V8 Conversion Questions

[bartsau]

Ok so i plan to put a V8 in my 2002 AU wagon this year.

I want to get it registered as an 8 and the only way i can see this happening (due to needing it engineered) is if i put the stock V8 (175kw from a 2001 ute) into it for the ease of getting this engineered.

I have all of the parts i need, however i now believe that i will need a V8 k frame as it is different to that of a 6cyl. Can someone confirm this for me.

Also, if someone can point me in the direction of someone who has converted their 6cyl AU to a V8 would be much appreciated as i really can't find much on it anywhere.

Things in order for an engineer to pass it as a V8 (that i think will need to be sorted out.)

- Brakes (shouldn't be a problem as i believe the 175kw V8's brakes are no different to a forte)
- Suspension (again don't believe the springs or shocks were any different)
- Emissions (I don't believe there were any changes between the donar car (2001) and the recipient (2002). I think that new changes to the ADR's with regards to emissions (Euro 2) were brought in for petrol cars on the 1st jan 2003.
- Chassis (not too sure but hoping there was no difference here)

Feel free to add anything that i haven't listed or thought of or anything else that may be of any help. Doesn't matter how small or in significant it may seem.

Once it is engineered as an 8 then the fun starts (More power new motor etc)

Thanks in advance, Rhys.