Rb30 patrol engine swap Better yet, sell what you've got and buy a factory RB30 patrol and then bin it's motor, swap in the VL motor and wiring and just be done with it. It was originally a RB30 but has since had a chev in it also. rb30 e is electronic injection a patrol rb30 is carby. Jan 30, 2016 · Join Date Aug 2012 Location SW Vic. Sep 20, 2012 · About half way through it now, I'm doing the full engine swap, and I'm about to put the new donk in, just swearing at the few items im missing (engine control harness, coil and power transistor) but overall its going well. So I did it a ridiculous way. Nissan and Holden created three variants of the RB30; the RB30S, RB30E, and RB30ET. I'm looking to convert it to manual, because why not . I'd buy a vl or 31 skyline then you have the looms to swap over and fuel pumps you can rebuild it on the bench look up cl forums for info on turbos and parts then slide her in and away you go. Jun 11, 2008 · When i bought the rd28 patrol i knew they are pretty much the same block as any rb engine, same bell housing pattern etc etc. . 5L, 4. 8L (factory diesel manual gearbox) Left Hand Drive models only; LS1, LS2, LS3 Series V8’s; Notes May 24, 2020 · Hey lads, for those with patrol knowledge I need it now! I’m doing an engine swap on my 1990gq patrol was originally a rb30 but I’ve recently bought a rd28 to replace it I put it in the other day and it’s off on all sorts of angle see video below. This engine was also put in the Nissan Skyline R31 GTS1 and GTS2 Dec 13, 2010 · The RB30 itself does have lot of downlow torque for a 3l engine. You need to slot the top holes on the bell housing. 2 to 3l Turbo Jump to Latest 3. There is a bit more to it but someone should be along with more info soon Jul 7, 2014 · 3. It is the superior engine of the lot. i wouldnt bother with commodore v6, but it is an option. Feb 6, 2015 · Yeah there's a race on this weekend at Mogumber. Depends if the OP is happy with mechanical or electronic injection, for a motor the 4BD1-T or the 4JJ1-t are pretty good basis. However he did a complete rebuild on the RB30 with significant upgrades to allow for EFI and Turbo setup. 0 L inline-six motor. This is a carbureted SOHC engine making 135 horsepower and 165lb-ft, which was specifically put in the Nissan patrol series. Posts 7,986 Thanks 10,863 Thanked 5,544 Times in 3,250 Posts Mentioned 81 Post(s) Tagged 1 Thread(s) Apr 12, 2017 · I have a 2002 super safari nissan patrol (GU) (4. 402375-rb30-patrol-efi-conversion/ motor and just swap Bell Housing Adaptor Kit to suit LS V8 engine conversion to Nissan Patrol Y60 / Y61 fitted with a factory 5-speed manual gearbox. I get a lot of these questions very often. The reason I bring up the neo engine is because the neo ECU's CAN be Nistuned. Dec 18, 2024 · In Italy M57 swaps onto RD28 gearboxes are pretty common, you just buy an adapter plate, the proper flywheel and clutch and you are set. Jan 14, 2019 · Got a GQ with a dead RB30 carburetted engine. I don't think he got the RB30 from a patrol though. Rb30-Tb42-Tb45-Tb48 to Td42 $17990. Whatever motor you replace the TB42 with is going to cost a reasonable amount for all the extra's and mods you need to do including a brake upgrade. 2" lift with 33's and on my last trip i still got 15l per 100. Notes. May 9, 2011 · Id use the TB42 chassis ect,and put your other body (The ex RB30 car) on it RB30 Vs TB42 Not even in the same field Whats the requirements in your state regarding body swaps,engine conversions ect Gen 3 i doubt youll get any change from 10K for the conversion Depending on what you can do Sit down with no beer and get a budget together Aug 20, 2012 · You'll need to change engine mounts but as the RB30 was available in carby NA form from the factory it's a pretty much bolt in affair from there and the rest of the driveline is readily available as well. 0 L of displacement; S – Carburetor; E – Fuel Injection; T Oct 29, 2014 · When I put the rb30 into my old MK, I had to make new engine mounts and gear box mounts to take some of the tilt out of the motor as the inlet manifold was hitting the steering shaft. Mar 10, 2014 · Looking to do an engine swap, have a carby RB30 in at the moment. I took that Patrol for an inspection the other day but unfortunately it failed. cant remember what i was getting on gas. The 4jj1 is a legendary diesel engine that is proven to deliver great reliability and insane power. I used a commordore clutch - there the same as the rb30 in the GQ but a $100 dollars cheaper. Want to support the channel?! Head to our store and buy some merch! https://l Nov 24, 2011 · There's heaps of Patrol engine options, pays to buy the right version if you're planning on an Rb engine swap. Suitable for conversions! Convert a 4jj1 engine into your Nissan Patrol | DCA This Kit was Designed using a RB30E Non Turbo Motor, we are unable to give Technical Advice on Clearances when using the RB20, RB25 & RB30 Turbo Engines. Aug 31, 2023 · My nephew recently did a swap in his Nissan Stagea from an RB25 turbo to an RB30 turbo. A vacuum