I think it is a stupid law. He can't drive an old 253 HQ that has been repaired and is in good nick, but he is allowed to drive a $250 VN, which has much more power and more likely to have speed related issues.

It wouldn't be hard to change it back to a 202. Just pick up a rusty HJ with a 202 and auto, and it'll bolt straight in bar the exhaust.