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are 149 red motors worth anything

                                                      cheers :)

Danny,

There are two things going for a 149 that make it saleable:

1.  You can install a 149 without requiring engineer's report, HR front end etc, so they're popular with people who don't want to go that route, but want a bit more power, or who have been frightened by the cost of a reco grey :-/

2.  The EH sump and pickup are necessary for the red conversion.  Even if the rest of the motor is cactus, they're worth keeping.

I wouldn't say you're sitting on a gold-mine or anything, but they're certainly not worthless, to answer your question.

cheers
RET

thanks ret i might put it in my ute  instead of my 202
are you sure i dont need eng report for 149?
plus i might see you at the snowys minus my ute :)
                                               
                                                                       cheers

My car has a standard bore 149 with a 20/60 camshaft, and did not need an engineers certificate in NSW when presented for a blue slip about 3 years ago.

The car goes slightly better than my grey powered wagon, it ain't no rocketship, but it ain't no breathless grey either  ;D Front end, brakes, gearbox, is all stock FC, diff centre is 3.36.

Cheers,

Craig.

very clean looking engine bay you've got there bud.

craig i already fitted hr disc front . is it ok with 149  for ablue slip or do i have to have engineers report ?

You don't need an eng/rep for a HR front end or for a 149, or both.  If you go to the RTA website and do a search for "Light Vehicle Modifications" you'll find a PDF document that explains the rules.

Basically, you need an eng/rep if you increase capacity by more than 10%, or make structural modifications - ie cutting the floor and subframe for gearbox changes.

cheers
RET

thanks ret