Carnage - Building a Cheap 1000hp Barra!

After losing oil pressure in our stock bottom end Green Top, we decided to slap together this cheap Barra for boost.
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[@jenibond]

Never seen Scotty move so fast since the Toxic avenger caught fire !!!

[@fullboost]

If only I could post a pic of the great man - El Risitas

[@STREETMACHINETV]

$2k Barra for the win. When Telf asked what it was gonna cost I told him $2k and I wasn't wrong. Obviously that doesn't factor in the valve springs or oil pump gears which we already had.

[@jimclarke1108]

Great work Scotty, it's good to see assembly methods, and a great engine

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Needed more use of the torque-shifter... 😀

[@CRFLAus]

Go Carnage! I went and saw the team at Hare & Forbes in Dandy and bought some nice tool boxes and tool chest. Great people to deal with. I support people who support great creators.

[@dizzyborden3618]

There you go Scotty.....You don't always have to have lots of "Carnage" in your episodes of Carnage, Just a basic informative vid on how to put together a motor, Brilliant effort and a great result 👍😃

[@highpointsights]

There's a guy in the States (nivlac 57) that's building a GM Vortec 4200 block (inline 6 & 4 valves per cylinder) with boost (he's just getting started) that he got 847 hp He had con rods and pistons!! Maybe we can have a Barra/Vortec shoot out?? My guess is he doesn't have near the budget that some cars have. I'm hoping he gets some serious sponsorship soon!

[@RoB_666_]

Mentioned this to Scotty a while back....Calvin's been playing around and spearheading those engines for a while, definitely agree with ya on the sponsorship. The Vortec doesn't quite have the aftermarket support that the Barra enjoys now but it'd be an absolute riot seeing Scotty tearin' it up around the US in the mx5....

[@talesfromthebottle6314]

It's pretty amazing that you can just shoot the parts cannon at a motor these days and make stupid power. Gone are the days of die grinding for months on end to make an extra 2 HP

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Exactly, these engines are ridiculous

[@davydoo81]

A lot of it has to do with the engine management systems we have now. I remember back in 2000 someone built a turbo’ed AU, cost heaps and the best they got was 250rwkws using an old Motec.

[@johnrebelos2221]

In the next episode, can you get a random piece of hose and... hassan chop! I miss hassan chop 😭

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Only one thing needs to be said Scotty: *Nothing beats a 2K Barra!* 😉👍

[@lelchookmark4822]

Im building my 1st Barra and it will be similar, I bought some .001 over pistons and rods from Spool, it will get honed, and ill check the deck to see if it needs a surface. Love this engine, im in the US by the way. Thanks for the video.

[@HoonTV]

Slappy Gilmore :P

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Some times you just have to send it

[@davesmith6754]

So the timing case cover has no gasket???... Just use RTV???... Cheers

[@ChristopherHallett]

The only thing Bubba breaks is hearts!

[@ILLUSIVE1]

Anybody notice the 6.4l hemi in the background?? Twin turbo

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Can’t wait for the next one I tried rebuilding my Gemini engine because it rattled a little So I did rebuild it but it still rattled ☹️ It didn’t leak so much 😂😂

[@brushitoff503]

Awesome stuff Scotty! Hope ya got it all done & are at the Track sending it!

[@shaunhinton3691]

180” difference between I beam and H beam rods 🤟who cares like it just send it

[@s4ss.m8]

34:13 golden nugget of Scotty dropping an F bomb 🤣

[@JasonJones-b9p]

you guys are awesome, great content, keeping it real love it!

[@ebay4dave]

2K Barra here we come

[@TheTigerQuoll]

Does this mean that Bubba gets a shot at the new build?

[@jonteberryman5731]

More people need to watch Carnage! Bloody fantastic content Scotty

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Share it around with your friends

[@LRogan520]

You must know the Barra inside and out ..nice seeing it come together.

[@ON_LIMITER]

Thank you for all the tips and tricks to building a Barra

[@kennethsmith3260]

awesome work Scotty, it's good watching the engine go together. can't wait to see it on the dyno.

[@Paradoxical124]

What the bloody hell is a thou?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

A thousandth of an inch

[@Paradoxical124]

@@STREETMACHINETV Thank you very much!

[@Saleen85111]

Scotty not criticizing... Did you guys have to balance this new rotating assembly.. or just send it!!!???

