i rang SA transport again as i always like to double check info from government agencies and confirmed that the Valandor Loop Hole does exist. A car that is registered in another state and engineered etc if brought to SA and kept under the same registered owner does not require an inspection.

There we go. I've just learnt something. :)

i also rang Rory to get a rough idea on pricing of getting a 4age in a ke70 engineered today and he gave me the following rough prices:

 

would need bigger brakes, so would then need brake fade test - $375

Torsion Test - $850

Lane change test - $375

Hire of A.I.R for lane change test - $440/car

Report $350

 

So that's just under $2,400 to get my car complied - then you've got cost of brakes etc on top of that!!! :D For cars our age and value (the engine conversion cost me more than the car!), i just can't justify it. Sure, when its engineered its legal, but $2,500???? Looks like the way to go if you want a 4age in a corolla is a sprinter or maybe get away with an ae71, as you wont need engineering (as it was an "option" in the ae86)

 

Also rang regency "technical experts" or something, and they said they look at the capacity increase, but mostly the power increase over standard. So looks like I'm just gonna do the brake upgrade and try and stay out of prangs :evil:

worst case scenario, you fatally injure someone then potentially you go to the bum factory. not a risk i'll be taking as my engineer's report only cost $1000.

From my quick research. AE71 with jap sprinter diff, suspension and brakes with = Jap corolla so is fine. Might have to look into it further though