Can anyone recommend an engineer for a z18 conversion in Melbourne or country victoria. A mobile engineer would be even better.

cheers tony

I'm using Bill Malkoutzis (from Eltham). He charges to visit (depending on the distance), and his fees for a certificate are reasonably expensive. (I think it's around $1100 for my car with an SR20DET and other bits and pieces.)

He's pretty pedantic too, which is good, because you know you aren't going to get away with anything

His number is:
9439 2334 / 0409 439 315

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

thanks sr20datsun,
I did have the number for a guy in ballarat, but cant find it for the life of me. I think you may have been drinking with my cousin over the weekend. Would love to check out your ride sometime. Mine should be on the road within the next month or so, cant wait.

cheers tony

AAaahhh..

TONY..
'datones'.. I Should've caught on.
Yeah, met up with your Cousin!

No Idea on the Automotive Engineer from Ballarat.

You'll have to sing out when you're down in the Eastern Suburbs. I'll give you a look at the car.

Nik

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Bill is engineering my range rover ute chop. cant speak highly enough of him. he also done work for a mate's 4age turbo into corolla's and the like as well.

I have dealt with a couple of engineer's and he is easily the best as far as comprimise's go and explain's what he want's really well

Have you spoken to Ross Stapleton? He has helped me get in contact with ppl to get help with my 1600s.....

Or you could speek to wayne at wbd automotive? I think he would know.

I haven't had to get anything engineered but I would contact the above if I needed to find an engineer here in Ballarat.

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71' 1600 purple with L20 (wasting away in the shed)
Nissan Stagea Dayz 1999

YES IM A CHICK

I used Protek for my engineered 1600 with a z18 in it.
They where great. Booked out for months but no stuffing around.

To give you an idea they did my cooler,pod,fuel set up, seats, rims,3in turboback no cat, microtec brakes (200b at the time)
very well priced and no stuffing around.

Ill only be using them again.

they are in carrum downs

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Give my bro a call, he worked for Mazfix, Dysons and Rocco's Performance and now has his own company in Ballarat - Jays Rotor Craft.

Sorry I didn't give you this info earlier in this post, just had to confirm with him if he was ready to start doing jobs (had the equipment etc)

He is very experienced in Z18 conversions along with many other conversions. Has his own Datsun 1200 project at the moment with custom fabrication etc

He can do engineers certificates as well as custom fabrication, he can also come to you if you want

PM if you want more details

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71' 1600 purple with L20 (wasting away in the shed)
Nissan Stagea Dayz 1999

YES IM A CHICK

soryry to hijack,
any one hear heard of or used laurie sparkle?
and with engine modifacations, i want to do a fair bit of work to my engine ie: bigger turbo, cams, injectors, head, list will go for ever.. to a ca18det into a 1200 ute. will it pqass engineering with these modifacations or do i do it standard for engineering then start building?

Datspeed,

The engineer will recommend you leave it standard (so it meets the factory emissions)
Then modify it!

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Time for an update, ive had an initial review with my engineer and he has provided a list of thigs to correct. Nothing major... relocating efi fuel pump and re-positioning surge tank, pumping out the front guards so that the top of the wheel is covered, re-jig battery mounting in the boot. I few other little things which i have had to bite my lip over, but more of that later. Now waiting for brake and noise tests to proceed.

Let us know how you go Tones.

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Hey MS1600, is your brother vic roads approved?? I think im ready to change engineers. I would really like to see someone who has some datsun experience.

What happened Tones?

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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Ive spoken to Rich (mad1600) about your engineer many times Nik, He sounds like a massive pain in the a$$

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