🔥Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo Hits the Dyno! Hoff from Nugget Garage gets BIG POWER from the Barra 240T

[@MotoringBoxTV]

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[@RossReviewsau]

That’s bloody lovely mate! Good street power my Typhoon is only just a tad bit more at 485rwhp… that’s good power for what you got! Definitely gotta be happy with that! Enjoy!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate! I think I'd need an extra 100hp over you to catch that 6-sp ZF though hahah

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! Considering the boost control issue we had on the day, the power Hoff was able to get out of the BA was pretty impressive! With an external wastegate and proper boost control, we should be able to hit 360kW.

[@TheRealMrCods]

Yeah I sent GFB a message lol

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@2onefour8 yup, Crow race springs.

[@tturi2]

If you go wild on the barra, put all the stock gear on the fairmont, AU G6t

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@@tturi2 I've kept the old intercooler for that reason 😏

[@tturi2]

@@MotoringBoxTV 100% I want to do that to my ef xr6, apparently sohc valve springs are good for over 14psi

[@haltech]

MotoringBox absolutely killing it with this series:)

[@brendo7363]

Hoff KILLING IT with his intro, big energy.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Love the guy. No BS, just knowledge. Incredibly generous too.

[@DeathBaseTURBO]

I had a BA XR6T, with about 260K on the clock, made a nice 256rwkw, only mods were full exhaust, K&N air filter, 42lb injectors and 255 lph fuel pump, still had factory intercooler, setup was designed to hit the magic 300rwkw/ 400rwhp, which it would have hit If I had an aftermarket intercooler, but I was happy with it, BTR transmission held up well. Edit, Boost was only at 8.5 - 9psi of boost

[@cgrecommended]

Outstanding collab! I hope this is the first of many Hoff appearances on your channel, or you on Nugget Garage's!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I'll be back for sure!

[@GavincredibleAU2]

So cool seeing this channel grow, you deserve every success 🍻

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate 👍

[@ChristopherHallett]

Forged rods, an oil pump, and some cams! 500 kw atw!

[@1969Risky]

Great video Sean, good to see that your work on the XR6T has paid off. Great to see Nugget Garage giving you a hand ensuring that an Aussie icon is kept on the road. Happy 2022 mate!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate! Happy new year!

[@tontohopato3500]

Hearing Initial D's "Anxious" theme come in at 6:17 was perfect! I cannot believe one of my favourite channels used an initial D soundtrack! Absolutely love it :D

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad someone noticed it. It was the first tune I thought of when I was editing, and I spent ages trying to find one just like it. Until I realised the original didn't trigger KZbin's copyright... so here we are 😀

[@tontohopato3500]

@@MotoringBoxTVPraise the KZbin gods!

[@LockieNZ]

Half expected someone in an EG6 Civic to come in and challenge you to a gum tape death match

[@evilroyslade6477]

Your in good hand's with the Hoff mate. Could tell he was excited with that energy (for him) intro.

[@vincekara9446]

Congratulations on reaching these power figures as it's pretty impressive. It's good that you have the manual as the BTR4 would not be that forgiving!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think the 4-speed would be on borrowed time, they were only just good enough on the standard cars.

[@MrFordpower]

😭😭😭

[@machoelchapo4972]

Hey mate, thanks for posting these vids. You post some good content and you’re definitely underrated! Good luck in your endeavours

[@WASDxMerceless]

I had boost control issues on my xr6t. Turned out the wastegate actuator rod was touching on the engine mount bracket, and thankfully was jammed open. They sit very close to the mount, and if your turbo comes loose over time, and they will (these motors are notorious for loose exhaust side bolts) then you could have the acuator rod touching the mount. I HIGHLY recommend getting a set of Anchorlox turbo studs from Atomic performance. Used to have the stock bolts back out every couple of months, no more issues now. Well worth the $$

[@Rhubarb237]

Or just some Nord-Lock washers. They're fail proof and way cheaper

[@WASDxMerceless]

@@Rhubarb237 I've never used them before but I might give them a go on my manifold bolts. Yeah they are alot cheaper for the 12 manifold bolts, the 12 anchorlox are around $300 from memory. I wouldn't go past them for the turbo though, well worth the piece of mind there since you have to remove the entire manifold to access the bottom 2 bolts. I've also got them on the dump pipe aswell. The heat cycles these manifolds go though when running high boost levels just seem to break anything free. Im on 21psi at current and I'm checking them weekly.

