Thanks, Ken, for confirming my beliefs. I just read your post. BTW, my long-time mechanic works on Super Beetles and Type 4s. It's just (a) he tried to steer me in a different direction, and (b) he doesn't do custom work. He may do the engine/tranny install; I haven't asked yet.
(Unbeknownst to him, he may have clinched my decision to go with a 1302/1303 with a T4 when he said he hesitated going on the interstates with his T1 powered '68. I know, I know. There is no reason not to go onto interstates with a standard Beetle -- but his reasoning counter-convinced me.)
Anyway, thanks again, everyone.
-René
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