Building BILLET BARRA Engines

[@fullboost]

Forget the 2K Barra here comes the 3K 😊 *Get your track gear!* 👉 shop.fullboost.com.au

[@PHATT_TV]

@fullboost Excellent video lads as always 💪👌. How’s shop going? Was awesome meeting you guys at Epping, did 5/5 review video of your DIY shop

[@ToreDL87]

It's gonna be so awesome to meet anyone capable of handling this power for even just drag racing. They'd have to be the batshit crazy ass adrenaline chaser that dies soon after! (And before anyone gets any ideas, I'm not against 3K or 10K nor do I care where or how it's used, internal combustion is the solution to everything incl speed & power)

[@trumanhw]

Please consider including Barra engine details..? As an American I'd never heard of a Barra. Thanks (and v cool video)

[@jamesrobertson3853]

When you break one of those blocks Can I have it I wanna cut two cylinders of and make it a 4cylinder To put in my mx5 THANKS I wish

[@stephen865]

it doesn't matter, whether you love it or hate it, the barra is the best engine designed and built in Australia

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

Na was its older brother the mighty fucking INTECH

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Best in-line 6 ever

[@mitchelltownes6251]

No the Rb is the best motor built and designed in Australia

[@deanstiles8080]

I have the first of the proformance Ford 6s in my cortina 1970 250 2V,factory 6 engine in xa coupes 😁🤘

[@adrianzmajla4844]

​@@deanstiles8080Nice, they're sweet engines.

[@justintrawin9571]

Frank pulled up when I was broken down, went home got me a dizzy absolutely best car person ever met

[@danielwilson6665]

As an American, I would like to thank Fullboost for opening my eyes to the Australian performance automotive scene 🇦🇺. Since I’ve been into Ford 351 Cleveland based engines for 40 years, the Fullboost video featuring a Dandy Engines built 461 Clevor with Higgins Race Heads and intake, really blew my mind ! This video featuring Frank and the crew at Dandy building the billet Barra is equally amazing. I even enjoyed reading the comments because I didn’t see any confused Chevy fanboys claiming the LS engine was far superior. That tired old LS bullshit is wearing pretty thin nowadays. Thanks for keeping it real guys 🏁.

[@gibbsey9579]

Tim, at drag boss garage did an interview with Frank. Well worth a look if you haven't seen it.

[@danielwilson6665]

@@gibbsey9579 Talent like Franks is definitely worthy of a full length interview. Tim is a longtime friend of mine and I’m proud of everything he does to preserve the early years of Pro Stock Drag Racing history and promote the legendary Cleveland engine and those individuals who are currently involved with keeping it in the winners circle around the world 🇺🇸🇦🇺🏁.

[@gibbsey9579]

@@danielwilson6665 You are very lucky to call Tim a friend... I'm a fan of his youtube channel, and of course the Cleveland engine.

[@danielwilson6665]

@@gibbsey9579 I couldn’t agree more about Tim. The Cleveland and fans are totally hardcore. I appreciate your kind comments 🏁

[@joshbrookes6439]

Good on you brother, I'm sure Frank and the boys appreciate your kind words, I know he has a lot of time and huge respect for many of the guys in the US scene especially those GURUS who he speaks to and trades with and the whole racing scene in general.

[@blownhemi]

Impressive engine. We went 8.22 at 175mph (in a relatively light 2860lb car) running the most basic of Barra's. It was machined and the short block assembled by Dandy Engines (Stock block, crank, head, cams, etc). They really do know their stuff. Great video guys.

[@nismofreak33]

Dandy Engines is world class in my book and Frank is such a humble man. Well done team!

[@asa572]

I reckon I would watch Frank bake a cake! Thanks fellas

[@ivankrolo4626]

LOL ! I want to see Frank bake a cake too! That's Franks new challenge!

[@liddz434]

Such a talented, modest man always so quick to divert any direct pressure to his colleagues and friends. What a lefgend, great video!

[@matthewf1979]

Gotta love that Barra valve cover beak. It’s just so ridiculous, yet iconic of a design. 3K HP should be a breeze as long as that aftermarket crank can hang.

[@timothybayliss6680]

That crank is basically a top fuel crank.

