Until the Franklin parts info post, I thought Franklin was dead and
gone. It seems to me that their air cooled 4 banger has a lot to offer
and right now they have it on special for $6900 but the regular prices
isn't listed.

Anybody know if these new Franklin engines are any good? If they are, a
complete engine for under $7 make me wonder why anybody would use a VW
engine instead of one of these...

http://www.franklinengines.com/

Tony