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Originally Posted by khan_sultan Friends,
info about getting new engines is somehow not available.
The questions I have is: - What are the options available for auto-enthusiasts for putting in a 'new' engine.
- Where does one get a 'new' engine from? from the dealer or directly from the company?
- What's the process of getting one? Can we order one at a company authorized service center?
- What kind of costs are we looking at? It would help if we can list the costs of various common engines available. For example, what would a NEW 1.6 L Baleno Engine cost(assuming it is still available)
- RTO process
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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder I am also not too sure about the processes, what I do know is this : as per MV Act, any change to the vehicle that is not the same as in the RC, should be approved by the RTO (even if i decide to paint my car in a different color from what is mentioned in the RC , then it has to be approved by the RTO  ). So you can imagine what the RTO will say for engine change!!!
The after-market new-engines are not popular : due to the cost involved. To further explain : if i decide to go for a engine change, would I go for a new engine (costing for eg Rs. 60,000/-) which doesnt have RTO approval or a good used-engine (costing for eg. Rs. 20,000/-) which also doesnt have RTO approval. Obviously the second choice, since the cost involved is less, and one has additional cash to resolve the RTO issues (if any) !!!
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Well..firstly, one needs to be aware of the following points in looking for engine swaps:
Here, i am considering, changing a petrol engine with a petrol one, for simplicity sake.
1. Is the vehicle capable of handling the new engine? Space wise
2. How is the engine mounted in the vehicle - transverse or normal?
3. How is the gearbox mounted - this may depend on pt#2 above.
4. What engines can i source for the swap - list your options.
5. Check all options' engine mounting . i.e see how closely it matches your current engine?
Based on your choices above, one will have to alter other parts of the vehicle to make the conversion successful. The RTO process is quite simple..thankfully as we live in India.
For question #2 & #3.
Now, we could also source a new engine - same spec, directly from the manufacturer via the dealer. This option is possible and there is no hassle with the RTO too as the new engine will have the same engine number as the old one and the fitment will be done by the authorised service centre.
for Q #4.
A used baleno power could cost anywhere upwards of 40K in Chennai - I;m told. But all prices of used engines..whatever the make or model is based on our contact level only. Half are retrieved from accident cars and the other half well xxxxxx
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