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getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Wed, 30 March 2005 15:41
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Hi all,
Was wondering, does anyone have any experience with, or know how difficult it is, getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered in Victoria by a Vicroads approved engineer? Because i'm looking at getting an engineerings cert for my gz soarer, has a 1jz with a trust turbo kit, i know the cooler is epa approved, but i'm not sure about the turbo. I could perhaps get something from Trust talking about the reliability of the turbo, but i'm worried that emmissions may be an issue. I don't really see how it would change emmissions all that much from the standard turbos, and it shouldn't really be a safety issue if the kit is on properly and has the correct gaskets and there is no exhaust leaks. Anyone got any experience in this?
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Dubbo NSW
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June 2004
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 01:55
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Ask an engineer.
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Location:
Vic
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June 2003
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 04:15
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yeh i'm waiting for the list of vicroads engineers to be mailed to me and i'll call them, just thought i'd get a heads up here if could.
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Location:
Perth
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May 2004
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 06:09
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Dont know about Vic but in WA I was told if there is an aftermarket Kit that is made for a particular engine then its ok to use it.
HOWEVER its not ok to use a 3SGTE turbo kit on a 3SGE.
that needs to be engineered and emissions tested etc (baffling)
I haven't got this in writing, but it did come straight from a DPI technical person.
Hopefully the same applies in Vic 
good luck!
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Vic
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June 2003
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 07:40
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k that's a slight relief, thanks mate, i'm really really hoping it's the same too. I'm happy to pay the rather exorbitant price for a cert, but if i have to change it when it's basically doing the exact same thing as the standard turbos, i'll be dissapointed.
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 10:32
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Best not to worry your pretty little head about it. Yet...
The Road/Traffic authority will be concerned with only these things.
- The chassis/brakes and suspension can handle the engine's new output.
- The car is safe to be driven on roads by a normal person
- The noise/pollution emissions remain compliant.
It is the job of you and your engineer to ensure and provide proof that these three criteria are met to the Traffic Authority's standard.
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Brisbane
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September 2004
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 11:45
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Sorry to hijack. So if i got a turbo kit from a company that is specifically made for my engine that would be ok? I also have some questions about this topic.
Torrens
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I Supported Toymods
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Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 13:48
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| Esselte wrote on Thu, 31 March 2005 01:41 |
Because i'm looking at getting an engineerings cert for my gz soarer, has a 1jz with a trust turbo kit, i know the cooler is epa approved, but i'm not sure about the turbo.
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Doesn't your car need engineering already with a 1jz in there? Coz it's meant to have the 1gg ain't it?
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Location:
Vic
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June 2003
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Re: getting an aftermarket turbo kit engineered
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Thu, 31 March 2005 14:15
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yeh unfortunantly it does, it's close though to being acceptable by having a letter from a qualified toyota mechanic saying that the chassis are the same, and brakes are the same in the supra and the soarer and the engine and trans is a straight fit with no customization.
However, in Vic, they are much more concerned about emmisions, and i believe that i wont be able to get it engineered with this turbo, my mechanic thinks the same, as they will argue that there is no proof that it doesn't change the approved emmisions standard. I don't really see how as it does the exact same thing as the standard turbo, but that's most probably what'll happen. So i'm going to have to lend a standard turbo kit to get it engineered then put my kit back on, or just downgrade. I'll probably find out when i call an engineer.
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