Just wondering if anyone knows if the RB series engines are legal in the US? I know the SR20DET is not, but I was thinking that since MotoRex imports Skylines with the RB series engines in them, then the RB series must be legal (even in CA?). Any info on this subject would be greatly appreciated and may sway my decision from an SR20DET to a RB25DET since I won't have to worry about the smog check in CA!
let's just keep this simple so we don't have copycat type questions like is the CA18DET legal? is the SR20VE legal? etc.
ANY engine that was not manufactured here in the USA is illegal, EVERYWHERE! regardless if you live in a smog exmept state or not. because if a cop who knows what he's looking at stops you, asks you to pop the hood, he can send you to a smog shop and get you tested even if you are smog exempt.
this question and the " where can i get a SR20DET?" question are asked every single day...
PERFORM A SEARCH
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Perhaps if you guys would read the post and not just look for flammable questions, you would have noticed that it hasn't been asked here before. Try READING before you speak!!! I haven't asked if the SR or CA is legal (because I know that they aren't). I believe this to be a legitimate question and would like to know if anyone has any true KNOWLEDGE of the subject,
"ANY engine that was not manufactured here in the USA is illegal, EVERYWHERE! regardless if you live in a smog exmept state or not. because if a cop who knows what he's looking at stops you, asks you to pop the hood, he can send you to a smog shop and get you tested even if you are smog exempt."
Does this mean that if you spend $80,000.00 on a Skyline from MotoRex that you will be in violation of the law? If so, I would venture to say that some Skyline owners in the U.S. are going to be pissed off now that you have made your highly informed and intelligent judment on their car's engine's legality.
Also, in response to your drivel...
My 1991 240sx came from the showroom with an engine that wasn't manufactured in the U.S., oh my! I might get a ticket too! Quick, everyone that owns a vehicle that was manufactured outside of the U.S. better get a GM, Chevy or a Ford (except that some of those are manufactured in Canada or Mexico). Please "esyip" enlighten us as to what we should do. Please share some of your wisdom with us poor, ignorant, flammable masses!
wuts so legit about this questions? the RB25DET is more powerful then a mere SR or CA so why would u think its legal? If it is legal then why don't we ask a nissan dealership to go get us one?
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And the rest of you bitches who do nothing but lick each others anus's and high five your retarded flame posts can all go suck a dick, I'm done with this cracker forum.
And the rest of you bitches who do nothing but lick each others anus's and high five your retarded flame posts can all go suck a dick, I'm done with this cracker forum.
wuts so legit about this questions? the RB25DET is more powerful then a mere SR or CA so why would u think its legal? If it is legal then why don't we ask a nissan dealership to go get us one?
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And the rest of you bitches who do nothing but lick each others anus's and high five your retarded flame posts can all go suck a dick, I'm done with this cracker forum.
What is legitimate about this question? Well, if I can import a legal engine as opposed to importing one that is illegal for road use, then why not do that? And what the hell does power have to do with legality?
Why do I think it is legal? OK, here we go, please read this before you catch fire and start flaming me!
1. In order for an engine to be legal for road use in the U.S. it has to be certified by the EPA.
2. In order for MotoRex or RBMotoring to sell Skylines (with the RB series engine in them) they must have secured this certification as well as many others.
3. Logically that tells me that the RB series engines have been approved for road use in the U.S. by the EPA.
As for asking a Nissan dealer to import it, well I suppose you would get the same answer to this question as you would if you asked them to import an entire Skyline. I doubt they would do it, but go ahead and try.
Anyways, if you do not have any knowledge on the subject please go flame someone else, it seems to be all that you are good at!
ANY engine that was not manufactured here in the USA is illegal, EVERYWHERE!
because of emmission law
they need cat and smog controller "ECU"
emmision control unit
Anyways, if you do not have any knowledge on the subject please go flame someone else, it seems to be all that you are good at!
bah ur exactly right no knowledge at all...newb....
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And the rest of you bitches who do nothing but lick each others anus's and high five your retarded flame posts can all go suck a dick, I'm done with this cracker forum.
Oh my god, did you even read what I posted? Seriously?
YOU ARE WRONG!
Your car has an engine that was not manufactured in the U.S. You understand that, don't you?
The Skyline, engine and all, is legal in the U.S.
Please read the above line again.
I have read a number of your posts in this group and you seem to be fond of pointing out to new people that their question has been asked before. You attempted to do this to me, and have seriously pissed me off! I would suggest that you keep your mouth shut and your fingers off of your keyboard until you learn to read, comprehend, and intelligently answer questions that have been posted by Nissan enthusiasts.
hmmmm good point there, i think i'll WILL stay in ur businness and continue to piss you off cuz u can't even take a joke seriouslly...
SERIOUSLY GET A LIFE!
skylines that go through motorex go thorugh EMISSIONS freak maybe YOU should read more about things and stop posting freakin novels
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And the rest of you bitches who do nothing but lick each others anus's and high five your retarded flame posts can all go suck a dick, I'm done with this cracker forum.
Drift, What do the "emissions" have to do with anything. Of course it has to be tested in states that require it. All cars in these states have to be tested. The point is this, swapping the engine in should be legal!
And which one of your statements was the joke?
You obviously have no clue as to the legality of swapping a RB series engine into a 240sx, and that is not a bad thing as I am not 100% sure either, that is why I asked the question.
LMAO this is some funny stuff but seriously if an engine wasn't approved to be in a US production car then it is technically "illegal for use in a US car" but as long as you can pass emissions in states that require emissions then your alright!(how many DOT official know what came in your car to start out with anyway?)BTW the DOT can at ANYTIME and come test your vehicle(emissions minded people beware!) but its not like they can seize your car and send you to jail for the rest of your life geeeeeze its just and engine!
Last edited by sentra fanatic : Mar 21st, 2003 at 06:26 AM.
If it is legal then why don't we ask a nissan dealership to go get us one?
i didn't say that 
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