Thanks Fella's

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

Welcome to the land of legal

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Tip top mate glad to hear it all went hassel free nothing like driving a legal turbo datto

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120Y 4DOOR SEDAN SR20DE WITH ITB'S

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that is awesome mate, you've inspired me to get mine engineered!

what do you mean legal for 30 days?

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Engineers certificates are only valid for 30 days like a roadworthy. A cop could still sting you if he wanted to. 99% of the time you'd be fine if you weren't doing something stupid. Then there is always the power tripping cop out there to give every modified owner ("hoon") a hard time.

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

So that basically means you have upto 30 days to goto Vicroads and get the car 'registered' with the 'approved modifications'. By then carrying the certificate with you, you are showing the car is approved to run those modifications. The updated registration sticker/details are then proof that Vicroads have seen the certificate, and the car is legal.

If you get pulled over during this 30 days and you haven't been to Vicroads, the car should be OK, but as Brad said, it can be hard because the cops can be poo poo heads. After this, you should be fine, and if the police defect you for something that is OK and you haven't made any modifications since the engineers certificate, you can pretty much take them to court, and ask for damages/your time etc. Usually the judge realises the cop was on a power trip and you were just doing the right thing and you win.

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Yep. The only thing we really need to worry about is if they sting us for a full E------P------A ADR test. This means no ecu mods, aftermarket turbos, AFM's, injectors or boost controllers. The engine must be stock to meet E-----P----A requirements. This is what I was told by the E-------P------A when I rang them for advise.

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

Oath.
I'm running a FMIC, and pod filter with my factory boost, and I would pass E-----P-----A requirements for emissions.
My CAT is closer than the factory aswell.
Bigger turbo and all that stuff is only a problem if they know what to look for. 2871R looks like a factory turbo, so i'm going to be laughing..
Have the E-------P------A actually tested a Jap spec vehicle for emissions?

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

why--------are-------you-------talking-------like------this?

you cant have fmic & pod, one or the other, unless the fmic is factory standard.

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Or unless the Engineer knows of a loop hole and allows it (and makes it part of the documention).
I had the choice of a FMIC, or a pod filter. Naturally I chose the FMIC, and when I said I couldn't get the factory airbox to fit, he said "get your emissions tested", to which I did and I passed.

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Also once you car is regod with the aproved mod's on the certificate there is no need for you to carry it around in the car.I once got pulled over and was franticly trying to get the engineers report from the back seat and once the cop came to my window he checked my license gave me a bretho and to my shock told me nice car and good for keeping it legal! Aparantly as soon as they pull you over and punch your rego in it come's up on there data base if your car is engineered or not

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120Y 4DOOR SEDAN SR20DE WITH ITB'S

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Yeah? Does it come up with the list of mods, or just that it's legally modified?

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

EPA know what to look for, even after market turbos that mount to standard manifolds, aftermarket injectors etc.

basically, if you get done for full epa and have to go in for emissions test, you might as well replace aftermarket items with stock ones cos they are gonna pick them.

in regards to Jap spec vehicles being tested before, just look around SAU for threads on this, you will find many.

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Because when they type their name into the search function up it will all come. Yes they and the cops search and watch many forums.

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

I had actually PM'ed him about it.

it happened once on OzHonda back when I had the Teg, not pretty for the guy who copped it......

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"You stay classy OzDat"