hey guys, im fairly new to the VL scene, and ive seen on a lot of threads that have people are talking about different engine types, one being A6 (or something like that) and another being A8. Could someone explain the difference between the two, if one is better than the other etc. I checked my ID plate and the motor in my VL is an A8. Cheers. ---------- Post added 14-09-12 at 18:08 ---------- just realised, i havnt checked my engine number, the A8 on the ID badge indicates that its an exec, my mistake.

Hey dude, the a6 is the rb30e (n/a); a8 is the rb30et (turbo engine).

Quote: Originally Posted by xeqtvl [View Post] Hey dude, the a6 is the rb30e (n/a); a8 is the rb30et (turbo engine). Correct. Also you have the series 1 & series 2 RB30E(n/a).

Quote: Originally Posted by HTURBO [View Post] Correct. Also you have the series 1 & series 2 RB30E(n/a). Thanks, is there any difference between the series 1 & 2 RB30E?

Quote: Originally Posted by BigM22 [View Post] Thanks, is there any difference between the series 1 & 2 RB30E? series 1 (1986) has no oil and water feeds tapped into the exhaust side of the block which are blocked of with bolts. the series 2 87, 88 rb30 has these so you can convert to turbo

pheww, breathed a sigh of relief, mine is a series 2 (87 model), so i can go turbo conversion no stress

Yes you can mate

Might sound stupid but mine a 86 n/a converted to turbo and it's an a6 block and I've got oil and water lines going in the blOck

Quote: Originally Posted by Gouldy [View Post] Might sound stupid but mine a 86 n/a converted to turbo and it's an a6 block and I've got oil and water lines going in the blOck Could be a few reasons for that, the date that the newer style blocks started appearing wasn't exactly January 1 1987. There could have been a few at the end of 1986 that had the oil and water holes. Also there could be a different engine in your car.

You can drill and tap them.

When drilling and tapping them wouldn't shavings go into the block?

I wouldn't do it by choice, but it can and has been done.

There are other places you can get an oil and water supply from anyway. I haven't done it but I believe you can put a T peice on the oil pressure sensor - have a read here http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=4362

You are correct. Quote: Originally Posted by *LOACH* [View Post] There are other places you can get an oil and water supply from anyway. I haven't done it but I believe you can put a T peice on the oil pressure sensor - have a read here http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=4362

Quote: Originally Posted by Duke57TT [View Post] You are correct. Thanks mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.