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buying an RB30.. need advice

Started by LowRyder · 3 Sept 2006 · 7 replies

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LowRyderArchived member
hi i have a 3ltr VL Calais s1 and want to start a project on it 2 build it up to a Turbo... as i need the car to drive me around i wanna start to build the engine from the ground up... where would the best place to get an rb30 engine in decent condition that would have less pysical damage to it?? thnx
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MARMO.Archived member
rite here, Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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PHSArchived member
http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showth...highlight=RB30 (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=78356&highlight=RB30) i have nt spoke to this guy in a while he might still have it give him a call
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LowRyderArchived member
ok kool.. where is the engine located?? i live in wollongong (near sydney)
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VLHEROArchived member
If your going turbo it will be alot easier with a S2 block. Something to keep in mind.
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BoostyBoyArchived member
at the risk of sounding stupid, whats the difference between s1 and s2 blocks?
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JET-6TCArchived member
couple of bolt holes in the side of the block.. seris one's are blocked. seris 2's have the bolt's that un do for your turbo oil lines
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VLHEROArchived member
This is a S2 block. Blue = Water in. Pink = Oil in Yellow = Oil return Green = Water drain plug, leave in place. Thanks to whoever took that pic! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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