Hey all i am goin to attempt an a15 engine conversion i a going to recondition it and tickel it up a little bit. i was wondering all the legal stuff i had to do to convert from the a12 to a15 and all other little bits that will assist in my conversion.

Good Luck

i guess you have checked out the tech section
tech section

Because an A15 is greater than 20% increase in capacity, you cannot call the conversion a "self certified" modification.

A15 300/1200 = 0.25 x 100 = 25%
A14 200/1200 = 0.16 x 100 = 16%

In NSW, you MUST get an engineers certificate for the A15 conversion. This would also require upgraded brakes.

Cheers,
Chris

Not the case over here (or at least 3 years ago it wasn't the case) My ute came with an A-15 and paperwork to match (offical change of engine number/engine capacity form) Without inspection. The guy wanted to do a rotary or 4ag conversion but decided against in favour of a A15 because those other options had to be inspected. Things may have chancged now though.

BTW did you see the 1000 in the paper a couple of weeks ago? Had an A-15 and recently rebuilt 5speed in it all for $1500 Even if the car was knackered it would be worth it for the drivetrain! If only I had enough room for another datto

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I paid $1000 for my 1000 ute, with rebuilt a14, celica 5-speed and 180B for spares
Sold ute shell for $400, 180B for $450. So I got a rebuilt a14 and celica kit for $150
And I just got an a14 with twin 40s etc for $60.

well i got ute 1200 for free got a few dents but for the price not to bad

Who in WA has an a15 with twin webbers and how did you make them legal? thanks...

The weber legality is based on emissions laws.

Not clear what car you have for us to comment. Looks like you have a 1200 Ute so you might be post 1976.

Year model matters!

Australian Design Rule 27a (1976), look on compliance plate.

For people more interested in emissions standards on Australian Cars: Environment Australia Emissions standards