All I did was explain to Sergio WHY we didn't get the EJ207. You took that as some sort of statement that I thought the EJ205 was superior or equal to it. It's not. But the fundamental design of the EJ207 prevents it from being sold here or run on 91 octane gas. The aftermarket has absolutely nothing to do with what does and doesn't get sold from dealer showrooms. If you want forged pistons- go get them. But your EJ257 has no need for them. None. So why would Subaru spend the extra money for them when they gain nothing? Furthermore, it's not CA emissions that keep cars from getting imported. Any federalized engine can easily be adapted to CA emissions. The issue is with quirky EPA requirements that take precedence over power and even drivability. TGVs exist because of the EPA, hence JDM Subarus don't have them.
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FWD is the new AWD
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