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Hello
We have a Holden Kingswood 1979 which originally had a 202 engine in it, we have now replaced the engine with a v8 308 engine, does this need certification?
(The car came originally out standard with a 202 and a v8 engine?)
Thanks!!!
The wording below is taken from the Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (WoF inspectors bible). Based on that wording the answer would be yes your vehicle will need Low Volume Vehicle certification.
Modifications that do not require LVV certification
Substitution of engines -
when compared with the OE engine, the replacement engine:
– is of the same or less cubic capacity, and
– has equal or less weight, and
– has the same or less power output, and
– uses the same fuel (petrol, diesel, LPG, CNG), and
– uses the same unmodified attachment points and system (ie bolts-in), and
– uses the same ancillary equipment (accelerator linkages etc), and
– uses the same family of block and cylinder head from the same vehicle manufacturer, and
– is of the same configuration.
When the 308 V8 was originally fitted to the Kingswood it is possible the suspension and brakes were upgraded to cope with the extra weight and power.
Strongly recommend you make contact with a LVV certifier to discuss.