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Any Subaru conversions using the Subaru WRX turbo(250hp) engine?

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tjmxer

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I've seen some kitplanes with Subaru engine conversions. The owners state, usually, around a 90 hp motor. How is this motor it terms of reliability and power? How long for over hauls, usually? Would it be possible to swap in a motor from a newer Subaru WRX? They are rated at around 250 hp with a turbo, bone stock, and the weight is about the same as a non turbo motor. Would this work? Could you use the fuel injection, also? What would the plane be like to fly, assuming it probably had a rotax 912 originally(100 hp)?
 
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