do i need an engineers or vass certificate?

[hachi_dk]

i have just purchased my first ae,
a GTV levin sprinter running a 20valve with quad throttles.
the previous owner had the car registered with a EFI 16valve 4A-GE up in QLD. Now that the car has a 20v and is down in melbourne. Do i need an engineers or vass certificate or not because i know that when an engine is replaced, (if its the same engine) then a certificate isn't needed.
any info will be much appreciated.
cheers

[slydar]

yes you do. the authorities to not consider a 20v 4age to be the same engine as a 16v.

[hachi_dk]

alrite cheers.
hopefully wont have to much trouble getting one

[Stinger]

it wont be fun.......and it will be about 800 bucks....

[slydar]

qld ftw its $80.

[all torque]

If the 20v had been engineered in QLD, would you still need to get a new certificate for Melbourne?

[ae86]

800 ? id just say i changed engine stuff that 800 can be saved for some phat rims

[hachi_dk]

qld ftw its $80.

im going up to QLD, if i just get it engineered there will the certificate count for VIC?
and how long does it take for a mechanic to analyze whether it is "engineered".
also, does anyone know any mechanics that i can take it to seeing as its only 80 bux, save some coin and use it on some watanabes
cheers

[Rice86]

trip to qld and back is still cheaper then 800 bucks
getting done on the way there and back, priceless =]

[hachi_dk]

trip to qld and back is still cheaper then 800 bucks
getting done on the way there and back, priceless =]

lolz nahh im picking up some dirtbikes in a van and will chuck the AE on a trailer, so thats why i wana know if it will work :rolleyes:

[dion_jay]

just say you swapped the motor because the last one blew.. than say you put a 20v head on it lol

[af300e]

If the 20v had been engineered in QLD, would you still need to get a new certificate for Melbourne?

I'm going to say yes, you'd need a new cert. Other state's road worthy certificates (or wahtever they are called in other states) don't apply in Vic. I'd assume the eng cert is the same.

You'll definately need one for the 20v. I noticed a while ago there was somebody on here i think selling a 16v 4age equipped ae86 and included in the sale spiel that no eng cert was required due to some reasons (i can't remember what they were). Anyway, whatever those reasons, that car needed a cert too.

Any engine that is not standard in that vehicle in Australia requires a cert in Victoria.

[Hen may possibly be a nut]

Short answer: I agree with af ^^^^ just there.

Slightly longer answer: Talk with an engineer in Vic and VicRoads and see what they have to say.

There is a big difference between what you can get away with, and what is legit if you crash it and need insurance cover or get pulled over by a cop who really wants to find something wrong with your car.

Hen

[hachi_dk]

just say you swapped the motor because the last one blew.. than say you put a 20v head on it lol

haha yer im gonna try that, ill get back to you's on their exact words. we'll see just how silly they are if they fall for it :hehe:
otherwise gonna have to do it the old fashion way :(

[Chrisso]

Off topic, but Slydar who does your engineering?

[NIZLAH]

Off topic, but Slydar who does your engineering?

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