Firewall mods

[Dr Danger]

Are modifications to the firewall, other than rust repairs, in any way legal in Victoria?

Im not looking at modifying a firewall on a car at all, but this seems to be one of the most common topics that people get confused by so I thought I'd get it out of the way first.

[jewels]

thats one for shane to answer

i think its not allowed but a diffenant answer would clear it up

(hes new to forums)

[bollo]

Also very interested in ramifications of cutting firewalls.

Years ago I saw a magazine article with an Anglia that had a Holden six fitted and it was road registered. There is no way this could have been done without some firewall mods so I suppose its possible. Thinking of doing a similar thing and I want to know is it an option (in Victoria) or is it just going to cause far too many headaches?

[jewels]

hi bolo and welcome )

there can be no firewall mods or alterations in 2008

everything must be as factory...

[zombie289]

Or are firewall mods legal IF they are engineer approved ??

[bollo]

Thanks Jewels.

Nice to be a part of such a great site. I have followed it for years and watched it get better and better!

Its a pity that firewall mods are not allowed.

I often thought that a six would be a good option in a Mk1 if you could get it in with reworking the firewall: when I say firewall mods I mean properly structurally reboxing any cavity.

I notice the rotary conversion pictures on your site had a big part of the tunnel removed. Does this also mean tunnel mods are out? Can a rotary be fitted without cutting the tunnel?

Cheers

Bollo

[Dr Danger]

That rotary is in NZ Bollo. Totally different rules over there.

I think that a rotor can be fitted without cutting the tunnel but have not seen one 'in the flesh'.

[jewels]

zombie289,
no firewall mods are not permitted under the vehicle modifications act.
its neem a couple of years i think that this has been in

bolo, thanx for the kind words and comments appreciate it :)


thats true dr danger
rotarys will fit without touching the firewall

[zombie289]

So how does one convert a car from LHD to RHD without modifying the firewall nowdays?? (or is that a different kettle of fish)??

[jewels]

most people dont convert they leave them left hook

and with early falcons etc and mustangs they were available here in right hook

left to right conversion is another keetle of fish yes as those companies offering left

to right have already been 'ok' by the authroities to over simplify it dramtically :)

[speryer]

Are you sure early Mustangs were available as right hook? I know conversions are common using Falcon bits but I am not aware of any factory produced RHD cars.
Mine's still left hand drive... and it's surprising how often I go to the wrong door!