Engineer cert for b18c swap in an em1?

**DNYALL** · 14-05-2008 08:17 PM

Recently did the swap to b18c into my em1. I was told that I would not need a cert for the swap to register it. Out of ignorance I just accepted this and didn't check it out properly my self.

Anyway, went to Vic Roads today to get the engine registered with the car and They told me that an increase in capacity by more than 10% needs an engineers certificate.

Just asking if this is true? Anyone recommend a good place to go in Victoria. It won't be for a while though, need a re-build, so it will be after that.

Thanks for ya help

**thaizeg** · 14-05-2008 08:29 PM

i thought it was less than 15% it ok...?? would also like to kno..

**tRipitaka** · 14-05-2008 08:36 PM

i believe it's 15% in NSW, but 10% in VIC..

when getting your car engineered, you must go to any one of the VASS certified places, and get your car engineered.. i believe there's a list of VASS mechanics on the vicroads website

**VTi_b0i** · 14-05-2008 08:37 PM

yeapp /\ /\
10% in victoria and 15% in nsw

**beeza** · 14-05-2008 08:40 PM

How about Queensland? but going from a d to a b18c will be over anyways right?

**thaizeg** · 14-05-2008 08:55 PM

sweet.. thanks guys

**EGB18CT** · 15-05-2008 02:07 PM

i think rowan @ cartech would be the best to go to, mine isnt engineered yet but he was the most helpful as the rest listed on the vass list dididnt want to do my b18 sway in eg4 or charged over 1200 plus whatever needed fixing and they sounded like tools. rowan at cartech i think wanted around 700-800 for engineering and report (plus if u need fixes which are extra) but i think he said to me 1st inspection is like 350-400 then you go away fix what u need then come back for the final inspection and report which is another 350ish look up in google cartech engineering i think there in richmond.

**G-Stick** · 15-05-2008 02:20 PM

sounds good thanks for the info Dan

**EK57SY** · 15-05-2008 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by beeza

How about Queensland? but going from a d to a b18c will be over anyways right?

i dont believe that going from a d to a b series makes a difference.. the only thing that matters is the capacity of the engine... ie 1.6L --> 1.8L

*correct me if im wrong..

**mrwillz** · 15-05-2008 05:01 PM

yeah engine capacity

doesnt matter what series

**beeza** · 15-05-2008 06:17 PM

Yeah cool,so definately need one.

**DNYALL** · 15-05-2008 08:41 PM

Yep ok then. Vic roads gave me a 2 page list of places that i can go to. When the time comes i will call up that cartech place and see wat he says. Thanks guys