have searched here and the DTEI site to no avail.

Trying to determine wether a14/15s in 1200 is legal in SA. Or do even they need to be engineered.

Hoping it is just a paperwork swap, not keen on going the whole hog/engineering again.

u can put either. only in a datsun 1000 will they not allow a A15. also i read at regency, they have a book with what motor u can put in what and from memory it said u can even put in a L16 in a 1200. ive even seen a 1200 sedan rego'd with a L20b go down there to comfrim this.

a14 a15 swap for 1200 is as easy as register ur car last regoed engine no. then change engone no. after rego otherwise u gotta go to regency for an engine no. check to rego

Hey Jake got some info posted below but can't find a " catergory 1 " engine change list. Hopefully at least a a14 is on it.


Taken from transport sa website

The fitting of an alternative engine is a common modification carried out to passenger cars. The alternative
engine may be fitted to replace one that is no longer serviceable, or to achieve an increase in capacity, power
and/or torque.
Under the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 1999 the fitting of an engine of greater capacity than an
engine available as an option for the vehicle, so as to exceed the efficient functioning capacity of the braking
Transport SA
September 2003 Modifications to Passenger Cars, Car Type Utilities and Panel Vans Page 5 of 25
system provided at the time of manufacture of the vehicle, is not permitted unless a Certificate of Exemption is
issued by Transport SA.
Several factors are taken into account when considering an application to increase the engine capacity of a
vehicle. Consideration is given to the weight of the engine, the power and torque output in relation to braking,
strength of the vehicle, effect on steering/suspension components, and the effect on vehicle handling
characteristics.
Transport SA does not specify an absolute maximum capacity, power and/or torque for engines that may be
fitted to passenger vehicles, however, Category 1 and Category 2 Approved Engine Change Lists have been
developed which specify some engine changes which are acceptable to Transport SA. For other than Category
1 modifications a Statement of Requirements is required from Transport SA prior to commencing modification
of a vehicle.
A Transport SA Customer Service Centre must be notified of the new engine number for the vehicle to be
correctly registered.
Category 1 Approved Engine Change List
The Category 1 Approved Engine Change List specifies acceptable alternative engines where no major
mechanical changes to the vehicle, such as upgrading of the braking system are required. Engine changes to
vehicles included on this list; require no prior approval or inspection.
Under the provisions of a Government Gazette Notice, engine changes undertaken in accordance with the
requirements of Category 1 engine change list do not require a Certificate of Exemption to be issued.
Category 2 Approved Engine Change List
The Category 2 Approved Engine Change List specifies acceptable alternative engines where mechanical
alterations and\or emission criteria may be applicable. Engine changes included in the Category 2 Approved
Engine Change List will be acceptable to Transport SA providing modifications are undertaken in accordance
with the Statement of Requirements. Category 2 modified vehicles will be required to be presented for a full
roadworthiness inspection.
To obtain information on the vehicles included in the Category 1 and Category 2 Approved Engine change contact transport sa

Aaah, thanks KJ. I knew I had read something like that somewhere. All I could find this time around was ammendments.

Will have to contact them for the Cat ! listing.

A lot of my old links I saved don't work anymore either transport sa , berry sneaky sneaky sir, you underestimate da sneakiness.

Hey Jake (and Matto if you are going down there tomorrow)

Update his thread when you know what the go is will ya?

I recall a 'no more than 25% increase in stock engine capacity' rule, but I can't confirm.

I'm in the same situation really, not sure how to go about it.

Cheers.

ive heard that here in vic if you go more than 200ccs up it needs a engineers cert
so a J13 to a J15 engine swap is legal same as ca18 to sr20
although i know people have done the whole, if it was a factory option then it doesnt matter
just go down to your car registation office and say your engine blew up and this was the closest replacement you could find.
give them the engine number and they will do your paperwork

Just rang the DTEI. 1200 with a14/a15 comes under the category 1 ruling.

Confirmed with the guy on the phone that it is a non-inspection, paper work only swap.

Chris, maybe just give em a call and ask about the 1ks

Oh Sweet!

I'll give them a buzz. Thanks for getting back.