just figured i would chime in here.i am in the process of building a v8 bug and am a member on volksrods as well.it is nice to see other hot rodders accepting us for what we have done to our cars.my car will be sporting a 350 chevy with a 2 speed powerglide.and my hopes are to have 350 to 400 hosepower to the rear wheels when i am done. again just chiming in.now i will go and read more on this forum.