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By ADR/VBS/emissions standards almost every mod is non-compliant. For example, legally you're not allowed to run an ECU that can be changed by the user (ignore the fact you can do it with factory ones) unless it's running LPG. Any change to the factory tune basically makes the car non emissions compliant, even with a stock engine. Wheels and tyres, suspension, light globes, blah blah blah... just about anything you care to mention.
Engineering can get around stuff like that, but usually you have it "emissions tuned" to pass and tune it again after it's engineered as the emissions tune doesn't really lend itself to what you've done. The only reason people get away with stuff like this and it's not picked up is because it's not obvious and emissions testing isn't really a thing unless you actually want it done.
Better than the 5L, but still kinda dumb because there is so much of an electronic difference with the SIDI engines. Cut out the middle man and just get the VE/VF instead.
Doubt he was, his bro was gonna put it in for him (aka he didn't know) and the engine was "cheap", think he just wanted to be able to tell people "it's a V8" and at the lowest cost possible - don't think he was after the "custom" aspect.If he was willing to fab and wire everything up to attempt a 5 litre lfx wouldn't be that different or harder.
You've got lfx and lgx in miatas and kit cars already gaining popularity for conversions in us.
I know a guy in the Skylines world who insalled a mild camed LS1 in a R33, and had it engineered, and passed the emissions test, IN VICTORIA...... on 98
Albeit 2 years ago
It took "alot" of planning, upgrades and tuning to do it though, I believe it was 1 or 2 years in the planning and build
He employed an engineer even before starting the project and followed the engineers requirements throughout, the engineer inspected the car before, during and after the build
He then drove to the Vicroads testing joint, with some 200 cell cats fitted, and a very conservative tune, and failed the test miserably
In order for the car to "just" pass he needed 2 quality (read:expensive not ebay) euro 4 compliant cats, and lots of tuning based around only passing emissions
But this was fitting a newer engine into a older body, which is legally doable.
E85 can/may help with tuning fom emissions, from my experience it is still tricky
Me, I'm running 400's
Also, pre-cats are now a thing, even for standard cars
Meh, yes, being legal is a compromise, but peace of mind of being legal is priceless
Or street cars aren't race cars, losing a couple of killer wasps ain't a war stopper, and talking about race cars... in other news, people and shops have already been fined and/or closed down https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ny...usiness/defeat-devices-clean-air-act.amp.html
Adapt and overcome
Doubt he was, his bro was gonna put it in for him (aka he didn't know) and the engine was "cheap", think he just wanted to be able to tell people "it's a V8" and at the lowest cost possible - don't think he was after the "custom" aspect.
All I mean is that the commitment/effort needed even for that V6 is substantial when you compare it to something that seems similar at face value like an Ecotec into a VN-VR, it's not something that you can kind of just decide to drop in with minimal effort (like what I'm guessing OP was hoping) when your LY7 blows up and there's a cheap LFX on Gumtree and your only desire is getting the car going again with a slightly better engine with largely the same parts and electronics, like OP's only desire was having a V8, nothing to do with any other aspect or the thought that his existing engine was better in every way.
The LFX into MX-5 and RX-8 occupies a different space - pretty much superior to the stock BP and Renesis engines and with more displacement - honestly I'd do one of those myself because I think it's a very underrated engine and is a setup that makes a lot of sense in those cars, particularly with their weight and availability. Low stroke one with an LP1/LP9 crank would be really cool.
no sweat, just your previous post was confusing,Just to clarify I was referring to the Eco, even though he has a Alloy. I was referring to the weights of a LS being around the same as Eco nothing more. The 304 is quite a bit heavier than an LS so I would think he will need a heavier rated spring? But I must be wrong. And if you're right there will be plenty of options in springs for the OP. So forget I said anything.