Anton, Chris, and everyone else for that matter, there is no need to speculate on what is or is not allowed in modifications in NSW. It is all written here
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi07.pdf lists the ADRs and what they relate to, in case you ever wondered.
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi06.pdf lists the guidelines to light vehicle modifications which has the opening paragraph "The responsibility for ensuring that a vehicle is roadworthy rests with its owner. It is the owners responsibility to ensure that:
• the vehicle in its modified form continues to comply with the NSW Motor Traffic Regulations and
Australian Design Rules; and
• that the modifications do not reduce the strength, controllability or level of safety of the vehicle.
Owners should also check with their insurance companies before making any alterations to theirvehicle as some modifications can affect the insurance cover." So basically it is up to you to read these guidelines and the ADRs and make sure that it is compliant.
"Owner certified minor modifications are generally those modifications which were optional equipment for the vehicle concerned. Owner certified modifications also include some non-standard modifications of a minor nature which do not affect the level of safety, strength or reliability of vital systems such as brakes and steering. These modifications have little or no impact upon the vehicle’s level of compliancewith the Australian Design Rules." Putting a 1275 injected engine into a clubman falls into this category IMPO (in my professional opinion, i am an engineer)
"1972 and later model vehicles with substitute engines must meet the intent of the later of the Australian Design Rules applicable to either:
a) the original vehicle; or
b) the substitute engine.
To ensure continued compliance with emission standards, any replacement engine should come from a vehicle which is subject to the same or more stringent emission control requirements. An alternative is for an earlier engine to be upgraded during reconditioning to more recent engine specifications. All anti-pollution devices should be fitted and functional." Since all the anti pollution gear for the Rover engine is a catalytic converter, you may want to say the replacment engine is the same year as the car, but upgraded to fuel injection. No blue slipper i no of will blink an eye at that. Even without the cat, the injected engine will have much cleaner exhaust than the old smokey carb one you replaced right?
if you feel you need an engineer here is the list
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi15.pdf
Engineering is easy, all you have to do is read the rules, do some thinking as to how you can do what you want to within the rules, and do the paperwork to prove it.
michael
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