Vehicle Modification Approval

[Rolliac]

This may have been already covered but I thought I’d post my research on engine conversion legalities in Queensland.

 

Here is the Queensland transport vehicle modification section of the web site:

Vehicle modifications

 

So I ring up an “Approved Person” and he tells me the formula for the maximum engine capacity allowed for a vehicle (with relevant safety equipment upgraded of coarse eg. breaks):

 

I think this is in the under 1000kg vehicle category:

Weight of vehicle x 3 = max cc’s allowed (ke10 = 710kg x3 = 2130cc).

Rotary engine is equivalent to double its cc (12a = 1146cc x2 = 2292cc).

Turbo engine is equivalent to 1.5 its cc (ca18det = 1809cc x1.5 = 2714cc).

 

So if I have this all correct this would mean I can’t drop a N/A 12a in my ke10 or even a 5k turbo (a 4k turbo would be acceptable).

 

The thing is I’m not totally satisfied with the extent of my research because crazier conversions are obviously plentiful. In the specific modifications section of the page it reads:

"Modifications which are not covered by this booklet or

the Approved Persons Scheme, or modifications which

involve substantial structural changes to the body or

chassis of a vehicle, require a written submission. A fee

is payable for the evaluation of plans."

I’m wandering if this means I can submit an application regarding my 12a into ke10 project.

 

I’ll go get the application next week and continue my research but if anyone can set me straight or knows more on the subject I’m all ears.