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Vortech's owner in troub, need urgent help: Where can you get an emission test in SA?


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A friend of mine is getting a Vortech SC kit for his car. He checked with registration who then referred him to Regency. :P

Regency requested a emission test result to be able to register the car!!!!! He has been quoted $4000 for the test in SA ;)

The kit on this car is exempted from emission control everywhere in the world. The kit has a placard attached to the supercharger stating so. The car is only 3 years old and set the world record for the lowest emission engine/exhaust system. Regency still would not register this car unless it has the test done in Australia.

What the hell is going on with the government? What is the fairness here? Does every car need a emission test if something is done to the car? Does LPG car need a emission test when LPG get installed?

Do you guys know of any other ways around this problem?

Could you guys tell me where Regency is and who work there?

What car is it for?? I would suggest calling them, as most of the common kits have been EPA tested... Also speak with Tonkin and associates in Adelaide.. They are consulting engineers that i think do the testing for CAPA.. All you need to do, it the emmssions has been done on the kit by CAPA is to pass a noise test.. Not much at all $$$$...

Originally posted by SR910

A full drive cycle emissions test at mitsubishi motors is just upwards for $4,000.

Yes, this is what my friend told me too.

Is there any other place that carry out the test as well? Doe Holden in Elizabeth do this test?

I would just ring CAPA, as i had to go through this with my Powerdyne kit when i lived W.A. All you have to do is a noise test.. As the kit for the 5.0L is already Emmissions compliant..

What Vortech do you have Is it the V2 (silent Vortech) as the normal V-1 S Trim may not pass..

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