Celica GT-4 question Options

[1994Celica]

Ok so I know that importing GT-4's is illegal, but what about taking a junker 6gc and throwing the GT-4 engine, trans, bumber, hood, etc is that illegal or legal for the U.S.A

[Fate]

Emissions: Japan has stricter emissions than us so a gt4 would pass the sniffer test no problem. it's the lack of an egr valve, and with a visual inspection in some states-the car can be failed. i believe the UK has an egr valve, but usually engines are imported from japan when buying here in the states.

Safety: in other countries, the glass (sides, rear and windshield) doesn't have the thin layer of nylon that makes the glass spiderweb on impact like here in the states. also there is no documented crash testing done for the gt4.

Lighting: different cut pattern to be more effective for a right hand driver.

Everything can be corrected with a doner car but there are other issues of concern- registering and insuring to name two. (use the SEARCH button)



This post has been edited by Fate: Jan 9, 2010 - 9:10 PM