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I would be interested in an answer to the original question also. I have a relative living in the greater Cleveland area who will be looking for a dealer or independant shop to service the 2005 Outback. Does anyone have specific knowledge regarding this subject and for this geographic area?

Subaru engines started showing up at the EAA fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the early eighties. They have been overshadowing the converted VW power plants ever since. Check out this website for information in the Suby powered Speedster and Cabriolet: http://www.specialtyauto.com/ I think this is where it is going to happen for me. The owner is pushing the 2.2L as the best engine for the car, although his prototype has a 2.5L installed. He has the mentioned the 2.2L with the cam and this is why I have been looking for opinions. Thanks.

Guys, apparently Subaru engines in replicas are more common on the other side of the pond. I've been there....done that with VW power in a Speedster replica and now I believe I'm taking a step up.

OK, I'll do some looking. Thanks.

No information available. What I heard from my builder is that he was made aware of a retrofit which would keep the car emissions legal and would bump the bhp from 137 to 155. That's what I heard and I hope someone is aware of this and can share info about it. Thanks.

Thanks for your answers folks. Decision time is on the horizon and it sounds like the 2.2L may be the way to go. Can you tell me anthing about the cam choice I mentioned?

Helllo. I am in the planning stages of having a Porsche Speedster replica built using a Subaru engine. The engines I have been told about include the following: 1. 2.5L DOHC rated at 165bhp. I understand that this may be one to avoid. 2. 2.5L SOHC I assume rated the same 3, 2.2L SOHC which I understand is a jewel 4. Same as above but with a (emissions) legal cam which bumps the hp up to 155bhp. This one sounds pretty cool to me. Any thoughts on which would be the best choice for durability, maintainability and a measure of spirited performance for a 1900# car? Thanks in advance John H.