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Title: rb30
Post by: GARRY on August 23, 2008, 02:49:46 PM

A few pics of my van

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: hunterbynature on August 23, 2008, 02:57:25 PM

hi bud what a cool looking bedy must of had a bloody big shoehorn to get that motor in there?
what sort of gearbox and diff are you running? cheers stevo 8)

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: Jock on August 23, 2008, 03:30:01 PM

Nice work Garry, that's the second Beddy I have seen with an RB30, a little tight to fit but good to know that it can be done.
I assume your running the standard 4-speed Nissan box?

Nice rig - very military! hahaha

Jd

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: Tweaker on August 23, 2008, 03:39:58 PM

I take it you've got it set up as a rear wheel drive. Any thoughts of making it  all whel drive?

Nice job fitting the engine in!  ;)  ;D

Title: rb30
Post by: GARRY on August 23, 2008, 05:49:10 PM

Ye it's got an rb30 auto and yes i"am going to convert to 4WD with a range rover 3.9 auto & transfercase jeep dana 60 rear & dana 44 front if you are interrested  in 4wd vans check out www.ThundersGarage.com .

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: Jock on November 08, 2008, 10:03:24 AM

Garry,

Can you give us a little info on your conversion?

What was easy? What was difficult? If you could do it again what would/wouldn't you do?
Wiring Loom? ECU? etc etc What diff ratio are you using?

How does it perform? Top speed, overtaking power? How does the gearbox hold up?
Did you have to modify it in any way?

I had a 1988 Nissan Skyline with an RB30 - would have to be the most reliable car that I ever had.

Cheers

Jock

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: Marishka on November 08, 2008, 11:54:54 AM

good lookin van GARRY,
would blend in with bushland well.
4x4 would be the go hey.
marty

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: conrad on January 31, 2009, 10:32:48 AM

Hi mate,

i have done the same swap but am looking to finish it off
http://www.buga.bedfordcf.com/funk/thread.php?id=517 (http://www.buga.bedfordcf.com/funk/thread.php?id=517)


just wondering about what sump you used
did you buy a conversion one or get away with the nissan patrol one?



thanks mate (hopefully your still around!)

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: Warren on January 31, 2009, 02:59:44 PM

excuse my ignorance, but is the RB30 the same as that used by the VL commadore ?

My mind has wandered towards 4X4 ing Boris and using this type of motor.

Garry - I will be following your progress with interest.

Warren

Title: Re: rb30
Post by: Jock on January 31, 2009, 06:28:05 PM

Gary seems to have gone awol.

Some more info on this conversion would be great! It is looking like a top solution
to re-power my LWB. Now where did that Garry get to...

Jock