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[Matt]

Jdm reo on the left/aussie on on the right....as you can see i wouldnt even call the jdm one a crash bar


The little amount of space that you have can be seen here


Or you can go about it this way...cut into the crash bar and slide the cooler up into it...looks less illegal but still removes parts of the crash bar which is the main issue


Front mounts are awesome when you have the power to utiluze them, but just dont expect anything legal when fitting them unless you can not touch the crash bar and get it emmisions tested and engineered

[MrSober88]

Ahhh makes me unsure of what to do...... I want it to be legal, but I don't want it to be haha. How much power can the standard EJ205 take? is it around 200kw depending on how the engine has been treated? I was thinking of putting the VF34 out of a STi on it? (I think thats the one, Still doing research) Would this make good use of a FMIC?

How do the boys with FMIC go around without getting it engineered?

[Matt]

I dont know exactly but id say 200atw easy "with a good safe tune" and not abusing the thing

The vf34 is a great turbo, and itd make use of the fmic...its not needed though

A gd sti tmic or aftermarket core will more than suffice, if you can mod one to fit easily

But really if you want a fmic, fit one, make it stealth and run with the risk...just dont expect something legal

[MrSober88]

I dont know exactly but id say 200atw easy "with a good safe tune" and not abusing the thing

The vf34 is a great turbo, and itd make use of the fmic...its not needed though

A gd sti tmic or aftermarket core will more than suffice, if you can mod one to fit easily

But really if you want a fmic, fit one, make it stealth and run with the risk...just dont expect something legal

So just hope I don't get pulled over or have a crash? as I will get raped for not having it engineered ?

How do I go about with the RTA? do I call and tell them about the engine number change? This is the only side of it I don't understand at all.

[Matt]

Hi mate, congrats on the purchase.

You should put a thread in the "Wanted to buy" section for a rev A-C bonnet near your area.
Just put it out there and you might be suprised. I reckon there are many people here, like myself, that have one lying around.

If all else fails and you feel like driving up the Central Coast one weekend I have one you can have for $50.

Lick of paint, wack it on, welcome to awesomeness.

Bargain!!!

[Matt]

So just hope I don't get pulled over or have a crash? as I will get raped for not having it engineered ?

How do I go about with the RTA? do I call and tell them about the engine number change? This is the only side of it I don't understand at all.

Yeah thats it really?

You need to go an AUVIS mechanic to get a change of details...they pretty much look over the car, check the engine number and send the info to the rta..then you get a new rego sticker with the new details

But thats not engineering though, its only to state that you have a new engine

[MrSober88]

Hi mate, congrats on the purchase.

You should put a thread in the "Wanted to buy" section for a rev A-C bonnet near your area.
Just put it out there and you might be suprised. I reckon there are many people here, like myself, that have one lying around.

If all else fails and you feel like driving up the Central Coast one weekend I have one you can have for $50.

Lick of paint, wack it on, welcome to awesomeness.

I might have to take you up on that if all else fails. Is there a way to find out if its the right bonnet I need? like I know you can tell by the lights but is there a way to tell by the bonnet?

Yeah thats it really?

You need to go an AUVIS mechanic to get a change of details...they pretty much look over the car, check the engine number and send the info to the rta..then you get a new rego sticker with the new details

But thats not engineering though, its only to state that you have a new engine

I figured as much, but I just meant if I do that do I still have an illegal car if I get pulled over as it doesn't have the engineering done for the engine? even if it has top mount?

Thanks heaps for the info as this part just really had me as I wasn't sure what im meant to do after its all finished.

[Cam.]

VF34's are tits, Yes it will use a FMIC and paint your intercooler piping, intercooler and hose clamps black. Along with having black silicone joiners.

Paint everything black and make it all look factory. Look at Alex's engine bay, A work of art. Thanks to bleck bits and quality work.

[Matt]

Not quite as anal as Alex's.....yet lol... But this is getting towards how stock you can make it look...slill havnt got the clamps blacked out, and ive got a black header tank yet to go in, a black strut brace and one day the intake mani will be blacked out too

This is all custom fab'd stainless = pricey...but worth it!! And dont paint the pipes, powdercoat them

And about the legality thing...lots of people run without engineering...is it legal? Thats an argument ive had before with people..every engineer ive spoken say no..but if youre not driving like a dick you "should" fly under the radar

At the minimum you need the change of details done for the new engine...than the rest is up to you

[Cam.]

Nice blue hose Matt lol

[Matt]

Fark you lol...its to fit in with the blue barbs in the AVO intake

Its now black

Stupid odd 34mm hose size from turbosmart! Why for you make a 34mm barb BOV and not make a hose to suit?

[Cam.]

Fark you lol...its to fit in with the blue barbs in the AVO intake

Its now black

Stupid odd 34mm hose size from turbosmart! Why for you make a 34mm barb BOV and not make a hose to suit?

Hahaha knew you would say that.

Because turbosmart.

[Matt]

The kompact is a schweet bov though so im a not complaining

[Alex]

Thanks for the compliments, lads.

It takes a lot of time, refinement, research, and powdercoating to get things looking neat.

Happy to provide inspiration to people, and keep the love going

Matt - got a black hose now, no? If not, I think I have a little something (34mm springs to mind) in my favourite colour.

[Matt]

Hmm i have a black temporary fix yeah

Buuuttt.what ya got? Sms will be sent

[allpaw4]

Mmmm. That is a bit lacking in the crash bar department ay. Its only a bumper support, nothing more. But, it will look lots more factory than cutting the standard item. Your choice though. Expect a raping of the wallet by motor reg. if you want engineering. Last I tallied up for a basic engine change was about 4,500. And that was no stupidly fast thing, that was simply a drop in engine (ie upgrading a 00RX to an EJ20TT, factory standard fitment in that chassis). Once you start talking non-standard fitments like WRX motors into liberties, prices go up again (due to more testing required).

Thats why a lot of people avoid engineering. The prices are rediculously expensive. Track hire to do high speed lane change tests (In SA, they hire out Adelaide International Raceway), emissions tests, etc. Oh, and that price works on the theory that you actually pass all of the tests too... If you fail, come back and pay more sonny jim (not to mention it gets a defect sticker and you cant drive it in the mean time).

[Matt]

I paid $350 for my engineering, sti engine, gearbox, diffs, brakes, seats, new exhaust, coilovers and lots of other bits...i got out of emmisions due to going to a qld engineer that didnt want it

My new turbo, headers, exhaust, fmic, cai etc are a different story...but i try to fly under the radar as much as i can

[Morgan]

Unless you actually fly. Under a radar. Which I remember happening once on the way home from an SC meet

[Matt]

lol no he was just pullin me over to say wazup?

The 11 points, 6 month suspension and $2500 fine he threatened me with was just his way of saying "i love your car!"

But i got away with nothing thanks to some smooth talking...and my engineering certificate as he wanted to defect me

I was shitting myself though as i thought i was a goner fo sho!