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...

[@trefod]

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

[@KuroRyuu86]

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

[@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

[@Captaindan7141]

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

[@tcjay119]

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

[@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!!...

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@theskidfactory]

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[@aussmash]

Make sure it's in Mono.. lol

[@mattyallwood]

Giddy up

[@purehardstyles]

Are we able to submit questions in advance? I don’t finish work until 5pm 😔

[@fisherengineering6947]

You say gas barras can't go to that kind of power but my fg na motor did🤷‍♂️😅, go check it out

[@theskidfactory]

@Purehardstyles If you are in NSW or Vic you will finish work before we are done.

[@highpointsights]

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

[@reeves0292]

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

[@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.

[@MrBigR928]

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

[@shanebrbich5698]

Very therapeutic gents! Merry Christmas 👍

[@geoffcoburn5162]

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

[@alhopkins185]

Awesome looking wagon.

[@thelmahattingh2213]

the Barra is the perfect choice for that car.

[@hamishgeppert]

Anyone else notice that the Ford Bloke has one Street Machine poster in his shed and it's the 253 Powered Mk 1 Escort?

[@punisher0717]

Something about a freshly decked and bored motor makes me happy

[@matty_isthemotto]

Love the green ones.

[@seanowens3153]

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

[@mark7457]

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

[@tian320i]

Barra the world!

[@brucepulver8358]

Lime squash!!

[@mathewwaldron8110]

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

[@laser69beam]

What I love about Skid Factory is how much shit they do for their buds ;))) you guys a fucking legends…! Hat’s off

[@joshmcgrath6601]

The good old days 🎉😊

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Can't wait until I've got a barra powered vehicle of some sort

[@thewraith6360]

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

[@HuqBhai2246]

I also love watching people build engines because I don't know how to

[@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

[@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

[@dylan9768]

theres a reason you couldn't get pistons that big, barras are know for having pretty thin cylinder walls. ive machine heaps of them and have never used above a .020" piston, mostly try to keep it to only .010". ive sonic tested a bunch as well and majority ive seen are .150" - .230" thrust ways and .130" - .180" long ways, i have seen as low as .090" long ways and .110" thrust ways though.

[@cobyfield9237]

Wow really? Jeez I didn’t know they had such a limitation. Blocks must be pretty rooted relatively quick then?

[@theskidfactory]

Yeah they only last about 600k km in taxis and only make around 1400hp before you have to grout fill them.

[@grantreid8583]

@@theskidfactory Yes anything that can take that much horsepower plus heaps of boost isn't weak in the bores. Now the old 351 cleavelands are a different story they had a nasty habit of splitting bores always in the same area used to sleeve more of them than the old 308s.

[@mattgraham1983]

F**k yeah... sick az👍👍

[@4x4maximus]

I have a shipping container full of green top LPG barras, been buying them up for cheap for years and hiding them under lock and key from now on. About 40+ engines. After my old man destroyed my ideas of good investments in the late 90s early 00s. I had a number of s13 s15 Silvia's, a couple of XE XD falcons, about 10 AE71 import corollas (ke70 released in Australia) even a mint r32 Godzilla that I sold got $35 000 in 2001! Among other cars sitting on storage. I no longer talk to my old man over it. He made me sell them all because I didn't have a trade and had gay mates. Let's just say he an old stubborn fool stuck in the 50s. Now look at the price of them! Even my Suzuki sierra I bought for $800 in 98 now goes for 10kplus! Never listen to people who say cars are a depreciating asset!

[@jahraizer250]

Sell me 1 ? Plz I'm in America and used cars are stupid expensive I can make anything cool w. A Barra:)

[@theairstig9164]

I have a neighbour with a shed full of old and rare motorcycles. One motorcycle is worth about a year’s living expenses. There are a LOT of motorcycles in that shed and enough parts to keep them going for awhile longer

[@markm0000]

This only works for cars that are initially not very fast but they get cheap and become a part of a car scene like drag racing and drifting. Once that’s over and people moved onto newer cars then prices of good examples start to go up. It takes a while, sometimes 20 years, but eventually so many cars are trashed that supply is dried up and values will go up. This happens because kids that wanted those cars are rich now and see them growing in value as an investment. They also have nostalgia for the car so auctions for very good examples can go crazy. Just look at JDM cars that are most used today in racing like the GR86, STI, 350z, GTR, Civic R, etc. They all cost just a few thousand to get with low miles. Pick one up, drain the gas, and just shove it in a barn for 30 years. It will 10x in price. I guarantee it.

[@dinosshed]

Most stored engines end up with chewed out bearings from the acid building up in the old oil. Take the bearing caps off and you'll find to need for a new crank and bearings.

[@arm_luvr1002]

Ffs don't give to the yanks for anything

[@petervossos4816]

Instead of cams and springs make and design mini cranks and rods to pull and push the valves!

[@michaellott918]

Do you guys have a p.o. box where we can send stuff??

