Engineering report to turbo gq rb30 efi??

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You're not going to get 20% more power from an RB 30 anything with just a turbo .

If that's the case, why do we even bother to turbo charge an RB30 Patrol??!!

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Extracted this from an article I found on the web

"In NSW, Victoria and South Australia, generally, you’re allowed to fit a turbocharger or supercharger onto your car provided it's identical to the one produced by the manufacturer for that specific car — that is if that model of car had an option for that kind of additional feature in the first place. If you're looking to put an aftermarket turbo or supercharger into your vehicle, there are certain criteria you need to meet which are different in each state and you'll need certification from your relevant roads authority.

For example, in NSW, if you're fitting a turbocharger or supercharger that was "not originally offered by the engine or vehicle manufacturer, or increasing the original power output by 20 per cent" you'll need to get it certified."

Still trying 2 find SA's guidlines

Thanx mate.
I find it difficult to grasp the logic behind it.
One thing is that the RB30 Patrol is well known for it's under powered engine design.
The other thing is that I don't understand what makes a vehicle unroadworthy by increasing the power output by a measly 25%.
I'm sure the rule is there for a reason, but I don't get the logic behind it.
It's not like a vehicle is going to fly by boosting power by 25%, is it?!