Building a $200 BARRA to make 800HP

[@BTSbeyondtheshed]

Don't know about you, but Old mates workshop looks clinically clean, a good indication or organisation and professionalism. awesome stuff

[@andersjjensen]

An engine builder's shop better be heaps cleaner than a grimy mechanic shop... Notice how things are covered in cloth *despite* the shop being clean. At the really high end shops they have a separate engine assembly room where parts are moved to after machining, cleaning and inspection. Just to make that last bit of extra mega monster sure that a pesky little metal shard from the machining area doesn't find it's way in to the client's high-dollar build and ruin a bearing surface before the fun has even started.

[@lukassabo7426]

What's the name of John's business?

[@86Ivar]

Ok...

[@jamesop22]

I love watching someone else build an engine, zero stress for me 🤣

[@Mp-jw1qg]

my thoughts exactly, just because i know how doesnt mean i dont want someone who can do it better to do it for me! - someone who has blown up a bunch of engines.

[@50thcam]

I’ve got the same camshafts in my fg xr6 turbo. They do sound different on idle, on the stock tune. They sound even better when they’re tuned. But wait till you see how much top end it picks up. They sound unreal and they’re one of the best decisions I’ve made

[@matman429]

I run the 218-c in mine with a vct delete they sound awesome.

[@50thcam]

@@matman429 I can imagine they’d sound pretty good considering what mine were like. Only reason I didn’t go with those is so I could maintain vct

[@eksnay]

Whats the standard cam shafts replacement number

[@50thcam]

@@eksnay kelford offer a 218-ez as a plug n play replacement which is pretty close to the factory grind. Good as a replacement for pitted factory camshafts

[@eksnay]

@@50thcam yeah I want same as standard or close as can get I think mace make same cam

[@raelik777]

LOL John is such a legend, that bit at the end killed me

[@mattgraham1983]

8:35 😂😂😂 he was so good for KZbin 😂🤣 we all know that old boy knows a few salty words or two👍👍

[@hellreavernz1739]

Rb30 lololololol

[@brandonfairbanks5764]

Im so jealous of you guys with the Barra. Plus y'all get all the cool Clevo stuff. Australia is for Ford and that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[@BennyBestt]

Can you import one from Australia mate, the NA barra engine over here are dirt cheap

[@T-bird_Johnny]

@@BennyBestt I think it's more down to parts availability unless you've got the bread to also import spares of everything the way mechanical Stig did for raceweek, a Barra in America would probably leave you on the side of the road when you were just on your way to pick up whatever the crappy-american-equivalent-of-a-lemon-squash would be, lmao😂😂😂

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

Man you guys are rough. Barra ain't too bad

[@reddysteddy2195]

@@ctiley2212 wot

[@Fuaarrkk]

@@ctiley2212 found the LS fanboy

[@trefod]

Looks like the perfect workshop with at large comfy chair, nice and clean as well.

[@davidw381979]

Nice of you to build a Barra for Russell Coight.. time to hit the road

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Lol either that or the bloke works at Australia Zoo

[@cobrin6437]

'Start Lubing it up and stick it in there' needs to be on a shirt lmao!.....need more of John on the Channel.

[@paulfitzgibbon4110]

I though we were watching Marty & Moog for a minute.

[@falconater68]

@@paulfitzgibbon4110 I knew something was off with them two.

[@kylethyne2317]

"You might remember John from such engine builds as..........." GOLD.

[@DeejayManii]

XE Falcons will always look timeless.

[@TheMrAlien]

They are a beautiful car. Classic look.

[@TOOPST]

Like no one took the time to change the design from xd to much 😂

[@bubbleobill267]

My best friends old man had one of these Falcons when I was a kid, thought it looked a bit weird at the time. Fast forward a looooong time and it’s a very cool retro beast!.

[@TheMrtMts]

Johns shop is nice and clean. You´ll see that and have assurance his engines are well put together!

[@KuroRyuu86]

Man those falcons are getting hard to find now days. That car looks mint. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@Captaindan7141]

It would be quite the treat to see you guys go to a junkyard to hunt and pull an engine!

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

From the states, I got to say that is a good looking wagon.

[@markm0000]

I kept thinking it was a Mercedes wagon.

[@shannan1561]

@@markm0000 Australian Made Ford Falcon, Heaps of nice cars and parts developed. Until Ford & Holden GM pulled out of the country for a "More Profitable" business. The Maggots..

[@twinshock175]

These Oz versions were modeled on the Ford Granada, also German designed.

[@jacobsavage9942]

Love the excitement on Wayne's face

[@tcjay119]

I love builds like this. I think I've a thing for fast sleeper wagons

[@lancecooper4646]

16:45....yep, Intech everyday all the way 👍

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

Just picked me up a dirty old intech lived in a paddock for last 4 years rear brake delete and she away

[@all-flat-engines]

15:30 Oh black magic cam spec's, love it!

[@shannan1561]

I remember me and the lads buying a $250 XE Wagon Bush Basher mid 2000s. Absolutely flogged it into disrepair, It would not slow down. Now I'm doing a XF Turbo Barra build, and it's costing a lot more that $250... All for good times!!...

[@ironmaiden5658]

Wayno gets an honourable mention when he has some time off from Australia Zoo. Go Wayno

[@bojordan3]

Fellas, this is exactly what I needed! Currently doing a similar build (not chasing quite as much power though) for my soon to be barra swapped 89 Ford Maverick with an RE4. Been a long time supporter of the channel and looking forward to following the rest of this build and whatever builds you have in store next!

[@reeves0292]

“ put an RB30 in it” 😂 old mate knows his stuff

[@emmavaria]

The music in this ep was SICK.

[@Miles-QE]

Been waiting so long for this wagon ep, its been teasing in the background for months!!

[@EverythingFuzzY]

Been telling people for a while now that turbo motors aren’t worth it and while green tops make good power they’re not reliable. Built junkyard barra is the way to go! Awesome work as always guys.

[@Danger_mouse]

Nice work guys. I'm wondering if I might have done the Pre Delivery on the XE if it originally came out of North Point Metro Ford in Nambour. Did my apprenticeship there 2000 years ago 😁

[@theskidfactory]

It is possible. I'll check the glove box for books. We just discovered how difficult it is to remove the rear seat base. I am in pain today.

[@Danger_mouse]

@@theskidfactory Yeah, they weren't fun 🙂 At least with the wagon tank, removing it for fuel pump mods should be sweet. I left Ford for Nissan and Mazda after having to put EAs back together for a year at the end of my 4 years 😁

[@km-gi4lw]

11 .8 - 11 = .8 ( point eight mm over ) So true 3 times the parts . Hope it went well . The BA is the hardest to remove the OCV s . Ford are very clever with Finance , in my experience says Ford pistons are budget pistons because that's the market they are sold to in the Falcon which is too short for the Barra motor . Germany must love Barra rebuilders ( pistons , rods chains , bolts , all after market) Good luck with that cautious rebuild and the good video.

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

Love the XE front.

[@CarLoverPhotography]

Awesome stuff I love watching engine builds

[@jimmyappleseed9840]

Really nice editing boys. Pleasure to watch aye...

[@RobStaniford]

John knows what hes talking about, sticking with the clevo 😎

[@Frietpan]

thats a cool looking car, its like a mix of ford from all over the place

[@theskidfactory]

Yep they were very much a world company back then. Same door handles breaking from Europe to USA to Aus.

[@davidmccrory5604]

You guys are so great so layed back so Oz 👍

[@timsminigarage]

My parents had an XF wagon when I was young. I’d love to track one down and do something like this one day

[@Seelingfahne]

That backing track during the engine build was a mood! Quality as always guys 👌

[@mtbshredder5719]

Nice Product Placement for the "Lemon Squash" from 14:41 on. HAHAHAH

[@leroybrown6946]

This weekend I'll be building my $150 barra with all its goodies

[@michaelblacktree]

I wish we had the Barra engine here in the States.

[@michaelb5330]

Looking forward to seeing this complete A full parts list and cost would also be interesting for the comparison that you raised Great job

[@thelmahattingh2213]

the Barra is the perfect choice for that car.

[@shanebrbich5698]

Very therapeutic gents! Merry Christmas 👍

[@mortis13]

Would love an interview with 'john'? Would be great talking motors and his career

[@Grantly]

When yer mate is oiling the cylinders, it reminded me of some other *ahem* internet documentaries I've seen before. Phwoar.

[@Brettj77]

Yesssss, this is exactly my plan engine wise, this and project no mangs new engine are relevant to my interests. I only want 500 killer wasps to the wheels, but with the option to wind her up.

[@oost_oost]

The video we have all been waiting for

[@andreewert6576]

There was some actual lemon squash in this episode and i love it.

[@punisher0717]

Something about a freshly decked and bored motor makes me happy

[@blairread4414]

Perfect timing.....try build one know....👍👍👍👍...GOLBYS 👌...bought part black Friday.....was in NZ ..WITH IN A WEEK 🤘

[@manythingslefttobuild]

You got some great shots of the assembly Woody, nice work!

[@jckf]

Are the holes for the cam girdles blind? I've always thought that oiling a blind hole is a bad idea, because it creates hydraulic pressure when the bolt is tightened

[@punisher0717]

Yeahhh boi! You got me back on this one… last build was awesome but almost no one else is going to do that…. I’m more of a Nissan/holden fan but damn the barra is some good Aussie engineering and I’m weird but I really like the xd/xe shape for some unknown reason…

[@goingscrub5983]

Full episode on the drag Ute please. Legends.

[@theskidfactory]

Incoming

[@jahraizer250]

Thanks al EDIT: and woody. Ur a real hero

[@tommytt2233]

Those falcons look so good

[@tomanycooks]

this makes me happy

[@georgef1176]

That is one awesome wagon. I wish we got the falcon in America

[@lachlanwestrupp7487]

Hey guys . Sh1t hot video . Als descriptions were spot on as far as technical detail vs length . Woddys commentary was equally spot on . Johns 3 words were a little better . A lot of us would love to do a basic build on these and a few other popular engines but its probably never going to happen so its awesome to be able to watch it and see the results .keep it up

[@bulldogbrett747]

Great Vid guys .. this has just given my a new incentive to turn my NA XR6 ute .. into a TURBO XR6 ute ..my misses wont thank you though .. lol

[@Jordys.55]

That thing is sick 😍

[@geezerkyle]

Johnboy what a legend

[@geoffcoburn5162]

That fender and front door body line/kink always reminds me of the fox body.

