Do i need a egineering cert? VS 5ltr in VH sle

[budgieVH]

Hey guys i got told u dobt need a engineering cert as long as i have cats on it.. ?

VS 5ltr in a VH SL/E
Turbo 400 box

Victoria

[pjdm1980]

I'd take a stab in the dark that you would because it wasn't a option on your VH.

[OFF T4P]

yea i know in QLD you will need one and you need to change the engine number with the DOT to match the car

[vkberlina]

This has been covered many times before,
YES YOU DO

Normally you need
Brake upgrade if from 6cyl
Cats
Unleaded filler neck
Exhaust under 93db (I think thats the magic number what ever is required for the VS)

Scott

[mr j-man]

its all a big scam personaly,
ive been running my conversion for about 8-10mths now, never had a drama with queensland transport...just gave them my new engnumber, nor any dramas with getting an rwc. had a couple of cops pull me up to try and defect it but i got nothin except a "nice job" .
anyone wana confirm why u really need one??

[budgieVH]

No idea why i asked a few mechanics and just said aslong as it has cats its fine..

If anyone knows how much is it for a cert.

[Darren_L]

its all a big scam personaly,
ive been running my conversion for about 8-10mths now, never had a drama with queensland transport...just gave them my new engnumber, nor any dramas with getting an rwc. had a couple of cops pull me up to try and defect it but i got nothin except a "nice job" .
anyone wana confirm why u really need one??

basically the code of practice (in Qld) states, that if the engine was available as an option for that model car, then it doesn't need a mod plate
So technically, if you have an EFI 5L in a pre VN, then you need a mod plate. However, if you simply fit EFI heads and manifold to a pre VN engine, then you don't.

However in reality, usually it won't be a problem. Most police or DOT officers realise it's the same basic engine as a carbed 304/308. But if push comes to shove..... yes you do need a LA1 mod plate in Qld for an VN-VT engine swap into a pre-VN.

But back to the OP, Victoria could have a very different set of rules, so check with your local RTA (or whatever they call them in Vic)

[LUMPY 8]

I got told if everything bolts up and u have upgraded brakes 2 coap with the new motor u can do the conversion ya self without a cert.
Thats what i got told cause im putting the carbi motor from my vl in2 a vc and it all bolts straight in aslong as i put the k frame from the vl in aswell. This is in SA tho.

[budgieVH]

okay.. it has cats and has an upgraded break boost and bigger discs on the front. my machanic (family) is going to find out what i need!

ill keep you guys posted if you like!

[budgieVH]

Rite machanic asked me if the engine.number is on the rego sticker... I had trouble finding the eng no. But found it and matched the no. On the rego sticker soo he said i dont need one because its already been done!