No GT4's in the US? Options

[94wrc]

Hello,

I have heard that for some reason you guys in the States are not allowed the GT-Four in it's standard form, is this correct? I heard that a lot of engines get shipped out for you to put into "normal" celica's. Does anyone know the reason you aren't allowed them? is it down to emissions?

Thanks

Nathan

[dans_st]

So far as importing the GT-4 I could have it shipped with the motor removed and then get the motor shipped separetaly, THEN when they get here RE-install the engine and I have a complete GT-4 that is not registered and not DOT approved to drive here-Right???

Couldn't I just switch the VIN and chassis code plates from my celica to the GT-4, move my already registered plates, and inspection sticker to the GT-4 and just drive it that way??

I have switched VIN's and other tags on old chevy's and used the title that I had on a better condition cab/body, So couldn't it be done with the GT-4?

and as far as the emmisions I get my car inspected and don't have a cat or any other emmisions related product on my car as it is, along with NON-d.o.t. approved JDM taillights- SO is this possible??

And how much would it cost for the car and engine as well as the separate shipping?

[bloodrain]

So far as importing the GT-4 I could have it shipped with the motor removed and then get the motor shipped separetaly, THEN when they get here RE-install the engine and I have a complete GT-4 that is not registered and not DOT approved to drive here-Right???

Couldn't I just switch the VIN and chassis code plates from my celica to the GT-4, move my already registered plates, and inspection sticker to the GT-4 and just drive it that way??

I have switched VIN's and other tags on old chevy's and used the title that I had on a better condition cab/body, So couldn't it be done with the GT-4?

and as far as the emmisions I get my car inspected and don't have a cat or any other emmisions related product on my car as it is, along with NON-d.o.t. approved JDM taillights- SO is this possible??

And how much would it cost for the car and engine as well as the separate shipping?

yes you COULD do that, but search a little bit, there was another thread about importing them. Basically if you have an illegally imported car in the U.S. and they find out, your car gets destroyed on the spot, no questions asked. (Not literally on the spot, they tow it and then take care of it)