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engineer in canberra
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Thu, 28 July 2005 01:46
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Hey,
im looking for a good engineer in canberra, also if anyone knows what has to be done for a ta22 with a 3tgte to be engineered in canberra,
thanks, Chris
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Thu, 28 July 2005 01:55
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John Wilson or Ray Spence (found at Canberra Motor Works) are the only two worth chatting to.
The motor registry at Dickson can give you their contact details, or look up Rays business in the yellow pages (John may be in there as well)?
I have used John a couple of times, he was ok but I think his proces are up around the $1000 mark now to engineer something like you want to do (check with him and see), no idea what Ray charges.
The 3tgte will need to be fitted in a structurally sound manner (ie good engine mounts), you will need a catalytic converter, an unleaded fuel restrictor on the tank inlet, a brake upgrade (it won't need to be too fancy but some a little better and vented will keep them happy). PLus all the gereal roadworthy and safety type things, ie not too loud (it will be measured), not to low etc etc.
Give John a call and will tell you exactly what he will require.
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Thu, 28 July 2005 02:02
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thanks for that, i gave them a call but he wasnt there so ill call back this arvo
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Location:
Canberra
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August 2004
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Thu, 28 July 2005 07:52
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I got in contact with them this arvo, not sure which guy I spoke to, he said pretty much what you have said, and that I could probably get it engineered with the stock brakes, he said that he had done one a few weeks back that had stock brakes,
thanks for your help
Chris
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Thu, 28 July 2005 10:08
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Yeah, ive put both of my cars through John, he is pretty good, bit odd at times, but good.
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Location:
Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Fri, 29 July 2005 04:24
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Fuel neck restrictor, is not now required for RAWS complied cars, the legislation has finally been amended.
The rule change should have already flowed on to modified vehicles.
Wilson allowed my 1JZ-GTE RA23 through without a fuel restrictor, as the writing was on the wall for that requirement.
Leaded fuel has nott been available for sale for at least 18 months.
cheers Chuck.
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Fri, 29 July 2005 04:52
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Fuel neck restrictor, is not now required for RAWS complied cars, the legislation has finally been amended.
The rule change should have already flowed on to modified vehicles.
Wilson allowed my 1JZ-GTE RA23 through without a fuel restrictor, as the writing was on the wall for that requirement.
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That's good to hear, I must have been one of the last that had to fit one, it seemed strange at the time when you could no longer get the leaded stuff. But who was I to argue 
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Location:
Canberra
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September 2003
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Fri, 29 July 2005 05:04
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Like anything and everything both engineers have there differences.
I have personally used both and continue to use both for different purposes. Ray is a perfectionist with his work and engineering.
# Fuel filler restrictors are no longer needed in Canberra although i know this is still required on 15yr old imports up QLD way.
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Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: engineer in canberra
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Fri, 29 July 2005 13:12
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Yeah, my AE86 was passed without a restrictor.
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