DaveFJ
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| posted on 14/5/03 at 11:56 AM |
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Catalytic Convertors
Under what conditions would a cat be required ?
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zetec
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| posted on 14/5/03 at 12:16 PM |
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At the moment "95 and later cat required for car engines. The rules specify a date in "95 so best get a "94 or earlier engine to be
sure. Probably all change by next week!
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 14/5/03 at 12:23 PM |
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Cheers - couple of questions though
does it go by engine age or car registration year ? or both ?
If it is by registration year, how does a Q plate effect things ?
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david walker
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| posted on 14/5/03 at 08:53 PM |
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Assuming you are about to build a Locost, or other kit type car then it's the age of the engine that matters.
When you take your car for its SVA you will be required to prove, by way of manufacturer's paperwork, the year the engine was manufactured in.
You don't get to register your car until after it has been SVA tested - so it has no plate, either "Q" or anything else at that
time.
If the car already exists, ie. is an old kit, say with a X'Flow, is already road registered and you wish to fit a late (post 95) Zetec you have
no problem as the car, being a kit car is MOT tested to a very low emmission spec. - ie is different to a mass produced car, such as the Mondeo the
engine may have come out of.
This loophole is highlighted by some of the new bike engined cars who borrow/rent "cats" for their SVA and then give them back after the
test!
Dave Walker, Race Engine Services - 07957 454659 or 01636 671277
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 14/5/03 at 09:18 PM |
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thanks for the help -
still not totally sure about the kit i will go for but I think (to keep it simple?) I'm going to source a sierra with a 2l pinto and start
sorting donor peices while i decide....
Cheers
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