Has anyone has their turbo conversion Datsun engineered in NSW recently? I received this email from a prospective engineer after sending him a list of mods i've carried out...

"...This is a significant job. The brake testing will be the most expensive part. (probably $2500 alone)

If you went to a brake system sourced from a single heavier vehicle you could avoid this testing.

Other than brakes, I would budget $1500 for engineering. It will probably be less but I don't like delivering nasty surprises..."

Surely it doesn't cost thousands to brake test? Very rarely have i seen turbo dattos nowadays with upgraded brakes, front and rear, from the same heavier vehicle.

Can anyone shed some light on this brake testing?

Thanks.

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

I assume they hire a private track and conduct tests there. Hence the cost.
Phone around, you may find an Engineer who either charges less or is willing to sign off on it without full on brake tests, or perhaps one who is doing another car or two on the same day and can share some of the costs etc.
p.s. that would be cheap if here in SA. Engineering is very expensive here for some reason...

That is expensive! When I was looking at getting my 200B done the engineer told me that we'd just take it for a drive down the road!

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

I bought the Mad Dat 200B coilver/RX7 front brake combo. this came with an engineer's report. i suppose this doesnt mean shite.

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

looks like i'll be shopping around then. I would like to hear from ppl who have gone through engineering though..

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

I just got my car quoted.$1500.to engineer my seats,seat belts,ecu,brakes,wheels,db test and whatever else ive forgotten.thats thru kreative engineering at south windsor.nsw.

ok great. thanks mate

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

I've heard quite a few Sydney guys have used John from Consulmotive.

There's also a guy on either Ozdat or Datnet under businesses who is based in the Shire who seemed ok.

Consulmotive Pty Ltd is based in Mortdale Sydney, and services the Sydney metropolitan and outer NSW areas. We provide a mobile on-site service between the hours of 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mondays - Saturdays by appointment. For further information please contact us via any of the following details:

Ph: (02) 9153 0011

Mob: 0412 253 973

Fax: (02) 9153 0592

Email: consulmotive@optusnet.com.au

Location: Unit 8, 16 - 16A Hearne St Mortdale 2223

Thanks wu. I spoke to john @ consulmotive. He was helpful and is obviously very experienced. Will give him a buzz shortly when time comes to go under the microscope

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

2.5k?
Had my car engineered for few hundred bucks here in perth.