What Are The Laws On Intercoolers?

[straughsberry]

I put in a claim for some minor repairs when I was with the RACV. I had all of my mods listed. When the assessor came to do his thing, he noticed the Nizpro I/C. It wasn't a problem, but he noticed the difference between it and the stocker.

I'm now with Shannons and have a list of about 20 mods which are all covered under the policy. And because of the mods, I negotiated an extra 5k agreed value. Everything that isn't stock, I've listed. F6 short, trans rebuild, fuel pump, injectors I/C, modded turbo, brakes, suspension, rims, stereo (brands of amps and drivers) etc etc.

At the end of the day, If you are concerned about legalities/insurance but want to have the mods, you can them engineered.

[Dillz]

in victoria, you can have ONE inlet modification. So a stage 1 PW where you still use the stock airbox would be legal.

Just Cars still let you have as many mods as you like...

I've heard that a fair bit but is it actually proven? Not like the "your wheels are allowed to be 2 inch's bigger then factory" myth.

[Henz]

I'm with dillz, wouldn mind some proof of that.

Only law should be that they fill the front bar and are polished

[FAST-XR]

Only law should be that they fill the front bar and are polished

[Boosted_BF]

I've heard that a fair bit but is it actually proven? Not like the "your wheels are allowed to be 2 inch's bigger then factory" myth.

that ones a myth, previously was correct, has since been revised the ruling now is an increase or decrease of more than 15mm in total diameter, but 1" wider rim still remains

page 3 section 8

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/CC48FC10-4D57-4F04-82E1-3BD72EF88340/0/VSI8.pdf

[Dillz]

Bri... farkin.. lliant!

Is that current mate? or where can we get a 2010 one? I'll make a sticky in the vic section. I tried to find it but always gave up.

[Boosted_BF]

that was taken off the vic roads website today - so id assume current

to get there go to Safety & rules > Vehicles & safety > Vehicle design standards & accessories > Vehicle standards information

from there it has a breakdown of all the current rule's in this case "Modification Guide"

and happy to be of help

[mr_crust]

I've heard that a fair bit but is it actually proven? Not like the "your wheels are allowed to be 2 inch's bigger then factory" myth.

I can confirm that in victoria you are only allowed to have one form of non factory induction.

1 - factory cooler and pod is legal

2 - factory cooler and factory airbox is legal

3 - aftermarket cooler and factory airbox is legal

4 - aftermarket cooler and pod is illegal.

ive been to the epa on 4 occasions now and have the above in writing

[Rudiger]

How is an intercooler "induction"? The air filter is induction. that's what sucks the air in. The intercooler doesnt "intake" any air. If it had holes in it and sucked in air I'd say fine id agree, but theres a loophole there I reckon.

[Kingers.]

http://epanote2.epa.vic.gov.au/EPA/publications.nsf/2f1c2625731746aa4a256ce90001cbb5/c90ec843f3bbbe8fca256d9f00181c59/$FILE/1031.pdf

1. Intake systems

Intake systems are designed to ensure that the

correct air/fuel ratio is available to the engine for the

cleanest burn to minimise exhaust emissions.

Systems that provide excess air or fuel can create

high exhaust emissions from the vehicle. Fuel or

other hydrocarbon vapour that escapes as

evaporative emissions can lead to the formation of

photochemical smog.

Replacement air cleaners are permitted provided

that they have all connections and systems present

on the original air cleaner and operate in an

identical manner.

(a) Open element or pod type air cleaners on

carburetted vehicles are not permitted.

(b) Dry element pod type air cleaners are

permitted on EFI vehicles. Oiled, oil-soaked or

fluid-treated elements are not permitted. Any

sensors integral to the original system must

be retrofitted to the same approximate

location.

© Intercoolers that are larger than standard or

have a different mounting location or are

added where none were originally fitted, are

permitted only if no other changes to the

intake system have been made. In other

words, you may have a pod filter or

modified/added intercooler, but not both.

Any sensors integral to the original intercooler

or intake system must be retrofitted and be in

the correct location.

Note: aftermarket turbocharging kits that

include intercoolers that have been type

tested (ADR certified) for the model vehicle

are permitted. Documentary proof must be

retained to substantiate this.

(d) Airflow meters must not be disconnected.

They may be relocated, provided they are

functionally equivalent and are in the same

approximate location.

(e) Modified or aftermarket plenum chambers or

throttle bodies are not permitted.

Edited 31/01/11 08:59 AM by Kingers.