[@sambaxter7715]

Really glad I got a Torrington thrust bearing put in my Barra when I had it rebuilt!

[@stevens.2574]

Frank always been the man, please put one of these barras in a 1400kg car like a cortina or capri want to see sixes.

[@Pablo668]

I've said it before, but it's a great time to be a Ford guy building a car. These engines are amazing. And I was a Holden guy for years. I like em all now. Those billet blocks are very pretty. eta: outstanding viewing btw.

[@joshbrookes6439]

Yup, I think we all grow up eventually, well most of us do anyway 😆

[@Jesse-B]

Probably a dumb question, but is that 7.384 over a quarter mile? I'm constantly amazed how far that basic block design has come since my venerable old 250 2v 190 HP XY wagon.

[@joshbrookes6439]

Of course it's over the Quarter Mile brother we don't have a 1/8th drag racing scene/series/sanctioned events here in Australia.. Yes ok maybe there's one or two rough Unprepped outback airstrips here and there but nobody here quotes 1/8th mile times NO ONE.

[@Jesse-B]

@@joshbrookes6439 Thanks for clearing that up Josh. My father served as a dispatch rider for the 452 spitfire squadron in 1942 at 21-mile, latterly referred to as "Sattler airfield", at the south end, whilst the north end was occupied by the 457 squadron. It was an asphalted airstrip 21 miles south of Darwin next to the Stewart Highway, which survived several decades without deterioration, and was one mile long. Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s, it was used as an unofficial drag strip, until the government realised that citizens were having far too much fun without their approval, and they sent in bulldozers to carve trenches across an historical site, to prevent those well-organised citizens from enabling joy and happiness. Today, it ceases to exist. So much for "heritage".

[@kenny1034]

Crazy to see how much that alloy rod bent without shattering. Alloy has come a long way!

[@bn468]

Can’t wait to one day see a 6 second xr6 turbo driven to and from the track

[@N4CR]

Driving a 6s car to/from the track is usually not a thing. At that speed you are running tiny fuel cells. I have a friend who has driven a 6s car to the petrol station and back to the track and video'd it, worlds fastest R35.

[@hogtownhenry]

That day will come, hopefully soon. A G6E with all trimmings run a 6 at double warp speed. Ah, Barra, blue oval heaven.

[@5lcalais1]

Unfortunately I'm not sure it's possible, falcons are bloody heavy even a ba xr6 is 1700kgs. My fgs 1750kgs I'm at 480whp 775nms and barely cracking the 11 with an 11.94@114 through a tr6060, an auto might crack an 11.8 ,hell u need 700hp just to run 10.00s in them 😬🤣 You'd need approximately 3k hp atw just to crack a 6. Jun11 is around 3500hp to run 6.30s and it's lighter than a falcon.

[@JestaBl1tz]

i watch Steve Morris d this most days, did not know we had anyone here showing us this. Thanks for sharing Dandy. Cheers Fullboost for great Upload

[@mickeymouse1697]

how much do one of these Bara complete engine packages cost?

[@michaelnoyes4817]

Billet prone and Frank in the same video, life's good, love it

[@martinfpss]

Another great video, Frank is way too humble, he’s a genius!

[@N4CR]

Cool to see brass and copper valve seats. Looks like jewellery.

[@bvward]

It may be an Iconel or titanium alloy. Not sure if brass or copper would tolerate the heat...

[@Thundarr995]

​@bvward Yes, those valve seats are probably made of beryllium copper. They are for super tight tolerances. + or - .001 - .002. Also, they expand and contract at a similar rate as aluminum. I actually just found out about these a few weeks ago. I may have the head rebuilt for a vintage motorcycle I'm restoring. The machinist was going through different options. I'm pretty much going to have to have the valve seats replaced,they are pitted badly. In fact I may just buy a different head that doesn't need so much work.

[@bvward]

@@Thundarr995 Got it. Reminds me of my Triumph Trident (1972) days☺

[@cxbra]

A 7.44 at 185mph is insane!! Anything under a 9 is a LOT of work

[@beartiger1553]

20 years ago anything in the 9’s where a lot of work now days it’s a walk in the park

[@petrospago3515]

cant wait to hear that a barra broke in to 3000hp

[@pilchard2000]

I love listening to Frank talk engines , I love big Barra blocks , pretty much heaven on a stick eh , good stuff.

