ok so... what the deal with getting engines complied... like dropping a new engine into a car, and getting it complied...

 

in this case a ke20 with a 4k... i've forgotten what the rule is...

 

cheers for any help :drgrim:

Depends what state you are in, If you would have mentioned where you live it would have helped in answering the question.

 

It differs from state to state, being a straight engine swap you only need to get the engine swap blue-plated in QLD as far as I am aware.

i would be in South Australia!

In order to avoid a bunch of hearsay, rumours, "i had a mate that did this and is fully street legal", this is straight from the South Aus DTEI and is the gospel.

 

And I highlighted the imporant bits for you too lazy to read! haha.

 

link to the full article

 

 

ENGINE CHANGES

General

The fitting of an alternative engine is a common modification carried out to passenger cars. The alternative

engine may be fitted to replace one that is no longer serviceable, or to achieve an increase in capacity, power

and/or torque.

Under the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 1999 the fitting of an engine of greater capacity than an

engine available as an option for the vehicle, so as to exceed the efficient functioning capacity of the braking

Transport SA

September 2003 Modifications to Passenger Cars, Car Type Utilities and Panel Vans Page 5 of 25

system provided at the time of manufacture of the vehicle, is not permitted unless a Certificate of Exemption is

issued by Transport SA.

Several factors are taken into account when considering an application to increase the engine capacity of a

vehicle. Consideration is given to the weight of the engine, the power and torque output in relation to braking,

strength of the vehicle, effect on steering/suspension components, and the effect on vehicle handling

characteristics.

Transport SA does not specify an absolute maximum capacity, power and/or torque for engines that may be

fitted to passenger vehicles, however, Category 1 and Category 2 Approved Engine Change Lists have been

developed which specify some engine changes which are acceptable to Transport SA. For other than Category

1 modifications a Statement of Requirements is required from Transport SA prior to commencing modification

of a vehicle.

A Transport SA Customer Service Centre must be notified of the new engine number for the vehicle to be

correctly registered.

Category 1 Approved Engine Change List

The Category 1 Approved Engine Change List specifies acceptable alternative engines where no major

mechanical changes to the vehicle, such as upgrading of the braking system are required. Engine changes to

vehicles included on this list; require no prior approval or inspection.

Under the provisions of a Government Gazette Notice, engine changes undertaken in accordance with the

requirements of Category 1 engine change list do not require a Certificate of Exemption to be issued.

Category 2 Approved Engine Change List

The Category 2 Approved Engine Change List specifies acceptable alternative engines where mechanical

alterations and\or emission criteria may be applicable. Engine changes included in the Category 2 Approved

Engine Change List will be acceptable to Transport SA providing modifications are undertaken in accordance

with the Statement of Requirements. Category 2 modified vehicles will be required to be presented for a full

roadworthiness inspection.

To obtain information on the vehicles included in the Category 1 and Category 2 Approved Engine Change

Lists, please contact Vehicle Standards on 8348-9599.

Edited January 11, 200818 yr by philbey

wow I just found this double post 4 months later..... haha.

Edited May 2, 200818 yr by philbey