CRESTA - Engine Build

We head over to Empire Mechanical & Racing to build the cresta's engine stronger than ever!
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[@MafiaboysWorld]

Torquing down the valvetrain while chugging a Red Bull. Just F'n legendary. 🤘

[@AraCarrano]

We would love Failure Analysis Vid's

[@Simb-l]

Omar is Turbo Yoda with ginger hair and a beard!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Indeed! I wish he'd use gloves though, there is some nasty carcinogenic shit in that assembly lube.

[@panzerveps]

@@Beer_Dad1975 Aye. The skin on his hands does not look healthy...

[@aarontate8827]

Omar is piston yoda..

[@53wizard34]

Mota Yoda?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Looking good mate.

[@abshassan]

Omar is a beast! What a guy, a valuable asset! Top work dude!

[@darylnicklen3685]

Thanks Benny and Omar great time lapse on rebuild

[@iPandahh]

7am uploads on a Sunday, gotta bloody love it 😍

[@Kenny_P_abz]

Always great to see mates helping mates. Reminds me of my dad in the 70s when all his pals were building houses and he’d plumb a mates house while one of his would do the wiring in ours etc.

[@Eric_412]

Normally when people post a video like this the background music takes over and pisses everyone off, who ever did the editing absolutely nailed it, take a bowe 👍👍😀. Music was right choice right volume and didn’t become the focus, it seemed in perfect unison with the skill shown in the build. 9/10👍😀 This was an excellent video am looking forward to the next one..

[@thefroman777]

The Cresta BEAST. Well built, getting better.

[@David-xl8zf]

Drinking coffee, watching someone chug a red bull whilst torquing down cams. Sunday mornings don't come better. 👌

[@davejennings5140]

That was just therapy. Just sitting here watching the skilled hands and pretty parts.

[@danmarklesr6260]

"7's" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!

[@dashbel506]

Never going to happen it will break again barras are shit benny needs to wake up and build a 1jz for the cresta then he can chase 7s

[@michaelo8429]

Dash Bel yeah it's not like one just made over 2000hp at the hubs at Summernats this year... oh wait, that's right...

[@mickybtegz7061]

@@dashbel506 more like taco bell 🤣 check out tunnel visions falcon in the 7s full sleeper street car!

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Dash Bel build a 1j Cresta / Cressida and we can race heads up? Keen as to party :D

[@dashbel506]

@@michaelo8429 yeah might make 1 or 2 passes down the mile before it shits it self 🤣

[@BrokenSilvia]

Awesome video man!

[@darcyjane1704]

Love watching a "Tradesman/Engine Builder" using small hand tools to assemble rather than buzzing an engine together with air/impact tools. Might take a little longer, but such a degree of more understanding & accuracy! Good luck getting into the 7's Ben. I need a new shirt.

[@SA-kc3iu]

he writed on his arm

[@davidbrown6193]

Thanks S A was wondering 👍👍 he's a nice guy for sure

[@kwassierufus]

Thanks for the vid, always great seeing a master at work.

[@MattyFielding6]

Here i am trying to do a perfect 1mm bead with my sealant and this guy just sending that 3bond super grey like its 50 cents a tube. Love it, cant wait to see it back on the road.

[@nickgrech9634]

Awesome video mate

[@802Garage]

Gotta love an inline 6! Cool video, Benny.

[@aSinisterKiid]

this engines looking sooo good. It's gonna be an absolute weapon.

[@metropolis10]

Thanks for showing this process, really neat.

[@timandrew4515]

Woulda been great to learn a bit more about what was being done during that long motor assembly and why. You could see Omar chatting, woulda be sweet to hear what was going on.

[@bobroberts2371]

Something I'd want to check once this girdle / windage tray is used long term:: Is the tray crushing out under the main bearing washers after XX hours of use? If the main caps move around at all, there will be fretting of the tray, in the long term this will lead to the main studs losing tension and nuts backing off. Given race engines have short hours of use between rebuilds, this might not be a problem as the tray would only fret slightly.

[@pauljohnson7382]

This is how you do it... Lube hands first...then use hand on parts...then... Old school clicker torque wrench...screw digital Omar can probably feel and see issues that only experience tells him...fingers crossed that she'll be a ripper soon 👌

[@helplmchoking]

Digital torque wrenches are fine if they're really high quality and you can trust them. But totally agree on the hands on approach. You need to be feeling and noticing every part, you never know when there's a little scratch or filing or whatever that you might not see

[@helplmchoking]

@ChrisHallett83 yeah a lot of people think using a torque wrench makes your work precise by default, but your work can only be as accurate as the tools you use. This is always important but especially so when your pushing this kind of power out of an engine

[@bobroberts2371]

An Old School " torque wrench is a bending beam. I'm betting many complained about those new fangled clickers when they came out. A high quality digital is just fine. And while we are on the subject, when using a clicker one click is just fine. Going for a second click does nothing other than wear out the torque wrench as starting friction is higher than running friction. A slightly undertorqued fastener will still " click " at the intended torque.

