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)

[@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 🏁

[@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.

[@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!

[@nismofreak33]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@liddz434]

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

[@sambaxter7715]

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

[@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.

[@kenezos]

Barra the world 😘

[@kenny1034]

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

[@michaelnoyes4817]

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

[@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☺

[@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.

[@pilchard2000]

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

[@ryanhall995]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@martinfpss]

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

[@yusufozzy]

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

[@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

[@IM5LLN]

what a work of art that thing is

[@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

[@stevesloan6775]

Amazing Engine builder! Merry Christmas 2024

[@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...

[@peterb121]

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

[@spiro5327]

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

[@AlexandruCaragea-gf1kz]

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

[@enricodigenova8112]

Wow how time and technology have changed 👌👌👌

[@adamsutherland751]

Awesome video boys its great to see great work

[@okramrimitsog5931]

Aussie power at its best 💪🏼

[@jimbob8969]

Works of Art.

[@Backyard_Racing]

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

[@dillpickle7468]

What a cool engine and video. Thanks

[@Roddy_Zeh]

Barra the world!!! 👏🏻😎

[@elliottg5987]

That crank case is a work of art.

[@tighematthew]

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

[@manitoublack]

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

[@plurz215]

Legendary stuff boys!

[@jayhamiltonwild]

great work, nice bloke, great vid

[@josephkelly4893]

7.76 XD Falcon, just wow

[@phillipking5173]

That was awesome! Thanks!

[@tatersalad6872]

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

[@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

[@gabechiplin8140]

Really entertaining tube. Thanks 👍

[@ScottyBSim]

Would love one of these.

[@stuz32]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@8marcrara11]

awesome⚡️⚡️👍 thank you boys⚡️🇦🇺

[@petiquettecartel]

Big ups to Frank

[@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

[@mickeymouse1697]

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

[@zaksrdanovich9649]

The Barra is the only acceptable replacement for a coyote

[@bvward]

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

[@Bretto-kg4uk]

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

[@slowoldboy]

Excellent ...

[@iSobeyHvK]

RAHHHHH **TORRINGTON BEARING MENTIONED** !!!

[@xbgtjg66]

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

[@tictoc677]

i watched 23mins loved it gg boys

[@michaelb5330]

Incredible

[@grecoconduris6716]

Finally a Barra that sounds good 🤣

[@jack-nn2km]

awesome video loved it

[@TonyNow-p3j]

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

[@Nocabishanienty75]

Junior and senior Frank are good people 🇮🇹

[@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!!

[@nyftn]

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

[@arkhsm]

Certainly the worlds highest performance Taxi engines !!

[@joshn18]

3000hp goal Jesus Christ 😳

[@stevesloan6775]

Mind blowing Radelaide product!!!!!!!!

[@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.

[@59vaughn]

Boys havin a blast...😝

[@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

[@milanduic9565]

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

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Gold 🥇

[@DailyBadDecisions]

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

[@dane_119]

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

[@zaksrdanovich9649]

A RCSB f150 with a barra is a supra killer.

[@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!

[@stephenmark1656]

I could listen to frank talk all day

[@Blown_mustang]

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

[@billetbarra6069]

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

[@jasonswift7098]

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

[@billetbarra6069]

Mates built one of these here in Adelaide, he will be shaking it down shortly. Well done Full Boost, so sick of EV content lol

[@JestaBl1tz]

nOT enough automotive scene here in Adelaide compared to other states. EVs make me boil lol

[@tom.c4062]

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

[@yolandalindsay8368]

WoW! Straight Sixes have come *A* LonG WaY.

[@shaun_ricoeng_bes4707]

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

[@raindeergames6104]

Stunning motor

[@UncleManuel]

Steve Morris is thinking "Hmmmmm, very nice! But there are 2 cylinders missing." 😁😁😁🤘

[@ryandeweese363]

I usually hold that same thought pattern too "v8 for life" but the Vortec4200 i6 is one of the engines I'd let slide!!

[@ryandeweese363]

I usually hold that same thought pattern too "v8 for life" but the Vortec4200 i6 is one of the engines I'd let slide!!

[@christophercullen1236]

What brand of grout do you use please ?

[@mattt83]

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

[@bvward]

Maybe to better hold the copper gasket Frank installed?

[@jb3704]

Lovely❤

[@user-fj4tn3qf7k]

Whoreden 1 tonner rear engined barra setup, Barra everything!

[@dcc5931]

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

[@haydenkelliher2859]

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

[@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.

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

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

[@zaksrdanovich9649]

I need this in a lowered truck.