unroadworthy turbos
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2003 at 18:15
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diamond (bendigo)
acording to vic road law any increase over 15%in power from standard engine requires an engineers report.
now we all know a turbo bolted to a diesel/petrol will give you more than that.
spoke to a local guy who fits turbos and has for years didnt even know about it.
any one come undone yet if not just another thing to think about(insurance)new job coming so no fraser this time:-((
Reply By: Donald - Tuesday, Jul 08, 2003 at 22:31
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2003 at 22:31
Just a general comment or two,
It would be fair to assume that as long as the final Power & Torque output is equal to or below the alternative biggest donk for the model you would be OK...but you also would have to get clearance on the hurdle of "Emissions" & compliance to ADR etc.
Their are disclosure rules by insurance companies also which you have to seriously consider......
I previously owned an old 1985 Cruiser with a standard 2H Diesel motor. We had done about 300,000 K's the motor was low on power, using oil & needed a full overhaul. I considered putting in everything from a Holden V8 petrol to a GM V8 Diesel.
During the process I contacted my Insurance Company at that time (NRMA) and they would allow me to put an after market Turbo & limit power to the Factory Equivalent from Toyota or a put in the Petrol Donk for that model. Anything else they were not interested in. It appears there is a resistance to putting in conversions with high power outputs. I suppose other Insurance companies would have the same sediments.
Unfortunately even though we have good intentions we do live in a world of litigation and political correctness.
I like to keep my stress levels down so sometimes it is easier to follow the rules.
Check with your Insurance Company.
Cheers to everyone
Donald
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