Does the SVX have the AWD disable like my wife's outback does? Worse that happens is you pull the fuse and pull the driveshaft then you'll be on par with the Solaras and 3000GT/Stealths. Big heavy trying to be sporty FWD.
Believe me, your head gaskets will probably fry WAY before the AWD system takes a dump.
And you know deep in your heart that a car you know, and also happens to be a Lemons Unicorn, is the right way to go.
Unless you have unlimited resources, assume at least a year to year and 1/2 to fully collect a team. It took me 3 but that was in too poor to pay attention Cleveland, and we still are making due with only three members. Paradoxically it's easier to lure potential suckers in once the car is done. But even then people flake like nuts.
Also good luck with sponsorship. Summit gave me a sheet of stickers for free, that's the best you get in $500 crap can racing.
Mistake By The Lake Racing (MBTL)
88 Thunderbird "THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!", Ex Astris, Rubigo / Semper Fracti
A&D: 2014 Sebrings at Sebring (NSF), 2014 NJMP2 Jurassic Park (SpeedyCop), 2012 Summit Point J30 (PiNuts)
2018 Route Sucky-Suck Rally Miata, 2019 World Tour Of Texas 64 Newport