[@wesgates5632]

HPR is a national treasure, we should all support the track. Come out to the DYO challenge and show us you can cut a light and run your number.

[@kenezos]

Barra the world 😘

[@adamsutherland751]

Awesome video boys its great to see great work

[@yusufozzy]

One of the best builders of engines in the world Dandy race engines

[@mick00000000002]

Now I will go back to your history and I allways thump up. God bless guys)

[@wobblysauce]

The 1/4mile burn out.

[@Dutchmandrifts]

That xw's engine bay is a work of art

[@milanduic9565]

So how do u get end float of the crank with that bearing do u still use the factory thrust

[@Backyard_Racing]

When he got the phone call that was the best part lol

[@IM5LLN]

what a work of art that thing is

[@stevesloan6775]

Amazing Engine builder! Merry Christmas 2024

[@spiro5327]

Definitely a 1st class operation. Wonder what an engine like this would cost ? Great work fullBOOST

[@jasonswift7098]

These Nitto crank what is the actual material used? is there such a thing as a titanium crank?

[@ryanhall995]

Cant wait to see a falcon run a 6 with these bad bois

[@joshbrookes6439]

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I'm fairly sure around 85% sure there's at least a couple of Falcons in the high 6s?

[@ryanhall995]

@joshbrookes6439 i haven't seen any, KNGFGX has only managed a 7.2 or 7.1 with a grout filled cast block. Not 100% on others tho

[@georgehatzi6625]

7Great video guy's Barra the world... The boy's at Dandy engines are doing an amazing job. Here come very low 7 sec and 6 sec Barra cars...

[@AlexandruCaragea-gf1kz]

Pretty nice stuff. Definitely worth it. Definitely would use a Barra in a build

[@dillpickle7468]

What a cool engine and video. Thanks

[@peterb121]

Great stuff guys . Good to see the XW uses a 3 speed .

[@tighematthew]

I saw frank at willowbank raceway he even had the time so say hello Awesome bloke 👍

[@phillipking5173]

That was awesome! Thanks!

[@manitoublack]

Wild stuff. Still surprised that they're not dry sumped🤔

[@enricodigenova8112]

Wow how time and technology have changed 👌👌👌

[@arkhsm]

Certainly the worlds highest performance Taxi engines !!

[@jayhamiltonwild]

great work, nice bloke, great vid

[@compt3ck]

It looked like those pistons were in the hole a little bit. Have you guys played with the quench clearance? I'm not big in the 4 valve heads but on a 2 valve it makes a big difference in detonation and power having a tight quench area. Great looking product!

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

Are these alloy? If so do they use liners or some sort of ceramic or nikasil coating?

[@BigChief454]

Do these billet barra blocks get a good heat treating before final honing etc? I noticed steve morris engines does this with the smx blocks.

[@stuz32]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@plurz215]

Legendary stuff boys!

[@karlvanboxel561]

Can u disclose the grade of alloy these beauties r made from

[@jimbob8969]

Works of Art.

[@Ghost187-zo5ue]

Franks seems to be very nice person and honest and genuine guy his cars go very fast but he still doesn’t talk him Self up

[@GODEES77]

There are a lot of great engine builders out there, but for me if Frank says “this how I do it” then that’s how it’s done. In Frank we trust

[@elliottg5987]

That crank case is a work of art.

[@xbgtjg66]

very nice, my 1969 mini cooper s had a EN40B crank from factory

[@shaun_ricoeng_bes4707]

Where do you guys find Molds for engines? Do you create them yourself based of dims?

[@gabechiplin8140]

Really entertaining tube. Thanks 👍

[@jack-nn2km]

awesome video loved it

[@haydenkelliher2859]

Is it possibe to run these on a angle like a slant 6 ? Such a tall engine

[@dane_119]

Love seeing a fullboost notification… 🤙Australia’s own 1320🇦🇺🫡 The original and the best.. Fullboost.!

[@christophercullen1236]

What brand of grout do you use please ?

[@slowoldboy]

Excellent ...

[@billetbarra6069]

Follow up on the last motor that was off to Sydney. It's been 2 months. Whats the latest on that motor/setup?

