[URGENT] Anyone recommend a VSCCS engineer for certificate

[Ian Johnston]

Most of these type of mods need engineers approval "prior" to doing the job. That way they can guide you in the correct direction. Wouldnt be surprised if your brakes will need to be upgraded as well, thats if you get that far with an engineer.

 

[ari666]

engineer wouldnt touch it on emissions alone

 

[VK SL 3800]

Just for the record, i got my VK engineered by VMC engineering in Sydney, very thorough and is happy to do all necessary testing for emissions. the emissions testing costs heaps though. My setup inst real extreme so i just opted to fit a std VS air intake and that was all i required to change, to engineer a POD filter he needed to do a driveby sound pollution test. I have hi- flow cats as well, they are not a problem with emissions laws.

 

[Commo_Carl]

Well thank you for your helpful input. VMC is who im leaning towards as a friend recommended
I can get an emissions test done for free at the RTA test facilities in Botany or Penrith.

What was done to your VK? And how much did it cost roughly?

Thanks mate

Just for the record, i got my VK engineered by VMC engineering in Sydney, very thorough and is happy to do all necessary testing for emissions. the emissions testing costs heaps though. My setup inst real extreme so i just opted to fit a std VS air intake and that was all i required to change, to engineer a POD filter he needed to do a driveby sound pollution test. I have hi- flow cats as well, they are not a problem with emissions laws.

 

[Calais57]

Why do you want a reasonable and co-operative engineer? Their personality has no bearing on whether the car is safe/legal or not.

Hahaha - not sure if this is meant as a joke or not, but it made me smile anyway.

AirStrike, in an ideal world you would be correct. However, in all walks of regulation life I have experienced the regulators (such as, rego inspection, driver testing, building inspection, local councils, WHS, etc, etc, etc) you strike those with a reasonable approach or others who can be completely unreasonable, unhelpful and negative.

A bit like the variety of people and advice on forums too I guess!!

 

[ari666]

Well thank you for your helpful input. VMC is who im leaning towards as a friend recommended
I can get an emissions test done for free at the RTA test facilities in Botany or Penrith.

What was done to your VK? And how much did it cost roughly?

Thanks mate

please can you report back with the findings of the emission test?

 

[_R_J_K_]

People have helped, just you didn't hear what you wanted.

Not really picking up on that help. It's not like he asked for a dodgy certificate, there's an engineer in the ACT who will apparently jerk you around at every corner (sometimes in an unprofessional manner) and TAMS in the ACT still might not even accept his certificate whilst charging ridiculous amounts of money, I don't think asking for a co-operative engineer isn't an unreasonable request. I'm reading that some people instantly equate co-operative with dodgy.

OP, you should check on your states RTA site as they may have a list of preferred engineers, then probably go based on other peoples experiences with them.

 

[Commo_Carl]

I will definitely report back. I have spoken to Rob at VMC and basically said ill need upgraded brakes (already have VT so will be ok) and factory air box (to avoid more expensive tests, and will be about $1000.00, provided everything is in check.

Emissions should be fine as the motor is very young and tight, also using a 200cpi magnaflow cat which (should suffice), also my tuner is going to make me up an 'emission friendly' tune to flash on and run as map b when on the emission dyno

Will post back with updates (when i finally get some time to get stuff done)

 

[Commo_Carl]

Ok so I had my emissions test today at Botany. And I passed Now its time to get the engineer to sign off on it. P.S. Suck on that to everyone who said 'oh it'll never pass'

 

[ari666]

lol, fair play