I don't think that fuel economy would be adversly affected, especially if
you geared higher.  Not much reason to run a 3.3l 6cyl at 4,000 rpm at 70
mph.

On Thu, 17 Jul 1997, Kelly Bauman wrote:

> >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
>