VP V6 into Kombi

jeremy Seriously Crusin Dubber

156 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 23 Sep 2005, 1:04 pm

#410932

Hi all,

I have a 77 micro bus and was wanting to perform a V6 engine conversion.

That all the heaps on info on this forum about engine conversions but I have a question about the legal side.

I hear about people getting an Engineers Certificate is this the same as a modification plate?

From experience with a V6 conversion what other items required modifiy? eg brakes

thanks

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Sep 2005, 1:50 pm

#410947

Depends on the state in which you are registering it. NSW will need an engineer to certify the modifications.

wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 23 Sep 2005, 4:00 pm

#410981

All this stuff has to be changed

Accelerator cable, fuel tank must be EFI, adaptor to suit V6 motor to kombi box and flywheel. Prefer 2L transaxle, wiring , radiator and plumbing, crossmember has to be custom made, exhaust, you shouldn’t have to worry about brake upgrade, I had a V8 and it pulled up fine. If you need any more info email me v8kombi@yahoo.com.au
Cheers
Wacked1

YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DAKED
don't worry it's a VW thing

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 23 Sep 2005, 4:31 pm

#410993

HotRodMatt wrote:Depends on the state in which you are registering it. NSW will need an engineer to certify the modifications.

ALL states will need certifying.

Might be best to talk to a shop that has done this before and can do drive-in, drive-out conversion for you. There are one or two around Sydney

Pay your debts, CxxT

jeremy Seriously Crusin Dubber

156 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 23 Sep 2005, 5:02 pm

#410999

ALL states will need certifying

what does this mean?
who does this ?
what is envolved?
$$$$?

Is this like a modification plate

I am in QLD

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 23 Sep 2005, 5:58 pm

#411021

Ring the Qld dept of transportation. Talk to the tech people. They'll tell you how to do it. They'll also give you a list names and numbers to call. Basically, a motoring professional looks at it, says what needs to be done, you do it and it gets certified. It can cost between $300-1000 approx (don't quote me).

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 23 Sep 2005, 7:59 pm

#411064

why VP? not later? - get a blower....vvvvrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrruuuuuuuuuuussssssssssshhhhhhoooooooooommmmmm

Loves a lolcat

jeremy Seriously Crusin Dubber

156 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 23 Sep 2005, 8:45 pm

#411078

I currently have a VP engine complete with computer, wiring and fuel pump sitting on the garage floor. I brought a complete the setup for the auto box, but now I see a new idea forming

V6 + Kombi = Lotsa Fun

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 24 Sep 2005, 12:09 pm

#411194

jeremy wrote:
ALL states will need certifying
what does this mean?
who does this ?
what is envolved?
$$$$?

Is this like a modification plate

I am in QLD

What: 'Certifying' means the vehicle will have to be checked and approved by a 'Recognised Engineering Signatory' (aka 'engineered') to allow it to be registered after it is modified. This engineer dude will make sure all the components used for the modifications (such as new engine mounts or crossmembers) are safe and sound and that the vehicle's brakes can match the engine's performance and that its emissions and noise levels are withing Government limits

Who: An recognoised enginering signatory - get detaisl from the rego office

Yes, it's a mod plate.

Pay your debts, CxxT

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Sep 2005, 6:31 pm

#411254

Transport S.A. never asked me to uprate my brakes.

I needed to change the fuel filler neck to ULP type.
Catalytic converter.
Emissions test.
No modifications to engine to increase torque or power. ( it doesn't need any, although the guy I sold it to is fitting one of the CRS blower kits)
Report from engineer on structural beaming, lane change test, and brake test.

as stated before, all this will depend on what state you're in.

1 attachment · Log in to view

Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.