gq v6 conversion from rb30
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 18:29
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searay27
Hey to all would just like to let some rb 30 owners know that I had a v6 conversion the best thing I have done . It is also auto nowaswell and has more power and tourque than the rb 30 and for not a lot more than a rebuild to rb 30 motor. If you want details please email. doctor7me@yahoo.com. cyas and now can have happy 4wding.
Reply By: Member - Omaroo (NSW) - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 19:00
Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 19:00
Troll?
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 19:05
Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 19:05
Im wondering if he realise he could have done a V8 for same price or even done the VL Turbo engine goodies for less and had more...
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Follow Up By: searay27 - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 21:13
Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 21:13
hey truckster not up here couldnt even get a adaptor kit fora v8 under1800 dollars then you got to go by a motor and a dodgy one was 1400 then gearbox on top plus all the labour no where near what i paid. and yes thought about the turbo motor but once again probably bit more again on what quotes I got there are no good ones up here except for all the worked ones for 7 or so thousand these dudes wantup here but thanks hey and this looks as though it is meant ot fit looks right out of factory .
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Follow Up By: Member - Omaroo (NSW) - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 21:17
Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 21:17
Oh! Not Troll! :)
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 23:24
Thursday, Dec 15, 2005 at 23:24
So what engine gearbox and transfer case did you use?
Also what adapter kit did you use
List a few prices too.
Also on the V8 adapters, you buy them direct from Marks in Melb, and as for engines, you can buy a 1/2 cut VN or later SS for $2200 complete. even if freight was $1000 to get it there, it would have been cheaper.
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Follow Up By: GaryInOz (Vic) - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 09:34
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 09:34
Truckster,
Only prob is the T700/4L60E needs quite a bit of work to be strong enough (long term) for the conversion (1400kg Commo vs 2400kg GQ on a good day...). Advance Automatics in Bayswater (out the back of Cheezys) actually ran through the list with me of what they replace before they will even think about putting on a Marks Adapter, quite a substantial list. It's added a bit to my build cost budget for DAMKIA, but at least I won't be fronting up to them with a cactus auto needing a rebuild.
Also have to factor into the cost things like the body control module, looms, etc, to make it all work, and a buggery box to convert the speedo so it is halfway accurate.
If it still lacks a bit of low down grunt there is the option of a Chevy 4.3 stroker kit ....
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Reply By: searay27 - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 20:14
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 20:14
the motor was a vr series to wit h gear box bought whole car with 70000 k on clock
1400 from auction wiring it in and converting aircon was bit more than I thought 550 forthat labour to fit was 1100 which incli\uded custom engine mounts as marks dont make them the conversion kit was 1000 and just over 1000 for all other things like trans cooler fuel pumps modiftying aircleaner to suit
snorkel andall that soughtof stuff spedo is acurate id you take off thewheel size and fuel is around 10 litres per hundred on my daily journeys compared to 17 18 withthe rb 30, wiring is all hid this looks very professional in the fit all I haveto do is put on a bigger exhaustand maybe extracters. auto wentin ti get input shafts and seals and clutches all included in the price as
well. sump was modified , a lot of out of sight stuff I guess like twin thermos fitted off ef falcon and radiator hose mount adjusted to right angle. stuff I guess you dont hink of.
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