Trying to choose a kit & engine to build in Perth

[Jethrow]

Hi Mike.

You wont go wrong with the FFR, there is at least 5 or 6 now registered in Perth, not to mention more than 8000 made in the USA. I got mine registered very recently, and really had no issues at all, the product is well received over here.

Plus in my opinion, it is a superior kit, with a very authentic construction about it. My kit has been built from all new parts, no donor bits at all (tho I went the Chev LS3 crate motor route). It is also very roomy.

You are welcome to come see it if you like.

[MikeFromPerth]

Originally Posted by Jethrow

Hi Mike.

You wont go wrong with the FFR, there is at least 5 or 6 now registered in Perth, not to mention more than 8000 made in the USA. I got mine registered very recently, and really had no issues at all, the product is well received over here.

Plus in my opinion, it is a superior kit, with a very authentic construction about it. My kit has been built from all new parts, no donor bits at all (tho I went the Chev LS3 crate motor route). It is also very roomy.

You are welcome to come see it if you like.

i was reading about your build! looks awesome. in the thread you said you put new cat convertors on it to get the emissions test done, but in the photos i saw it looks like there can't possibly be space for them in your side exhaust's header setup? Where the hell are they?! unless they're the tiny dark-coloured items just inboard of the body shell, but they're only a few inches long?

also - how exactly did you get exemptions for the side pipes and the racing harnesses - what's the process?

thanks for the offer of having a look, that could be really useful - i live in Carine, are you anywhere close to me?

thanks
Mike

[Donunder]

Good idea Mike. Jethrow's done an incredible job on his FFR, and with the number already registered locally, the WA engineers and rego boys seem to have things sorted -- always a relief.

A look is worth a thousand words (and twenty forum pages!)

But..... by the way -- what's a cheapo flight to the Gold Coast cost from your neck of the woods? Could be the best money you'll ever spend. January is a terrific time to visit over here and to pop into the Pace wonderland for a chat and a look around. Trust me, it'd be just like Christmas all over again for you!

[Jethrow]

I do have full size OEM VE/F cats in there. A tight fit yes, but it does fit. When you come for a look, you will see. I live in Rivervale, send me a PM if you want to come over. We can also discuss the exemptions then, but it is fairly simple - engineer mentions it in the cover letter to his report, and you give the DOT $50.

Originally Posted by MikeFromPerth

i was reading about your build! looks awesome. in the thread you said you put new cat convertors on it to get the emissions test done, but in the photos i saw it looks like there can't possibly be space for them in your side exhaust's header setup? Where the hell are they?! unless they're the tiny dark-coloured items just inboard of the body shell, but they're only a few inches long?

also - how exactly did you get exemptions for the side pipes and the racing harnesses - what's the process?

thanks for the offer of having a look, that could be really useful - i live in Carine, are you anywhere close to me?

thanks
Mike