The stock heads and mild cam give a real sense of torque pretty much thru the entire RPM range and it is something I can actually feel in the seat of my pants. And I do not have to get in the right lane for slow moving traffic when negotiating most hills. Mileage is pretty much equal to that of a smaller stock 1600 unless I am continually on the gas pedal with a heavy foot.

Use of all factory tin that is hand fit and sealed with silicone Part of the secret of dependable performance and longevity is very careful assembly, absolute cleanliness and attention to detail-check everything several times and when I am absolutely positive the valve geometry and all clearances are 100% spot on, I have everything balanced.

Lets please remember that these fine little bugs become quite unstable at speeds they were not designed to accomodate regardless of what one does to the brakes and front suspension. Just my humble opinion after30+ years of VW tinkering to include a 67 with a 200+ hp turbocharged Corvair engine I ran for several years.