[@bobroberts2371]

Lucas Foster , even more importantly, the numbers entered into the tool need to be what works not a romanced " I'm building a race engine therefor whatever numbers I pick are now race spec" .

[@BlindBatG34]

My Snap-On torque wrench zero’s its load cell every time you hit the power button. I traded in an old Cornwell digital torque wrench a while ago (hated the user interface) and asked the dealer if he wanted to check it before I traded it in. He said, “no, I rarely see a digital torque wrench go out of calibration”. Granted, I’m sure he’s talking about quality digital torque wrenches, not ones from a bargain basement hardware store.

[@cyclonicleo]

You can tell Omar loves his job, putting together all that horsepower must put a smile on your dial.

[@rcadd1ct]

Amazed that with all the pistons in it it still turns over with a small ratchet.

[@Pablo668]

Gotta love car guy culture. Always helping each other out.

[@yanuardhana6457]

The og sixes mighty barra evolution continue. May next drag week can't beat 8 flat, and mote reliable ❤

[@Will_my65gmc]

That was rad to watch. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@LimitR]

Any word on how the Valve failed in the Dragweek motor? Or how the Barrastang's bottom end failed?

[@mikew3515]

Was going to ask the same. 👍

[@zombiegeorge749]

I also need to know

[@helplmchoking]

The Mustangs motor is second hand, and I believe it slipped a bearing, although I'm not 100% on that

[@bobroberts2371]

A crank main or rod bearing insert spinning in it's bore is the result of the crank touching the bearing. This can be caused by lack of oil / oil getting pushed out due to high load, dirt , connecting rod stretching then clearance at the parting line getting too tight. Bearing crush is what holds the bearing from spinning in operation not the tabs, the tabs are there just to locate the bearing during assembly.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Limit-R we’ll autopsy both sooner or later . The mustang bottom end and Cresta top end are here in Aus .

[@secondstage4272]

There is something about engines that calms me down

[@tdlaustralia7791]

More of that please. Great stuff

[@Mike.Howard]

Looking great! Nice job guys :)

[@GMHX77]

Stronger than ever before!

[@Bigcountry1099]

Keep it up Benny. Very cool stuff.

[@armandoboensel593]

Wow 7, can't wait to see that video

[@evanboubouka3031]

So fresh and so clean!

[@darrenreichelt5919]

would love to see how to time the barra with adjustable cam sprokets

[@AJAviator]

Awesome build!

[@MrRippinonyou]

Gonna be awesome Benny upwards and onwards straight 2 the top , 2020 will bring you another year of trial and making things better heading towards the big picture ... Australia’s fastest street registered Barra

[@BennysCustomWorks]

The Aussie Unprofessional we’ve got a long way to go to claim that title.

[@MrRippinonyou]

Benny's Custom Works you do mate but its possible , anything’s possible . Love ya work

[@daviddaniels6645]

Like watching Picasso paint a masterpiece.

[@eformance]

I'd like to see the Cresta run 7's, then do a heads-up race against Leroy :-)

[@AttilaThebung]

The Cresta would stomp Leroy

[@eformance]

@@AttilaThebung The Cresta is certainly more consistent down the quarter, but I think Benny is gonna have to turn the wick up to beat Leroy. I suspect the curb weight is a big factor, given the Mustang went quite a bit faster on Drag Week (as I recall they were both constrained by head bolts, etc).

[@nathan2483]

Moth not quite, Leroy is running 7.80’s, and if cleeter turns the wick up and starts chasing down the minion he’ll be in the very low 7’s. this motor won’t take Benny to the low 7’s if it truly is a 1200hp motor. Super low 7’s is more like 1800-2000hp. I could be wrong, if you wanna jump in and correct me #BCW be my guest.

[@rhyseyness]

This guy is an artist

[@flying0graysons]

Great video Benny!

[@zoidberg444]

7 seconds? 1200HP? The Barra really is serious fucking beans if it can pull this off!

[@deanwinchesterbruh]

For someone that's not an engine builder Benny sounds alot like an engine builder. Last time I built an engine I forgot to connect the watsa mathingy to the doo dat needless to say it blew up

[@AE86DrivingClub86]

"Stickers don’t add HP unless installed correctly."

