The Epa Thread/Roadworthy Thread

[dilmah]

Hey all, i need to clear an EPA notice in the next couple of weeks and my car is pretty much stock (R33 GT-R) except for a 3.5" turbo back exhaust. I've been told by Daalder in Dandenong (who do EPA noise testing too) that there's no way it'll pass cos even the stock exhaust barely passes in most cases.

Anyone got any ideas where to source a stock exhaust system? I've tried calling RE Customs and Racepace and a couple of local Jap/Import wreckers, I should hear back from them by tomorrow morning, but is anyone on here able to help, maybe you have one?

[alr33x]

i gotta stock gtst exhaust if it helps..

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

turbo timers have no use, my friends don't have 'em etc etc etc....

incorrect ash... with a turbo timer, you can put the windows up AFTER you have taken your keys out and realise the windows are still down... true story...

[R31Nismoid]

Or you could just get another control box when you have your alarm installed, that controls the windows via keyless.

Would probably work out cheaper than a turbo timer + install...

[dilmah]

Thanks alex, another member of the forums has organised an exhaust for me. Thanks for the offer

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

touche

[dotcom]

Hey this is my first post, I got a defect and need some assistance hopefully you guys can help!

I have an r32 gtst - anybody know where I can source the stock airbox and filter?

[Aaron Hazard]

Hey lads, ive done a search havent found much on what im looking for; which happens to be for an engineer who can gimme a certificate on an intercooler hole, which is now welded up! ive gone to vic roads site n from there list rang a few but failed to find a suitable one! Was wondering if there was a recomendation or an engineer on here who can help me out!

Thanx

-Az

[alr33x]

have u been done for it? or is there a reason u need it? if not why bother

[Aaron Hazard]

Yep got done for it; ive welded up the hole! jus looking for an engineer before i lose my rego!

thanx

-Az

[alr33x]

ahh shiet thats un luckly sounds like a pettit effort.. someone on here will know for sure.. i heard someone in bayswater but no idea.. try create a thread in vic cos searching will take ages

[R31Nismoid]

Vicroads has an entire list on the website.

just search with "VASS", find the closest person.

[Aaron Hazard]

yep it was a pettit effort indeed! Yer checked the vic roads site that list most of the guys i rang couldnt do it ...whether be airbag or dont do coupes..was wondering if there was an engineer SAU usually goes to when in trouble, Non the less thanx lads i shall keep looking!

thankz

-Az

[bozodos]

usually I tell Pettett to stop being mean and he lets me go

[R31Nismoid]

yep it was a pettit effort indeed! Yer checked the vic roads site that list most of the guys i rang couldnt do it ...whether be airbag or dont do coupes..was wondering if there was an engineer SAU usually goes to when in trouble, Non the less thanx lads i shall keep looking!

thankz

-Az

Oh airbag... good luck mate, i don't know anyone that will signoff on that.

you'll have to ring everyone on that list

[alr33x]

^^^

pls elaborate..

my 33 has the old cooler set up (non turnflow) thinkin i should swap to turnflow before i get done and have the headache .. what u rkn?

[Aaron Hazard]

Yer airbag is abit of a problem! Can u just remove the airbag? Non THe less i shall keep trying! @ alr33x yer mate...look @ the delema im in! go turnflow n u wont have to spend ure life looking for an engineer!

thanx guys

-Az

[R31Nismoid]

Airbag is the problem.

1. You can't remove it

2. If you cut a hole on airbag equipped models, VASS engineers are few and far between in respect to signing off on any repair work.

[Bangaz Boy]

I'm curious to know if the EPA inspectors will pick up different low mount turbos on a gtr. Say garrett -7s or -5s or similar hks. I know your not suppose to have them but it's kinda hard to tell. If they are able to pick them, would they be likely to give u a hard time if u changed them back to stock but used r34 gtr turbos on a r33 gtr? I can get r34 turbos off mate if I'm likely to have to change the turbos over. Thanks.

[R31Nismoid]

They will never be able to pick them. Just remove the ID tags, they are the same size as factory turbos.

As for stock turbo's and replacing with other stock ones, that is a silly idea.