Thats rediculous! i would strait up move if i lived in a place like that. if your worried about it that much though, i would keep the n/a for as long as you can and just save up for a 1j or 2j swap and you can leave you motor stock and still have a pretty quick car. as far as your hose problems, its just gonna take time, ive had to do that hose my self, its not fun, try putting the pliers on the clamp and getting a screwdriver and pry up on the hose, thats how i did mine. Good luck!