Engine Conversions

[Titto]

Ok, lets presume i was going to get a turbo conversion done by Rev6 maybe next year.... What are the implecations afterwards regarding:

1) Vehicle log book (V5) - <would it need to be changed to turbo? or left as is?

2) Insurance - fill me in?

3) MOT time - eg, my car is a '92 import, if it had the conversion, would it need a CAT test?!! - see where im going with this?

Come on all, loads of posts please please.

I've spent some good monet on my N/A and I dont want to get rid: im getting revamped suspension and brakes soon. But im being more and more tempted with getting a decent conversion!

Thanks

Adam

[TheNissanMan]

1) would have to inform dvla of new engine number so it matched the car

2) insurance company defo have to be told

3) not sure

[Jesus]

Hope this helps some people with the MOT question on catalytic converters...

...now go and get that Aussie downpipe!

:D

[Titto]

Ahhh, but: it seems its down to the vehicle, NOT the engine, so by my reckoning, it would still need a cat test. Bugger.

[dawesy]

there is a loop hole though. if you can prove that the engine does not req cat test ie age or import then the engine is tested according to year

[Titto]

Cheers Dawsey, i'll have to look into this because as far as i can see, the test is based on the vehicle (not the engine). I'll go and see a mate who's a mech and see what he says.

Cheers all,

PS: this mech mate is also going to look the car over to see if i do need new springs and shocks (he reckons it'll just be the shocks as springs last a long time - we'll see) - so that'll be more money towards my dream conversion - I actually had a dream about it last night!! HOW SAD!!!!

[Titto]

Out of interest has anyone here had a conversion?

[Titto]

Also, what would my car be classed as upon conversion???

Still a Gt? or what? Thinking of what the V5 would say?!!!

ahhhh!!! Must...Have....TUrbo...

[ZeroBlade]

titto i was gonna go dwn this route aswell. but from what i've heard/ead its better to try and sell ur car priv for a decent pice then get a tubby.

-Z

[Jimlad]

if I had my car the way it was but a n/a, I would go engine conversion route also. Which I think is why titto is.. he loves his car and doesn't want rid.

[ZeroBlade]

aye i TOTALLY understand jimbo, (and titto).

Luckily i decided upon wanting a turbo before i sutck everything into the n/a. just annoys me now that i've got all these bits and bobs DYING to go on2 the car, lol

-Z

[Titto]

Zero, i know what your saying mate... But i do like 'my' car! but more importantly ive spent so much already, it'd be even more of a waste to get rid only to have to re-spend it again!!!!

There are 2 things i want the most doing and they are the most expensive!

1)respray

2)conversion

...im never gonna have any money!

[John R]

Get that overtime in Titto...!

I want a turbo'd car, maybe not a Two.... but something that has a turbine can be modded FAR more than an n/a... and there's no better feeling then when the turbo spools up and kicks in.

As for the conversion, I havn't got a clue really... other than it costs about £3,000 and your insuramnce goes up!

[Titto]

yeah, another reason not to do it....but i've also heard that in some cases its been cheaper to get insured on a converted one.

Plus, would you declare it to your insurance compant as an 'mr2 turbo' or a 'converted mr2' - i suppose i'll have to get in touch with the DVLA and get some answers.....