In a full weight car, every little bit helps. I also have a personal vendetta against rust, so eliminating the steel subframe is eliminating one more rusting part from my car.

I guess I'll have to keep an eye on the subframe and check it every oil change for cracks. or bends. Are there any indications of a crack other than visual? With my access to a lift so readily available, I'm not shy about giving the aluminum subframe a try. I will definitely not get rid of my stocker, just incase I need to put it back in.