>What about clearance?  I hear you lose a few inches with the Subie.  Is
>there any suspension adjustment to compensate or is that just not a good
>idea (or too expensive?).

The sump can be modified; shorten it and fit "wings" to keep
oil-volume up. Fit internal baffles to stop oil surge, as the level
will be closer to the pickup.

>Any other drawback to consider (besides not keeping my mechanic in
>business)?

Too powerful, too smooth, too reliable...
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Regards
Andrew