mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates?

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (Dudeman)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:02:55 GMT

Dagger13
Am asking due to i cant find any na shells the best shell i have found has been a turbo shell all na running gear will be put in

I seriously doubt you'll need mod plates/compliance plates for an engine with less power but of same engine type (3S)

You will need to update the states records with the engine number, they are a 'blue slip' in NSW - NFA what they are called up there. (I still keep calling the state body up there 'Dept of Main Roads'...)

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (5SGTE)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:53:08 GMT

Dudeman
5SGTE
Gatesys SW20

The turbo shells are already 150kg heavier then a Na shell?

They are?

Well, maybe the bigger gearbox and turbo bits add the extra weight...

I understand that the bits attached to the shell/chassis add to the weight, but as for the shell being heavier is news to me.

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (Dagger13)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:07:13 GMT

Am asking due to i cant find any na shells the best shell i have found has been a turbo shell all na running gear will be put in

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (Dudeman)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:41:10 GMT

5SGTE
Gatesys SW20

The turbo shells are already 150kg heavier then a Na shell?

They are?

Well, maybe the bigger gearbox and turbo bits add the extra weight...

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (Gatesys SW20)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:32:39 GMT

I believe so,
I was told the turbo has a lot more bracing?
That's what I have been lead to believe

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (-Totenkopf-)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:26:26 GMT

Hes on the good gear :)

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (5SGTE)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:00:12 GMT

Gatesys SW20

The turbo shells are already 150kg heavier then a Na shell?

They are?

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (5SGTE)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:58:03 GMT

I'm not sure you'd need to do anything other than change the eng number at the rego office. The way I understand the rule (in qld anyway) is that you can use any eng that came in that chassis as long as you change everything, brakes suspension etc, and seeing they are the same... Best you check with your local transport dept to be sure though.

Re: mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (Gatesys SW20)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:29:10 GMT

It will need to be blue slipped
After the engine change, then given to the rta or your motor registry
That's what it is in nsw anyway

I have a Na shell with a turbo

Why tho?
The turbo shells are already 150kg heavier then a Na shell?

mr2 sw20 putting a na motor into a turboed shell will i need to get compliance plates? (Dagger13)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:17:10 GMT

Hey guys,
I have been looking for a shell and need to know if i would need to get mod plates/ compliance plates if i were to put a NA motor into a shell turbo shell.

any information would be much appreciated
thanks guys
Lawrence.