General Modification Guidelines for NSW
hi all. With car ownership comes the need to modify and what not...make it original...your own :)
But there are rules. STRICT rules....lets keep a nice little guide up , for people to come back to and see the latest rules etc.
For starters ,
Here is the latest car modification guideline for RTA .
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registrati.../vsi/vsi06.pdf
Relevant to NSW.
Also , relevant in NSW for engine conversions ~
A car can replace its engine with the same layout (IE 4cyl for 4cyl)
to a engine same age or NEWER , and also within +15% capacity increase.
You need to take your car to a AUVIS , to change the engine number over.
You will then take the documentation to the RTA and change engine number over:)
DECC Vehicle Inspection Report - Noise/Tampering
NOISE TEST
1) The Report allows for 2 Tests before receiving a Defect Notice then a "RTA Suspension Compliance" where your car will be taken off the road if it does not pass
2) Exhaust System diagram
3) Noise Test @ 5700rpm (limit 90dB) and Throttle-off/Deceleration. 3 Consecutive results must be under 90dB all up and averaged... although i'm sure this is vehicle dependent
4) Tester Notes... consists of any comments on things such as non-compliance items, modified items that need to be reverted to oem, etc.
TAMPERING TEST
1.1 - Visible Smoke
2.1 - Exhaust Configuration & Exhaust Manifolds
2.2 - Exhaust Temporary noise reduction device
2.3 - Catalytic Converter
2.4 - Diesel Exhaust System (>4.5t GVM)
3.1 - Fuel Tank
4.1 - Reconditioned Engine
4.2 - Replacement Engine
4.3/4.4 - Imported Engine (inc. performance engines)
5.1 - Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
5.2 - Exhaust Gas Recycling (EGR) system
5.3 - Evaporative Emission System
5.4 - Air Injection Pump/Pulse Air System
5.5 - General Emission Control Equipment
5.6 - Air Filter/Cleaner & Assembly
6.1 - Carburettor System
6.2 - Electronic Engine Management System
6.3 - Throttle Body
6.4 - Air Flow Meter
6.5 - Fuel Injectors & Fuel Rails
6.6 - High-Pressure Fuel Pump/Adjustable Fuel Regulator
7.1 - Dedicated LPG/CNG Systems
7.2 - Dual Fuel LPG/Petrol Systems
8.1 - Turbo CHarger Exhaust Waste Gate Valve
8.2 - Blow Off Valve
8.3/8.4 - Turbochargers/Superchargers
8.5/8.6 - Intercooler Turbocharger/SUpercharger
8.7 - Aftermarket Turbocharger exhaust manifolds
8.8 - Chemical type engine power boost system