>I can't answer your question  but with another of my own,  What are the best
>powerplant choices?
>Subaru
>Tiico
>TDI
>Audi 5cyl...

TK around? No? Good...

SUBARU.

Reliability
Smoothness
Availability
Fit
Sound
Choice of hp & capacity
Availability of adaptor kit off-shelf
It's a boxer!

Against? Perhaps lower-than-average fuel economy; the EJ-series
engine was never noted for frugality. No other faults... apart from
my favorite old harp, broken VW transmissions...
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Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut