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Subject:Re: Which Subaru engine?
From:Kelly Bauman
Date:Thu, 17 Jul 1997 10:06:46 -0700

>For what it is worth, I also thing the legacy engine would make a better
>choice.  Correct me if I am wrong but did the 6 cylinder come only in the
>SVX?  If so you will have to consider the avaliability and cost of the
>engine and replacement parts.  Not to mention, the strain on the drive 
>train, you will also need a brake system upgrade to stop the
>shoe box when you are doing 100+ with 7 people, while pulling the trailer
>and the A/C blasting. Also subaru no longer produces the SUX?
>
Forget to mention fuel consumption?  Single digit MPG results are not funy.
 Better throw in a new, larger tank in that list of modifications.

Kelly Bauman
Delta, BC
'91 Westy

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