Japanese spec > U.S. spec
10-31-05, 12:00 PM
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Japanese spec > U.S. spec
I have a 1992 3rd gen that I bought when I was stationed in Japan. I brought it here to Italy and just paid $4k for a rebuilt engine (shipping kills). After I leave here in a couple years I would like to take it back to the states. Anyone know how much it costs to convert these? So far w/ the rebuilt engine and the $3.5k I paid for the car (yes, cheap cars in Japan) I have $7.5K invested. Is it worth it, or sell it here? I just love it so much and would hate to let her go.
Any information would be appreciated.
Mark
Any information would be appreciated.
Mark
10-31-05, 12:12 PM
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its going to cost quite a bit to get it through customs in the states...
i got one over here already if you're interested.. https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=477143
i got one over here already if you're interested.. https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=477143
10-31-05, 01:50 PM
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If your in the military it's not that hard to get through customs. at least it wasn't before. prolly get us spec headlights and maybe front glass. throw a cat in and be done. military is easier then commoners like us. getting it over here is alto cheaper too =-)
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11-01-05, 10:07 AM
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Yeah, I get a vehicle shipped for free when I move from base to base, but to pass U.S. inspections and getting it registered sounds pricey. I need to find out if I need to convert it here or is there someone in the U.S that does it after I ship it.
11-01-05, 01:32 PM
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Should not be a whole lot to get it inspected and registered. if you know anything that is wrong with it now (it has no Cat whatever then i would get it replaced if you have time. i believe that once you import a vehicle and it needs work done you only have a set amount of time to get the work doen (i could possibly be wrong but i'm fairly sure).
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11-02-05, 12:43 PM
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Yes we can but i'm sure they must be able to meet U.S. standards. I've heard rumors of safety glass, side impact issues, emissions (yes, both cats are still installed).