[@imalec]

Hell yes, love your content Benny!

[@joelubner3879]

Awesome Benny looks like half of a coyote!

[@SYNOPTIC747]

Nothing better then home made speciality tools....; )

[@andrewmurray6772]

I reckon Omar has torqued a few engines in his time, can’t wait to see the Cresta run 7’s all the time!

[@tomahoks]

I saw him on a dyno at Summernats. XX20 hp. Add 1 and 2 in correct order.

[@eformance]

I once saw a small block ford eat the camshaft bearings because the camshaft wasn't straight. I stuck it on an indicator and it was running out a few thou in the center. I wouldn't have believed it, but the motor was fine with a new (different) cam and bearings. The rotational torque was a pretty high and the guy who installed it should have noticed...

[@muaminhugsy4964]

Omar is a legend 👌

[@PHT076.1tonner]

Hey mate, any chance you would make a video on how much it would cost to get a barra built to this standard vs how much it would cost to buy the parts and build yourself. Cheers, by the way love the vids mate

[@NZMOPAR]

Those Kiwi bump sticks will make it fly

[@stevenla359]

Is this the same motor you ran over 1200hp at Summernats?

[@mazcatii]

Omar god. Beast motor!!

[@signdeals4972]

8:55 legendary.

[@skillsinc2390]

Man, Benny and the guys don't mess around. Because 8's wasn't hard enough to achieve. lol

[@erikmiles5536]

I don't see any adjustable valve timing mechanism. I thought your engine used VVT. Did you get rid of it for the higher hp build?

[@pablojones5613]

Hey dumb question, but is there any reason why you only run a single row timing chain? Is it a fitment thing with barras, or are the new generation chains a lot stronger than the older ones?

[@kaynec3079]

BARRA the world

[@bigunone]

I would have liked to hear the builder explaining why he did things the way he did rather than the boom boom music

[@bedlamite42]

Yep, this was a montage of final assembly. I didn't see a single measurement tool.

[@rheininga5570]

I mist it to. No explaining at all. To bad. 😑

[@benjaminzuideveld5257]

Perhaps time was an issue. They are putting this together after hours less than a week before Summernats. I agree I would of liked to see a more detailed video but maybe Benny didn't want to half arse a video like that and so instead opted to let Omar get on with putting the engine together without too much of a hinderance from trying to film every step in detail. Haha they weren't even done at 2am after all.

[@colinstu]

The builder seemed to be talking in a few of the clips. Not sure if it was just random banter, or if he was explaining things and this was turned into a montage. Having everything explained would've greatly extended the build time too. Shrug.

[@bryantatone879]

I would like to hear about the head gasket getting all schmoo'd up.

[@HenryIsGaming]

Wow

[@mikeymasi]

Now that's how you plan out and implement a proper build

[@dB_944]

Will you guys ever come to Indianapolis? Maybe the NHRA Nationals?

[@pedrotheswift5937]

7's,,, another shirt for the collection..

[@viktorlarsen8255]

How much does it cost to build an engine like this? With all the aftermarket parts

[@NZMOPAR]

Lots

[@802Garage]

You could price out all the bits pretty easy. Machine shop work you can get an average. Getting the special machining done for the engine O-rings is probably a bit. My guess would be something like $1500 for machine work, $2000 for the cams, $500 for other valve train parts, $1500 for pistons, $800 for rods, another $200 or so in race bearings, $150 head gasket and O-rings. Might add a bit if you did anything to the crank of course. So that's like... $6650? Though, I'm sure it could be done for less with certain deals and discounts and such. That's for the basic long block though not including the damper or cam gears which get pricey fast, and lots of other little bits like oil seals. Then of course paying the engine builder, but that's sort of different. Likely a couple grand in that at least. In the end actually ready to go in the car it's likely a $10,000 engine, not including turbo of course, but I could be way off one way or the other. :)

[@802Garage]

Oh, and apparently they used a new block and heads supplied by Ford, plus an aftermarket windage tray. I also forgot head studs which are likely several hundred bucks and connecting rod studs which may or may not come with the rods. Aftermarket sump and pickup can add money too. Basically starting from scratch and going all aftermarket it of course gets pricey very fast.

[@zaksuzuki]

@@802Garage id assume no change from 10-15k. Which really isnt that bad, personally had street car 4cyl engines built for around that price with half that HP. That's sourcing every nut and bolt myself.

[@statementleaver8095]

Wow Very Nice!!! I'll keep Stupid with me and not ask any questions lol

[@joealex65]

1200 HP? did i hear that right? 🤯 The Cresta will run 7's soon!

[@theoriginaljoke3.148]

Yeah it made 1200hp at the rear hubs at Summernats on the dyno

[@joealex65]

@@theoriginaljoke3.148 That's awesome!

