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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 01:04 PM |
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VP V6 into Kombi
Hi all,
I have a 77 micro bus and was wanting to perform a V6 engine conversion.
That all the heaps on info on this forum about engine conversions but I have a question about the legal side.
I hear about people getting an Engineers Certificate is this the same as a modification plate?
From experience with a V6 conversion what other items required modifiy? eg brakes
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 01:50 PM |
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Depends on the state in which you are registering it. NSW will need an engineer to certify the modifications.
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 04:00 PM |
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All this stuff has to be changed
Accelerator cable, fuel tank must be EFI, adaptor to suit V6 motor to kombi box and flywheel. Prefer 2L transaxle, wiring , radiator and plumbing,
crossmember has to be custom made, exhaust, you shouldn’t have to worry about brake upgrade, I had a V8 and it pulled up fine. If you need any more
info email me v8kombi@yahoo.com.au
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 04:31 PM |
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posted by HotRodMatt
Depends on the state in which you are registering it. NSW will need an engineer to certify the modifications.
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ALL states will need certifying.
Might be best to talk to a shop that has done this before and can do drive-in, drive-out conversion for you. There are one or two around Sydney
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 05:02 PM |
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ALL states will need certifying
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what does this mean?
who does this ?
what is envolved?
$$$$?
Is this like a modification plate
I am in QLD
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 05:58 PM |
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Ring the Qld dept of transportation. Talk to the tech people. They'll tell you how to do it. They'll also give you a list names and numbers to call.
Basically, a motoring professional looks at it, says what needs to be done, you do it and it gets certified. It can cost between $300-1000 approx
(don't quote me).
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 07:59 PM |
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why VP? not later? - get a blower....vvvvrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrruuuuuuuuuuussssssssssshhhhhhoooooooooommmmmm
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| posted on September 23rd, 2005 at 08:45 PM |
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I currently have a VP engine complete with computer, wiring and fuel pump sitting on the garage floor. I brought a complete the setup for the auto
box, but now I see a new idea forming
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| posted on September 24th, 2005 at 12:09 PM |
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ALL states will need certifying
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what does this mean?
who does this ?
what is envolved?
$$$$?
Is this like a modification plate
I am in QLD
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What: 'Certifying' means the vehicle will have to be checked and approved by a 'Recognised Engineering Signatory' (aka 'engineered') to allow it
to be registered after it is modified. This engineer dude will make sure all the components used for the modifications (such as new engine mounts or
crossmembers) are safe and sound and that the vehicle's brakes can match the engine's performance and that its emissions and noise levels are
withing Government limits
Who: An recognoised enginering signatory - get detaisl from the rego office
Yes, it's a mod plate.
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| posted on September 24th, 2005 at 06:31 PM |
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Transport S.A. never asked me to uprate my brakes.
I needed to change the fuel filler neck to ULP type.
Catalytic converter.
Emissions test.
No modifications to engine to increase torque or power. ( it doesn't need any, although the guy I sold it to is fitting one of the CRS blower
kits)
Report from engineer on structural beaming, lane change test, and brake test.
as stated before, all this will depend on what state you're in.
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