I have a seto f the 8.5 pistons coming. I think that I can get the compression back up to about 9.8 to one, with .026 off the block and the head @ 132.5mm,and a 054 head gasket. I will CC the setup and let everyone know. Is it IT legal?, maybe.
Not as fast as the 11/1 cars running, but it may run on pump gas.

The Chumpcar thing is getting so big that I need more cars. The engine parts are very scarce for the Mk 1 and Mk 2 VW now. Try to buy a 1.6 block??
Try to buy any 20 yr old engines or parts..