[@mazcatii]

$2k Barra FTW

[@SuperTimeStretch]

Now THIS is pod racing

[@TML34]

Barras have a forged steel crank?

[@brucerae5522]

I can come back to the fold now

[@andrewvassallo3444]

Slap it together , that's the way

[@климмухин-щ9н]

who applies the sealant to the cylinder head and cylinder block mating surfaces ...! ???

[@grahammoore9341]

Japanese safety boots!

[@jahraizer250]

As an american.. Hey Tom, what u think about the barra? Tom: gibberish

[@littlejohn-pi7kk]

The original tanks.

[@jyrrays]

Was Toyota JZ or Barra made first? Seems pretty similar, over engineered engines.

[@theskidfactory]

Barra is 2003-16 but it's lineage dates back a long way.

[@jyrrays]

@@theskidfactory So Toyo wins?

[@rodneymillhouse6079]

How hard would it be to turn a Barra motor into a diesel ?

[@aussieseanc]

I have one question Why ?

[@savealui8663]

Barra motors love to Drink all day and night

[@rodneymillhouse6079]

They are an awesome motor, just thinking about off road use and torque,without flooding while water crossing’s that’s all .

[@Jake_Hamlin]

800hp on Ethanol or Pump?

[@definitionmedia1130]

For all that money and effort why wouldn't you go 2jz the king 6...

[@grecoconduris6716]

Can you guys make it sound good with the exhaust? Amazing engine, but most Barras I’ve heard sounds like a vacuum cleaner. Except for a guy in the states who put one in his Mustang GT350.

[@theskidfactory]

It will sound loud, that's about all I can promise.

[@grecoconduris6716]

@@theskidfactory 🤣🤣

[@g_force3857]

What is John’s black pick up ?

[@theskidfactory]

XC Falcon Ute 1978ish

[@g_force3857]

@@theskidfactory thanks…

[@riggap]

Without that Summernats whomp at idle, you're just pretending

[@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

[@kylethyne2317]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ryan_etzel]

7:40 Next up on Woody's plate: Upgrading his barbecue with a Porsche Turbo V8 to grill avocado leaves with Kevin. (What else is in his browser history?)

[@ironmaiden5658]

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

[@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

[@bearcatracing007]

Still disappointed you didn't go with a V12 Merlin aircraft engine... 😅

[@ShainAndrews]

Requires too much suspension work.

[@andersjjensen]

@@ShainAndrews And an air box on a trailer behind it. Running at full tilt a Merlin consumes about as much air as a bus takes up space.. every minute... Now I like going fast as much as the next guy, but if I have to tow a trailer for the air box, and another trailer behind that for the fuel tank... we're getting into wacky territory :P

[@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!.

[@Barry.ONeill]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Supareftv]

Don

[@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 😂

[@jacobsavage9942]

Love the excitement on Wayne's face

[@PontusOhlert]

Where do i find a 200 dollar barra? :O

[@yowie0889]

"...only about a grand I think, probably worth at least ten times that these days..." Don't make us do difficult maths Alan.

[@seanowens3153]

10....it's 10 thousand. 10x1000.

[@yowie0889]

@@seanowens3153 Well I'll be a monkey's bare-@rsed uncle. I think you're right.

[@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

[@elitedeamongaming]

Quality video as always guys :D

[@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?

[@TheMrtMts]

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

[@jimmyappleseed9840]

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

[@jakie2412]

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

[@davidmccrory5604]

You guys are so great so layed back so Oz 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@jye3760]

My $200 gassy with oil pump gears and valve springs made 820 in a 3550 pound xd falcon and run 6.40s to half track

[@matthapaq9618]

Hi Mate, any what is Barra 3R23 6015 AA type on a side of engine ?? I found in my uncle garage? Cheers Matt

[@blairread4414]

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

[@scottkaercher1733]

I put a 350 big block in my 72 camaro and it makes 800hp without a turbo. I was thinking about putting a turbo on it so i can get a 1000hp. Its just my street car i drive during the summer and i put it up in the fall. That car wouldn't be able to stay on the road in snow and ice.

[@PaceWorks]

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

[@burnin_vibez243]

I’m trying to do a build like this but with a vct intech, I gotta say tho that barras definitely have a better bottom end for boosting, I’m scared I’m gonna send a stock rod through the side of the block once it’s boosted😂

[@docfischer7291]

If you guys obtain a GM4200 the Nivlac57 channel guys have a new cam “kit” .

[@leroybrown6946]

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

[@Barrenchats]

Taking the piss, is clearly slang for BARA swapping the world

[@mtbshredder5719]

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

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

Damn. You sure didn't skimp on the assembly lube.

[@kreggkittredge253]

No mechanical lash buckets lucky. I build engines in the states. Never saw a barra

[@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!

[@noduh736]

I really like some of the look of Australian cars

[@first2finish607]

you can get sued for a few things you've said in this video.. im glad you didn't.

[@mortis13]

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

[@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…