Is the SR20DET legal in the U.S.?

[FreytheViking]

Hey I'm new to this board and also new to silvias. I'm thinking of getting an old s13 and swat a sr20DET engine into it. My main question is whether the engine is legal here in the U.S. since we have strict emissions laws and such and also whether or not insurance will cover a car with a foreign engine. Thanks in advance!

[Onizuka]

No, its technically not legal anywhere in the US. Hasn't stopped thousands of people sticking it in their street cars anyways. Install at own risk and extreme personal pleasure

[FreytheViking]

does that insurance compaines will not take you? damn!

[spanishricer]

does that insurance compaines will not take you? damn!

I don't know of any insurance company that will actually bother to check under the hood when surveying the vehicle for coverage. Mine just did a quick walk around the vehicle to check for body damage, and that was it. Just don't expect them to reimburse you for an SR swap if your car gets stolen or totaled

[The Mic]

Insurance could give a flying **** about the sr20det.

[got2b240]

true that, my ins company knows, and he is cool about it. he even came for a ride once when i went to pay my monthly premium. he needed to get lunch

[FreytheViking]

hmmm... that's good, I guess the insurance companies won't know. Heheh that means i might get my s13 by may. AWESOME

[HailtotheSilvia]

SR20 will never be legal in US....sadness

[Nicksemianiw]

I think it is legal in good old canada YAY!

[SpeedRacer1]

I think it is legal in good old canada YAY!

Not until next year. The SR came out in Jan 1991 + 15 years = Jan 2006.

[lee_harvey]

my insurance didnt care either. they said because i went from a 2.4l motor to a 2.0l. Mine passed emissions with no prob so i dont know why its "illegal". I even have comprehensive for $8k in case it gets ripped off.

[Nicksemianiw]

LOL good to know i only have 1 year of hiding my motor lol

Nick