Engine Size SA

[Jarrod]

Hello, I was wanting to know which was the biggest engine that could be put into an fb holden? and still be road registered in South Aus

Cheers, Jarrod.

[MeFB]

What? The awesome power of a 138 grey motor not enough for you

[Jarrod]

Still deciding on the engine im going to use.. and wanna know what options i got and whats the biggest i can go and still be street legal

Jarrod

[Trev]

I've heard 330 ci so a 327 chev would be about it, something to do with weight .

[Jarrod]

Cheers

[bat53retro]

in wa the original weight of car x4 under 1100kg x5 over 1100 kg

[Harv]

Jarrod,

Transport SA does not specify an absolute maximum capacity, power and/or torque for engines that may be fitted to passenger vehicles.

They do however have Category 1 and Category 2 Approved Engine Change Lists which specify some engine changes which are acceptable to Transport SA.
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 and require no prior approval or inspection.
The Category 2 Approved Engine Change List specifies acceptable alternative engines where mechanical alterations and\or emission criteria may be applicable, and require a full roadworthiness inspection.

I cannot get my hands on an online copy of the Lists. Best bet is to contact Vehicle Standards on (08) 83489599 (or drop into Kateena Street, Regency Park) and ask for a copy of the Category 1 and Category 2 Lists, or at least the subsets of those lists for FB/EK.

If you do get your hands on the lists, please post them.

This link may be useful: http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... =5&t=15058

Cheers,
Harv.

[ek61]

350 chev is all good in SA
supercharged even