This is the letter from Vicroads. Keep clicking on the image and it will enlarge.

 

You can always ring this guy and see what he says.

 

 

http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.p...ght=engineering

 

 

This is the full toymods thread for those on there.

 

 

And repeated from page 1 in case you didn't read it properly, this time in bold

 

And the vicroads response is black and white, there is no grey.

 

Simply having an engine number change on your rego sticker doesn't mean vicroads have approved whatever it is you have changed.

 

Again from my original post, lifted from the Vicroads change of engine page (my bold).

 

Change of Engine

1. Replacement engine is identical to the original engine, or is an option allowed by the manufacturer for the same model vehicle

The optional engine must be offered in Australia by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle (or certified variants). The change of engine may be recorded by VicRoads provided that the registered operator or a motor mechanic, or dealer in that make of vehicle or an Automotive Engineer signs a declaration certifying the engine is optional for the vehicle model, and that all modifications made by the manufacturer for the same vehicle model with that optional engine, have been completed."

 

2. Replacement engine is not of a type offered by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle or where alterations, or changes to the vehicle's frame or structure are made, and/or specially fabricated supports or structures are used

You will need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre for an inspection of the vehicle to confirm the new engine details. You will also need to complete a Change of Vehicle Description form [PDF 24kb] and provide VicRoads with:

 

* a VASS Approval Certificate from a VicRoads Vehicle Assessment Signatory

* an original receipt for the purchase of the engine as proof of ownership of the engine.

 

No grey there.

Edited March 13, 200917 yr by parrot

You'll be driving car's for years with any luck mate, get your suspension tip top, and save up your money and do a killer conversion when you get off your P's :y:

 

Mate, you're too right.

The engine may not be that powerful, but i just installed a nice set of performance springs and shocks, and new tires are on the way,

doesnt matter that it's not fast, it's still bloody quick on the curvy stuff.

all the more reason why i can't wait for a 4A-GE, icing on the cake it will be.