gritbin
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 12:15 PM |
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engine swap law
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peter030371
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 12:25 PM |
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I agree, well almost 
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scudderfish
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 12:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by peter030371
I agree, well almost
I feel the need to differ.
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benchmark51
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 12:54 PM |
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ok
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DW100
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:02 PM |
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Tuesday
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Wadders
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:15 PM |
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Yes it is.....definitely 
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pekwah1
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:15 PM |
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loaf of bread
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gritbin
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:18 PM |
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Doh! Sausage fingers here pressed go by accident.
What's the law regarding engine swapping? My westie logbook just says 1700cc and no other details re engine.thinking of going flow to zetec.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:24 PM |
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Last week you could, next week maybe, then maybe not
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twybrow
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:25 PM |
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You do your swap, then you tell the DVLA the new size (cc) and engine number. They will then ask you to prove it by having it inspected (by a garage
or similar) to confirm that the details you have given are correct. In reality, I suspect you could write your own letter!
It is a very painless process to get the paperwork/V5 sorted - the engine swap is much more work!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:43 PM |
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probably need to tell your insurers too
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mark chandler
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 01:47 PM |
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There is no law against it, DVLA will request proof it's been done properly and that the engine is not stolen so garage report saying it's
okay and receipt required.
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 05:59 PM |
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The law says Duratec
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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gritbin
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 06:14 PM |
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Well if its the law.........
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snapper
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 06:46 PM |
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The engine swap proof asked for by DVLA is to stop ringing and also to administer correct road tax
I have 3 engines for my kit and will send photos ( and engine number) of whatever one is currently in to DVLA
As I am a local kit car club member I intend to use the clubs technical and valuations officer to support my change
I will let you know how I get on
I may even write to DVLA asking about my car with 3 engines
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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scudderfish
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:17 PM |
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<sensible hat on>
I swapped from a 3.5V8 to a 4.3V8. I sent in the V5 with a receipt from the previous owner that mentioned the engine number and reg of the donor car.
A few weeks later I got the updated V5 back all all was fine.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
<sensible hat on>
I swapped from a 3.5V8 to a 4.3V8. I sent in the V5 with a receipt from the previous owner that mentioned the engine number and reg of the donor car.
A few weeks later I got the updated V5 back all all was fine.
+1 I sent the MGB v5 in with the old B Series ship anchor details, along with details of the new zetec, and back came a v5 with the new engine number
and cc change.....
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Simon
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:32 PM |
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DVLA were a pita when I tried updating engine number - wanted proof from garage. I pointed out I was actually the manufacturer etc etc.
But, yep, get a letter from a garage confirming new engine details etc. They will get in touch if you boo boo'ed
ATB
Simon
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rodgling
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:57 PM |
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I swapped my engine (twice), first to a larger engine, then the exact same make & model. Each time I wrote to the DVLA and told them the engine
numbers (with photos of the engine number) and included photos of me swapping the engine. They were happy with this.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 08:46 PM |
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Engine Swap Law as follows
CEC to CEC = Illegal
BEC to CEC = Illegal
BEC to BEC = Legal
CEC to BEC = Legal
Apart from being law, it's also common sense.
Phil
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gritbin
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 10:30 PM |
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BE what to CE who??????
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mcerd1
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| posted on 25/2/14 at 09:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gritbin
BE what to CE who??????
CEC = Car Engined Car
BEC = Bike Engined Car
he's trying to tempt you over to the dark side
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gritbin
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| posted on 25/2/14 at 07:19 PM |
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No wizzy engines here thanks. you can keep your megakwskabirds thanks. as I've been told"the law says duratec ",and who am i to
argue with the law,or more importantly who is my misses to argue with the law
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mcerd1
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 10:40 AM |
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the best bit is your MOT emissions level won't change when you change the engine - that means you can run modern engines without the CAT, EGR or
other eco rubbish that normally holds them back 
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iank
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 10:49 AM |
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While they did ask for garage confirmation a while back, I believe (and their website wording agrees) they've backed off and you only need a
receipt for the engine with the number on.
https://www.gov.uk/change-vehicle-details-registration-certificate/what-evidence-to-give
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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