Not sure about the entire story behind your situation. I was only able to catch up from the other thread. But with all that money invested, why not focus it entirely in the engine before doing other costmetic mods? Was the car in need of body work? The bottom end should have received more attention IMO. Do you have an oil pressure gauge? (I would hope so)

I can relate to what you are going through, believe me. I've had problems from the moment I bought this car in 06. This is my second motor rebuild (the first one I trusted to a "friend" that said he knew how to work on subaru motors and failed. That's what I got for trying to save money.) This time, its going to be done the right way. From the top to bottom.

Sometimes, we have to learn our lessons the hard way. Good luck with the rebuild.