Engine/gearbox Change

[Chessa]

Hi all,

I'm changing the engine in my R33 from a non-turbo to a turbo and am wondering who I have to tell/what I have to get done to make this legal... So there will be a new engine with the turbo on it.

I already assume I have to tell the RTA but what I was unsure about was what paperwork I have to get done... I got told I need a new blueslip by someone and then someone else said that because it Skylines came out with a turbo from factory I can just put the new one in and then go to a car dealership and they do some sort of paperwork to say the numbers have changed.

I am very confused and would like some advice! Thankyou

Francesca

Edited November 20, 2006 by Chessa

[raz0r$harP.UK]

New motor requires a blueslip inspection to verify the engine number.

To make sure conversion is legal consult an RTA-certified engineering signatory before starting the work. List is available here:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow...s/vsi/vsi15.pdf

[saliya]

Hi all,

I'm changing the engine in my R33 from a non-turbo to a turbo and am wondering who I have to tell/what I have to get done to make this legal... So there will be a new engine with the turbo on it.

Hey,

This is the RTA's guide for light vehicle modifications.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow...s/vsi/vsi06.pdf

As raz0r$harP said, check with a signatory.

From my own reading of the RTA's site and speaking with a few of those listed signatories (that is, this is not

gospel!)

If you're changing engines from a model that has no turbo (e.g. GTS) to a stock turbo engine (e.g. GTS-T) that was an

option on the body you have, it should be pretty easy (but still requires engineering/signatory approval).

If the stock turbo model had extra safety gear (e.g. bigger brakes, different wheels/tyres, ABS, traction control, airbags)

you _may_ also need to put some or all of this safety gear in your nonturbo model in order to get it passed.

Your signatory should be able to tell you exactly what you need to do in order for them to approve your car.

_Hopefully_ you're not a P-plater trying to get into a turbo The RTA specifically states on their P-plater FAQ

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettin...r/p1p2faqs.html

"Any vehicle with engine performance modifications requiring an engineer’s certification for registration purposes is banned under the prohibited vehicle scheme."

If any of this interpretation is incorrect, hopefully some kind soul will post a correction (and evidence ) and I'll

correct this post.

Regards,

Saliya

[Chessa]

Hey!

Thanks for the heads up... I got out of the P plater thing though. Have to find someone to do all that stuff then for me!

I am on my greens but I got them before that date on 05 so I managed to squeeze though that at least!

Francesca

[STRETCH]

autosport at kirrawee can do your engineers report as well as your blue slip