GavinR

That an '89? Shouldn't think so. Cats weren't mandated until '92.

mojovibe

The one I've got my eye on is a 93 and first registered in Canada from new, but I am waiting for the vendor to dig out all the relevent docs for it. It has a valid UK MOT (CA certified). So I'm just wondering if the law in Canada was implemented to have cats fit from new, like it was overhere in 93. Or whether one had been fitted to make it road legal over here, and whether or not it can be taken off if I manage to possess it and re import it to Canada.

I can't say I've had any bother with the cats on vehicles that I've possessed and driven. But I know they are only compatible mainly with fuel injection and not carbs. So with me being a frugle bloke, and comparing the gas mileage to a standard road car it makes me feel light headed. I'm going to try to improve its gas mileage and maybe look at having the cat taken off if I'm allowed to. I once had an Astra merit 1.4 single point injection with a cat, and I managed to get an average of 50 mpg out of it. Someone else had the same car and removed their cat temporarily as they couldn't afford a replacement, and they saw an improvement to its gas mileage. I know it doesn't even compare to such a classy car, but I've always said that one day I'll have a nice car to drive in. Even if its just for the weekends I will enjoy the drive in it, thats if I cn afford to run it. Thats if I end up with it as I haven't bought it yet.

GavinR

Yep, a 93 Canadian car will have a cat fitted. They've been around over here a lot longer than in the UK. Did you know that MGB's in the 70's had cats fitted for the N American market.

mojovibe

No I never knew that, I didn't think the car polution squad existed back then.

GavinR

It's been around for a long time over here. For the most part Canada has run the same new car regs as the US, of course emissions testing on old vehicles varies immensely across the country.

Dave n Ailsa

After much thought, I am now thinking about bringing over my V8 project MX5.(I know I may only be able to use it on track days)

However, it is far from being a running car, so I'm going to contact a shipping company tomorrow to see if it's possible to do this.

Presumably I just need to get it to a crate, push it in, and pull it out at the other side. Then hire a trailer etc.

After all, what would they do if they transport a car which was running when they put it in, but refused to start when they got to the other side? keep it in a crate forever?

Main problem I can see is if they want to inspect it/steam clean it.

I'll report back to you after I've called the transporters.

PMM

Hi

No, if Transport Canada and/or CBSA decides the vehicle is inadmissible, you either ship it back, or off to the car crushers it goes.

Dave n Ailsa

Damn

So best idea then is to strip off the parts I want to put on a Miata when I get there?

Engine, gearbox, bellhousing, prop, diff.

Everything is easy enough except for the engine. It's a bit on the heavy side, and presumably I'd need to build a crate for it.

You're not making this easy for me

delsol79

Don't you drive a Beetle or have I got that wrong!?

The MX-5 is widely known to be a great handling car - I think it had a bit of a girly image due to the relatively lame engine choice.. and the fact that they were mostly driven by girls. A V8 in one - that changes things

el_richo

You can't polish a turd

dbd33

Yes, Pastel Blue. I know my hairdresser cars.

GavinR

Of course you can, it just turns your polishing cloth brown.

el_richo

You have a point

GavinR

Are you saying take the parts off in the UK and then ship them over here? That would probably work. If Transport Canada decide your car isn't eligible for importation you won't have a chance to strip the parts off here, it'll be heading straight into the crusher without you even seeing it.

Dave n Ailsa

Yes. Strip everything here, box it all up.

Will be a shame to scrap the shell as it's rust free, but hey ho. Might be able to flog it, but probably get more at the scrappy.