The world's coolest Ford BARRA build - Ultima GTR | fullBOOST

The Ford Barra engine is currently one of the most popular engines when it comes to build projects, they are cheap and love that turbo boost. Leigh Walker of Pro Street Development shows us is current project and how he has come up with a solution in fitting it to a mid mounted Ultima GTR chassis. With 1500hp worth of engine in a sub 1000kg vehicle the power to weight will be outrageous.
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The Ford Barra engine is currently one of the most popular engines when it comes to build projects, they are cheap and love that turbo boost. Leigh Walker of Pro Street Development shows us is current project and how he has come up with a solution in fitting it to a mid mounted Ultima GTR chassis. With 1500hp worth of engine in a sub 1000kg vehicle the power to weight will be outrageous. __________________________________________ *Ford Barra tees & stickers 👉 **shop.fullboost.com.au* If you’d like to be notified every time we upload a video, subscribe and then click the bell icon 🔔 next to the subscription button.

[@eriqrosado3337]

I’d love to see you guys cover more of his builds

[@600wheel]

Damn I wish we could say that about Canada it’s the one motor in the world I would trade my Windsor for I’m not sure how well it would fit in a fox body as far as length but where there’s a will there’s a way and where there’s a blower there’s boost and I’ve got both but sadly I haven’t got a Barra

[@dvsnz7710]

Hey mate I love love LOVE all of your vids I’ve got a page that’s show cases NZ & AUSSIE Motorsport & car culture would it be ok to use a 30 second clip of this in a non monetised video? With all credits to your YT page etc & I don’t make any $ at all it’s more of a I love NZ and Aussie lol

[@kiwifruit4579]

@@600wheel theres a fox body in the states powered by barra, theres also a few of em in ozzy, ruining ls guys pride.

[@600wheel]

@@kiwifruit4579 I love that news I am so sick of guys putting LS in fox bodies I get it it’s the cheapest possible way to get power but doesn’t Chevy make any decent cars… oh yeah answered my own question

[@prostreetdevelopment4758]

Thank you everyone for the kind words . Hopefully we will have part 2 later this n once we have our new body panels are fitted . And them we start the fun gear on the motor

[@geepuller1]

Hope the project is going well. I am impatient, can't wait to see part 2.

[@ejmallis5797]

Part 2 due

[@geepuller1]

Honestly if he hasn't even progressed this car since this i still want to see again.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Has the project going? Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@ricbaker4739]

Epic build. Definitely need a part 2 and 3!!!!!

[@danielbrealey2924]

For real

[@goingforadds]

I'm just genuinely impressed by his wooden modelling - that's a solid effort

[@-MacCat-]

Leigh, you've certainly done something different with something different, and it is excellent in every respect. Thanks for sharing it with Fullboost, and us.

[@anthonyboulus9042]

Please more on that rotary valve Windsor

[@BrickNewton]

Yes!!!! Looks sweet

[@raymondvesty4319]

Anthony boulus.yes it certainly got my attention also.does anyone out ther have any information or knowledge about the design??b very appreciated 🙂

[@anthonyboulus9042]

@@raymondvesty4319 there is a 1min video of it running from 5 years ago is all I can find.. No information about it unfortunately

[@prostreetdevelopment4758]

We will have a few new videos of the rotary valve coming up soon . Full boost will have the full story and our engine we have that we built . Have a few new ones done . Even have a rotary valve cylinder head for the Barra in the works soon

[@anthonyboulus9042]

@@prostreetdevelopment4758 this is great ..cheers

[@caribshogun9772]

Love the build. Aussies are arguable the best modified car builders in the world 💯👍

[@darwonboyful]

This is what I love so much about the car scene. Blokes like this that are so laid back and humble while showing us these amazing bits of sniggering that they are putting together all out of their incredibly agile and imaginative brains. Awesome and thanks for posting.

[@christianraschella3069]

Au falcon headlights. Nice work 👌🏼

[@wobblysauce]

Getting the approval first for the Vin/ID plate is a huge step, and doing it first makes it quicker overall.

[@mo-fogarage8739]

Wow what an engineering masterpiece

[@marklalama653]

Great to see you Leigh!! This is coming along amazingly!!

[@MelonHeadGamer]

Come here from fabrication life, what a build nice work. Looking forward to see more videos

[@davidnewton3485]

That's gold!! Well done can't wait to see the finished product

[@mrgtsx]

thats awesome cant wait to see it finished, well done to the owner!

[@mickc8738]

Very impressive build!! Look forward to the updates👍 love the channel guys

[@aidsman2609]

I’ve only ever seen photos of this, so glad to see it in more depth.

