Date:         Thu, 29 Sep 2016 03:40:41 +0000
Reply-To:     Steve Bonde <seb007@LIVE.COM>
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From:         Steve Bonde <seb007@LIVE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bare bones subie -
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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I got. :)

I just installed a rebuilt 2.5L from a 2000 Forester. It was rebuilt by Rocky Mountain Roos in Golden, CO. I used the conversion from Rocky Mountain Westy, which was great as they guided me through the DIY install. I couldn't be happier with them. While I was at it I had the automatic transmission rebuilt with a 3.27. 

My first run from Golden to Boulder has a couple of reasonably steep hills. On the steepest, longest one I watched all the cars behind me move to the left lane expecting to pass that tired old Westy. They were in for a surprise as I held 65 up the entire hill at ~3200 RPM. I can't wait to take it up I-70 through the Eisenhower tunnel or over Berthoud Pass to see just what it can do. I recommend this conversion. 

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> On Sep 28, 2016, at 9:03 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Today I saw my first Suburu engine stripped down to the crank and block.
> 
> I want.
> 
> A 5 journal crank and block, cylinders cast in place. Holes on the block
> for the express purpose of removing piston pins to remove pistons.
> 
> Guys and gals - I am impressed with that engine. I saw one built up and on
> a test stand, and I gotta tell you,  at the engine change time coming up on
> my '88 I gotta have me one of those!
> 
> John