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Sexc86
24-05-2007, 05:13 PM
Hey guys

Im basically looking at a short block from the usa. As im looking to have my block sleeved i have allready found one in the usa cheaper then what the job will cost me. Build allready to go with internals. Will there be any problems registereing my car with an engine number from the states? or are the all somewhat universal?

Cheers thanks in advance

Regards Lyle
bennjamin
24-05-2007, 07:42 PM
it can work. Just proive to the RTA ( or your QLD alternative) that its legit , swap the numbers over and you are good to go.
Chi
24-05-2007, 08:02 PM
Shouldnt have any probs, as ben said as long as you have papers and proof of legit purchase when you register it with teh RTA, there shouldnt be any probs.

A guy on Ozhonda had a USDM B18C in his DC2 registered ok.
[[d a n n y]]
24-05-2007, 09:14 PM
yeap if u got the proof of purchase then it's all good
Sexc86
25-05-2007, 09:21 AM
should it be still ok even if these engines do not come out in oz.... this is a
d16z6 the same as a d16y1, however the d16y1 is the australia version and there is no such engine as a d16z6 here... would anyone think this is a problem
[[d a n n y]]
25-05-2007, 10:14 AM
nah it woudlnt mate..
theres even D15b SHOC VTEC's registered here i dont see any problem at all
Sexc86
25-05-2007, 11:09 AM
daym i hope not, hope i can get this block for a good price because **** yehhhh gonna be the most workd dseries in oz! ahah
JohnnyVtec
25-05-2007, 11:15 AM
I just got off the phone with QLD transport, they/she said : if the engine is the same displacement, the only thing you will need to do is provide legitimate proof of purchase and you're all good;)



Have fun:thumbsup:
Sexc86
25-05-2007, 11:57 AM
yeh same displacement as what though? like there is no such thing as a d16z6 in oz... thats what im not sure about like if there was a oz spec "d16z6" and a usdm "d16z6" then that would be a bit different but yeh... not sure
barefootbonzai
25-05-2007, 12:03 PM
they'll put you in jail if you do it. i wouldn't risk it.
JohnnyVtec
25-05-2007, 12:25 PM
:p HAHA BFB... Seriously mang, the engine is 1.6L so read again what i just said in previous post, and (HARDEN THE F*CK UP) buy your engine put it in and Smile;) you'll be fine!



:thumbsup:
JasonGilholme
25-05-2007, 12:43 PM
yeh same displacement as what though?

Same displacement as whats in there at the moment ya dope. :thumbsup:
kyle
25-05-2007, 02:30 PM
Same displacement as whats in there at the moment ya dope. :thumbsup:

LOL :p
Sexc86
25-05-2007, 04:33 PM
ahh fair enough sorry boys...
string
26-05-2007, 11:46 AM
How much are you paying for shipping for the whole short block? Would have thought getting a block sleeved at the local machine shop would be cheaper.
JohnnyVtec
26-05-2007, 01:58 PM
(String) HAHA, You should do more price reasearch and check the quality and experience of your local machine shop, (Especially when it comes to installing sleeves in a honda block). i'm sure he's getting a fair deal from america even with shipping!




sexc86:thumbsup: keep us updated with the progress mang!!!
string
26-05-2007, 02:01 PM
I'm just talking about the sleeves themselves, not other parts.
JasonGilholme
26-05-2007, 02:24 PM
labour price and quality of the job is probably the biggest areas of difference.
Sexc86
29-05-2007, 05:10 PM
yeh thats right it might be a bit cheaper, but they would probably fail as not many people here have the experience to do it right (on a honda engine that is)... This engine was built by ERL, builds some of the most powerfull engines in the usa.... but still weighing up how much everything will be block shipping and tax + selling off my old gear...