Nope. There IS a legal way to import a car. There are rules to it, but they do not have to be converted. Someone posted the correct information once a while back.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15