My experience with VW powered Nippers (G-ASXI, G-AWDD, G-APYB and Paul G's a/c) is that they will spin at my weight (150 lbs) and half a tank of fuel. For me the spin to the right was always easier than the left. For competitions it is important not to enter the spin to rapidly and produce a 'flicke...

Yes it has been done. Barry Smith did it on 'YB many years ago. Spin on filter that could be linked through an oil cooler. Acro used to sell a kit of parts.