[@MrBigR928]

Slap it together & stick it in there! Straight & to the point 🤣👍🏿

[@Grantly]

*chef's kiss*

[@StratoJohn]

Perfect engine for that long roof 👍🏻🚀

[@elitedeamongaming]

Quality video as always guys :D

[@alhopkins185]

Awesome looking wagon.

[@soklot]

Beautiful car, i like square cars and estates.

[@scottallpress3818]

How good do your mates have it , full demo job on a motor and ya get them sorted . Top blokes

[@mathewwaldron8110]

Man well done, I don't like Ford's too much but this things cool

[@jahraizer250]

Congrats, nice find. Saw it and u on the live test

[@BigPermGarage]

Cool build!

[@hespie1]

John = Legend

[@tian320i]

Barra the world!

[@patsfast1980]

Love me a waggy! Got me a Saab 9-3 S.C. With the lil v6 turbski. Needs a tune

[@patsfast1980]

Needs more than a tune, but I’ll just keep drooling over other peeps bad investments!

[@79huddy]

Man used to have a 1980 Nissan/dahtsun wagon that had the big 6 like the z cars with mechanical injection that car hauled ass on good gas and would cruise 85mph all day and a front seat more comfortable than a couch dang frame rotted in half I wish I had pulled the engine and trans out of it before I scrapped it

[@thewraith6360]

I know this is an old video but was this engine line honed?

[@negativeindustrial]

Oh this sounds like it’s going to be a good video.

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

John turned me into a sprinkler as I just taken a mouth full of lemon squash before the end bit. Was running around madly looking for something to dry off my monitor. Cheers John no just joking it was so funny.

[@matty_isthemotto]

Love the green ones.

[@seanowens3153]

The LPG.....first person I've heard say that.

[@highpointsights]

Nivlac 57 is getting 827 hp out of an Atlas 4200!! It's all made in America!! And they are just getting started!

[@mark7457]

Woody knocking the beers, ya ain't gotta drink em then, ole mate!

[@Drunk3nMas7er]

Hoff's gloven was a classic :P

[@skylinevspec000]

Can you guys or golbys do a full breakdown on all the parts you used? maybe a google sheet or similar? I want to do similar but would appreciate a starting point reference

[@bronsonnathan1185]

Awesome build, can I ask what the total cost was for john to do this build. I have a ba and looking to do the same

[@MountainGoatSolid]

You should be putting oversized washers under those head bolts or the studs will pull through the head and you’ll have it warping and creaking.

[@mattyallwood]

John, few words all skillz

[@martinrodger9565]

Did I see you put a tiny smear RTV on the head surface around waterways as an insurance with MLS gasket; do you do the same on block side? With the updated main bolts: did you need to line hone the mains or not felt necessary following clearance measurements?

[@theskidfactory]

Yes some smoo is added around some water jackets. Studs don’t change the closed tolerances and they are all checked prior.

[@martinrodger9565]

@@theskidfactory Spot on: many thanks for the clear confirmations. I can see the logic on both.

[@jakehammond6337]

@@theskidfactory was the Toyota black all had on hand or would copper head gasket cement been ok aswell?

[@thunderbirdizations]

4:46 *”And even more stuff that I DONT know how to do”* 😉

[@T.A.G]

did you guys put oil pump gears in? Ive struggled to find anyone who actually knows what specs oil pump gears should have, plenty of people sell them but noones knows the clearances, so many chuck them in and send it

[@PaceWorks]

Yes lads just in Time for bed 2:20am 🛌🤙💯🇮🇪

[@Barry.ONeill]

Got to Love Estates (station wagons) you ain't a man if you don't love them 💯 especially a fast one 🤙🤣

[@maog8764]

any chance of a big block build on the show in the future? love your work, big ups from nz :)

[@theskidfactory]

Every chance

[@HighMansx]

THAT'S A BEAUT!

[@StormHawksHD]

How you people out here commenting before its out?

[@bearcatracing007]

@@StormHawksHD Pateron members

[@64Pete]

Cheers big ears happy holidays.

[@colinrobb3962]

interested in this as I'm doing a Barra XE as well

[@benheynen2705]

Did you bash in some sort of oil pump upgrade?

[@IJ-E36]

Russell Coight's longroof.. 😎

[@jakie2412]

Wayne is the real-life Russell Coight lmaoo 14:16

[@noduh736]

I really like some of the look of Australian cars

[@robmatthewswoodturning4988]

Has he got a supplier for door handles for that beast?

[@nordic5490]

Yup, all XD, XE & XF owners have spare door handles.

[@arm_luvr1002]

Only imbeciles break them