I been to a lot of car shows where there is a lot of VW stuff and it's "YAWN" for me anymore. Nearly all are weber carb'd and many variations pretty things attached. They sound the same, look the same, probably cost about the same and are pretty much fun to drive. But...They are old and done over and over. I want to get out of that rut now. Greg says he'll be ready to start on a Spyderfor me next Spring. He thinks he will be ready to build me a Roller with a Sub trans and IRS. Suby engine of course. I'm pretty excited about that ! I'm pretty excited about getting into all this electronic stuff too.
You all are right about the BEEF in the bottom end too !! FIVE...count them... FIVE Main bearings ! Installed in an aluminum vault for a crankcase ! The flat six cyl. has SEVEN main bearings. It's only 1.5 inches longer than the 4 cyl ! I have not seen such a compact and strong piece of engineering like this. (not that I have looked a lot) After taking a close look I like what I see. 7500 rpm occasionally should be feasible.
Hats off to all of you that have taken the leap already !! I am now paying more attention to your particular posts on your Suby experiences...........Bruce
PS. Here's a nice Spiny Lobster I bagged down in Mexico a couple years ago. 12 lbs and ready for the pot !
