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I think the sub being a fake just causes too many complications.
If it were a fake......
What was really going to happen to Jack and Juliet?

Could Ben be so sure Locke wouldn't see that it was fake? or If Locke did see it was fake could Ben leave it to chance that Locke would blow it anyway?

How could Ben be sure that Locke wouldn't tell Jack it was fake?

If it is a fake, how many others know it? Ethan, Richard, two unknown crew members. How do you ensure that the secret is kept in a community?

Ben is supposed to be a master at manipulation. Ben wanted Locke to destroy the sub and force Jack and Juliet to stay on the island without breaking his word to them. A fake sub just leaves to many chances that Ben would be caught in his deception. and con men don't take chances.