clutch booster is required to fit the master cylinder supplied with the kit. May 27, 2011 · To keep everyone up on what is required to swap a whole engine from a VL or Skyline I will try and run through everything I have changed from my Patrol engine onto my new Skyline engine # SUMP AND OIL PICKUP Mar 4, 2024 · If you want to keep with the RB30, get the head from the RB25 which is way better. I rang a mate who works for Nissan and borrowed the Y60 supplement 7 and 8 that covers the who EFI setup, and testing. RB30E. The engine conversion was fine. This would provide a bit more torque if required but sounds like it would require a bit more mechanical knowledge that the initial conversion. ive even seen a few converted with a 202, no idea why you would bother but someone did. 8 engine + automatic transmission) :headwall: . Getting a line made up would work for sure, but that has been a pretty expensive way to go in the past. I have an old VL FUEL INJECTED RB30 engine as a spare. i was absolutely stoked with that. Jan 25, 2010 · The engine can be converted to an RB30DET by using a VL Commodore bottom end. Yes as Gardna correctly pointed out, it is a lot harder to mate to an RB30 block BUT it can definitely be done, and I think worth the chop! 4. au - Join the g Dec 7, 2021 · Nissan Patrol Swap Skyline Engine , Patrol Swap RB25DET , Nissan Patrol off Road , Skyline Engine Swap , Patrol extrem offroad , RB25DET Swap , turbo sound , May 11, 2014 · Im entertaining the idea of putting a rb30 into my lwb patrol mq 160 (1982) just curious if anyone has done this before? Couldnt find much on this forum using search so I figured id just ask! Aug 21, 2011 · I understand the engine, gearbox, engine mounts and possible gearbox mounts would all need replacing as well as custom brackets made up for the P\S and A\C but would it be worth it??? I know i could sell the RB30 and get a GQ td42 but most of them have High K's and are very hard to come by unmolested and usually fetch a high price when they do May 30, 2011 · the old chev diesels are v8, so i dont think they will suit your license rules? they cost a fortune anyway, not a good choice imo. Would then just be bolt ons and probably have more torque than a 2,5 Neo motor. it went up to 18l per 100 when we hit the soft stuff but thats not too bad imo. To Suit. Nissan Patrol GQ/Y60 & Ford Maverick Engine swap. I put a rb30 into my old mk. The RB engine code can be broken down as follows; RB – “RB” engine series; 30 – 3. RB30 and RD28 models will need to fit the larger TB, TD, ZD gearbox Nov 12, 2014 · The high pressure line is what I'm worried about though. There is just not enough torque to go around on a heavy vehicle. com. Im entertaining the idea of putting a rb30 into my lwb patrol mq 160 (1982) just curious if anyone has done this before? Couldnt find much on this forum using search so I figured id just ask! Standard RB25DET with front mount intercooler. Six months later, I am now GIVING IT AWAY!https://24SE7EN. rb30 would be cheap to go in (no aftermarket bellhousings etc) and the ford 4l would be a good candidate. Hi guys, So I have recently done an engine swap with my tb42efi, I have just swapped it with another tb42. This was not exactly easy to fix. The engine drops straight in using the rd28 engine mount brackets and bolts up to the rd28 gearbox . Rd28 in the GU has the duel mass flywheel so the bellhousing is a bit longer, (actually has a spacer piece stuck in there) whereas the Rd28 in the GQ has the solid wheel, so shorter bellhousing. Mar 9, 2024 · A smaller rice burner RB30 engine which really belongs in a car which is lighter and more aerodynamic I wouldn't expect to last as long when done up and pushing a 2t 4wd around. Then turbo it! You need to turbo the RB, whether it's the RB25 or RB30. 2L (factory petrol and diesel manual gearbox) Nissan Patrol GU (Y61) – 4. Its a lot of work - made a differance. The engine I had in previously did start, I have only swapped the long motor and kept all the original efi gear. I was quoted $130 for a second hand Patrol RB30 one from the wreckers - which may or may not fit up to the R31 pump. Nissan Patrol GQ/Y60 & Ford Maverick Sep 5, 2009 · Engine Swap?? 4. In our region, all guys try to modify the original 4. after months of trying different things I am still stuck with a car that won't start. I don't know what kind of engine you have now, if it's an RD28 or an RB30 you definitely can keep your transmission, for bigger engines like TD or TB I can't tell you Apr 20, 2012 · i was getting 15l per hundred with my stock rb30 dual fuel. Few things I would like to know. Nov 24, 2022 · 1989–1999 Nissan Patrol ST30 (RB30S) Engine Design Basics. Jan 11, 2010 · Whilst the RB30 is slow on hills I am quite happy with it, when off road with my local 4wd club it is not the engine that lets me down it is the clearance I currently have, my next addition to my belovered RB30 is 33" tyres to get that little bit more clearance and articulation. Aug 31, 2023 · My nephew recently did a swap in his Nissan Stagea from an RB25 turbo to an RB30 turbo. Looks like 90% of the wiring has been left alone so shouldnt be a problem to sort that out. i now have a fully rebuilt and injected rb30 with stage 2 torque cam, extractors into 2 1/2" zaust. 