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You aren't from Vic - So unfortunately what you can do in your state has no bearing on this topic at all.

So as i said earlier, I'm very confident you'll never get a ~300kw LS1 registered into a R31 (factory of what, 140kw) in Vic which was the conversation being had.

Sorry forgot this was a Vis topic. WOW i though SA was the toughest with engineering! But they are actually about 245fwkw, S2 VY n VZ SS, not being a smart arse, and put out the same torque as my 25 got approved with.

How do you guys go about engineering? Do you have to under go seperate tests at a certain price per test? Chassis strength tests, lane changing tests, braking tests?

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Oh it's an older one, not the 286kw one or whatever? (not 100% upto date with LS1 outputs in whatever forms)

You basically get scrutinised for everything from Emission controls, brake/drivetrain upgrades, engine mounting, frames, exhaust noise etc etc. IIRC as soon as its non-factory, non-family option - you go through the ringer.

I think more than a 20% or 25% power increase it gets tough and the other issue is the torque figures will be what will really hurt you.

EG. You can't engineer a LS1 into a torana or anything these days here. The VASS Engineer who did my car (26 into a HR) was telling me it happens often as people do the conversion BEFORE checking with a VASS signatory. They haven't signed off once since some changes were made a few years ago. Not sure what they were though, i didn't go into more detail on that topic at the time.

Cost/Effort wise it's a certainty you'll get a RB in, and cheaply simple due to the fact it's Nissan and it's bolt-in effectively with just a brake upgrade to the same or similar spec the motor came from.

Fken Victoria is seriously 15 years behind. The EPA laws are from 1992 :(

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Ah ok. Yeah we are the same when it comes to all the tests. You have to have papers and reports on EVERYTHING when you go for your inspection. I have a whole folder in my car that i have to carry around with me at all times for the police haha.

Yeh my mate said it wouldnt be easy but its do-able.... But like you said $$$$$. In total over here, it will be about 4k for papers, compared to 2k for the RB, not to mention RB's being a hell of alot cheaper. The set up i have will be fine apparently, the only thing is the clutch bleeder location.....a hole in the passenger side tunnel with an extension to bleed LOL

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