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<blockquote data-quote="ayek" data-source="post: 5767" data-attributes="member: 2222"><p>Greetings all,Seeking some information with regards to engine upgrade/transplant. Apparently, my (would be ) new E30 cab has been transplanted with 325i engine. It was originally 316 (with engine rated as 1800cc). The problem now, it has not receive the approval/endorsement from JPJ/Puspakom. My question is, is it possible for 318 engine to be upgraded to 325. I was told that JPJ would allow only 20% increase (please, could someone verify this). If that's the case, the most upgrade that the car could go legally is 320i.Assuming 20% ruling is true, I guess I'm left with these options:1) Don't decalare the upgrade and run with the 325i engine until it kaput.2) Don't declare the upgrade and punch the 325i engine number to match the registration (is this legal?).3) Install 318i engine and seek approval from JPJ/Puspakon4) Install 320i engine and seek approval from JPJ/PuspakomWould appreciate any comment on all the options above as I need to make a decision soon. Other relevant tips are also welcomed.Cheers :wink:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ayek, post: 5767, member: 2222"] Greetings all,Seeking some information with regards to engine upgrade/transplant. Apparently, my (would be ) new E30 cab has been transplanted with 325i engine. It was originally 316 (with engine rated as 1800cc). The problem now, it has not receive the approval/endorsement from JPJ/Puspakom. My question is, is it possible for 318 engine to be upgraded to 325. I was told that JPJ would allow only 20% increase (please, could someone verify this). If that's the case, the most upgrade that the car could go legally is 320i.Assuming 20% ruling is true, I guess I'm left with these options:1) Don't decalare the upgrade and run with the 325i engine until it kaput.2) Don't declare the upgrade and punch the 325i engine number to match the registration (is this legal?).3) Install 318i engine and seek approval from JPJ/Puspakon4) Install 320i engine and seek approval from JPJ/PuspakomWould appreciate any comment on all the options above as I need to make a decision soon. Other relevant tips are also welcomed.Cheers :wink: [/QUOTE]
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