helped direct where ive gone with this as a project.
P.S ive successfully got the RR up and running on full sequential! should be really good to see once its got a rolling road tune.