1) I would repalce the gaskets with the later-no groove style. Simply pulling the lock strip out of old, tired gaskets may cause them to leak.

2) Even with re-gearing the transmission, you will not see 26 MPG with the Syncro and the SVX. Maybe a 5-10% improvement mostly due to better technology. The Syncro is a relaticvely high friction machine and the wind resistance is the big fuel consumer.  It would take a really well tuned, driven gently Diesel to see that type of mileage sometimes.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: R & R <shawn@REEFANDRAINFORESTDESIGN.COM>
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:43 am
Subject: window trim optional?

> 1) Can I remove the old cracked window trim (spreader), or will water
> get in around the rubber and cause rust?
>
> 2) I'm planning to convert my 87 Syncro to an early 90's Subaru
> WRX. I
> understand that my mileage will increase to about 26 MPG. Here's the
> question part...Is there a "modern" power plant conversion that will
> give me the "advertised" 45 MPG fuel economy of a Pontiac Vibe /
> ToyotaMatrix?
>
> Shawn
>