Hi guys

I've already put 2 cars through the old sva system. One a raw striker with Toyota 16v which sailed through 1st time and the other a Caterham academy car which failed on a faulty brake master cylinder.

But what has changed with the more recent iva system? In particular what problems might I have if I use a bike engine? Emissions etc? And like wise with a car engine?

Many thanks
Ben

Depending on engine age its more likely youll need a cat
Other than that its not a lot different
Suggest you look at the manual then ask specific questions
Sound level is lower
Sharp edges inside the cockpit

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Originally posted by snapper
Depending on engine age its more likely youll need a cat
Other than that its not a lot different
Suggest you look at the manual then ask specific questions
Sound level is lower
Sharp edges inside the cockpit

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Thank guys, my main concern was if bike engines were becoming impossible to test but seems noise and emissions are main consideration.

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Originally posted by R1 STRIKER
Thank guys, my main concern was if bike engines were becoming impossible to test but seems noise and emissions are main consideration.

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Emmision rules are still the same as SVA. Noise has been reduced. Reverse is now required.

The reverse is annoying, never had one on my striker when I put the R1 motor in (car in my avatar) and it never bothered me. Just learnt to give yourself space. Wouldn't fit one to this car if it was my choice.

[Edited on 11/5/13 by R1 STRIKER]

only thing i can think of is if you plan on using a bike engine form a date that requires a cat to be fitted or your unable to prove engines age. quiet a few bikes didnt have cats or even closed loop fuel inj for a long time after cars so could be tricky to pass a cat test regs. newer bike engines should be fine but engines like r1 on carbs might be tricky

Passed 1st time on the 7th with a '99 XZ9R carbed, passed emissions easily, would have past post 2002 emissions.
However a lot of time was spent with an analyser (about 5 gallons worth ) ) The carbs balanced with a Morgan,and the mixture set with a Gunson Color Tune, and I had to refit the Kawasaki secondary air injection (KLEEN) back on, or it was wasn't even close.
The cat MUST be hot, at Nottingham the emissions test came immediately after the speedo test.

I should add that, if the car hasn't been run on the road, you insure it pre IVA and give it an Italian tune up prior to loading onto the trailer.

[Edited on 17-5-13 by 40inches]