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Replacing an engine on a car with a more powerful one, or, as it is also called, engine swap, first took place in the thirties in America. Now this is being done everywhere, and we will figure out how to do it in our country.

Replacing the engine with another - where did this fashion come from?

At that time, "dry law" was widespread in the United States, and inventive bootleggers who deliver illegal alcohol installed under the hood of their "iron horses" more, which made it possible to easily elude the police. The next peak in the popularity of such a replacement came in the fifties, when hot rods came into fashion, in other words, old, rare cars, on which new popular multi-liter engines were installed.

In general, US residents could afford such maneuvers, since they do not need to register the engine when replacing. As for Europe, Japan and Russia, here this procedure has always been more difficult and required registration, but this did not prevent engine swap from gaining popularity in these territories.

In principle, this operation is very difficult, not only from the position of bureaucratic litigation (you will think again when you learn how to document an engine replacement), but also from the practical side.

Engine registration when replacing - is it necessary or not?

This requires a lot of material investment and some skills, especially if you want to do everything yourself. True, now the replacement of the engine with another is gaining popularity, the design of 2013 has become much easier, but you still have to tinker a lot. Therefore, either desperate fans of their cars decide to take such a step, or out of necessity, for example, due to damage to an old unit due to an accident.

Also, sometimes motors fail for a number of other reasons: improper care or trivial wear and tear, in this case it is also important to replace it with a more powerful unit, especially since it will be possible to buy a used engine removed from a wrecked car, which means it the cost price is significantly reduced. Moreover, such an installation will cost much cheaper and easier than either installing a turbocharger.

But before taking such a step, all the nuances should be clarified, especially in what respects the engine replacement and the law are now. As mentioned above, the registration procedure has been greatly simplified, or rather under the new legislation, traffic police officers should not check the engine number with that specified in the documentation. And when identifying a car, only the VIN code and body number will appear. However, this does not give the right to unequivocally answer the question of whether it is necessary to register an engine replacement, due to a number of pitfalls.

Replacing the engine with a more powerful one - pitfalls of the law

If we consider this situation from a legal point of view, now, when changing one power unit to another, nothing needs to be drawn up in the traffic police, since no one will look at its number. However, the documents indicate the brand of the engine, and they might just pay attention to it. Therefore, when rearranging the motor to a similar one, no questions can arise, but if there is a desire to put a completely different model, then it is worth familiarizing yourself with how the car engine is replaced, the procedure for arranging this procedure should also be studied in more detail.

In principle, the order is unlikely to be complicated by anything other than obtaining a certificate by US and registering with the traffic police.

It happens that the engine is replaced with a less powerful one. Here, considering this issue from the side of taxation, some nuances arise, because, in fact, for a car with a weaker engine, the tax amount will be lower... And without special attention from the law to such operations, the inflow of funds to the treasury will significantly decrease, so it is unlikely that this will remain unchanged for a long time. Now such a replacement is done quite often, because the tax is growing at a high rate, but more and more car owners understand that soon all this will begin to be prosecuted.

Expert opinion

Ruslan Konstantinov

Automotive expert. Graduated from ISTU named after M.T. Kalashnikov with a degree in Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes. More than 10 years of professional car repair experience.

Making a swap with your own hands, without having enough experience, is quite problematic, and it's not so much a legal issue as a technical issue. To begin with, it is better to start looking for qualified specialists who can qualitatively replace the old engine with a more powerful one, taking into account the individual conditions of the customer.
The next step is to choose a suitable engine, since a variety of options can be found in the secondary market. At the same time, the issue must be approached with all responsibility: contract motors are not always in excellent technical condition, situations often arise when such power plants have to be repaired after some time. It is good if the repair is minor, but sometimes a major one is required.
After purchasing an internal combustion engine and before installing it, it is important to take into account the nuances of the legal features of registering such an upgrade. For this, at a minimum, you will need documents confirming the legality of the transaction for the sale and purchase of the engine, confirmation of the installation of the engine in a specialized service that has permission for this type of activity.
It is important and correct to do the swap of the motor precisely in such workshops, where employees are engaged in such things constantly and at a professional level. As a rule, in such cases, the client is provided with a service for drawing up an estimate, assistance in finding a suitable power unit (including one that is compatible with the checkpoint and other components). In some cases, assistance is provided in resolving legal issues.

There is one more disadvantage of simplifying the law regarding the replacement of motors, because now in the event of a car theft, its engine, as well as other parts that do not have numbers and are not registered anywhere, can be sold without any problems. So you will need to be more careful when buying a new "heart" for your swallow. It is up to the owner of the car to decide whether to replace the engine or not. And what about the law, so it is rather ambiguous in this matter.

During long-term operation of the car, sooner or later, malfunctions may appear that require repair. At the same time, malfunctions of the power unit are not always easy to repair. Moreover, in some cases, the replacement of the engine becomes mandatory. In this case, the power unit must be replaced with the obligatory consideration of the current legislation, so you need to understand on what principle to carry out legal registration in the traffic police.

Moreover, the situation always develops according to one of two possible options:

a similar motor is installed, which has the same technical parameters;
replacement involves the installation of a new engine with excellent characteristics.

How is the engine replaced with its subsequent registration in the traffic police?

Replacing the motor with a similar one

Recently, replacing the motor has been easier. The engine is now perceived as a spare part, therefore, traffic police officers do not have to check and enter the number of the power unit in the Registration Certificate. This practice turns out to be new for Russia, but at the same time, engine numbering was canceled in Europe long ago.

Taking into account the changes, if the engine is changed to a motor with similar indicators (modification, volume, power), registration with the traffic police is not required. Trips are allowed without registering a new vehicle part.

At the same time, you need to understand that a replaced motor can be listed in the police as stolen. Such a part was originally removed from a stolen car, and then resold and reinstalled. In this case, there is a risk of police intervention.

Attention! Every buyer of a similar engine can reduce the risks of an undesirable situation. In order to protect yourself from a stolen spare part, when buying, you should draw up a contract or take a check, and then contact the traffic police. Despite the fact that the registration of the procedure carried out is not required, the traffic police should still find out about what was carried out. Inspectors will put a mark in the vehicle passport, fixing the unit numbers. A check will be carried out without fail in order to clarify that the engine was not installed on the stolen car.

Replacing a motor with another is a fashionable trend

Recently, more and more motorists are installing engines with improved technical parameters. Where did this mod come from? Prohibition was introduced in the United States of America. Bootleggers who sold illegal alcohol installed more powerful motors on their cars. As a result, it became possible to easily leave the police. However, this was only the first bell.

The next peak of popularity came in the 1950s. Then rare cars began to enjoy popularity, on which new multi-liter engines were installed for successful trips.

Residents of the United States could afford such events, since registration of engines was not required when replacing them. In Europe, Japan and Russia, the procedure still required a lot of effort, so in these states people did not immediately start using new opportunities. In addition, replacing an engine with a motor with improved technical data is a complex procedure, not only from the documentary, but also from the practical side.

How to proceed if another engine is supplied

Recently, more and more people in Russia have decided to put another engine on a car. It is important to understand that this procedure is legal, but it initially requires more time and documentary evidence.

Permitting documents are required without fail, on the basis of which it will be possible to replace one engine with another power unit. In this case, after installation, a technical check of the power unit should be carried out for its serviceability and the possibility of safe use. To do this, you should apply to the traffic police, get an established package of documents from experts.

To legally install an engine with other technical parameters, you will need to go through certain stages.

Contacting the traffic police. For the legal installation of a different motor, you should write an application to the traffic police for changes in the design of the vehicle. The written statement must be reviewed by an inspector. After that, you will be given the opportunity to obtain permission from the relevant organization.
Contacting an expert organization (for example, NAMI). At this stage, you should receive a document confirming the possibility of replacing the motor and its correct installation.
After interacting with the traffic police and an expert organization, you can replace the engine by contacting the employees of the technical center, which has a license to hold events. At the end of the planned activities, you can receive a statement-declaration of the results of the work carried out, copies of the license, as well as certificates of the enterprise. If you wish, you can carry out an independent replacement, but in this case, an appropriate filling of the declaration statement is required.
After installing a new motor, you must undergo a technical check and receive a diagnostic card.
The obligatory final stage is the provision of an established package of documents to the traffic police, a technical inspection of the car.

All checks and appeals to government agencies should contribute to the availability of the following documents:

car owner's passport;
vehicle passport with updated information;
a contract for the purchase of an engine with certain technical parameters;
a statement confirming the change of the car, signed by the traffic police inspector;
the result of the expert organization;
statement - a declaration confirming the work performed;
documentary result of technical check of the car;
certificates that are directly related to the replacement of the motor.

Only if all actions are performed correctly, you can get all the necessary documents with updated data. It is important to note that it takes more than one week to get the final result.

Is registration of a new engine required when replacing

Engine replacement registration is a mandatory procedure. Recently, legal measures are required only if a motor is installed that differs in technical parameters. For this reason, only car fans or those motorists who have encountered serious damage to the old unit decide to install a new engine. Replacing the motor with a unit with improved characteristics will still be relevant if the previous engine encountered improper care or has already served its term.

However, before replacing the engine, you should carefully study the legislation, understand its pitfalls. Traffic police officers should not check the engine number with the data indicated in the technical passport of the car. For this reason, vehicle identification is carried out only on the basis of the body number, VIN-code. Despite this, registering a new motor still becomes an important task. At the same time, registration of a new engine is required only if the engine differs in its technical parameters (volume, power).

Another option is to replace the motor with an engine with reduced power. In this case, it is advisable to understand that the replacement of the engine and registration in the traffic police become interrelated, since the installation of a weaker engine will reduce the amount of the tax rate. Recently, motorists are increasingly deciding on such actions, as the tax rate is growing at an amazing pace.

A responsibility

Attention! If, nevertheless, an engine with different characteristics was installed, it is extremely important to register it. Otherwise, the fine will be 500-800 rubles (Article 12.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation). Additionally, you need to confirm that there was no theft, since otherwise the car should be sent to a special parking lot.

Replacement of the motor must take place in accordance with the legislation and traffic rules.

Many motorists are faced with the need to replace the engine. A lot can be said about replacing the engine. The very process of changing the power unit is a rather laborious operation that will require certain knowledge, skills and abilities. Replacing the engine with another will lead to the registration of new documents for the car.

The article will tell you about all the intricacies and nuances of the process, and also tell about the technological processes associated with replacing the motor.

The video will tell you how to replace an engine on a car, as well as what is needed to complete the process. Tells about the intricacies and nuances of the procedure.

Reasons for replacing the motor

Many car enthusiasts are looking to replace their engine. What are the reasons that push motorists to this difficult step. So, let's look at the main reasons, as well as factors that can affect the process:

The power unit must be replaced because it has become unusable due to operation. This is usually done when the engine is considered unsuitable for repair, namely: an accident, water hammer, wear of the main parts, damage to the body, and others.
Replacing the engine with a more powerful one. This option can be called tuning in another way. Many young car enthusiasts are looking to install a motor on a car with a higher power in order to drive faster, and specifications have increased.

There may, of course, be other factors that will influence the decision to replace the engine. But, it should be borne in mind that any manipulations will lead to the fact that the engine will need to be registered with a new one.

What is required for replacement

Do-it-yourself engine replacement - this moment spurs many motorists. It is very easy to change a carburetor type motor, and a little more difficult with an injector. But, recently, automakers began to stuff cars with electronics that cannot be changed in an ordinary garage, and in this case, a direct path to a car service.

So, consider the basic set of tools that you need to change your power unit:

A set of screwdrivers, heads and various T-shaped markings.
A set of spanners and open-end wrenches.
Wheel wrench, multiple jacks.
Winch or telpher.
Lift or pit.
Anti-rollbacks.
Scrap of various sizes.
Containers for liquids.
And without fail brains.

Along the way, you may still need something, well, this is purely individual for each type of engine.

Replacing the carburetor engine

The technological process for replacing a carburetor motor is based on a standard engine from a VAZ 2107. So, consider the sequence of actions aimed at replacing this power unit:

Removing the engine protection.
Removing the hood.
Draining coolant and engine oil.
Dismantling of elements of the cooling system: radiator, pipes, thermostat.
Removing the carburetor.
Dismantling the ignition system.
Removing fuel lines.
Dismantling the intake pipe.
Removing the collector.
Removing the ignition.
Removing the cylinder head (not always applicable).
Separation of the gearbox and the power unit.
Dismantling the main part of the engine.
Installing a new motor is carried out upside-down.

From the list presented, it seems that the process is easy enough, but it is not. A lot of work needs to be done to complete the operation.

Replacing the injection engine

Replacing an injection-type engine in a domestic car is identical to a carburetor one, taking into account some nuances. Since there is no carburetor, you will have to remove the fuel rail with injectors. Also, you will need to dismantle the injectors and bonnet wiring.

Unlike a carburetor engine, the injection engine is often pulled out downward. This is more related to the design features of the car, but it may be the other way around.

It is worth being quite careful when replacing an engine that has an electronic control unit, since an accidentally broken wire during the replacement process can lead to the inoperability of the motor.

For more modern cars with a bunch of electronics, it is recommended to replace the power unit only in a car service. Often even official, since only he has all the necessary tools and knowledge to carry out the process. In the event that they do not have the necessary skills or knowledge, they can contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer, who will send the necessary technical diagrams.

Replacing the hybrid engine

Hybrid or hybrid powertrain. Replacement of the engine, in this case, should be carried out only at a car service, since there is a lot of electronics in this motor. There are no detailed technical diagrams on the territory of the CIS yet, and only the officials have the necessary skills and knowledge of the technological process.

In the process of researching this issue, several schemes were found and translated, which tell about the main technological processes of replacement. So, let's look at how to carry out the replacement process:

Dismantle the hood, engine guard and protective lower rails.
Draining coolant and engine fluid.
Dismantle the engine and electronics control unit.
Removing the engine compartment wiring.
Removing the batteries.
Removing the ignition system.
Dismantling the fuel supply and injection system.
Removing the head of the block.
Dismantling the pallet.
Removing the exhaust system.
Removing the engine (its main part).

Of course, this is a short technological process, but a more detailed process can only be found from the manufacturer, although "our kulibins" will soon also change engines for hybrids.

Diesel engine replacement

Replacing the diesel engine is almost identical to the injection engine. The only nuance remains the fuel system, which is different in design, as well as the ignition system, which in fact does not exist.

For tractor and truck engines, the sequence in dismantling the engine is slightly different from that of passenger cars, since almost all modern cars have a turbine, which must be removed and installed correctly. Therefore, the replacement of a diesel engine must be entrusted to professionals who understand the process.

Motor replacement registration

Since the engine has a number, the replacement of the power unit automatically entails registration in the appropriate authorities. Since 2013, it is mandatory to register the change of the power unit according to the new rules.

Many motorists ask themselves the question: how to arrange an engine replacement, and what documents are needed? Registration is carried out at the traffic police, after which the owner will receive a new certificate of registration of the car with the specified new engine number. A certificate from a car service may be required without fail stating that the motor was installed with them, but not always.

Also, the traffic police will require a document that confirms the origin of the power unit. This is to confirm that the replaced engine is not listed in the database as being removed from a stolen vehicle.

Another innovation was the need for MREO permission to re-equip the car. Many car enthusiasts are outraged by this innovation, and in 2016, it was decided that this item should be attributed only to cars of character tuning or a completely obvious alteration of the body and engine.

If the motorist nevertheless decided to arrange for a replacement of the car engine, then it is worth going to the MREO and finding out what is necessary in order to install a new power unit without any problems, and then register it.

Also, it is worth noting separately that it is not recommended to buy power units from hands, since it is not known what origin they are and where they can light up. There have been cases when the purchased motors were from stolen cars. Therefore, you should be careful enough.

Output

As you can see, there will be a different procedure for replacing the engine for each type of motor. For example, a carburetor engine can be removed and installed in 1 day, but a car stuffed with electronics will have to tinker with, since wiring is a delicate matter.

Car registration after replacing the engine is also not a very pleasant process, but if everything is done correctly from the beginning, then there will be no problems with registration and legalization. But, as practice shows, most motorists change the engine illegally and do not even re-register the engine number until the moment of sale.

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Cars, even the most technically advanced ones, are not insured against breakdowns. Therefore, every car enthusiast is faced with the need for repairs. The engine can also fail, then it has to be changed. In some cases, the law prescribes registering such a change in the design of the car. Let's see how the engine replacement is processed in the traffic police in 2019.

Why change

A new engine is installed not only when the original cannot be repaired: sometimes car owners simply want to increase the power of the car. When in the new (2011) the engine was recognized as one of the spare parts, information about its number was excluded from the mandatory registration of the car. And many motorists mistakenly decided that now the engine can be reinstalled without permits, and such a procedure as registering a car with a different engine is not needed.

Yes, the engine number is no longer entered in the registration certificate, but the data about it must be indicated in the vehicle's passport. But the installation of a new engine can be recognized as a constructive change, and such a modification, in some cases, requires special certification and declaration.

If you install an engine of a different model, with more or less power than provided for by the design of the car, this will inevitably entail the replacement of its other systems, which may affect the safety of yours and other motorists. You will have to collect a decent set of permits and go through several special procedures.

Registration of an engine replacement in the traffic police in 2019 is governed by the rules that are defined in section 4 of chapter V “TR CU 018/2011. On the safety of wheeled vehicles "(approved by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission dated 09.12.2011 N 877).

Information on how to register a car with the traffic police can be found in the article: "".

Please note: if the engine model you are installing differs in volume and other parameters, this may affect the magnitude.

Now you know if you need to re-register your car when you change the engine. Do not forget to also inform the number of the new motor and its power, if it is not the same, in the place where the policy was issued, otherwise it will arise in the event of an insured event.

What documents will be needed

So, let's take a closer look at how to arrange an engine replacement in the traffic police in 2019. To make changes to the design of a car, you must adhere to the following algorithm:

Conduct a preliminary examination, which will determine whether the technical condition of the car will deteriorate as a result of installing a new engine.

Obtain permission for refurbishment from the traffic police.

Replace the engine.

Obtain a protocol of technical expertise based on the results of the conversion.

Again contact the road inspection - this time for a certificate of compliance of the car with safety requirements, and then write a statement asking to change the data in the TCP.

The given procedure describes how to register a car with a different engine, that is, with technical parameters that differ from the factory one. If you change the engine to a similar one, you do not need to conduct an examination, obtain permits, protocols and certificates of compliance with safety standards. You just need to change the data on his number in the registration certificate.

Replacing an engine in a car does not always happen within the framework of tuning procedures, sometimes it is a necessary measure, and sometimes the only possible one in terms of repair. What does the law say about the registration of changes, are any documents required to record the changes, is it mandatory to register the replacement of the unit with the state inspection?

Engine replacement without registration

To answer this question, it is necessary to separate two key points, namely, the engine replacement scenario.

The first scenario: the car owner, instead of a faulty engine, installed exactly the same, but new or serviceable4
Second scenario: instead of the old engine, an alternative is installed, that is, an engine different from the one that was originally installed.

Identical

Replacing the engine with an identical one

Let's analyze the first scenario in which you installed a new, but exactly the same, identical unit instead of a faulty motor. The new engine has the same number of cylinders, the same volume, identical in power, environmental class and other parameters. In this case, it is not necessary to register a replacement with the inspection, which is explained to us by the comment of the traffic police on its official website:

The serial number of the power unit is not the main reporting requisite of the vehicle. The registration documents are amended only in case of changes in the ecological class of the engine and its power. Eco-class affects tolerances, and power affects the tax base, the rest of the data, including the engine number, are unimportant.

Nevertheless…

Even though there is no need to amend the registration certificate, you must have documents for the engine itself. That is, you must, if necessary, be able to prove that the unit is really yours, and you acquired it legally. In addition, the document must contain all the characteristics of the new engine, the main of which (power and environmental class) coincide with the previous unit. So, when buying an engine, even with a mileage, contract, be sure to ask for all the necessary documents.

Is it obligatory to register an engine replacement

Alternative

If you are replacing your old engine with a more advanced one, which has characteristics of power and environmental class different from the previous unit, then it is imperative to register the changes in the registration documents. According to the current legislation, registration is required if, even with the same volume, at least one important parameter has changed: either the ecological class, or, albeit insignificantly, the power. Moreover, it does not matter in which direction the changes have taken place.

In addition, if you are going to install an engine that is not provided for this model by the manufacturer, that is, the new unit is not standard for the machine, then before carrying out work, you must agree on all procedures and obtain the approval of the relevant authorities. Representatives of NAMI explained that when installing the unit provided by the manufacturer for this model, it does not cancel the need to register the changes made. Everything will have to be documented.

Replacing the engine with a more powerful one

Increase power without registration?

The answer here is unambiguous - it is impossible to officially deliver a more powerful unit or increase the output of an old engine without documentation and registration. Any change to this parameter must be registered.

But this is in theory, in practice, craftsmen practice chip tuning, in fact, this is a kind of circumvention of the restriction. After such tuning, practically no one participates in the tests and does not register changes, although, according to the letter of the law, they seem to be obliged. Here the protection of formality is triggered: the engine actually and documentarily remains the same, it has not changed. So, the only way to get a more powerful engine without registering it is to purchase a similar but chip-tuned one. But remember, chip tuning is not always equal to improving engine performance.