Fall-Apart-Dave's 914 powered Baja bug progress now with pics! Options

[fall-apart-dave]

Well, it's been a while since I posted anythign worth while, so here goes!

Bought 44mm HPMX's, which flooded my engine. Now got the 44's on evilbay, see if they sell! I've found a pair of Italian Dells (40's, jetted pretty much how I need them) which I am going to buy should my carbs reach the reserve of one quarter of the cost of a new pair!

I have also purchased a 4-1 header to replace my twin cannons, it needs a clean up but with some wet & dry, a spot blaster and a trip to the annodizing shop to get it chromed should see it right (unless you guys have any better ideas for protecting steel from the elements?).

What else to tell..? My vac advance dizzy is useless if I am using IDF's, so I need to find a way of using it or, better yet, find a 050 to use. If anyone has any idea where I can get hold of one (in the UK for preference) that'd be awesome!

Not much else going on... Brand new brakes all round are about 25% fitted, a litttle welding is needed, and I shall begin stripping her to re-spray when the weather turns a little nicer again.

On the look out for bigger, better parts all the time. Did get some advice from someone here, he said a 1700 914 lump should tolerate a 50 shot of nitrous without any issues if using direct port, a progressive controler and a purge. I am dubious, what do you guys think?

I've so far taken the advice I've had from here in the past (replace header (pics below) replace carbs... Next step, guys? I've found some straight cut cam gears, are they worth while? Would love a new cam to go with them if I were to buy! Still a 1700cc though... And I will have the car running before any more work is done, but always planning the next step.

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The engine isn't mine, it's an upright coling converted camper engine. But the header should fit mine ok, it's an early oval port 914 motor (W code).