[Act] Do Top-Mount Turbos Need An Engineers Certificate?

[01kings10]

I'm looking at buying a modified R33 GTS-T in the ACT. Just wondering if any of these mods need to be engineered:

• Aftermarket top mount turbo manifold with GT35 Turbo
• Aftermarket wastegate
• Aftermarket intake manifold and throttle body
• Front mount intercooler
  
• Dual stage boost controller
  
• 18" Wheels

Thanks!

[StealthX]

LOL yep, what makes you think all of those wouldn't?

You'd need a noise test, emissions test, mesh in front of the intercooler, engineers inspection, and that boost controller wont be legal. Anything adjustable is not legal engine wise.

[01kings10]

LOL yep, what makes you think all of those wouldn't?

You'd need a noise test, emissions test, mesh in front of the intercooler, engineers inspection, and that boost controller wont be legal. Anything adjustable is not legal engine wise.

AFAIK turbo mods don't need to be engineered as engineers certificates are for ensuring safety for the car only. Just read it here: http://www.performan....php?t=67239791 -not sure if this is true or applicable to my state.

I know the boost controller wouldn't be legal as it means you can adjust the performance by more than 15%, although as long as it's hidden I doubt it would be a problem.

Why would you need mesh in front of the intercooler?

Emission and noise tests can be done anywhere and has got nothing to do with an engineers certificate???

Edited July 16, 2011 by 01kings10

[StealthX]

AFAIK turbo mods don't need to be engineered as engineers certificates are for ensuring safety for the car only. Just read it here: http://www.performan....php?t=67239791 -not sure if this is true or applicable to my state.

I know the boost controller wouldn't be legal as it means you can adjust the performance by more than 15%, although as long as it's hidden I doubt it would be a problem.

Why would you need mesh in front of the intercooler?

Emission and noise tests can be done anywhere and has got nothing to do with an engineers certificate???

Might differ from state to state, but of course emissions and noise tests are related to engineers certs. An engineer wont sign off on a car's mods unless it has a emissions report and a noise test done.

Don't know where you've read it, but you definitely need an engineers cert for an aftermarket turbo dude... You cant just wack a T51r on a skyline and expect it to be legal, you'l get pulled over and defected

You need mesh infront of the intercooler for a safety thing, dont ask, but it's a requirement in most states AFAIK.

p.s. post #5 of that link:

In the ACT and NSW you need an engineers cert for any non-OEM turbo setup.

Also Turbo transplants - ie Mazda BPT from the Laser into a 323 despite the chassis being the same etc.