Eli, Basic info here....."your mileage may differ" Subaru conversion kit parts cost approx. $1500. Engines can cost as little as $350- and as much as $2500 (depending on your patience and creativity in the search). "Normal" price for a 2.2L usually is around $600-$800, a 2..5L from $1200-$1700 and a 3.3L from $1200-$2000. If you're nervous about used engines, I've even heard that you can get a brand spanking new factory short block will cost about $1200 from the dealer. Professional conversions start at around $5,000 complete, depending on who buys the engine and at what price. A full 3.3L conversion, turn key (you do nothing) can with AC, cruise control, etc. can cost as much at $10000. OUCH! Do it yourself and save big (as usual). You pays your money and you takes your pick. Patience wil help you find a good deal on an engine. As for weight....the two 4 cyls are only slightly heavier than a waterboxer, the 3.3L is at least 100lbs more., but, of the six or eight conversions I've heard of with this engine....noone has complained about handling. Warren |
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