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Just sent it

[@timhooper5404]

Sorry but "fisting action" is just not funny

[@Aaronkt]

This is inspiring me to get back out in the shed and put the LS for my VX SS back together , also makes me wish I had put a Barra in it . Am sure the Barra would have been cheaper and LS1 blocks (I had to find a replacement) seem to be getting hard to find.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Is engines are getting expensive. We'll probably do another LS build using one of our blocks in the next 12 months or so

[@Name-yp3pi]

junkyard 4.8 is cheaper than both

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@Name-yp3pi not available in Australia

[@Name-yp3pi]

@@STREETMACHINETV here’s a build here plus i used to have one myself kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2fVqoihnLeleJI

[@jc7654]

great job Scotty lots going on, nothing like a deadline for interesting viewing 👍😁

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

For your vice, if you cut up some 90 degree aluminium angle, instant "soft jaws". A lot better than the old rag.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I have soft jaws

[@xozindustries7451]

If you put some grease on that engine stand it will roll the motors over easier

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yeah, but I don't want it moving too freely

[@BobbyMcBoost]

Will be good to see what she can do! Might need more than 25psi though 💨the old rattle gun harmonic install,, have seen multiple barra key way's crack from this. 🙈

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It will need more than 25psi to make 1000hp at the crank

[@beardbuilds5140]

I’m confused 🫤 the internet has already told me that you change oil pump gears and head studs and your BaRrA then makes 7500hp …..

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha

[@adamrobson80]

Is green lpg barra

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Thanks Scotty for doing a Budget Build for all Us Broke Bastards!! I'm going to Fish me a Barra to do a 2k Scotty Build!! -Cheers😁👍🍺

[@xozindustries7451]

Are those forged pistons? No need to rebalance the motor?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Factory turbo pistons, and inline six isn't as sensitive to balance as a v8 or v6

[@guyharrison909]

Don't let bubba near it!

[@rogersford1]

Awesome build Scotty love these videos 👌🏻 I just built the same thing with my Barra turbo 👍 factory turbo pistons ceramic coated with spool h beam rods Hastings rings and ACL race bearings and boundary pump gears and atomic timing kit with stock tensioner crow cams valve springs ARP headstuds and flywheel bolts currently on 301kw on run in tune just about to do a full send tune on 98 and e85 tune on maxx performances old dyno now at Mackay customz in Tassie 🤙🏻

[@Doc_in_the_carpet_truck]

Top work Scotty can't wait to see KW numbers on the dyno I'll go the number of the beast 666kw🤣👍🍻

[@tony66au]

Only with a Barra can you do a single episode dunny brush hone and build, Yeah I know it was a wet stone hone but I like saying Dunny Brush :-) I reckon the original converter push crank shift worry came from the old "Hemi" 6 Cam walk days when the oil pump drive would fall off the end of the cam...... Do it once and it haunts you.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

You scared the shit out me there for a second. I thought from the way the video looked you were checking all of the rings in the same bore. Phew!!!, thank goodness he is checking rings in another bore. Heart can start beating again.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I'm dodgy but not that dodgy

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@STREETMACHINETV some of the things you see on KZbin are down right scary. I figured you knew better, but just the way the video was shot looked like you did numerous rings on that one bore. I was going WTF!!! then the video of you doing the next one. Phew... Do you match pistons to bores? Don't think I have ever seen you do that in any of your videos. Some might think it is over kill but I like to match the biggest piston to the biggest bore and work my way down to the smallest / smallest.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@DodgyBrothersEngineering I'll admit I didn't bother trying to match pistons to bores

[@AGRSSV1]

What was the reasoning on using a H beam rod over an I beam?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's not so much H-beam over I-beam, it's more of a better rod over factory rod

[@gogetem188]

HI ALL SLAP-IT Scottie btw were is bubba wen it needs rebuilding good start for a rebuild WHAT that means A fast greenie YA NO wat they say about HOEING and more that 6 lunges is a WANK !!! lol

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

Unless those cylinders were scratched up the hone was not necessary,maybe even a bad move to hone it.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It bedded in nicely on the dyno so I'm fine with it

[@Dave-ru3tt]

Really informative and interesting video- you know your stuff and explain things well- thank you!😉

[@ReedyCreek28]

Hey Scottie, i absolutely love watching you tinker away in the workshop, what is the best way to follow your day to day achievements (FB or Instagram etc)

[@matgee8892]

"It wasn't Bubba at all, he didn't break anything" No sentence has ever been less true. As long as Bubba exist,s somethings getting broken.

[@driver3025]

A roofing square with some flat bar tacked onto it may be a better alternative to that small honing guide your using bruv.

