wok 204 Posted June 11, 2019 Hi all, i'm planning to repower my XE (originally 6 cylinder carby car) with a BF barra 6 (non turbo) has anyone had real life experience with VicRoads on this topic, i.e. do I need an engineers report ? I read/come across a lot of threads (other forums as well) but many are several years old now, and have a lot of conflicting information from back then. hoping to find some direction on here, as to date no one the engineers I have contact have responded. Thanks Warren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted June 11, 2019 i sent an engineer 2 emails last week (bonneville consulting https://bonneville.com.au/ ) the second email i basically asked, Hi, do you prefer a phone call, email or a walk in for enquiries because i hadn't received a reply yet. answer? nothing .. how did you contact them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,390 Posted June 11, 2019 I asked "Dr Tim" a question on fb related to engine size but got no answer. I've seen a lot of unanswered questions there too. He also happens to be the engineer that street machine mag uses now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted June 11, 2019 VicRoads has adopted the national code VSB14, which has certain displacement/power-to-weight limits for both owner certified and engineered vehicles. Scroll down to the LA (engines) section and download the pdf. https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspx Sent from my CPH1903 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wok 204 Posted June 11, 2019 GdayYep tried email and phone messagesThinking will hold off until i have rego then do the engine swapSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wok 204 Posted June 11, 2019 JC bonneville used to have a contact page on his website with a form you had to fill in and attach pictures etcSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, wok said: JC bonneville used to have a contact page on his website with a form you had to fill in and attach pictures etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk seems pretty stupid to have an email form, and not reply. . they should say, this is for existing customers or for day to day FAQ, see link here.. don't email us or call .. we are busy doing things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wok 204 Posted June 11, 2019 From reading the link provided (if im reading it right)the power increase (section only) without certification is extra 20% above that of any of the engine offered for the model ( 351cuin/ 149kw) need to double check the quoted V8 power figuresMakes the KW max for an XE 178kw (149x1.2)So if i put in a green rocker cover gas barra which i think are quoted @ 156kwI should be ok power increase wiseNow to read all the other sections !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 2redrovers and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites