GF04RCE Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hi, As i prep an ex 2003 academy seven for the IVA (never registered) which now has a VVC engine and no engine number as a result of the Starter mod.... Am i right in thinking I just stamp a new engine number on it incorporating the last digits of the chassis number...? seems both right and wrong at the same time..... If anyone else has experience of taking an older car through the IVA it would be great to hear about any lessons learnt..... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Have you fitted the VVC engine yourself? If you have and have ground away the original engine number to fit the starter motor then use the original engine number, but it is usual to re-stamp it on the bearing ladder at the bottom of the engine. I'd be concerned with using the last few numbers of the chassis as that might coincide with another engine number that is already in use. The VVC engine number (or at least mine) is in the format 18K4KP01xxxxxx I think you will have problems with registration if there is another engine out there with the same number. I also believe you will need documentation to support the identity of the engine on application for the IVA test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GF04RCE Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 I am trying to track down the Plaza Racing guys who put the engine in to find out a bit of history on it. I guess there is nothing wrong in making up a number that includes the chassis number as its unlikely to match an existing number. I am not trying to hide anything its should just be classed as a new build.... I'll get in touch with them to confirm though... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Will you end up with a Q plate with a used engine (assuming that it was used and not a crate engine)? can't remember the rules for the number of used parts that are allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Mackenzie Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hi there You are allowed one major component that is not new, but it must be 'reconditioned as new' to get an age related plate. If it has been re-conditioned I'd get a copy of this to get your 2013 plate. Best regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GF04RCE Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I am hoping to get a 2003 plate, as this is when the car was built, i really want to avoidthe Q plate if possible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 There are unique number generators available online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pikey Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I just made my engine number up using my initials, date of birth and the year I put the engine together. Went through IVA fine. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GF04RCE Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Jason good to hear it has been done..... Fingers crossed i may not need it.... I have been told that all Academy cars will have gone through SVA, VOSA are now tracking down the details based on the chassis number... DVLA have told me if i can get the SVA confirmation i will just need to fill in the v55/5 form.... Still waiting to speak with either James Plaza or Jon Proctor to fill in some of the gaps .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quoting GF04RCE: I have been told that all Academy cars will have gone through SVA All cars that took part in the Academy would have been through SVA and would have been registered. It is, however, possible that the car was supplied for the Academy but not completed in time to compete. Edited by - Roger Ford on 23 Jul 2013 18:58:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (Cough) How will you explain one number on the chassis plate and another on the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GF04RCE Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 RJ, there is no VIN plate, the car has had some replacement chasis parts and no VIN plate re attached. I am in the process of arranging with Caterham for a new VIN plate to be attached, as i have the chassis number stamped elswhere. The car will be presented to Caterham for authentication. The car is a cracker, it just needs a few hoops to be jumped through to get it on the road. The intention will then be to sell it on with the full history explained... It was bought as a mini project and has been much fun, even if GF04RCE has been parked out front for the summer whilst it takes up the garage workshop, but the profit will pay for the engine 40bhp+ head upgrades to my first child... oh that is if i can get the damn immobiliser to fully disengage and let the engine start.... yes i am a man with two sevens and i cant drive either of them at the moment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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