EC3W Compliance

[CLuTZ]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if the compliance for Legnums available in Australia, also stretches no 4cyl N/A models like the EC3W Viento?


mmmm black leather......

http://exchange.goo-net.com/usedcars/spread/700050195220100601001.html



dre

 

[Hotwire]

Simple answer, No.

Wont meet power/weight requirements of SEVS

 

[CLuTZ]

I just took a brief look at the list, and noticed there isn't even a Legnum as such on it? Here's a screen shot:

I take it that Legnums fall under 'Galants' and would be classed as a Galant Estate/Wagon like in the U.K?




*EDIT* looking at the 'Official Ruling' it is EC5x only. I guess I answered my own question then.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevs/412-02.htm

 

[ZEUSvsHADES]

hmm, the leather doesnt really look all that black, it looks like a dark grey.
my legnum has black leather and its sooooo nice

 

[bradc]

That is the same as the COTY leather. The car can't be imported as it doesn't have enough power, unless you want to buy it and own it for a year first, then bring it in as a personal import.

The 2.4 gdi is a horrible engine anyway, they sound like a tractor, blow up all the time, require 98 octane and in the real world make 90kw at 4500rpm or so and hit a brick wall above 5000rpm.

 

[AUSVR4]

Just get a EC5W Dre you big girl!

 

[naughtika]

I know, buy the car.. keep the interior.. sells the MMCS to Hayase!

I'm pretty sure he'll buy it... that way you get your $$$ back..

 

[CLuTZ]

Just get a EC5W Dre you big girl!

Ahhh, do you seriously think I want the GDi motor for it's power???!

Imagine if it was an EVO 9 4G63T or even the 4G64 (rebuilt obviously) with Mivec head on it in there, instead of the pus bucket GDi......

Even with a lazy 20g, exhaust and intake you'd still see 220+kw atw

Win?

 

[unclepaulie]

why not buy a cheap series one manual and rip out the 6a13, sell it for parts, bung in a 4g63

 

[CLuTZ]

why not buy a cheap series one manual and rip out the 6a13, sell it for parts, bung in a 4g63

Has to be a facelift....!

I was trolling the auction sites and Grade 4 EC3W's with 70k kms go for as little as Y140,000 F.O.B, which is a third of the price of Grade 4 EC5W's. I thought, if i'm going to do a 4cylinder conversion and source a crossmember etc from NZ, I may as well start off with a 4cyl and possibly save myself $3500 (to put towards the conversion) and it comes with all the parts I need there already. But alas, it's obviously not meant to be!


What about applying to RAWS for an exemption?

 

[naughtika]

can't apply for it in RAWS anymore.. past its due date I think? ask the Chef.. he's the one who submitted the application for the EC5A/W's

 

[unclepaulie]

there is a few ec3w's in oz as private imports (but they are pfl's too i think)

 

[king_panther]

Yea it's strictly the EC5W/EC5A chassis, even the NA 6A13 (ST-R) can't be complied, though as has been stated there are a couple of them over here brought in by NZers.

 

[bradc]

there is no such thing as an EC3W prefacelift. There are EC5W prefacelift n/a's as Brad2 mentions.

A GDI 4G64 is an ok option for a 2.4 4G63, you'll have to get custom pistons though, the stock CR is 11:1 on a 4G64 GDI

 

[ygoslo]

I love your thinking though dude. The 4g63 is the ultimate upgrade in my eyes. If you have time, just wait for someone to smash a motor and sell their car as-is...

 

[CLuTZ]

I love your thinking though dude. The 4g63 is the ultimate upgrade in my eyes. If you have time, just wait for someone to smash a motor and sell their car as-is...

I'm pretty picky as to what I want though! How often do you see then f.s with poked engines though!?? Not many.....

 

[Kristian]

It has already been answered, but the 6A13TT is the only motor that makes enough power to meet the SEVS regs.

 

[ygoslo]

I'm pretty picky as to what I want though! How often do you see then f.s with poked engines though!?? Not many.....

Yeah I haven't seen one. If you know someone with a VR4 that you like just put sugar in the fuel tank. That'll work.

 

[CLuTZ]

Yeah I haven't seen one. If you know someone with a VR4 that you like just put sugar in the fuel tank. That'll work.

Ha- or pull off the actuator hose! :lol:

 

[bradc]

Yep, the ultimate upgrade, 1000rpm later turbo spool due to the smaller capacity, less smooth because it is an i4 rather than a v6 and longer so it is harder to work on for cambelts and things.

For what? A $5000 plus conversion price, and 20kg less weight? One of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard of.