RB30DE

what a great transplant!

Is this engine the 300ZX engine?

Sorry but i don't know to much about nissan engines. I wanted to learn more about engine swaps as I progress on my 240ZX. Approximately how much did this transplant cost you? Nice car!!

No it not a 300xz, its a Austrailan 3 litre Nissan with a skyline head.

Im a Motor Mechanic, so i did it all my self, just the cost of parts and the head, about $700 Aust. Glad you like it

Great job there mate! All for AUS$700 too, unbelievable!!!

Is that and RB25 head on a RB30 block? That would give it a DOHC right?

Thanks again, yes DOHC , the head flows about 30% more air than the single cam head and with the V.V.T. and high compression, it goes very nicely

Car looks great! is it a turbo ? I have also transplanted an RB 2.5T in to my 260Z it doesn't look quite as good as yours but the performance is excellent. Which state in Aus are you?

Man, that engine fits, and looks like it was MADE to be in there!

Ditto bambi killer - what's the weight like compared to a highly modded in- line six ?

Thanks for the comments guys, not sure of the weight, the block would be about the same and the twin cam head is heavier, but I got the engine to sit about 50mm (2 inches) further back and lower than the old L-series.

You got an extra one to ship over to California cheap?! Looks great!

Very nice car there mate. Old school seamlessly mixed with new technology. Gotta love it.

Two thumbs up!

verry nice engine but not available

in holland any other suggestion?

The RB30 engine is Australia only, but you should be able to get hold of a RB20 , 25 or 26 through importers

hi that looks great.i am putting an rb30 into mine and woundering if you could share any invo an the transplant thanks

Sure, send me a PM with you questions.

Great work!!!

I've been looking into doing the same swap somewhere down the line. Where did you source the head for this swap? Did you have trouble with the V-TEC? I've heard that's more trouble than it's worth...

Anyway, thumbs up for a great swap into a clean car.

Well done!