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Finally decided to revive the old R32 gtst coupe from it's grave (after 6 years!!!) and wanted to do it right.

So the rb20det went in the bin and an rb25det neo was put in its place along with an r33 gearbox. :)

Tried to take it over pits but computer pulled me up after running the numbers and I have been told that I need an LA1 modplate before its gunna happen. (actually it says I need a signed LA1 form and a receipt for a modplate on the fail sheet... totally confused the DOT when I asked for a form that doesn't exist lol)

Can anyone recommend some places for me to go, or have a rough idea how much it's gunna cost to get engineered?
Everything went pretty smooth up until this point, now I'm just completely lost and confused!

Cheers!

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Sorry for the slow response, but thanks again.

Took about 6 months in getting sent back and forwards but I got it registered again :)

Have now moved to QLD though so time to start all over again lol.

Hey mate, out of interest what were the main hold-ups with getting the car engineered? What were the costs? Anything which you had to otherwise improve on the car to get it signed off?

Congrats on getting it done though, surely the certification here would make the process a bit smoother for QLD?

Cheers

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