{"id":22590,"date":"2021-04-27T15:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=22590"},"modified":"2024-04-23T11:06:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T03:06:33","slug":"carsome-my-news-item-changing-your-car-engine-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsome-my-news-item-changing-your-car-engine-in-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"Switching up Your Car Engine: Can You Do it in Malaysia Legally?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few reasons why many change their car\u2019s engine &#8211; it can either be because of <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-maintain-the-engine-and-battery-of-your-car\">car engine failure<\/a><\/span> or simply to swap it out for a more economical or more powerful solution.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in the market for a new car engine, just like any other part of a car, there are rules when it comes to engine modification. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Malaysia, the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpj.gov.my\/en\/web\/main-site\/teknikal-kenderaan-en\/-\/knowledge_base\/technical\/engine-change-application\">Road Transport Department (JPJ)<\/a> <\/span>has set guidelines that you will need to follow when it comes to engine modification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-22591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_87127606-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"car engine\" width=\"938\" height=\"625\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Check with JPJ Before You Modify Your Car\u00a0 in Malaysia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing your car\u2019s engine will require a visit to Puspakom and JPJ &#8211;\u00a0 you must bring your car for a Puspakom inspection and get approval from JPJ as some modifications are illegal, while others may be subject to some hefty fines.\u00a0 In general, a special Puspakom inspection, better known as the Puspakom B2 Inspection, is necessary for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private vehicles with road tax that has expired for more than three years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modified vehicles (modification of car engine specifications, chassis, or vehicle body)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or used imported cars that need to be registered with the JPJ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-plate-number\">Car Plate Number<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other requirements as requested by the JPJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Section 12 of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road Transport Act 1987, modifications made to any vehicles before or after registration must be done legally.\u00a0 Additionally, your car may even be inspected by the Director-General at any time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Change Your Car Engine Legally in Malaysia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s circle back to modifying your car engine. Here is a detailed guide on what needs to be done before and during your Puspakom B2 Inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of Car Engine Change Application<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of engine changes and with each type, JPJ has implemented these in specific categories. Here are the breakdowns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category one: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine change of the same make and capacity (cc), or with a capacity not exceeding 25 percent of the original engine* (private vehicles only).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category two:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engine change of a different make or capacity that exceeds 25 percent of the original engine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category three<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Engine change that involves fuel type change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category four:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engine change on Proton-made cars with Campro engines to Mitsubishi-made engine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category five: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine change that involves changing of the gearbox (from manual to auto).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category six:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engine change for commercial vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>*<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original engine refers to the engine mode installed in your car by the manufacturer when you first bought it.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>List of Engines that are Similar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When replacing your engine, you will need to research which engines are suitable or similar to the one you want. Here\u2019s a list of engines that are similar based on the brands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Original Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Similar Engines (Clones)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proton<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitsubishi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renault (Savy, Waja 1.8)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citroen (Tiara)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perodua<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daihatsu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toyota<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ford<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mazda<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peugeot<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citroen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HICOM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isuzu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Engine change must be from the same engine model variance. Any modification on the engine mounting is strictly prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Car Engine Change Application Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some engine requirements that need to be addressed before an engine modification change can be applied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The change must be made according to the specified rules under the 1959 Motor Vehicle Rules (Construction and Use) L.N. 170\/1959.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine modifications for category one are only applicable to motorized vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must submit a K1 Customs Form when the purchase of imported engines are involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an engine is obtained or purchased from another vehicle owner, the applicant must submit an official letter confirming the sale and purchase together with the JPJK2 Registration Certificate Card (Car Grant).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall structural integrity of the vehicle must be sound, especially the chassis frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No structural modification can be made on the front cross member, steering linkage and steering box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No modification can be made on the base engine mounting and no welding can be made on the engine mounting\u2019s additional structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proton models apart from the Perdana and Inspira models can only have their engines changed to those with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1836cc (1.8 liter). Changes to engines with the capacity of 1997 or 1998cc (2.0 liter) can only be made on Proton Perdana and Proton Inspira.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle\u2019s smoke emission opacity must not exceed 50 percent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle must pass the braking system efficiency test during the inspection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>So, What are the Documents Required for Engine Modification?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Documents<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category one\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants are not required to apply at the Automotive Engineering Department and can simply proceed with the inspection at Puspakom).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original copy of the vehicle registration card signed by the owner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original copy of the engine purchase receipt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original copy of the K1 customs report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A confirmed sales and purchase letter (for engines purchased from other vehicles)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category two to six\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants can directly apply at the Automotive Engineering Department for the approval letter before a Puspakom inspection<\/span><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Change Notification Form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photocopy of the vehicle registration card signed by the owner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photocopy of the engine purchase receipt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certified photocopy of the K1 customs report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A confirmed sales and purchase letter (for engines purchased from other vehicles)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the approval letter is issued (for category two to six), the applicants must get their car inspected at Puspakom within three months of the letter&#8217;s issuance date to obtain the B2 Puspakom Inspection Report. You will need to submit additional documents for your car inspection. Here are the documents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approval letter from the Automotive Engineering Department of JPJ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original copy of the vehicle registration card signed by the owner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original copy of the engine purchase receipt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original copy of the K1 customs report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A confirmed sales and purchase letter (for engines purchased from other vehicles)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A PG10 report (for engine change that exceeds 30% of the original engine<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1526303297.jpg\" alt=\"pemeriksaan khas b2 puspakom\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Getting\u00a0 Puspakom B2 Inspection Report for Engine Change<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the detailed steps that need to be taken to get a Puspakom B2 Inspection Report for Engine Change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Get Your Car Inspected at Your Nearest Puspakom<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are advised to provide the following documents for a smoother inspection process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Vehicle Registration Card\/Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K1 Customs Form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the modification of the new engine involves sales and purchase from family members,\u00a0 friends or close acquaintances, a sworn affidavit is required to replace the K1 Customs Form. This car will undergo two stages of inspection at Puspakom which are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brake Test:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check brake performance including brake efficiency and brake imbalance. The applicant will then receive a VR1 report and a fee of RM35 will be charged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overall Test:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The overall inspection involves the identification of the registration number, chassis and engine, etc. The applicant will then receive a B2 report and a fee of RM25 will be charged.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Approval from JPJ (For Category two to six)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For situations that fall under category two to six, applicants are required to get an approval from the officer in charge at the Automotive Engineering Division before their car gets inspected at Puspakom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Update Your Car\u2019s Information<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After obtaining the approval from Puspakom, the applicant must update their latest car information (new engine modification) at their nearest JPJ branch or office. Here are the documents required to update your car\u2019s information at JPJ:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed K8 Form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant\u2019s Identity Card (MyKad)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Inspection Report B2 Puspakom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle Ownership Letter (VOC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Process-flow-BM_NEW-1.jpg\" alt=\"Proses tukar enjin kereta di Puspakom\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">image source: <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puspakom.com.my\/special-inspection\/\">Puspakom<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, before you modify parts of your car, it\u2019s always safer to do your research if that particular modification is legal in Malaysia &#8211; otherwise, you may be subject to a summon. With that, we hope your modification applications go smoothly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Information relating to the types of engine, the requirements, and steps to change your car engine from this article is sourced from <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpj.gov.my\/en\/web\/main-site\/teknikal-kenderaan-en\/-\/knowledge_base\/technical\/private-vehicle-modification-guidelines\">JPJ\u2019s official website<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read<\/strong> : <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-paint-color-in-malaysia\">Changing Your Car Paint Colour in Malaysia<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For any other used car services and news, do check Carsome out! 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