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i have a vg ute v6 i wanna put a 304 v8 in it will it need to be engineered???

Started by jsh-jet · 28 Aug 2011 · 8 replies

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jsh-jetArchived member
might sounds like a dumb question but i have no idea...any advice would be great thanks
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HTURBOArchived member
If that model car didn't come out with that size engine, then yes it should be engineered. But allot of people don't bother. It will only become a problem if you get caught.
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jsh-jetArchived member
thanks mate, dont know if il bother might just put a 6 back in it cheers
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obseshnArchived member
its not worth the hastle trust me i put a rb25det in my VL SL which was only rb30e non turbo and i got caught and its done nothing but cause a hastle so i would not bother
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PROGMHArchived member
Nice advice... lol VG's came factory with a 304 V8... so you can legally put one in without an engineers certificate as it was an option when buying one.
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obseshnArchived member
was an option with one however that particular chassis number did not have one and they will argue that fact same with my mate had a n/a vl and he did a hicomp setup by bolting the turbo on etc and he had to get it engineered because his particular vehicle didnt have that as standard they are cracking down on all of it just a way to supposably stop hooning
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jsh-jetArchived member
thanks PROGMH, i want to do it, but yeah thought i'd ask just to be sure who would be good to call to ask? vicroads? thanks heaps guy's
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PROGMHArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by obseshn [View Post] was an option with one however that particular chassis number did not have one and they will argue that fact same with my mate had a n/a vl and he did a hicomp setup by bolting the turbo on etc and he had to get it engineered because his particular vehicle didnt have that as standard they are cracking down on all of it just a way to supposably stop hooning Your mate got sucked in then. Check the vicroads website. You can legally option up your car to any engine offered by the manufacturer as long as you upgrade suspension and brakes to suit without requiring an engineers certificate. ---------- Post added 29-08-11 at 16:15 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by jsh-jet [View Post] thanks PROGMH, i want to do it, but yeah thought i'd ask just to be sure who would be good to call to ask? vicroads? thanks heaps guy's Check their website. It's written there in black and white.
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obseshnArchived member
ok its different over here in WA then
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