[@Rhubarb237]

@@WASDxMerceless I was having issues too with a turbo pinto in my Escort. GTX2860R gen2, 26psi 355whp. I changed from studs to 8.8 tensile bolts with Nord-Locks. I also put them on the turbo oil drain bolts after a near fire on the quarter mile. I still check them from time to time but they are never loose. They really are that good

[@justinjoyit13]

I'm not a Ford guy, but I am a Barra fan- love to put one in an EK Holden, even just an N/A. Such a great Aussie developed engine.

[@ChristopherHallett]

There's rumours of Bullet developing a billet alloy block for them, expensive obviously but should take away a lot of weight, so engine swaps don't turn into lead-tipped arrows.

[@reecey_017]

I had a heart attack when I heard the pop not gonna lie, good to see that power out of the BA even with the boost issues good stuff mate 👍

[@tba3900]

Hard to believe 22 years later we are still tuning falcons. I remember back in 2003 when I finally got my Ute , I was going down the path for 600rwkw.achieved it but it nearly damned killed me afterwards. Sedan yes, Ute definitely not .

[@andrewc14]

Can’t wait my man. Happy new year 👍🏽

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Happy new year!

[@apb1441]

Nice man, god it sounded good doing those runs

[@reaperlux922]

The Hoff is the man you want to push those buttons :)>>> Very wise individual :)>>>

[@dwayneFO1]

You know you have started something that you can’t stop. 💸 Been there, done that.

[@HerrIMorke]

Great collab! Hope we don't see a MCM Rodney collab any time soon, though.

[@justkyddingracing9268]

a little bit more than my predicted 320 but i wasnt thinking he would take it to 16 pounds. next step drag strip. i have just got home from 2 days at the dragstrip and my BA with 300.7 rwkw was running 12.8 so you should see low 12's

[@joshfuller5917]

Weapon👌 my 05 ba mk2 turbo t56 just clocked over 280,000 kms still runs great, it does need a birthday though, great to see it tuned mate enjoy 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good to hear they're still great at high kms!

[@joshfuller5917]

@@MotoringBoxTV and still getting 12.3 litres per 100

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

She runs great, hope you can resolve the excess boost issue later. Happy New Year and lots of kms on the Barra to come.

[@lappin6482]

awesome result mate!! well done

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, stoked.

[@scrapmetalgarage]

Awesome results man. Still does my head in with the barra engines not being in the centre of the engine bay.. my OCD plays up lol

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

The garage looks very impressive.

[@anthonypllu3864]

thats pretty decent power for a 1R rod engine, id be leaving at that until pump gears and rods are done, 330kw in a 6 speed manual would be a blast to drive

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Like you say it actually worked out pretty good. Pump gears hate high rpm and limiter, so this may be a good compromise.

[@scootbmx01]

@@MotoringBoxTV yeah not so much the rpm as it is the shock loading from limiter, clutch dumps etc thats why its far less likely for an auto to pop them. I did mine for safety.

[@vinnywelsh]

Nice work mate!

[@SteveMack]

Awesome - eager to see the numbers (and Happy new year mate!)👍

[@brockmacckie9905]

Sounded awsome man looking forward to seeing first run with new tune 💯🔥👌

[@kirkk___]

I’m in the hunt for a manual BA xr6t so loving all the videos man keep it up 👌

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good luck mate. Hard to find.

[@johncaz5532]

Go BF

[@damogoodfella742]

awsome seeing you guys do a colab

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yeah it was a great day!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Wow, that should feel pretty stout now! Good to see all that work you did paying off!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It does, and I haven't even given it a hard time yet. Just easing into it.

[@matsinkal]

Moving on up mate your killing it with the vids lately.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, I try.

[@xr8rick]

Pretty impressive numbers! I bet it drives like a completely new car.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yes it does, but it sounds completely different too. It's hard to explain.

[@plumbs7199]

Love the sound of the gt3576 under boost ! Screams like a jet ! Well done the Hoff to get the power out of a spaghetti rod motor . Certainly takes big gahooners !

[@MotoringBoxTV]

He seemed pretty chill about it. It seems if you're conservative with the timing, they're fine.

[@farmer3242]

the ba has gt3582r standard, the fg got the smaller 3576

[@BoomBrush]

My father took his Pontiac Firebird to that exact exhaust shop a few years ago to redo the exhaust. Even through this whole situation you were still holding your pepsi max lol. Nice video

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I was spewing I forgot my folding chair.

