reub-revhead wrote:Wes, that is correct under current regulations as the car is a 1968 beetle.
So NT must be differrent.
For peoples general info, in QLD and NSW (probably other states too), the rules states...
"Emission standards for replacement engines;
1972 and later model vehicles with substitute engines must meet the intent of the later of the Australian Design Rules applicable to either:
a) the original vehicle; or
b) the substitute engine.
To ensure continued compliance with emission standards, any replacement engine should come from
a vehicle which is subject to the same or more stringent emission control requirements. An alternative
is for an earlier engine to be upgraded during reconditioning to more recent engine specifications. All
anti-pollution devices should be fitted and functional.
Vehicles manufactured prior to noise and/or exhaust emissions related ADRs must meet certain
minimum noise and emission requirements if the engine modification is to such an extent as to require
certification by an engineering signatory. Engineering signatories will be able to give you more
information about these requirements."
Although you could read it such that your pre 72 vehicle is exempt from emission equipment, I don't think you will find an engineer that will agree.
The section that says "must meet certain
minimum noise and emission requirements if the engine modification is to such an extent as to require certification by an engineering signatory" puts you at the mercy of the engineer. Most will say an unleaded car needs a catalytic convertor, and most likely a carbon cannister.
For those interested the NSW rules can be found here
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