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I supported Toymods
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engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 09:18
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I'm buying a non-engineered engine conversion supra... and I'm wondering do you need an engineers certificate for a battery move to the boot? 'cause I dont want to get it engineered, then find I have to have it done again whe the battery shifts.
also, do you need a proper filler bottle to get it engineered? at the moment it's got a coke bottle in there, because there's no room in the engine bay. that wont fit in until I move the battery... so yeah, any help much appreciated guys
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 10:31
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speak to an engineer.. but I doubt the coke bottle will pass.. so bes to do both the battery and fix the filler in one go..
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Carlingford, Sydney
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 10:37
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well as far as i know u have to get in engineered
mine is, its easy to get passed
just get a battery box from a marine shop
and bolt it in the boot
then put a hose to the outside(a side vent etc)
and thats it
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 13:26
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how big is a battery box from a marine shop? my plan was to make up a custom one from perspex, and mount it in one of the side compartments the supra has (with a smaller battery of course)
the filler bottle might not be such an issue.. saw a 7M-gte MA61 tonight that had a tiny little filler bottle
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 13:39
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There are a few different size battery boxes so you should'nt have a problem 
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Hornsby, N.S.W
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September 2002
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 Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 21:31
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I have move the batterey in my ta22 into the boot, using a batterey box, which i bought from auto one, the ones at the marine shop may be a little bit big, as boat batteries are often much larger than car ones. When i took the car to get it inspected for a blue slip he checked that the box was secure and that it had holes to breath and he said no worries.
JUZZO
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Carlingford, Sydney
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sat, 23 November 2002 23:52
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from my experience a marin shop is normally cheaper for this kind of thing, they come in 3 or 4 sizes so it wont be to big
should cost under $30, the also sell battery isolator switchs wich are always a good idea 
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Newcastle
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May 2002
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sun, 24 November 2002 00:42
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You could always use a Oddessy battery instead. They are smaller, lighter and can be mounted at any angle. They also require no outside vent.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sun, 24 November 2002 04:06
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I dont think the RTA discerns between lead-acid and dry cell... they require both to be vented outside the cabin.. typically illogical for the rta :\
on the subject of engineeering (sorta) my car is now 3 moths and a few days out of rego.. waht do I have to do to get it pink slipped now?
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May 2002
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sun, 24 November 2002 04:19
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Be sure to put a very chunky earth cable to the chasis. MA61's suffer majorly from poor/undersized earthing and causes lots of problems with the dash blanking out while having a few loads on at the same time like the heater fan, headlights and demister.
A relocation to the boot will cause a fair bit of voltage drop and could make the problem worse if you already have symptons. Just a friendly warning.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sun, 24 November 2002 04:23
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thanks for the heads up. I have heard that, but no electrical problems as yet. I'm doing it purely for the weight transfer.
furhter to the previous bit... can you just go straight for the pink slip, or do you need an rta inspection or some such?
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Carlingford, Sydney
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sun, 24 November 2002 04:40
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yeah you will need to get a Blue slip as well now
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Sun, 24 November 2002 05:38
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which involves/costs?
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Tue, 26 November 2002 02:21
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blue slip costs approx $75.. most dudes need it all day. It like a pink slip with a thourogh ID check (ie, engine nos, VIN, chassis etc etc)... and most guys will NOT LIKE anything modified without engineer's cert.!! Esp the battery thing.. and the engine.... make sure they are FULLY engineered else most guys will tell you to walk (bummer... but they can get reeeealy busted if they pass you)
and no you can't get a pink slip.. once you are a day past 3 months unreg... thats it.. u need a blue slip! call the RTA they will tell you who locally can do one for you
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Tue, 26 November 2002 08:27
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I went to BG... they turned me down 'cause of the bumper bar. Hopefully can just sell it as is,and whoever buys it can patch up the bumper bar and get it blue slipped
he was only worrried about the sharp bits on it
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Tue, 26 November 2002 09:59
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ok, now that I've found out voltage drop oculd be a serious issue (thanks paul) can anyone recommend a good battery to use for this?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Mon, 30 December 2002 00:35
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what size cable do you guys recommend? when movinv to the boot?
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Mon, 30 December 2002 03:25
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The best and only answer is: Fit the biggest you possibly can!
When it comes to main battery power cable the biggest is best and there is no "ifs, buts or maybes"...
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May 2002
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Re: engineering and battery moves
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Mon, 30 December 2002 09:03
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and match it on the earth side, add extra earths if you can.
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