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