[@thomassinton1275]

Why is he putting sealer on the head gasket? Do the o rings hold compression around the cylinder, and the gasket is purely to stop water leaking between the 2? Genuinely interested.. As a mechanic we NEVER use sealer on our head gaskets..

[@mawe42]

What kind of head gasket is that, copper? MLS gaskets seams to be the big thing now, pros and cons for turbocharching? Also what is he using for sealant of the gasket?

[@alexjimmy9297]

Is that block sleeved or is that some kind of O ring??

[@ziven22]

Love the series, can't believe it doesn't have more views. I am concerned about the red rags and bare hands for the rust it can create. Even one tiny spot of surface corrosion on a valve spring can lead to failure, it doesn't take much.

[@3800TURBO]

What thickness difference did he run between the fire ring and the copper gasket? Curious as we have the same setup.

[@OG-nl8so]

Killer content 🚗💨💨💨💨

[@eformance]

How much torque did the Cresta make on that 1270HP run at Summernats? Are those brass fire rings, and are they one time use?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

EFormance Engineering yes, 1270 at summernats, the fire rings can be re used , not 100% sure on the material sorry

[@eformance]

@@BennysCustomWorks 1270 torque and 1270 horsepower?

[@dB_944]

What do you guys talk about while you’re putting it together? :)

[@metricstormtrooper]

I'm amazed that there is only a single row can chain.

[@lukehindle4680]

tried tested and proven, they last forever.

[@numinous4789]

Why no skirt coating?

[@xozindustries7451]

Was this one of the old motors just getting freshened up, or different block and crank entirely?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

XOZ Industries all different parts, Omar uses genuine new Ford cranks in his builds unless a billet crank is required.

[@TC-yx2ss]

That's how I lube the missus too.

[@TC-yx2ss]

Got a piston to match ;) I wish.

[@brainwrong]

Omar seriously reminds me of Ron Perlman for some reason. Maybe he's actually just Hellboy hiding out in a garage?

[@Avi1337]

Any idea why Omar installed the headstuds after putting on the head? Seems like it would be easier to install before dropping the head on the block

[@craigmandall9420]

If it was easier, he would have done it that way

[@FG-Supercharged]

Probably because that way you don't get filings from from the head holes scraping the stud threads and dropping into unexpected areas like between the head and the head gasket, into the cylinders, weakening or burring threads etc.

[@Cre8toR87]

Some people just have their way of doing things. Final product is the same.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

The 14mm head studs are very tight in the stud bores so it’s a fight to get the head on at all.

[@Avi1337]

@@craigmandall9420 of course, but I wanted to know why his method is easier. Haven't seen an engine assembled in that manner before

[@BigAdam2050]

Whats with the cut dead in the middle of the video?

[@bobroberts2371]

That is where he places ads but the ad didn't get inserted.

[@rockbiterhd]

Sevens would be good

[@jubthreesixnine688]

Mad.

[@Rickie-Goldsworth]

What is it that stuff he spread on the headgasket?

[@nathanmorley2573]

It could of gone in depth about the barra build but a great video

[@alexyo2482]

How many beard hairs accidentally went into this motor? I pulled a pube out of an oil filter when I was inspecting once!

[@mickusms700]

with beard game's as strong as omar and ben's, a few strays can only improve performance.

[@bobroberts2371]

I make it a point not to make comments about another mans public hair. . . .

[@simon0674]

Bring on them 7's

[@sauniatumackey2870]

Omar looks like an older Jody.

[@HyPex808-2]

Hell yea

[@MADTAS4]

I love watching engine builds. It looks so easy but you know it's not, the tolerances for fuckups is nil.

[@ianwilliams487]

G'Day ,,very pleased to see Omar Rubbing oil in to bearing surface,,not just putting a drop of oil in bearing,,, if you don't know the difference you shouldn't be building motors,,

[@mangomcpoo475]

Any stuff the same as RIPSS??

[@jessenudl7673]

Need to challenge cleetus with Leroy at drag week 2020

[@Freisein.]

Which Grease he use for the Assembly? ...Cant get enough from this Engine Video stuff!

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Looks liek engine oil.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Engine oil mostly, but also a moly engine assembly lube and kelford cam lube in the cams .

[@kingtachoss]

Is called Red Bull they sell it erwhere

[@Freisein.]

@@BennysCustomWorks Thanks, yes the grey moly lube, thats what i search for. Keep on the great stuff!!!