Victorian P Plate laws with 'Engine Mods'

Avanti · 03-03-2011, 06:08 PM

So i'v been wondering for ages what an engine mod is classified as in the Victorian law book, apprently extractors aren't a engine modification so what is?
just want to know what I can and can't do

Thanks

chrisfpv · 03-03-2011, 06:47 PM

Firstly, red or green P plates?

NAFairlane · 03-03-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XR

Firstly, red or green P plates?

its irrelevant in regards to engine mods and cars we can drive, both have the same regulations.

I think its just anything they deem to drastically improve power, obviously chargers, any internal work (cam's, stroker kits etc) They also dont seem to be huge on serious on big intake mods because its obvious to look at. But thats all i know really.

The way i see it, dont mod anything, keep on the cops good side and you dont have anything to worry about. Its only a couple years, then V8!!!!!!!

xisled · 03-03-2011, 07:24 PM

Sorry to tell you this but technically you can not do anything that increase power to the car.

What are the criteria for a probationary prohibited vehicle?
A probationary prohibited vehicle is a vehicle that:
has an engine with eight cylinders or more, or
has an engine that is turbocharged or supercharged (except diesel vehicles, all Smart models, Suzuki Cappucino and Daihatsu Copen). There are also some lower powered turbocharged or supercharged vehicles which have been exempted and can be operated by a probationary driver who has been given an exemption by VicRoads
has an engine that has been modified to increase the vehicle's performance (other than a modification made by the manufacturer in the course of the manufacture of the vehicle, or
a nominated high performance six cylinder engine.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...hiclesFAQs.htm

Franco Cozzo · 03-03-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xisled

Sorry to tell you this but technically you can not do anything that increase power to the car.

What are the criteria for a probationary prohibited vehicle?
A probationary prohibited vehicle is a vehicle that:
has an engine with eight cylinders or more, or
has an engine that is turbocharged or supercharged (except diesel vehicles, all Smart models, Suzuki Cappucino and Daihatsu Copen). There are also some lower powered turbocharged or supercharged vehicles which have been exempted and can be operated by a probationary driver who has been given an exemption by VicRoads
has an engine that has been modified to increase the vehicle's performance (other than a modification made by the manufacturer in the course of the manufacture of the vehicle, or
a nominated high performance six cylinder engine.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...hiclesFAQs.htm

This man is correct, so get yourself into a turbo diesel and get a dyno tune

Avanti · 03-03-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xisled

Sorry to tell you this but technically you can not do anything that increase power to the car.

What are the criteria for a probationary prohibited vehicle?
A probationary prohibited vehicle is a vehicle that:
has an engine with eight cylinders or more, or
has an engine that is turbocharged or supercharged (except diesel vehicles, all Smart models, Suzuki Cappucino and Daihatsu Copen). There are also some lower powered turbocharged or supercharged vehicles which have been exempted and can be operated by a probationary driver who has been given an exemption by VicRoads
has an engine that has been modified to increase the vehicle's performance (other than a modification made by the manufacturer in the course of the manufacture of the vehicle, or
a nominated high performance six cylinder engine.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...hiclesFAQs.htm

See this is where the loop hole is, According to the police 2.5 inch extractors don't count as an engine modification (friend called them as he bought a BA xr6 with 2.5 headers and sports exhaust) , so does that include the air intake, transmission and everything else?

FYI red P's

GreenR · 03-03-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Avanti

See this is where the loop hole is, According to the police 2.5 inch extractors don't count as an engine modification (friend called them as he bought a BA xr6 with 2.5 headers and sports exhaust)

FYI red P's

Hmm that could be interesting. Time to spend some more money?

JG66ME · 03-03-2011, 11:39 PM

Just learn how to drive. Why do you think any car is not up to the standard of your inexperienced driving?

xisled · 03-03-2011, 11:46 PM

I think it will come down to the cop that pulls the car over. Some may follow the letter to the law and some may not worry about it. But according to Vic roads website. Anything to increase engine power is illegal.

Ben73 · 04-03-2011, 10:12 AM

Then custom exhaust would be illegal because they give you a few extra KWs

AWD Chaser · 04-03-2011, 03:44 PM

So a new airfilter? Driving it in the extreme cold? Painting the car red?

lol...

Franco Cozzo · 04-03-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD Chaser

So a new airfilter? Driving it in the extreme cold? Painting the car red?

lol...

Yes, its illegal here in Victoria for any mod that increases power no matter how much, K&N Airfilter will push you outside of the law.

xc4me · 04-03-2011, 04:03 PM

from what i've heard anything behind catback does not count as an engine mod in the eyes of the law