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Hi all,
I have 2 1992 Brumby's, and am going to do an ej conversion ( MY 1ST EVER PROJECT ) in one of them. I am very confused as to which engine I should use. Which of the three will need engineers certificate and where would I be best to look for one of these engines ? Also would i be better off buying a front cut with all that is needed for the conversion ? Any and all contributions would be greatly appreciated. CHEERS

EJ22 NA may not need engineering (it doesnt in WA i don't think anyway). Anything more powerfull deffinately will.

EJ22 NA is more than adequate power, in an L series its a monster.

The way the rules look in NSW at the moment, you possibly wont be able to use any of them. The rule used to be,.. 20% increase in displacement, or adding a turbo meant and engineers cert, so an EJ18 and EJ20 was allowed, but not and EJ22
But from what I've heard of October last year, it is now 20% increase in power, which means all EJ engine are out.

Front cut would be easier IMO. ( haven't done a conversion though)
P plater?

Gannon wrote:The way the rules look in NSW at the moment, you possibly wont be able to use any of them. The rule used to be,.. 20% increase in displacement, or adding a turbo meant and engineers cert, so an EJ18 and EJ20 was allowed, but not and EJ22
But from what I've heard of October last year, it is now 20% increase in power, which means all EJ engine are out.

If its up to 20%, wouldnt the ej18 be ok ??? But all would be ok if engineered ??? Correct me if im wrong

EJ18 made 110hp, which is 29% more power than the EA81 (which im guessing was around the 85hp mark

This of course would be ok if it is engineered, but are you a P plater as if you are, no engine modifications allowed at all.

You need to contact an engineer - or a bunch of engineers to find one that will do the work you need to get the EJ certified. They will be able to talk you through what they need to see in the work done etc.

Cheers

Bennie

As bennie said. Engineer should be involved from the start. They can set you on the right path from the start, and give you guidelines for quality that they expect, etc.

NSW was a bit different in that if the vehicle was already registered and not need a blue slip inspection, you could get away with an engine upgrade of say a Commode V6 3800 cc into an old HZ ute that was a red, black or blue 202 3300cc. The AUVIS inspector would be advised to do an adjustment of records for the change of engine number. A pink or e-safety inspector can't do adjustment of records or AUVIS blue slip unless in far remote region....
So, when pink is due, you are poo scared of what you have done, get change of engine number so records are correct when pinky does his safety check. Was all legit bfore the change, dunno for present, but it helped if the car was registered at the time, stick head in sand for another state or NSW blue slip time !!

Forget the EJ...go the EA.

I usually get this "go the EJ...forget the EA". haha

Now why dont you keep the ea or if needed get a good one, no cutting, squeezing or rearranging of your testicles and blow it with a supercharger sc12 like I'm about to do???

see the thread supercharging a subaru.

its about to commence. power at low revs upwards, cheap to do and it will mute your girlfriend. 3 reasons to do it...and your testicles stay where they are.