[@damienwilloughby]

Sweet Sean good video buddy.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks 👍

[@MrFordpower]

Nice numbers mate. Spewing bout the little issues. Its making me a little nervous to have my ba turbo tuned. Ive got some work to do before that time comes. And now im thinking more work lol. Great vid nice ride and happy new year. Im thinking i might have to take mine to the same place. Ive spoken too a couple tuners and not many want too touch the early b series. Specialy with the 4 speed auto.🤯🤯😢😢😢

[@nickv204]

Happy New Year !!

[@lllllukeify]

goal, six, out of the park, knocked it the f out. nice vid

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I thought 300 was going to be a stretch, and we got there easily!

[@lllllukeify]

Yeah mate, thats plenty of get up. Winners are grinners, and ide have sore cheeks if i was you✌ Your own work too!

[@tonywilkey4369]

Good video Shaun theres only one problem from now on what ever she makes will never be enough you will always want more, my first tune made about the same and now it's 500 I would like a little more but it brings other problems with it. Happy New Year and enjoy the extra horses Tony

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Probably will happen, we'll see!

[@larsjuhlin6907]

I concur, I have a Bf mk2 xr6 turbo daily (6yrs) with 350rwkw and you always want more power, but there is a fine line between daily reliability and forking out big $$$, enjoy👍

[@MrHC1983]

I don't know anything about Fords but he said something about being in closed loop while under WOT? ..... How does that work with commanding the right AFR... as O2 sensors are really just designed for swinging back and forth which I wouldn't imagine is good for boost led alone just WOT? .....

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It has a wideband O2 sensor in it.

[@krazyice7209]

The impulsive thought to go get a turbo barra is way to high rn

[@johnrb9397]

Oh man I got that rwkw pretty close didnt I!!!!!

[@64nine]

Bring it back when we can control the boost and might actually make the rods come out for you. 🤣

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It'd be great to have a look at them and see just how skinny they really are 😂

[@GOKHANDILEK]

@@MotoringBoxTV That would make a good video. "Blowing my Barra on the dyno and rebuilding it!"

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@MotoringBoxTV You could get Benny (mechanical Stig) to help build you up a replacement engine with the big rods and the LPG pistons in it!

[@SouthernCrossMotors]

I would love to get the ISF on the hub dyno when finished. Looking forward to this.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It is quite an interesting experience, and very nerve-racking too.

[@SouthernCrossMotors]

@@MotoringBoxTV Just watched it. So more upgrades 😂 I wonder if they do Lexus tunes? May have to contact and see. Nothing wrong with the power you have. Pretty amazing.

[@Matwe69]

Yeah you can't really complain with that result.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Not at all!

[@MitchZero9]

330rwkw is plenty of mumbo! Get the controller on, keep it at 330kw. Thats plenty of the street.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I will most likely be going for an external wastegate, but to be honest the current outcome is actually pretty good. 332rwkw is a ton and as you can see from the dyno curve it's a nice fat slab of power. These aren't the sort of engines you need to rev all the way to the redline anyway.

[@MitchZero9]

@@MotoringBoxTV Yeah 330-low-revving kilowatts will do zero-to-six demerit points quick enough!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Even before the tune I had blue-balls from all that unusable power... it may be worse now.

[@Jason-BMWM5]

Nice result bud, I bet it drives so much better with that mid range punch from the extra torque. Did you do have the wastegate port enlarged with a bigger flapper valve? This is a typical mod required for these cars.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate. I'll either need the flapper mod done, or an external gate. Haven't worked out which yet!

[@RWB1111]

@@MotoringBoxTV external

[@smithy2]

Wow that's nice power, but getting that extra 30kw wouldnt hurt either 😎 500hp is my next goal, not so easy in an NA BA XR8, Happy New Year

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It's probably another $1200 for that 30kW lol

[@smithy2]

@@MotoringBoxTV oh really, dam! but you got over 330kw which is 30 odd more than me 🤙

[@ryziehester675]

Can't wait for this

[@kmandobankstown7248]

yeah been watching your progress , 😁 very intrested in dyno results

[@michaelpatterson8799]

Amazing you got all that extra kw with a tune and a few mods. I bet you drove out of there with a h-d on

[@MotoringBoxTV]

When you look back at what I did... it really isn't anything dramatic. So yeah, huge gain isn't it? For an engine bay that still looks stock.

[@flynnjacobs1662]

I'll get one of these one day

[@stevecvntniko8271]

Get one yesterday mate you'll love it

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It has been a lot of fun. You sort of forget they're nearly 20 year old cars.

