You wrote:

> I hav an '88 watercooled Vanagon (which I love) - the body is in
> super shape
> but the engine has had it. I'm thinking of transplanting a V6 or
> larger into
> it. Could you put me in touch with anyone who has done this? Any
> advice
> appreciated.

Point your web browser at:

gopher://halfdan.med.umn.edu:70/00/Miscellaneous/Vanagon/Files/Porsche-6-
in-Vanagon-Installation

for William Kennedy's (kennedy@admin.njit.edu) description of installing 
a Porsche engine in a bus.  He also posted a FS notice to this list just 
recently (re: six cylinders, no waiting) advertising a 911 engine for 
$1000 as well as a flywheel adapter kit.  If you decide to go for it, be 
sure to keep your listmates apprised of your progress ;)

Steve Hoge