Wow Craig! You're certainly further down the ADR path than I gave you credit for.
Vic uses a three year grace period for changes in emmissions. Euro 3 finished on 31/12/06, from memory. That would allow Euro 3 engines to be used until 31/12/09. Also to avoid anything more than the basic idle and 75% rpm of max power rpm emmission tests, the engine needs to be from an Australian vehicle. My engineer wouldn't touch crate motors.
That's great news about engines and preferred engineers. It will make it a lot easier and cheaper to register.
With a few deposits already down I guess now might be an appropriate time to enquire about the purchase price?
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Originally Posted by CraigW  Thanks Al for the kind words and advice.
I've been busy working on approval for the SL-R here in Australia. The kits will be provided with all compliant parts and also suitable body & chassis test results that are acceptable Aus wide. The custoimer will also be provided with all the relevant ADR documentation and I will have a list of recommended engineers in each state that are familiar with the vehicle and requirements for registration.
For the engine options below the customer can order chassis that are already setup with all appropriate mounts and provided with suitable bolt-up axles.
For states that are still 37/01 emissions(QLD, WA, SA, NT) the best value engine option in my books is the early 90's Mitsubishi 4G63 2lt turbo engine. They are cheap, plentiful, strong, reliable with wide range of cheap go fast bits available. For 37/01 you could also use USA spec SRT-4, Honda or Ecotec.
For NSW & VIC we are looking at 79/01(Euro 3) engine choices and will have at least one factory supported option. The kits are already setup and will aceept either late model Aussie Ecotecs, late model Aussie Civic Type R engines. I'm currently looking for the best factory supported option for these states, which may require looking at other late model engines or require me to invest in emissions documentation for imported engine choices. I want to provide the best value option I can to keep build costs as low as possible. Customers can always opt for more expensive drivetrains but it is essential I can provide a suitable budget option. Out of interest VIC does still allow 79/00 engines.
For track cars Aus wide, I think the 4G63 turbo is the best value option. We can currently source very cheap new turbos and other suitable go fast parts for these engines.
Thanks for the tips on the Honda K24 & Toyota 1ZZ-FE engines. They are certainly on the list.
There are already half a dozen SL-R ordered for Aus. With the first one arriving in approx. 4 weeks.
Hope that helps. |