Quote Originally Posted by dougie_504 View Post
And I don't know about this but VicRoads doesn't seem to specify that the manufacturer had to release the car with the alternative engine on a domestic market...so I think putting a B16A in an EG civic would be fine as it came standard in the Type R in Japan.

What you might also be able to do is install a B16A2 engine from the Del Sol etc into an EG because I've heard the stamp on those Aus delivered B16A2s don't actually have the "2" in some cases from what I've heard...it just says "B16A" (will need somebody to confirm this).
check again mate, i've been through it, got rejected from vicroads because my b18c7 was not an option to my ej8 from the car manufacturer being honda.

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
and if you still don't believe me it is extracted from here: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...ehicleDetails/