Anyone ever try a different H6 engine for a swap?

[Cotton]

Posted this on the FB page as well.

I had a question in regards to if anyone has tried swapping a different H6 Subaru engine into their SVX? I am talking mainly about either the 03-09 EZ30D (3.0L) or even the current EZ36D (3.6L).

I was looking at my 07 Outback with an H6 the other day to check the oil and it struck me that the engine looked like it could fit into an SVX rather easily. I know that the community solved the issue of the dreaded 4EAT transmission but I never saw anyone mention a different engine swap before.

"Drop an LS engine in it!"

Without putting some absurd engine into it that will cost a fortune I thought of this as a pretty good idea. The EG33 is a good engine, but there is a finite number of them. Parts are hard to come by and often we are asking each other for them. The other issue is we are seeing that these are also prone to head gasket issues that plagued all of those 2.5 H4 Subarus. There is also a timing belt in there rather than a chain.

The 3.0L has a chain and does not suffer from known head gasket failure. It's a marginal power increase at 245 HP with slightly less torque at 217. They are widely available though and parts are a lot easier to access.

I would guess it would be unlikely to use the 3.6L just on cost alone as you would have to get one on an 08 and up Tribeca or a 2010 and up Outback. If it works and fits though it gives slightly more power at 256 HP and 247 ft lb of torque.

Neither are engines that I am aware of that have a bunch of modifications to them but would offer more longevity if they could be used.

So does anyone know if these can be used in the SVX? Anyone tried this or at least researched it? I wouldn't do this on a working EG33 but if your engine goes or you need something just as costly like a head gasket this seems like it could be a good option if it is feasible. Thanks.