Engine swap compliance VIC

[Guy From Nowhere]

G'day all,

SITUATION:
1. I am particularly after the advice of someone in Victoria who has been through the same/similar circumtance as I am about to describe. I have a Holden WB (yeah I know it isn't a 4X4, but my Nissan is) that used to be a 6 cylinder, but I have now converted it to a 308. According to the VicRoads lawas, this is perfectly fine provided that the mechanics signs the 'Change of Description' form (see quote below).

2. The 308 is an original factory option of the WB and emission compliance is not a problem, as it is straight gas.

3. I have VN heads on it, but this was part of the gas conversion, and the gas compliance plate covers this (as directed by the Vic mechanic - accreditted for VicRoads roadworthy inspections).

4. The only issue with selecting option 1 from the quote below is that I have had the engine bored.

QUESTION:
1. Has anyone encountered this problem before and which option did they end up being allowed to go with? All advice and experience is appreciated.

INFORMATION:

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.

You will need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to have the vehicle's engine inspected to confirm the new engine details. No appointment is required. You will also need to complete a Change of Vehicle Description form.

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 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
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Reg ... ations.htm

Cheers all,
GFN

[dogbreath_48]

I don't see the problem? What is the new capacity of the engine?

Nobody will know the engine has been bored if you don't tell them, and records of the engine number should indicate it is still a 308ci.

Even so, vicroads laws do allow for certain modifications without an engineers certificate - not sure if an increased capacity is one of them though.

[Guy From Nowhere]

I don't see the problem? What is the new capacity of the engine?

Nobody will know the engine has been bored if you don't tell them, and records of the engine number should indicate it is still a 308ci.

Even so, vicroads laws do allow for certain modifications without an engineers certificate - not sure if an increased capacity is one of them though.

What you say is exactly what I am thinking, but I want to be sure because I now live in Queensland (not required to change rego due to Army). The Queensland coppers are much more stringent on the engine modifications side of things from what mates up here tell me. I called VicRoads and the prepubecent boy on the other end of the line had no idea (he basically just read the website to me). Thus, I was hoping someone else may have gone through the same situation.

Cheers,
GFN

[Struth]

What increased engine capacity