[@flynnjacobs1662]

@@stevecvntniko8271 ones im looking at wont be a manual as they are alot more. a standerd xr6 turbo ba 4 speed auto goes for 15k here \

[@smact1]

It has come along way. I bet you're not done yet.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Maybe after fixing up the boost control issues we'll be done 😏 well for the most part hahaha

[@johnconroy9555]

Sounds like a cut cat.very nice buddy..impressed ..john..Willaura😎😎

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Sounded even better in person... awesome.

[@jordansymeoy4025]

Hi motoring box, where did you buy your dash mat? I’m wanting one for my FG XR6 TURBO. Great content sir, keep it up.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Came with the car sorry. Your best bet might be too see what's on eBay

[@P2DAPIPE]

This thing sounds like a 747 spooling up 👌🏽

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Sounded great! The camera audio never does it justice.

[@ohyeahyeah6881]

Just curious have you changed the cat on this?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup, 100cel.

[@jamesvozar1]

Must be time for a trip through KFC for a zinger stacker mate, well done and happy new year.

[@benjaminstein1692]

Great result. Did you do a power run before the tune?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

We weren't able to sadly... once you start installing the mods it's sort of impossible to dyno the car and run it at full throttle. Stock standard they're generally just under 200rwkw though.

[@benjaminstein1692]

@@MotoringBoxTV fair enough. When these things are tuned they totally transform how they drive. You must be grinning like a Cheshire Cat driving it now

[@nick_mastro8812]

Whats happening with the eb excited to see it more

[@MotoringBoxTV]

The Fairlane? Sorry I sold it around a year ago.

[@craigeastman3792]

Is your driver side engine mount knackered? Noticed the engine was cantered a little.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It might be, they're not the easiest things to check.

[@martyburgess341]

Looks like you'll need new rods and?or new pistons. That is a huge job. Would be cheaper to buy a Green Top LPG motor. They already have thicker rods in them.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I don't really need rods at this stage, but sure if you wanted to go over 360kW they'd be an issue.

[@scootbmx01]

@@MotoringBoxTV you're at a good power level for pulp with those rods. much more and i'd be contemplating e85 or a flex tune. You've got the haltech so maybe when you do the external gate you could throw a flex sensor in there

[@HazeyAuto]

Psst, Sean… What was the torque figure?

[@ricknel76nelson54]

Impressive

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, I was stoked!

[@JTLowry]

can that clutch handle that much power?

[@mitebcool]

Could I ask what brand your blue slip on shoes are

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Great shoes. Cheap too. www.williamsshoes.com.au/eric-navy-smooth.html

[@1993kawasaki]

Hoff ❤️'s a good barra

[@MotoringBoxTV]

He does!

[@RypienGT]

See ya in 2022 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

👍👍

[@craigbroderick8935]

What do they charge for the work?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cost me $850 for the Haltech tune.

[@craigbroderick8935]

@@MotoringBoxTV great price

[@daddymeraki2364]

So is this still a 5spd manual or is it s 6spd?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

6!

[@bugproductions9050]

Nice.👌

[@daledenton9246]

Now all you need is a couple of cartons of beer and the Mexican hoon cartel to see if the suspension and steering is up to scratch 😂👌🏼

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I'd love to ride along with them one day.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

389 pigeon power!!

[@TheRealMrCods]

Where's my comment :(, It was bloody funny too 😲

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Had to do a re-upload sorry mate.

[@Levent_Ergun]

I never realized how big you were 🤣

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Still, Hoff makes me look small. I didn't realise how tall he was.

[@gunfumaster3507]

What a tease haha

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Knight Rider an the Hoff.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

😂

[@lucastopham4234]

More than what Zac's FG made and you seem to have done less

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Pretty sure he made more?

[@lucastopham4234]

@@MotoringBoxTV he made less on his first tune

[@Ackdaddy100]

Lemme know if you need tyres for the old girl!!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cheers mate.

[@G42J3T]

Unfortunately you have a boost leak too, that noise you can hear as it comes on boost that sounds like a high pitch kettle is a hole somewhere and I'd guess inlet mani gasket, Id fix that before the next tune as it might affect the boost level when you do fix it

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I'll check it out, but in person on the day it didn't sounded pretty normal. Camera audio never captures it properly.

[@grantreid8583]

@@MotoringBoxTV yes i always thought that noise was the turbo screaming its tits off at full boost that is what turbos are known for, mine sounds the same.

