assembled six-cylinder VLs had the Nissan RB20 engine 2-litre six cylinder as an addition to the 3-litre models. The six-cylinder engine was mated with the Japanese Jatco four-speed automatic; the 5.0 litre (4987 cc) V8 remained available in carbureted form with the old three-speed automatic. New Zealand models did not have emission controls fitted.
The VL Commodore is popular among young drivers and in the modified car scene. It is often considered ‘Australia’s most modified car’. The RB30 block is also highly regarded with Japanese drag racers and Nissan Skyline fanatics as a power upgrade. The engine has huge aftermarket support.
A couple years ago a guy had put up a website on his Nissan IRS swap into his VL Commodore. He showed every thing step by step. It was an amazing website to help me with the 1993 Infiniti J30 IRS into my 1982 Datsun 200SX, which took place not long after finding the website.
yea the commodore is probably one of the best bangs for your buck if your gunna go auzzy instead of jdm. rb30et…swap the dett head on and all you have to do is bore One collant passage and it takes literally 40 seconds depending on your tools. you get the torque of a 3.0L motor and all the high revs of a 26 plus, a nice single turbo and your laughing, honestly if i was at home in the land down under this would probably be my car of choice other then the 200sx…but 1.8 is not a motor of my choise, even tho i love it.
