Rb30et

[turbotime]

Hey there my fellow dunnydoreiens,
I am just wondering if some of you could share some information or point me in the driection of where i could find a cheep VL turbo motor from the VL turbo (RB30ET). I am just after a cheepie that i can do up, running or not. It dos'nt have to be a complete motor but would be better if it is. Im after such things as a complete turbo cylinder head, crank shaft, rods, pistons, flywheel, wireing harness and computer. I dont need an exhaust manifold or turbo due to me already having them. Ive thought of turboing the NA motor but need it to be reliable.
thanks for any help.

 

[MACE]

Hi,

I would suggest that you try posting in the VL forum section as you may have better luck there as we don't sell complete engines as such.

Cheers

Bart

 

[VN_Luke]

Ive thought of turboing the NA motor but need it to be reliable.

I've ran N/A motors up to 27psi without a single failure.

In my opinion, the trick is in the tune, and in the head clamp.

Invest in some head studs, MLS gasket (get a thick one if you're a girl and paranoid about high comp turbo), and most importantly a good tune

The 'turbo cylinder head' is the same as the N/A one in every way, except for the cam. A n/a cam will play ball just fine, but you can liven up the rb30's a great deal with a good aftermarket cam.

As far as rods, pistons, etc go - the only difference between turbo and n/a motor is the piston - and it's just the 'dish' size that's different.

ECU wise - don't bother with a turbo ECU - get an NA one and get it re-mapped, or if you're aiming to go a bit more serious, go straight to an aftermarket unit.

 

[05 Senator]

if your n/a motor is a later one ie. late 87/88 you can turbo that as they are the exact same bottom end. but if your lookin for another one try the classified section.

 

[VR_Acclaim]

like said above there is the later block that can be down...and apparently the oil pumps ect are different as one has a higher pressure rating cbf fidning out if its true,,,but just run a na motor itl hold as long as it hasnt been flogged to bad before u get it

 

[turbotime]

Thanks guys. It sounds like Turboing the NA motor is the go. i have an 88 motor in bits at the moment. I just thought it might have been a cheaper option to buy a complete motor but buy the sounds of it its not as expencive as i thought.
I will look into the head gasket and bolts, definatly a cam and injectors. Just one more question about the ECU, is this something i have to get tuned on the car or can i send it away to get done??