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One of the obstacles for these special configuration cars is the Federal Test Proceedure regarding vehicle Emissions. Manufacturer/s have to submit a car for this testing, which is quite an investment. Somthing now around back in 69 when ol' Don was ordering his 427 cars.

The cost of the FTP for is then added to each specailty car. SInce they are going to be limited in sales, the adder is more significant. This can apply to just about everything else required to produce the car.

Shadetree conversions will be cheaper and remove liability.

I wish there was a configuration which would lend itslef to add ons. If they offered a low compression LS motor with a good set of rods and pistons but at a reasonable price they may have a makings of a hero. Basically looking for a package that could be a COPO where the local dealer could add their desired forced induction on a non SS car. It would save on insurance and the initial purchase price if a guy didn't want to do a dealer FI unit!