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When i was an automotive machinist, the flow of Subie heads needing to get milled flat was endless. They warp because the decks are already too thin, then milling them flat makes them even thinner, then they warp again and become junk.
Subies are not efficient, they aren't true 4wd, the sntire engine is ahead of the front axle centerline, they have no redeeming virtues.
Honestly, you want a late 80s, up to 93, S-Blazer. The 4.3L with auto can do 28 mpg highway with 3.42 gears in the axles, you can make them true 4wd, they can do everything you ask of your Subie, with more space, more reliability, a low range in the transfer case, no reliability concerns, they can fit bigger tires, they can approach 300,000 miles, there's nothing to dislike.
Plus you can do an LSx / T56 swap, for triple the HP with no loss of MPG. Turbo that, you can reach 1000 HP. Eff a Subie.
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