Yes Ben,

Its true that the best Subaru conversion kit must be "assembled" from a
couple of sources but its not difficult.

... and yes its also true that a Phase II 2.5 has net yet "run the
gauntlet" for a CA smog.   I believe one is currently in progress however.

Last time I looked at an I5 conversion, looked to me like it would take a
bit of effort also.  Not a "walk in the park" either.  That's probably why
Detlev gets a nice chunk of change for doing it.

Not knocking the VW/Audi choice either.  Just like to keep it known that
there is are choices. Originally I preferred "all German" also, but ...just
didn't like the test drive I had in the one I5 conversion I could find at
the time.
.
MY USUAL ADVICE FOR CONVERSION SHOPPERS......TEST DRIVE FIRST.......PAY
LATER!

I recently saw another interesting choice.   A Nissan Maxima 190hp V6.....a
very nice engine by the way....fitted UNDER THE LID ....AND passed smog in
CA.

Warren