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Old 10-20-2010, 10:16 PM   #209 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by brucey View Post
The subaru 4EAT's are completely interchangeable, across models and years. The automatic outback's came with 4.444 and I think you can go as low as 3.7, but probably more like 3.9. That's as low as it goes for subies, how much of a difference would that make at interstate speed?

Zero: You might want to try a block heater. I finally figured out how to install a circulating one on our cars. Having the car already at full operating temperature before I leave is very very nice. It's not even that cold yet and I want to kick myself every time I forget to plug it in.
except for 6cyl vs 4cyl

Ive read even the 2.2 trans is a straight swap for the 2.5, which was another thing I had considered doing, removing the AWD by removing the rear transaxle and running at a FWD car only. but I heard that it might have given me a max of 1mpg extra, mostly likely .7 or less, which didnt add up for the cost of doing the AWD delete.
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