[@lukeya1983]

What an amazing project Love to see more

[@pamacleod]

Outstanding work Leigh. I 100% approve of this sort of madness and determination 👍 Really looking to see more of this build.

[@windowtintpro]

Leigh you have nailed it bro!!!

[@geepuller1]

This is the best build video I've ever seen

[@eriqrosado3337]

That’s car 🤤🤤🤤 The amount of time and dedication and love that he is putting into this build really shows. I really hope you guys go back and cover the car once it’s completed and driving I can’t wait to see and hear that monster come to life! 😳🔥🤘🏽💪🏽

[@jamesdash1906]

Can't wait to see it done !!!!

[@Willdrknght]

Would love to see more of this ! Awesome !

[@MelloKingMal05]

This is insane! I look forward to seeing how it turns out!

[@danielbrealey2924]

This is such a cool project!!! Very interesting stuff. Can't wait to see what I get finished product turns out like

[@mikemoore5929]

A lot of the cars built in the UK were fitted with small block Chevs there was a model designation 720 R which was 720 hp . Later cars seemed to largely favour the Chev LS series .

[@bluebird8004]

Another friggin awesome upload boys. This guy is a wealth of engineering knowledge and experience. Cant wait to see how this build ends. #SLIGHTLYOVER2KBARRA 👌

[@b_for_brett]

Absolutely insane, love it!

[@malsmith2012]

Who could thumbs down this video? What an incredible human is Leigh.. I just marvel at these talented guys that seem to be wired differently to almost all others where they seem to be able to turn their mind to overcome all challenges .The skills and knowledge required across a wide range of mechanical engineering disciplines to build what he's doing is just mind blowing..Thanks FB for showcasing such an incredible man and his machine..

[@MrDattopet]

Absolutely insane awesome build

[@ladared]

You sir are a legend. Excellent work we need more

[@paulheywood2116]

Who doesn’t love straight cut gears sounds growing up hell yeah

[@dhc2]

cant wait to this finished! so sick

[@PHATT_TV]

The attention to detail is inspiring 😯

[@tspmediablasting8767]

Well done, looks amazing.

[@HenryDarr]

Exciting build !🤙🏽

[@nicholaschriss1706]

That's going to be insane finished

[@chrismathes3647]

Read Ford Barra and Ultima GTR and almost dropped my phone. Epic build 😎 👌

[@deankdx]

Great episode! lots of interesting engineering going on there.

[@chrissmith9854]

Rotary valve Windsor needs a video.. Great build on his behalf.. well done fullboost another mint vid 👌🏻

[@pweter351]

Wow making my head spin the skills of these guys

[@K-Effect]

The transfer case is gonna sound wicked!!

[@timmygracie12]

this is going to be awesome, can not wait until part 2 comes about YEW

[@gearhead682010]

Please more updates as you get further into this build, I’m definitely liking the turbocharged powerplant. It’s going to be insanely fast and that body looks like it’s flying sitting perfectly still

[@xozindustries7451]

Nutty, just nutty. Cool problem solving

[@charlesgalea69]

Awesome video thanks guys

[@stevem7557]

Next level!!! Amazing

[@ChristopherHallett]

Most Caterhams are live-axle, and nobody's ever said they don't handle.

[@sepg5084]

Caterhams are light, which helps compensate for the live axle setup.

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@sepg5084 Hmm yes, there's magic fairy dust which magically makes "solid axles handle fine if the the car is light enough". Or, with the right engineering, a solid axle can be made to perform damn near as good as IRS with the right tech and tuning.

[@ChristopherHallett]

@Kris Nicholson Aussie V8 Supercars used live axle rear suspension right up until 2015, iirc. Some of the fastest tin-tops on Earth. NASCARs switched to IRS for the first time this year, didn't they? Live axles CAN be made to handle very well, with a properly setup multi-link suspension and springs and dampers.

[@dynomania]

That thing is gonna be a true weapon

[@fat.chance]

sure is! glad its getting some coverage, been following on insta for years

[@fullboost]

More to come!

[@jessebonnici6971]

The old rego sticker on the windscreen is pretty sick

[@wheely90]

what an amazing build

[@samuelmdouglas]

Love to see more on this plenum

[@TomBudin]

incredible build

[@schtix392]

I found having a good engineer on board at the beginning makes things easier, I’m currently doing a full VT running gear including cradles into a suzuki vitara and my engineer has gone above an beyond to help me out an show me some things I may have never thought about… love the build so unique 👌

[@aaronnoyb]

Care to share, which engineer, you're using??

[@sexyfacenation]

Cradles? Youbarent using the retarded commodore rear suspension are you?

