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just wanted to ask a question and wondering if you guys can help me out...a 32 i'm interested in has had a rb25det conversion..the current owner says you have to engineer it so if i decide to buy this 32 do i have to get it engineered? or can i just go to vic roads and change the engine number? i asked a few people and said that you wouldn't have to and can just change engine number at vic roads?

also want to know if i do have to who does it in vic? prefer western suburbs. also anyone know prices? thanks people

Yes you need an engineers.

Whoever is telling you just to change the engine numbers is stupid and will end up causing you more trouble in the long run.

You must change it legally if you want your insurance to be validated first and foremost.

On top of that the Police can defect/fine you etc, they aren't stupid. ;)

See the VicRoads link for all the approved VASS engineers, and the closest one to you.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/RoadSa...ficatesVASS.htm

Prices will vary from $600-$800 as you'll need a brake test as well as conversion sign off id imagine...

being you will be very unlikely to get R32 factory brakes passed with a RB25 conversion.

You'll be required to have the R33 brakes fitted i think you might find. (bigger motor/lighter car etc etc)

Engineers the past 18months have been under a lot of pressure, and as such are very fussy, and fair enough too.

They are signing your car off as legal and wont do so if you go with a half baked conversion.

You will still need to obtain a RWC, a VASS certificate doesnt double as a RWC. The are both separate

cheers

just to add - If you have a Type - M R32 which came with 4 pot calipers you'll be able to pass the engineers with them. If not then you'll have to do the r33 brake upgrade.

i had mine done a little while back if u need any more help shoot me a pm.

good luck with it,

cheers

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