I recently had an interesting dialogue with www.eurospecsport.com about the possibility of installing a new watercooled vw in my March 83V Super Vee. They can build a new engine, with new webers, electromotive ignition, complete with drysump for approx $8k. These newer generation engines will bolt right in, as the VW blocks are the same dimensions, as the old Rabbit engines that our cars are designed around. You can use your existing exhaust headers, intake, drysump tank, starter etc. They suggested that these engines should easily go several thousand miles between rebuilds. While these engines wouldn't be period correct (they look the same externally) it gives owners of Super Vees and intriguing option. Below is a pic of my March (listed for sale in Apexspeed classifieds).
Jim Gustafson