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WONTONnPHO · 08-17-2007, 10:43 PM

and its not lookin good for legalization

StaticX27 · 08-17-2007, 11:50 PM

Thats because its a dead idea. Only option left is to go through BAR, and we all know how well that usually goes.

Emp123 · 08-18-2007, 02:50 PM

While legalizing the SR is deadish, legalizing the KA-T is not. Why make a new thread when there is already a 30+ page thread on legalizing engines?

Chaws15 · 08-18-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Emp123

While legalizing the SR is deadish, legalizing the KA-T is not. Why make a new thread when there is already a 30+ page thread on legalizing engines?

Because it's a JDM-spec thread as opposed to USDM KA thread.

They both deal with different obstacles, some that are KA-specific.

racer98 · 08-18-2007, 03:15 PM

Problem what need to happen for an SR to be legal.

its such an amazing ammount of bs that is needed to be legally kicked around, I would sugest all of those who are involved and want to be involved in this would need a lot of work to be thrown into this idea.

1) do we have an enviromental lawyer involved ?

2) are we going for 50 state or 49 state legal ?

3) Did those who want to pursue this would like to get some sort of legislative change involved. IE : Limited use weekend cars or make some sort of exemption for modified production cars ?

4) Who will be the emission state ref certified test center.

but as other have mentioned. KA would only be the legal way to go ! .

racer98 · 08-18-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaws15

What does it take to get it EPA approved? My guess is we need some heavy testing of the engine, which means lots of trials, lots of equipment, and lots of money.

All I can picture in my head right now are the Shell lab dudes.

I would love to get my hands on a Sentra SR and take it apart and/compare and contrast the differences. If it's close enough (mind you I have a high standard for being 'close') then we can either opt to turbocharge it, or re-appeal our case to show how the JDM motor set is not so dissimilar.

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resour.../engswitch.pdf

tknbkthrsdy4anfg · 08-19-2007, 02:34 AM

Alright guys i've let this dead horse be beaten for a little while, I'm closing it, my sincerest apologies to all for failing you.

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WONTONnPHO Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and its not lookin good for legalization

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StaticX27 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rowland heights, CA Age: 40 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats because its a dead idea. Only option left is to go through BAR, and we all know how well that usually goes.

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Emp123 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	While legalizing the SR is deadish, legalizing the KA-T is not. Why make a new thread when there is already a 30+ page thread on legalizing engines?

08-18-2007, 03:15 PM	#935
racer98 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 六本木 Age: 46 Posts: 6,202 Trader Rating: (128) Feedback Score: 128 reviews	Problem what need to happen for an SR to be legal. its such an amazing ammount of bs that is needed to be legally kicked around, I would sugest all of those who are involved and want to be involved in this would need a lot of work to be thrown into this idea. 1) do we have an enviromental lawyer involved ? 2) are we going for 50 state or 49 state legal ? 3) Did those who want to pursue this would like to get some sort of legislative change involved. IE : Limited use weekend cars or make some sort of exemption for modified production cars ? 4) Who will be the emission state ref certified test center. but as other have mentioned. KA would only be the legal way to go ! .