[@joshbrookes6439]

Are you blind bro? Those results were all there at the end of the video!?!? They ran a PB off the trailer!

[@billetbarra6069]

Are you blind you idiot they built three of these, I was referring to a different engine, watch the video again and listen this time. Full boost followed up on this only a few weeks ago. Idiot kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6KkZ4F8Zpibm6Msi=TS_5YTUkpV70g-fk

[@dylandesmond]

will a billet barra fit in the back of a honda civic or miniclubman (panel van), wanting to run a dual motor setup

[@dcc5931]

Is that sikaflex that is being used on the head gasket surfaces?

[@nyftn]

i'm happy to see he knows the torque put on a bolt means nothing without measuring the stretch .

[@tatersalad6872]

I really wish the Barra had made it to the US.

[@Roddy_Zeh]

Barra the world!!! 👏🏻😎

[@josephkelly4893]

7.76 XD Falcon, just wow

[@mattt83]

What was the 3bond product used for the head gasket?

[@bvward]

Maybe to better hold the copper gasket Frank installed?

[@zaidfath1288]

I gotta get one ! How to source one to the USA ?

[@okramrimitsog5931]

Aussie power at its best 💪🏼

[@Bretto-kg4uk]

Awesome guys, more content like this please, a small insight into the Master Mind of Frank at Dandy Thanks

[@zaksrdanovich]

The Barra is the only acceptable replacement for a coyote

[@bvward]

So now a Barra will try to catch the Road Runner (Meep-meep)?

[@abel1997at]

I can see these powering 5sec 1/4 mile drag cars!!!!! Rbs and 2jz can im pretty sure this have the potential for it

[@petiquettecartel]

Big ups to Frank

[@RyanSammutRacing]

Never seen anyone put sealant on the deck surface. What's the purpose?

[@craigm5511]

So many blokes try to talk up their capabilities, so it's refreshing to see Frank (one of the top engine builders in the country) understating what he can do.

[@joshn18]

3000hp goal Jesus Christ 😳

[@ScottyBSim]

Would love one of these.

[@8marcrara11]

awesome⚡️⚡️👍 thank you boys⚡️🇦🇺

[@DailyBadDecisions]

I don’t have a billet block or fancy crank, but I’m coming for those times.

[@TonyNow-p3j]

Great video, great guys and makes me think i'd like to live in Australia

[@michaelb5330]

Incredible

[@grecoconduris6716]

Finally a Barra that sounds good 🤣

[@iSobeyHvK]

RAHHHHH **TORRINGTON BEARING MENTIONED** !!!

[@zaksrdanovich]

A RCSB f150 with a barra is a supra killer.

[@stephenmark1656]

I could listen to frank talk all day

[@tom.c4062]

Big brotha Barra R31 wags now has sister R31 wags with the 2JZ😁

[@Nocabishanienty75]

Junior and senior Frank are good people 🇮🇹

[@tictoc677]

i watched 23mins loved it gg boys

[@Blown_mustang]

Always enjoy the content from Dandy. Can you make a street car mustang t shirt 🙏🏽

[@59vaughn]

Boys havin a blast...😝

[@GTRliffe]

i dont understand why a master like this needs to justify his ways of working..if were him i would never say ''some might not agree with this, but it works for us'' STUFF THE INTERNET TROLLS! TELL THEM TO MEET YOU AT THE TRACK IF THEY DISAGREE WITH YOUR WORK STYLE!!

[@joshbrookes6439]

Yeah it's not the trolls he feels he needs to pander to its those few original Barra gurus who've been doing Barras since they were invented, and have achieved incredible things with, by comparison Frank has only just started doing Barras and he is always careful to show respect to those who came before him. Very humble man, and smart as a whip trying to avoid any internet wars between other shops. V Smart guy.

[@raindeergames6104]

Stunning motor

[@trumanhw]

Barra Inline 6 engines are DOHC with VVT and 24 valves. Wiki: Barra I6 3.3L and 4.1L are push-rod w flat-tappets (however trustworth that is; I'd never heard of a Barra) ...

[@fullboost]

Sounds like you're referring to the old cross flow engine design. The Barra is a 4.0L.

[@danielreynolds6498]

So nice