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    Importing 2003 corvette back into the U.S.

    in Non Tech Board

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    Ok I finally got closure on this after talking to customs and an RI. The C5 was an export only car and technically doesnt exist in the U.S. These can not be re-imported into the USA without petition. That can take months/years. So I am not closing the deal on that. However a 1992 and 1999 model can be imported at an average cost of $6000 for needed mods...still a non player. Any car over 25 years can be imported as exempt (just like my Hakosuka was). So I decided instead of buying the total restored 1981 for $25K, I found a cheaper 1981 that I can take back when time comes and still turn wrenches on (engine upgrades etc) until we leave. Too bad for me because I really wanted the C5. Here is the one I am def getting as we speak after much much consideration... http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/goo/15/0130090403D4002513002.html

     

    Man these cars only had 190 HP....guess Ill go nuts till I get a good 350 built for her. I suppose the same build I have for my 240 will do...some AFR 195s, Comp 276 cam, headers, 9:5:1 pistons, single plan intake and holley 750 should waken her up quite a bit. Wouldnt mind a 700R4 either as it currently has a TH350. 49,000 miles. Ill be glad when this is over...selling the 2JZ TT Aristo for $2500......

    Importing 2003 corvette back into the U.S.

    in Non Tech Board

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    Did you get a good enough deal to deal with the hassle? The 'Vette is unique in Japan, and pretty common in the US, could you just sell the one you have now and buy one stateside?

     

     

    Good question Pete. Well I may be here for another 3 to 5 years so I am wanting to ride in style. I didnt plan on bringing it back but if I cant sell I need a plan "B". Yeah here in Japan the Vette is unique and a real sweet ride. I only paid 18K but added a few things to include rims and spoilers etc. I bought this planning on staying here awhile longer. But if my extention goes wrong or I cant sell I just needed to know I could bring back if needed. I found a sweet racing mod place for U.S. imports here and the owner is also looking into this for me. Check out the site...man makes we want to start modding now lol. Its in Osaka. http://www.sleepers-performance.com/ Oh and for the record I bought my Vette from this company here in Kanagawa. Check the site if you care too, lots of sweet rides there...I was like a kid in a candy store. http://www.fireballs.co.jp/

    Terry

    Importing 2003 corvette back into the U.S.

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Thanks guys. Yeah I saw the import list but that may only apply to those cars that need mods etc. I have EMailed a couple RIs and will call customs. I cant imagine a vette not being able to come back. The only Vette that is/was made especially for Japan is the S-Spec 2009. All others should be in comliance with US specs vice what ever mods was done upon entering. Ill keep my fingers crossed.

     

     

    Terry

    Importing 2003 corvette back into the U.S.

    in Non Tech Board

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    Was wndering if anyone could tell me if a 2003 Corvette can be re-imported back into the U.S. without any mods. This car was bought from a Japanese car lot and probably never has been owned by an American. I know the headlights and rear brake lense covers were changed and a side panel marker added to meet Japan specs. Other that that nothing else that I know of. I should be able to just ship and drive right? Can anyone chime in.....

     

    Thanks

     

     

    Terry

    240ZG headlight covers

    in Parts Wanted

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    Hello, I am looking to buy the headlight covers to match the G-nose, please PM me if you have them or know where I may purchase them from. Thank you in advance.

     

    Theres a member that sells the lenses on here without the trim for around $350 I think. Search for GNOSE light covers and youll find them.

     

    Terry

    What would a stock 350 run?

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    stock 1978 350 with stock cam and exhaust manifolds (185hp/275 ftlbs) would run about a 14.5 at 95 mph in a Z. (as stated by the JTR V8 conversion manual).

     

    Add a mild cam and some block hugger headers and a better intake to run a high 13 at 100 mph.

     

    Run 10:1 cr, lopey cam, 750 holley, 3.90 gears, then expect high 12's at 110.

     

    Add some better heads and some full length headers and run low 12's or high 11's.

     

     

    Pyro is about dead on. When I first bought my SBC Z it was almost stock..had an after market intake. It ran 14.3s at 97 I think. I changed the cam to pickup the torgue on the lower end and some block huggers and ran a 13.7 at about 99 or 100 MPH. Lastly I added AFR heads, changed cam and torque convertor, went from a 3310 holley to a 750 DP and ran 11.9/12.0s all day long at 110/112. Comp Cams 282 HR with AFR single plane intake. Huge difference. Heads and TRQ convertor made the biggest gains IMHO.

     

    T

    1971 Hakosuka 4 Door 2000gt

    in Other vehicles

    Posted

    Another small update. Started ordering restore parts again. Today I got all the bushings for the rear and the front to include tie rod boots and ball joint boots. Also got the inner front and rear door seals. All of this for about $350.

     

    Next will be the outer front and rear door weather stripping and front and rear glass stripping.

     

    http://www.rubber-soul.net/new_page_19.htm

     

    So far what I have invested in the car:

     

    Car when bought $11,000.00

    Parts since total $ 3,800.00

    Shipping total to Texas $ 6,000.00

     

    Grand total thus far $20,800.00

     

     

    Other parts buying this year:

     

    Rear coil overs with disk upgrade

    Front coilovers with brake upgrade

    Roll cage

    Dash cover

    Master cylnder upgrade

    Adjustable tension rods

    Bump Steer spacers

     

    Terry

    costs of your cars

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

    Posted

    The Rusty Old Datsun had around $65,000 into it. Engine, EMS, intake, exhaust, radiator, etc. were close to $20,000, shocks were close to $10,000, fabrication work on the roll bar, chassis, and suspension were another $7,500, transmission was about $8,000, multiple differentials were about $2,000, body and paint were another $5,000, multiple sets of wheels and tires were $5,000...

     

     

    Beautimus!!!

    Rb25 Turbo Complete

    in Cars Wanted

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    http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=138937

     

    there's an idea. Just swap out everything onto your car and then do the reverse swap with your motor into his and dump the second car. If you got that car for say $8gs and got $2 for the car you are dumping, thats $6g and you get the motor and most all of the conversion parts.

     

    could be a deal. not my car.

     

    wont work if you are located in japan, but if you are on the west coast, maybe...

     

    That would be perfect if I waere there. Damn I could get two cars done for one. Ill keep my fingers crossed and keep looking....

     

    T

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