July 13, 200421 yr From the current issue of "4x4 Builder" powered by a 2001 2.5 liter with a custom adapter to a chevy trans...
July 13, 200421 yr Pretty tough looking "Subaru"! Did the article say why the builder chose a Soobie engine? Cheers, Chris
July 13, 200421 yr My first two guesses would be lower center of gravity than other engines, along with compactness. - Erik Hosa - Tacoma, WA - Pretty tough looking "Subaru"! Did the article say why the builder chose aSoobie engine? Cheers, Chris
July 13, 200421 yr yeah, low center of gravity, compact layout, and high power/weight. Thats what I'd be putting in a buggy too.
July 13, 200421 yr probably the cheapest aluminum blocked engine he could find. must not care about blowing head gaskets, and timing belts. looks mean as hell tho. looks like the tube frame is part of his cooling system.
July 13, 200421 yr That is one sweet crawler! I like the tube frame design just as much as the power plant
July 13, 200421 yr That's not the first crawler buggy to use the 2.5. Remember that one posted a couple years ago...I think it was on the Pirates message board.
July 13, 200421 yr I was talking to some rock crawling folks here, who run with this guy.... They say it's a little under powered until he hits the nitrous! Hummmmm? Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester
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