[@JamieHalbert-me1os]

Weh u based

[@peterlisyak5396]

Part 1: Watch Scotty build, Part 2: Watch Scotty get pissed due to stupid bolt size. Frustrating ay.

[@HORiSTYLZ]

Would have to say these barra engines are. bloody good to lern how to build a inline 6. nice build scotty

[@paule4204]

$2k barra 1000 hp

[@DeL8r]

hey scotty what timing chain kit did you use? or was it a factory set? ive got a green top (healthy 120xxx kms bf mk2) that im aiming for 350-400rwkw and wondering if i should spend the 650 on an atomic kit or if it will be fine

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Factory chain

[@DeL8r]

@@STREETMACHINETV thankyou

[@zanedavis4335]

But wouldnt the green top be better to build being a non carbon motor from being gas

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I used the head from the gas motor

[@PaddyBoy644]

33:40 You’ve got no excuse anymore Scotty that horrible green rocker covers got to go!!!!😜

[@highpointsights]

Appreciate the "imperial"numbers ('thou")!!

[@stompnlocktheaucrew9544]

I like how Scotty and even the bloke at dandy engines both have one of them piston installing hammers with the extended head and they still bang them in with the handle 😂😂😂

[@paule4204]

Scotty next engine build can you use a big shifter on the head studs and edit in the torque wrench click sound. It will generate some great conversations in the comment section.🤣

[@cdh76]

Good stuff. Better under time pressure :) BTW: Just a 10000th (not of a thou)...

[@rippa6029]

1000hp stock valve springs and retainers no headstuds either??? Scotty's gone mad

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Did you even watch? Head studs were used, the head was the old head off the Mazda green top which has valve springs

[@rippa6029]

@@STREETMACHINETV my bad Scotty I didn't realise you used the old parts. Can't wait to see this beast run 8s

[@darrenbyrne4622]

Hay what a way to finish the week with a kool vid from Scotty and ita about the Barramazda Awesome scotty cant wait for the next vid on this keep them coming man !

[@ProductofNZ]

What are the Pros/Cons of a Bara compared with the 2J or RB?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

That's a big conversation.

[@davydoo81]

FFS Scotty! a power hone is what? $200? Just get it done properly and mic’ed up!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's an experiment dude, relax. Plus it's never just $200, there's hot tanking and decking and all the other stuff. Next minute we're down $1000 before we even start

[@davydoo81]

@@STREETMACHINETV I hear you, but you’d hate to put all that money and time into it and have it fail because the bores aren’t round or straight. finding a good machinist is difficult, I use a old guy in Bendigo; He caustic cleans and torque plate power hones barras for me for $268 incl.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@davydoo81 to be honest we've got $2000 in this motor. So if it dies we know not to do that again. But it made great power on the dyno and ran a bunch of PBs so I think we're good

[@davydoo81]

@@STREETMACHINETV you’ve already ran it down the strip?!

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@STREETMACHINETV A genuine 2K Barra. 😎👍 Offer to steal memes is still there. 👍

[@abh13795]

Did u use arp main studs without line honing the mains ?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep, but measured the clearances. Budget build!

[@GTFORDMAN]

how to build a cheap 1000hp Barra? get all the parts and then get to Scotty to build it!

[@markbryan7960]

Your work is like watching a painter making ART....

[@akriminal7951]

I've got no doubt in my mind that thing is going to rip, don't worry about comment know it all's you do real well, keep it going love to watch

[@stewartdavey1849]

How much does it cost to put a barra together like that?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We spent $2000 but we already had some bits like valve springs, head studs, oil pump gears, etc. You could do it for $3-4k retail I reckon.

[@sicktattoobro]

So what was the rough cost for all parts required, including the things you already had like turbo taxi oil pump etc?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I'll have to check the retail prices

[@sicktattoobro]

@@STREETMACHINETV I'll wait for your response, also would be good to do an itemised list with total cost and put it in the description. I'm looking to do one myself and would be keen on using proven parts

[@seanb250]

Keen to see the results 👍 I’m secretly hoping you tried some different TB orientation on the dyno 😁

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We shot all this in the same week, Diagnosis, Build, Dyno, Race. But I will orientate the throttle body now that I know it's an issue

[@seanb250]

@@STREETMACHINETV fair enough Scotty, you have been flat out. Let’s us know what you find when you get around to doing it 👍

[@supremeaussiepizza3235]

i think the saying is repetition is the definition of insanity

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Actually it's doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result

[@1993kawasaki]

@23:40 you are lucky the Kt26's never got drenched in oil

[@MalleeRedGum]