[@G42J3T]

@@MotoringBoxTV yeah it's pretty distinctive sound, I chased my tail for a while trying to find it when mine did it, used sprays etc etc to see if the revs would climb but was no change, it was only when I built a cap to fasten over the turbo inlet with a tyre valve in it so I could charge the system with compressed air that I found it, found it within seconds when it hissed out the leak. Good luck mate and great vids👌

[@G42J3T]

@@grantreid8583 thankfully some of us can tell the difference between a turbo whistle and a boost leak

[@grantreid8583]

@@G42J3T Yea i might have to make one up i made up a radiator one years ago using a male air fitting and a radiator cap to suit the car i was working on and dialled the compressor down to 15psi.

[@maxrockatanksyOG]

What ever you do- dont go the route of chasing power figures with 4 numbers in it. Worse thing i did to my F6, was fun but also went from a nice streeter to an outright drag pig

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Definitely won't be, drivability on the road is the most important thing to me.

[@maxrockatanksyOG]

@@MotoringBoxTV Yeah, thats where i went wrong, kept pushing the power & breaking shit, got the shits and had a built motor & Powerglide built+ leaf spring 9"; sold it not long after and got an FG XR6T that is stock atm

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think a few small mods for a bump in power is all good, but as soon as you reach the point where you're breaking things and needing to beef up the drivetrain... it's not so much fun anymore

[@94toxic94]

@@maxrockatanksyOG I agree 100%. I have a fg f6 and it's stock as a rock. Will never mod it because then it'll need a bloody built zf, new turbo, built tail shaft, bigger wheels, head studs, etc etc. Waste of money. Why even bother try to make them quick if you're just driving them on the road, that's how I look at it. If you want something quick that doesn't need a lot shit done to it, just buy a s3 or golf r or something like that

[@change_your_oil_regularly4287]

👍

[@alexander1485]

the only problem with that car (or any true aussie car) is its RHD.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

LHD envy

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Shorno!!!

[@Greg....]

Its not very youtuber to dyno a car and not throw a rod out of the block. Isnt the formula for vews to claim the number that it made on the run where it did shoot a rod? But 332kw is still very stout for a street driven car. Shouldnt have any issue keeping up with traffic. Its speed cameras you have to worry about.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

hahaha, it does seem that way doesn't it.

[@Greg....]

@@MotoringBoxTV im interested to find out why your boost preasure tapers off at high rpms. Im no expert on turbos, i have blown 3 intercoolahs and a turbo on a turbo diesil, but the internal waste gate was seized shut. So, the fact on spring preasure your boost tapers off to me indicates the internal wastegate is up to the task. If it wasnt, then the thing would gain a few unwanted psi.

[@TheRealMrCods]

Email GFB?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I may need to go a different route but we'll see.

[@TheRealMrCods]

@@MotoringBoxTV Well I messaged them so yeah we will see lol

[@McOwnage]

Ok so add push rods to my list lol

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Conrods and oil pump gears are the weak links now for sure.

[@McOwnage]

@@MotoringBoxTV I got so much work for mine. Started getting things done but then covid hit and income hasn't been steady enough. Just building back up now my priority is to get a garage as I had to downsize. The South Aussie sun is unfortunately killing it.

[@grantreid8583]

Push rods! Falcons stopped using pushrods in the 6cyl in the nineties unless you talking about those old GM LS engines.

[@michaelpatterson8799]

Can i pick your brains. I had a ba turbo ute before. Thinking about getting a bf. That has a modified motor yeah. Toyotas great cars. Out of control prices now. 1983 2 door corolla wagon, running on gas was my favourite. Until i t boned a toyota 4 x4 with it. I rolled the 4x4. No one got hurt, it was his fault, he went straight thru. There were fish and chips everywhere. I got insurance for the old girl, replaced the front panel and one guard and away she went. No front window thou, me and my mate drove 300k with motor bike helmets on, to check a crop, but thats another story. Sorry talk to much.

[@Swwa89]

That made no sense to me at all!!!!!

[@ayycee5303]

The copy paste wasted YOUR time there mate.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

5 dollars? Get outta here.

[@Swwa89]

@@MotoringBoxTV judging by that grammar I rekon I know exactly what crop he went to check!!!! 🌱🌱

[@joshbrookes6439]

No No No NOOOOO maaate that's not how's it's done! If the loyal subscribers watch till the end WE GET TO SEE WHAT WE ALL CAME TO SEE!! This is how it's been done on every other automotive channel WHY DO YOU TEASE US 😣🇦🇺😆

[@MotoringBoxTV]

?

[@joshbrookes6439]

@@MotoringBoxTV really? No idea? Oh OK I guess your from Queensland after all so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, but we all expect to see your reactions and thoughts on your very first test drive after nearly doubling your power 😎 its religion