joe gremlin
Well Known Member
Aren't Subaru engines available in the $5k range? I seem to remember reading that people love their Egg-Sub engines but they can end up costing over $30k.Deuskid said:To answer your question, I would guestimate that it would be ~ $9,000 - $12,000. Considerably less than a certified for a superior engine.
Given that most of the owners I've seen quoted, report their alternate engine ended up costing them as much or more than a lyc would've, your $12k seems optimistic at best. Do you know something that they didn't?
I think many (including some automotive manufacturers) have gone down this road before you and so far, none have been able to make it cost-effective. Should it be so surprising then that most people are reluctant to get behind the idea? If this were 1901 I wouldn't have gotten behind Wilbur and Orville either.