Black engine
#1
Posted 15 September 2020 - 04:57 PM
Can l put a modified VK 5.0 engine in a 1/78 Hatch ? My main concern is pollution issues come registration time. I'm sure it's known as a black engine, I have the original 253 red motor as well .
#2
Posted 15 September 2020 - 05:33 PM
If it is a 304 it’s prefix will be VA, VB or VC in which case it is easier to know where it originated. Even so, still not much different emissions wise.
#3
Posted 15 September 2020 - 05:42 PM
I have a low km VK engine and dont want the added expense of sourcing a red motor , only want the block and will bolt on all new gear to get it up to scratch .
#4
Posted 15 September 2020 - 06:09 PM
To be honest “all new gear” will probably see you with more grief compliance wise than using a whole VK engine!
Edited by yel327, 15 September 2020 - 06:10 PM.
#5
Posted 16 September 2020 - 07:26 AM
So I will have to rebuild it as is ? Can I squeeze 350- 400 hp out of this engine without adding on anything aftermarket ?
#6
Posted 16 September 2020 - 07:40 AM
Others here will help you better with 308 power. If I wanted that sort of power and had to be compliant I’d use an injected engine and stroke it as part of the rebuild process.
Beware that a VK 308 is a manual block so your gearbox choices are limited when you are talking 400hp.
#7
Posted 16 September 2020 - 07:58 AM
#8
Posted 16 September 2020 - 08:06 AM
#9
Posted 17 September 2020 - 10:28 AM
Your car won’t need engineering.
Certainly never been a problem in Vic with later engines in Toranas and missing bits of pollution gear. As long it doesn’t look like a dunger and isn’t too loud you should be ok?
Maybe some of the NSW guys can chip in?
#10
Posted 17 September 2020 - 12:13 PM
Edited by yel327, 17 September 2020 - 12:15 PM.
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