🚨UPDATE - MAY 2023🚨I bought this car from Simon following this crazy review. I have replaced and swapped out 4 or so engines previously but they were all a case of pull out and drop in plug in and go. I was not buying a whole RB30 out of a patrol just to get the harmonic balancer and everything off it. That's only the best diesel engine Toyota fitted to the landcruiser, it's not necessarily a good motor, it's just less shit than their others. We have several engine conversion options for these vehicles, our most popular options are as follows: LS engines: This is by far our most popular swap, Offering great value for money, Reliability, Smooth power delivery with plenty of torque, And that great V8 rumble. 6K views 11 replies Jan 6, 2014 · Hi everyone, can anyone point me in the right direction of a good thread describing step by step of everything needed and how to do the RB30 carb to injection conversion, I'm only going to put the injection on, not doing the engine swap, I've been searching the forums but finding it frustrating Hey guys, I finally got the Patrol back at my house so the work can begin. 2L, 4. 8L (factory manual gearbox) LS1, LS2, LS3 Series V8’s . Nissan Patrol Petrol Turbo Conversions from $11000. Nov 8, 2010 · just wondering if i pull an injected turbo rb30 engine or an injected engine out of a vl or skyline will they bolt straight into my rb30 patrol thanks engine swap Jul 17, 2016 · The other issue we ran into was the alternator and power steering pump are on opposite sides of the engine and the harmonic balancer on my RB30 was destroyed by previous owner. Jul 11, 2012 · Nissan Patrol and Safari Model Forums. Fuel-injected SOHC engine putting out 155 horsepower, 183lb-ft, and was first put in the VL commodore. Rob, what you think, how many seconds is it possible to win on 1/4 with the tb48 engine in comparison with the rb30 if put this in AWD silvia s13? And how move work with your rb30 s13 project? Oct 12, 2022 · It’s been 18 months in the making and it’s time to accelerate the build. I bought it with no motor in the car and a TB42 engine n box with it. 2L petrol (factory diesel manual gearbox) Nissan Patrol GU (Y61) – 4. So I thought I would make this video. Due to the lean of the motor, I had to make new gear box and engine brackets to tilt the motor. Cheap upgrades are a EFI setup, or even a Turbo setup using the EFI gear out of a VL turbo. Good run in class 8 between Mark Murray's GQ ute with 1HD-FTE, 355rwhp 960rwnm, and Danny Smith's GQ ute, RB30 with RB25 head, TB42 auto. If you are NOT using a Factory RB Gearbox we ARE able to Supply a Gearbox Cross Member BUT keep in mind you WILL need to adapt the Motor to the Gearbox. But I would like to be unique and invest into something new by swapping the engine with RB26dett. Nissan Patrol GQ (Y60) – 4. Apr 29, 2014 · having had a gq with an rb30det, i can tell you it was definately worth the effort and not overly expensive to do as conversions go, i would much prefer the rb30 over the tb42, the rb engines seem to be a little more reliable when pushed even in stock form, i am so pleased with it that i am planning to transfer the rb30 to my new bus, a gu ti 4 All parts supplied by us YES including the engine. As for upgrades, id say its alot easier to get power out of a RB30 cheapily compared to a TB42. 8 engine to produce +1000 hp. New exhaust system. Nov 9, 2016 · If your engine is in good nick (good compressions etc) I would have thought the cheapest route would be to get the Holden turbo gear (including ecu) for your existing block. The RB30 is a 3. I was gonna use a rb30 block with rb25 head but i didnt have the time because its my work car . I have a RB25DE NEO in my MQ with a GQ RB30/TD28 (same) gearbox. Sep 22, 2013 · *rb30 patrol hoses and a cut commodore one search this on here for part numbers *series 2engines are apparently easy to wire up search the sau forum as heaps of people put this engine in Silvia's etc i think there's only 3or4 wires that need connecting. I was lucky as I had a stuffed Gq rb30 and a VL rb30 - I just swapped every thing across from the stuffed GQ rb30 onto the VL rb30. The VCT on the head can stay, but the oil feed runs into a water gallery in the Nissan Patrol GQ (Y60) – 4. Nov 4, 2024 · Different variations of RB30 engine: RB30S CQ. Big O have done their bit by getting the v8 Patrol engine bolted up with the trans a Aug 7, 2013 · Dark Mode; Light Mode; Menu Log in Sep 13, 2017 · There will be minor differences that would depend on whether you get a Skyline engine or a VL engine. 1141 Views 9 Replies 8 Jun 18, 2009 · YouTube - AWD Supra with 1FZ engine and 98mm turbo YouTube - AWD Supra S598 turbo spool up at transbrake The car yet did not adjust on dyno. ayuqjqzu zgnlvya mwuo fxtagb ctglv tfxbe vnshp ilvm ouyoba nidn gqozvguuo mmmjp sadi xneqsr qydk