Nov 9, 2007 - 4:42 PM
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So, new EPA regulations no longer allow front clips to be imported. It's engine sets only from here on out. Make sure you get everything you need for the swap when you get one
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Nov 12, 2007 - 2:26 PM
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"B. (2) Engine not in Vehicle or Chassis
EPA regulates the entire vehicle, not individual parts, for cars, light trucks, and motorcycles. If an engine is not installed, and is to be used in a car, motorcycle, or light truck, it may be imported as an automotive part. No approval or Customs bond is required by EPA. Importers should be aware, however, that replacement of an engine in a U.S. version vehicle with an engine of a different type or model year which is not currently covered by an EPA certificate or will be covered by an EPA certificate prior to introduction into commerce may violateEPA regulations. To import an engine for use in a car, light truck or motorcycle, the importer must file with U.S. Customs, upon entry, an EPA Form 3520-1 and declare code "W" on that form. For a "heavy" vehicle or "heavy" truck, EPA regulates the engine, whether or not it is installed. EPA considers a vehicle or truck as "heavy" if it has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,500 pounds, or a curb weight of more than 6,000 pounds. To be imported, such an engine must be either excluded, exempted, covered by an EPA certificate of conformity, or imported by an independent commercial importer." either that isn't the up-to-date article or you are wrong. This post has been edited by playr158: Nov 12, 2007 - 2:26 PM |
Dr_Tweak Get a Front Clip! No more Nov 9, 2007 - 4:42 PM
phattyduck QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Nov 9, 2007 - 1:42 ... Nov 9, 2007 - 4:53 PM
jgreening QUOTE(phattyduck @ Nov 9, 2007 - 3:5... Nov 9, 2007 - 11:17 PM
99GT Damn it. I'm getting a civic now! Nov 9, 2007 - 4:58 PM
bccentaur3 QUOTE(99GT @ Nov 9, 2007 - 3:58 PM) ... Nov 9, 2007 - 8:23 PM
bccentaur3 Wow, Doc you serious? This sucks man. So for us fu... Nov 9, 2007 - 4:59 PM
lagos thats terrible if its true. Nov 9, 2007 - 6:40 PM
95celgt dam!....now i can never make a RHD Celica ...S... Nov 9, 2007 - 8:31 PM
njccmd2002 Wow All this suckx Nov 9, 2007 - 9:06 PM
lx130 http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/quiktext.htm
fou... Nov 9, 2007 - 11:35 PM
Dr_Tweak I haven't seen any info from the EPA but this ... Nov 10, 2007 - 2:28 AM
xs94st dammit. i hate america. lol Nov 10, 2007 - 2:55 AM
MaskedMan QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Nov 9, 2007 - 1:42 ... Nov 10, 2007 - 5:13 AM
Silver94CelicaOwner QUOTE(MaskedMan @ Nov 10, 2007 - 3:1... Nov 10, 2007 - 4:58 PM
Dr_Tweak Yeah well said. And quite frankly, even if you are... Nov 12, 2007 - 2:13 PM![]() ![]() |
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