Price For A Good Rb30

[Stagea Denmark]

Hi guys.

I am looking for a RB30 engine in good condition, rebuild, how much do i have to pay for a engine like that.

The engine must be sent to Denmark, and i know the shipping costs is approx 500 AUD.

Where can i find one.!!

[CEF11E]

I am imaging you want an RB30 bottom end only and do net need the head. as you will be using an 25 or 26 head.

or are you after one that is already rebuilt?

if you are after one that needs rebuilding you can get one for $100 aud if you go to www.r31skylineclub.com you may have to pay someone to pack it really well. but that will be the cheapest and possibly easiest way to get one.

cheers

[Stagea Denmark]

I am imaging you want an RB30 bottom end only and do net need the head. as you will be using an 25 or 26 head.

or are you after one that is already rebuilt?

if you are after one that needs rebuilding you can get one for $100 aud if you go to www.r31skylineclub.com you may have to pay someone to pack it really well. but that will be the cheapest and possibly easiest way to get one.

cheers

Hi m8 and thanks.

Yes, i only need the bottom end, i will put on my RB25DET top, if possible i will buy a rebuild RB30 with RB25 top, depend on the price.

/Jorn

[Crans]

I have rb30det setup for sale $1700

Easy 300rwkw with the correct fuel/turbo system

[SirRacer]

seems a bit expensive.

email rob at rips www.ripsltd.com and see what sort of price he can do it for

[nizmonut]

you can pick up a rb30 long block for anywhere from 90 dollars nz to 300 bucks for a complete rb30e still running, hell find a vl commie with a manual in it you can pick the whole damn car up for anywhere from 800 to 1500 dollars nz

[nizmonut]

oh and by the way the vl commodore was realeased in europe as a 2 door coupe badged an opel/vauxhall carlton in 1987. same thing rb30de just 2 doors. they stuck with the nissan engine up to the 89/90 model because the emissions were better than the buick 3.6 litre and produce similar power.

from euro car evaluation site 1987

If the thought of driving a 3L Vauxhall Senator only brings to mind that music from ITV's The Bill, then you've probably not driven one. These cars have to be one of the most under-rated vehicles on the used market and good late ones still fetch strong money. opel's biggest car was never a huge seller, though its smaller-engined relation, -->>the Carlton<<--, enjoyed more success. In its seven-year lifetime, just over 8,000 examples of the second generation Carlton were sold, so used examples are not exactly thick on the ground nowadays. But they’re well worth seeking out for their effortless ability and high performance.

History

The second generation Carlton was only ever available as a two-door coupe and served as Vauxhall's sports vehical, replacing a model of the same name in September 1986.

First models to be launched were the 2.0 and 2.5-litre versions both were N/A. These were called Carlton 2.0, Carlton 2.5 and

later the Carlton 3.0 . A 24-valve version of the RB30e engine arrived in September 1988 and this car (badged GT) remained as the top model until the end of Carlton production.

A 2.6-litre engine replaced the Carlton 2.5 in September 1990 and a CD version of the same car then superseded the original 2.6-litre (standard-spec) model in October 1992.

Opinion

Lots and lots of standard equipment, superb handling and roadholding, a car that doesn't look half as fast as it is and an absolute bargain that looks set to hold its value.

Even the basic 2.6 has automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes were standard on all models from October 1988 and many 3.0-litre cars have air conditioning. The 24-valve cars have leather upholstery as well, though some may have cloth seats specified instead (it was a no-cost option).

i wish they had realeased the rb30de and rb26de in good ole nz, oh sorry about the blurb above, the point of the whole lot is.

its probably going to be cheaper to get one of the old rb30's from europe rather than from half way around the world.

the aforementioned model 26 and 30 could only be bought second hand as it was a government police pursuit vehical only not for general sale to the public brand new.

Edited May 26, 2008 by nizmonut

[Stagea Denmark]

you can pick up a rb30 long block for anywhere from 90 dollars nz to 300 bucks for a complete rb30e still running, hell find a vl commie with a manual in it you can pick the whole damn car up for anywhere from 800 to 1500 dollars nz

Thanks, i have sent them an e-mail, and been looking at some of the videos on youtube, from there cars, amazing.

[Adriano]

Thanks, i have sent them an e-mail, and been looking at some of the videos on youtube, from there cars, amazing.

I recently sent a motor to canada, shipping was about $650. It worked out better for me to strip the motor, and send it with the new pistons/bearings and other parts in one go.

[infamous_t]

I'd get a decent workshop down here to source you one, and check/strip/prep the block.

I'd hate to see you get a cracked block after waiting weeks & spending $$$.

[Stagea Denmark]

I recently sent a motor to canada, shipping was about $650. It worked out better for me to strip the motor, and send it with the new pistons/bearings and other parts in one go.

If someone cut help me with the same, i will be glad, and there is no risk, i will pay you before you do anything.!!

I'd get a decent workshop down here to source you one, and check/strip/prep the block.

I'd hate to see you get a cracked block after waiting weeks & spending $$$.

Correct, i was also in my mind, get a crap blok, and payed for it.

I will be very glad, if someone cut find me a RB30 or RB31 i good condition, i will also pay to get re-ballanced the crank, new H-beams, and pistons, just tell me the price.!!

My goal is more then 600 awhp, and i can drive in the car every day, and visit the drag-strip in the weekends and have some fun.