Subaru Questions. Options

[broomhandle]

Hello All,

I have had a project 914 since 2009. I have a hard full of 1.7's and 2.0's, I feel I am tired of these.. plus.. the 901 I feel is the downside... from my past ownership of a 914. I have decided to go subaru. On this forum. I see so many, some go 2.0, some go 2.5? Turbo?

I am unsure of what combo to look for. It sounds like Turbo motors, need turbo 5spds. which are very hard to find. So is naturally aspirated jus fine? I would think so.

I have gotten prices of a non turbo 2.5 from 2005sih at 1500.00... ugh.

Do there majority of the sub motors mount to the transaxles? Or anybody in California want to sell a motor/trans? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I would love a turbo, but I think I am ok with a non turbo...

any help? Thoughts?

[Chris914n6]

Trans strength isn't a factor. We are 1000 lbs lighter and not AWD, we will never break one.

WRX has the tallest gearing. SUVs have lower 1st & 2nd ratios usually. Final is 4.111 or 3.9 or a 2 MY only 3.7. In reality it's only a few mph difference at redline.

There are a few trans code excel files floating around the net. There have been small improvements over the years, synchros & such, but it's all way better than a 914 box.

The Subaru 6 feels like a Porsche 6, kinda dull on the low end but takes off on the high end. I notice it because my Nissan 6 (Maxima) has more low end torque but dives hard near redline.

So I'm in the -6 camp too. The turbos add a bunch of complications that are only justified if you want V8 speed without the weight.

[broomhandle]

Trans strength isn't a factor. We are 1000 lbs lighter and not AWD, we will never break one.

WRX has the tallest gearing. SUVs have lower 1st & 2nd ratios usually. Final is 4.111 or 3.9 or a 2 MY only 3.7. In reality it's only a few mph difference at redline.

There are a few trans code excel files floating around the net. There have been small improvements over the years, synchros & such, but it's all way better than a 914 box.

The Subaru 6 feels like a Porsche 6, kinda dull on the low end but takes off on the high end. I notice it because my Nissan 6 (Maxima) has more low end torque but dives hard near redline.

So I'm in the -6 camp too. The turbos add a bunch of complications that are only justified if you want V8 speed without the weight.

I like the low end. I drive a e-golf. I like that instant go. I will never use top end. 0-60 is my game. So, you guys think its better to go 3.0 vrs a NA 2.5 or 2.0?

and does anybody know which 3.0? looks like the ez30 was made 2001-09. but unsure in which. Outback H6? Tribeca?