hey guys, i converted my stock n/a wagon to turbo a while ago,built a whole turbo motor using an old n/a block, just wanna know do ya have ta register it as turbo or does it not matter cos its still a factory realeased engine? does it have to go thru regency or anything? i done all the suspension to handle it too.
I recall reading that any increase in power to an engine by the addition of
a turbo needs to have its details updated on your vehicle license and if you
now have a prang and its insured as n/a then you can bet your bottom
dollar the insurance co wont pay out - to do with nondisclosure of a change
in risk.
The cops are also worried about the recent prang re some supra that was
"illegally modified" with a larger turbo saying the chassis couldnt handle it,
that is possible but more likely the driver couldnt handle it - even if we
concede it was because the extra power tramped the suspension...
If in WA, just go in and write up an amendment on the form, it might need
a check over the pits but I doubt it as the same model car can take a turbo,
not sure re rules in SA, should be able to tell you over the phone without
recording your caller id
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