whats it worth

[fe-ute56]

are 149 red motors worth anything

                                                      cheers

[RET]

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

[fe-ute56]

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

[craiga]

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   Front end, brakes, gearbox, is all stock FC, diff centre is 3.36.

Cheers,

Craig.

[nicko]

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

[fe-ute56]

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

[RET]

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

[fe-ute56]

thanks ret