Getting car engineered in QLD?

[Norbie]

Was it John Kean? He engineered my Supra and Celica, and was very "easy going" about several obviously dodgy things. Now that you mention it he didn't ask about the ECU or go looking for it, although both cars had stock ECU's at the time.

[thechuckster]

I think John Kean is no longer issuing mod-plates - wilbo or simon knows more.

[TA22 GT]

Hi,

i got my 1jz engineered about 3 months ago with the microtech lt12s (in an ra28). Guy never asked, never looked, never cared about it being aftermarket ecu. It also has a large single (was twin) aftermarket turbo and he wasn't bothered by that either. It was only if the car originally had that engine that i would have needed a blue plate for the turbo. At the same time he did front brake upgrade, hilux diff, gearbox etc.

The guy that did it was a mobile fella, came to my door so i didn't have to worry about towing or driving illegaly etc. I'll have to dig up his details. It was really hassle free tbh.

bEn

Sounds too good to be true, please send me the details when you have a chance.

Cheers,
Simon

[Munki]

I know of someone who is easy going in the GC hinterlands. Problem is i dont have his phone number just where he is. Send me a pm and i will try to get hold of a Phone number.

[Draven]

Sounds too good to be true, please send me the details when you have a chance.

Cheers,
Simon

note that engineered does not necessarily mean legal, but of course an LTS10 in a Toyota ECU box is not going to draw any attention... unless, as mentioned, you drive like a numpty and hence deserve it.

Particularly go for a well-made exhaust that doesn't breach noise laws, and you'll almost certainly avoid a trip to the EPA

[Chrisso]

You can also try Andrew Bellard (0402 293 256). He's at Shailer Park and will travel if you're in the vicinity. I've only spoken to him at this stage, if everything comes together I'll see him next week, but he seems pretty relaxed and is happy to put my engine, brakes, and seats all on the same mod-plate. He seems to charge by the plate at <$100. I've reverted to the factory ecu, but I can ask him about aftermarket when I see him.

[50RTD]

Dont mean to hijack the thread, but does anyone know much about the actual 'engineering' process for vehicles in QLD?

I need to find out how to go about 'legally' engineering a Landcruiser cab onto a different chassis than originally designed from the factory.

It has been done, but i'd like to know how to go about it?

Cheers

-Dan

[roadkill]

Hi,

what year model first of all. It **might** have to be hotrod or custom vehicle.

The guy i used for my mod plate can be found at modplate.com.au.

bEn

[50RTD]

Hi,

what year model first of all. It **might** have to be hotrod or custom vehicle.

The guy i used for my mod plate can be found at modplate.com.au.

bEn

Is a 92 HZJ75 Cab going onto either an 80 Series Chassis, or GQ Patrol Chassis. My initial thoughts are it will be a lot easier/look nicer on paper to go with the 80 Chassis but, realistically, the same amount of custom work is involved, i.e new body mounts, mating steering shafts etc. Only thing is, Patrol driveline is near bulletproof bar a few things, Toyota's not quite as tough and stuff costs double because it breaks twice as often!

I know that 75 ute onto 80 chassis has been engo'd in QLD, not sure on the 75 onto Patrol.

Thanks in advance!

[roadkill]

hI,

Honestly? Fuck that, buy a patrol and drop a toyota engine in. Soooooooooooooooooooo much less stuffin about.

I can sorta understand the cab going onto an 80 series chassis, but still wouldn't even do that. What's wrong with the 75 series? Or are you chasing a longer tray er something?

bEn

[TA22 GT]

note that engineered does not necessarily mean legal, but of course an LTS10 in a Toyota ECU box is not going to draw any attention... unless, as mentioned, you drive like a numpty and hence deserve it.

Particularly go for a well-made exhaust that doesn't breach noise laws, and you'll almost certainly avoid a trip to the EPA

I'm not so sure that putting the microtech inside a Toyota ECU will avoid attention. To me, you dont have to be too smart to release it cant be a factory set up if there is no air flow meter under the bonnet....

Cheers,
Simon

[roadkill]

hI,

Ah yes, but we are talking about po-po/dep transport. Which... well..... we all know aren't all that bright when it comes to cars. (generally speaking and if u r one of those people above you could be the exception to the rule)

bEn

[AL510]

As far as actual engineering goes for a chassis swap or structural mods you have to consult an engineer first. The engineer then puts in an aplication to Qld transport with drawings and the list of mods you wish to do and he either gets approval or declined.If you get approval you then proceed to make your mods under the guidance of the engineer.
If he is happy with the way you have done the mods he signs off on it and all is sweet.
I guess if the car has already been modded you could probably go through the same procedure if you can find an engineer willing to take the project on and hope the transport dept. gives approval.

Cheers, Al.

[50RTD]

hI,

Honestly? Fuck that, buy a patrol and drop a toyota engine in. Soooooooooooooooooooo much less stuffin about.

I can sorta understand the cab going onto an 80 series chassis, but still wouldn't even do that. What's wrong with the 75 series? Or are you chasing a longer tray er something?

bEn

Doing it for good solid suspension platform, coils are the only way to go in 4wd land.

Its been a silly path of modification evolution with this one. In short started life as a Bundera that i did basic stuff to, suspension lift, 34" mud terrains etc. Was a good little truck but had a rusty roof so I cut it off and made a styleside ute out of it.
At same time put a 1UZ and R151 combo in, you know, 'while i was there' sort of thing, but kept finding rust and thought "bugger it, just whack a good 75 cab on and go from there.

So ended up with a nice, rust free 75 Cab. Then thought "Why go to the effort of putting this on a Bundy chassis?" as they are a 3 link front and rear suspension that use the smaller G series hilux style diffs, whereas 80 series have 5 link rears, flex like all hell with a few mods, have a nice wide track and has a longer wheelbase, both help significantly with stability offroad. Only problem is they have a small G series diff up front, relatively weak CVs (will be running a 37" tyre offroad with locking differential) and Toyota clutch pack LSD out back which is near useless unless freshly rebuilt.

So im now thinking Nissan chassis, with tough diffs, tough(er) CV's and go from there. Doing the work/sourcing the parts is no problem, but im at a stage of my life where id like something that loosly 'follows the rules' as such. If its all too hard, then for what its worth, its a standard 75 series on the books!

[50RTD]

As far as actual engineering goes for a chassis swap or structural mods you have to consult an engineer first. The engineer then puts in an aplication to Qld transport with drawings and the list of mods you wish to do and he either gets approval or declined.If you get approval you then proceed to make your mods under the guidance of the engineer.
If he is happy with the way you have done the mods he signs off on it and all is sweet.
I guess if the car has already been modded you could probably go through the same procedure if you can find an engineer willing to take the project on and hope the transport dept. gives approval.

Cheers, Al.

Thanks Al, that top info!