Hi mate, just wondering if I can install a new oil pick up in my territory Barra turbo by removing the steering rack and sump pan, I think the pick up mesh is blocked making the oil light come on

[@STREETMACHINETV]

On a Territory you might be able to just remove the steel section of the sump, but what makes you think the pick up is blocked? A common oil problem with Barra's is oil pump gears and you can't replace that without major work

[@MalleeRedGum]

@@STREETMACHINETV my mechanic said the oil pressure was fluctuating and reckons that might be the problem, I took it to ford and replaced the oil sensor but still didn’t fix the light, so been driving it for 5 years with the oil light on now it’s in limp mode, but engine never misses a beat no rattles or anything

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@MalleeRedGum 5 years!

[@kramrollin69]

Mmm Street Machine still around since 1981. Do you get special points if you bought "Van Wheels" in the 70s too? Where is my free T shirt!!. RIP Geoff Paradise (and now Chick.). Im not getting old...still 21 inside!! Still here from the beginning.✌

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Thanks for the support

[@yeahna]

these rods are from precisionintl ??

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yes

[@justonemorepan1082]

Go the whole hog Scotty. BIG injectors, BIGGER TURBO and send this MX5 to the F@#KEN moon. You will make this thing the fastest MX5, with a Barra, in the world.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It already is the quickest MX5 with a Barra :)

[@honestpat7789]

That assembly makes it very clear why no one bothers with the Holden v6 sidi motors. Simple with huge potential.& relatively cheap!

[@lingdinh4510]

Are the green top gas motors? Are they better?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

They were better, but now they're all worn out

[@markbryan7960]

Your an automotive artist.... Been following your every move since 'Turbo Taxi' build..... I love when I get every notification that u have dropped another vid... Pls keep doing u..... so different but real...... love your work mate... shout out from NT........😁

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Thank you for the kind words mate

[@4ndy530]

Good luck mate, hopefully you don't send those rods to the moon! 👍

[@andrewvassallo3444]

Nice hone job , most slap togethers go good can't wait for the results

[@mun33y]

That 6.4l hemi in the background 😉

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I know, it looks lonely. Might find a home for it

[@mun33y]

One does not buy a 6.4l hemi and gearbox without a plan ..hmm ..do tell Scotty 😉😉

[@kylebutler7142]

@@mun33y I may be wrong but it's destined for the L-Word wagon?

[@GlitchBob]

You crack me up scotty about fisting lol 😂

[@ethanburgess8355]

The " But Race Engine😊" did it for me ahahaha

[@Seeeeyaaaa]

Ohh the old garage hone..there's a man after me own heart right there 👌😁

[@honestpat7789]

1000hp? I think you’re gonna need a bigger boat!

[@tobysemler]

1,000hp Barra? Just turn the boost up. 1,000hp for a couple hundred bucks, easy.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha

[@tobysemler]

that 'hone' sure is a good way to fuck up your cylinders!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

And yet it made the most power ever and ran quicker than ever

[@tobysemler]

@@STREETMACHINETV haha! Yeah I know. You know what you're doing. Just hard for me to imagine that helping, using a drill and a say square!

[@freashtoast1684]

what oil are you dipping the pistons in? is it the standard oil or is it thicker for first start up

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Std engine oil

[@freashtoast1684]

@@STREETMACHINETV thank you ill try this trick when I enevitiably have to dig into my datsun motor

[@robertsmith7854]

Hemi hiding in the background 😯

[@78910milo]

That’s a long hammer you have there!

[@gazza116]

that was a deglazing hone which didnt appear to work,a dunny brush hone would have given a better crosshatch.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Seems to work fine

[@jase666ify]

Nice work, I thought you could run bottom main bearings on top aswell to give you 360° thrust or do you need machine work to do that?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

You would have to machine the cap for that

[@warrenscarlett9302]

Shame on you bubba you you didn’t do it mate haha

[@ishakespeare3898]

Awesome, such an informative thing to watch. Feel like getting my own Barra now 😅🤞

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Thanks mate

[@bluecent]

Into a Century or early Commodore !

[@hillbilly2224]

Great information with the engine assembly I can’t wait to see it in the car on the dyno and the track 👍🤙🍻

[@MrJermbob]

That hone job is epic. Love your videos.

[@justgjt]

Question: Any reason why you would not opt for a heavier windage tray over the standard one ?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The windage tray is heavy enough, if you're talking crank girdle then I think that for 1000hp+ engines and for those you would build them with alot more care than we have used here