rb30 engine how long do they last?

[great one]

hey i want a vl calais just wanted to know how long do the engines last if someone is sellin one for 200,000kms is that bad i heard they can go for a while?

[dnb]

they will go for ages mate but at 200,000 klm its not gonna be able to take big boost very well.

if you want to mod it ,its time for a freshen up

check out www.calaisturbo.com.au its an awesome site for vls

[Abo Bob]

www.r31skylineclub.com

1/2 a million if you look after it. There are people on that forum who turbo'd their RB30 at 300,000 and have done another 100,000+ since then.

[Topaz]

listen to the engine running and revving!

have a drive and ask about any problems, also what HASN'T been done lately (ie. basic fluid changes etc..)

[great one]

so i can do all that all i could look out for one that has just had a rebuilt engine.

[dnb]

www.r31skylineclub.com

1/2 a million if you look after it.   There are people on that forum who turbo'd their RB30 at 300,000 and have done another 100,000+ since then.

yes andthen there are the ones who have done it and been disappointed when all their boost ends up in the sump.

[fatz]

they go forever

if you drive em like a p plater they will die eventually

best part is you can buy a new engine for 200 bux

so just thrash then replace

ive pulled 3 of them down after 300k and they look new

[Bluprint]

RB30's are build for 400,000km but obviously you have to look after it to see it reach that number.

I'm not sure of lifespans on RB30ET's (Probably something similar), but RB30E's are definetly built for that long.

[predator]

one of australia's strongest motors.

only thing is.. I'd be wary an actual rebuild.. as the rebuild doesn't tend to last as long as the original, depending on who has done it..what components used, etc. Especially if it has been done by your "average garage" just getting the n/a back on its feet to be driven some more, and with no performance goals in mind.

[PSI_GTSII]

Turbo'd mine at 208'000kms lasted 12 months on 280rwHP

RB30 could die just like any other motor if not looked after, to hard to say whether the one your looking at with 200'000kms is OK

Same as Taxis some of them go for 1/2 a million K's on original motor, some die early....

generally the RB30 has a very good rep for reliability.

Ancilarys such as P/Steer pumps, AC, Water pumps etc etc will die just like everything else with age