Would Like Some Advice On Engineering Mods

[im late]

Hi All,

I would please like to hear from anyone who has been through the process (not people who just "heard" how it’s done) on the following scenario:

I'm thinking of (have not decided yet) on buying a R32 GTR from a private seller over from Adelaide. It has a single turbo upgrade (T04Z) with a high mount manifold.

I am pretty sure that it will not pass the pits here to get it registered. So I don't know the process of getting it registered.

I know that it would need to be engineered. I assume that you take it to the pits, it does not get passed but you get a permit to drive the car to get it engineered by an appropriate business. Once that gets done you can get it passed.

The rest of the car is standard looking so the only obvious modification in the inspector’s eye is the single huffa with the high mount.

Any advice, comments, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, my previous GTR was over the Pitts due to a yellow sticker so I know what the inspectors usually look for and I can pretty much say they will frown at the sight of the single.

Regards,

Adam

[Steve]

you take it over the pits, get permits if necessary. It is pretty straight forward, I had heaps done to my car when I brought it over from SA, all they were interested in was if it was roadworthy - I also got permits at the same time for heaps of stuff

Usually to modify a car, you have to fill in an application to modify a vehicle, stating the reasons why you want to modify it (power upgrade, replacement etc) - if the proposal is reasonable you will be given permission to proceed and you must then present the car for inspection after modification is complete to receive permits. IF they are uncertain about the safety/design of modifications they may request you get an engineering certificate to state the mods comply with applicable legislation.

I would recommend you have the car tuned to be streetable though, as if it is considered overpowered for the road (abstract I know) they will require you to detune it. If the guy doing the test mashes the accelerator (which they have to do to ensure there are no flats spots) and the car goes sideways/leaves strips etc - it wont pass

So basically, if you bring it over, take it over the pits, they will inform you of what they required engineered and or changed, if anything at all (a good chance the inspector wont even know it was originally a twin turbo car anyway)

simple

[im late]

Thank you so much for telling my your experience. I now feel better

[luke20t]

actually steve, not simple at all.

i would personally go for a GTR that has stock-looking low mounted turbos..

i just been through this process with my single turbo RB26 gts4 and took me 3.5 months and over 3K to get it passed.

single turbo = engineers report = emissions test = BAD depending on the other mods on the car. eg aftermarket ECU, CAMS, injectors, and a few other things make it REALLY hard to pass.

and they are introducing the IM240 emissions test now (if it isnt already here) which i heard will cost around $800 and much harder to pass than the current test.

so what other mods does the car have like i mensioned above?

Nathan also had alot fun doing this before me

[ossie_21]

Damn straight, 5 months of & similar coin ftl!!!

[masTers]

Speak to DCIEVE, he didnt have many problems getting his caged single turbo RB26 R31 coupe licenced (was originally from NSW)