[@schtix392]

@@aaronnoyb APS engineering thomastown…

[@schtix392]

@@sexyfacenation cradle/ subframe so used the front complete the rear I ended up using the VT arms and diff but made my own diff carrier and lower arm mounts that tie into the original suzuki chassis rails… kinda had to, where the body sits the arms just tuck under the body perfectly but sadly that swing action is a pain…

[@aaronnoyb]

@@schtix392 Thanks for the info.

[@grecoconduris6716]

Rotary valve V8? Can we get a look at that too please?

[@bravofoxable]

Barra's are bulletproof it seems 🤔 this is someting else, very well done, good job 👍🏻

[@grimreaper6112]

That barra car is pretty crazy hope you guys can film it when its on a track etc.

[@ibetatestedyourmother]

Am completely impressed

[@ibd1977]

What a cool car! more please.

[@Meatmanwill2000]

I had literally brainstomed a barra swapped gt40 as a dream build on the way home about a month ago so im all about this

[@Kyle-dx8cb]

This thing is awesome!!!

[@hyper8545]

Sweet build

[@paulwhiteman3625]

That’s something else!!

[@madnessmaker6162]

Awesome project! I could totally hang with him!, I designed a very similar gear drive systems to relocate the axle output shaft outputs more forward in a awd mk1 vw golf project using a Audi aan 5cy,l in order to keep factory body dimensions and look of the mk1 when using the long Audi aan 5cyl mounted longitudinal within the stock body. The sound of this will be epic. Best of luck! So looking fwd to seeing it completed.👍

[@mfpitci]

I like the wooden mock up adapter plate and transfer case and gears, just like what i am doing for my 5 liter V twin engine build.

[@jamesgovett2501]

Smart bloke, e very thing he’s doing is methodical! Great work it’s going to be one beast of a car and I reckon his choice of the Barra engine will not only be different but a good decision indeed 👍

[@paulstanford3063]

I'm a big fan of the Ultimas , great looking car . Please follow up on this build , its one of the wildest conversions around .

[@7071t6]

Now all we need is a GT40 with a 600+ HP machine and it would be the first Barra converted GT40, maybe should call and talk to the team at roaring40's to see if you can do a upload about their special machines? Still very low to the ground GTR, even a LPI Barra engine with good mods should make that beast do low 9's for sure. :But with 1,500hp just imaging the gear set how strong they would need to be, it would all be titanium and specialised alloys to make strong gear set and bearings and shafts for this beast, keep up the great work cant wait to see it do its first run down the 1/4 mile, i would say at least low 7's to start with and maybe even 6's based on traction control and torque vectoring via the ECU. :))

[@jademoreton8371]

I would love to see a Barra powered Ford GT.

[@bilbobalboa1499]

Absolute madman

[@SB-vb8ch]

There's going to be some serious chunter on those primary gears! The module of the teeth look to be quite fine too. It's amazing how much heat bearings reject under high loads like you're going to have. Benefit is the car is light so there is only so long you'll be on the power for! Beam axles can be setup to work but they are a massive compromise for general use. Track use is probably the best scenario.

[@wowzzing5571]

Exactly honestly this guy is re engineering it to be worse off. You don't re engineer the wheel because it works so well as is. These chassis came fully independent out of the box. All he needs to do is source a Porsche transaxle and an adapter housing to bolt it to the Barra and bam. Seriously this is the most incompetent attempt to needlessly re engineer a vehicle.

[@adamloader9534]

Great advice towards the tail end of this video. It seems that it maybe a "urban myth that you can not get things engineered anymore." It makes more sense that it's becoming more difficult and cars are abandoned afterwards because of the failure to follow the strict procedures to qualify to get your cars engineered after the building has completely finished.

[@wilber4rce]

nice I like it!

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

AMAZING

[@markcassidy1428]

AWESOME

[@tturi2]

that thing has a hotwheels car vibe, pretty sick

[@mazcatii]

Love it!!!!

[@keepitmashed7402]

can't wait to see what this car dose TURBO BARRA POWER

[@Garage35Racing]

My Man 💪👍

[@anthonyboulus9042]

Cheers full boost.

[@maniestrijdom7271]

Reminds me of the frontwheeldrive old with the chaindrive/425th , could not handle the power ! Grait build with even better enginearing!👍

[@diaboluscrawley1265]

Please in future make your own chanel so many awesome projects and full of knowladge need to see more them unique builds

[@critical_unknown]

Those headlights were a nice touch.

[@james14peterson]

Are they AU falcon headlights?

[@smithy2]

FG lights?

[@prostreetdevelopment4758]

Bf buckets . VW golf GTI lense covers . Opposite sides to conventional fliped on there ends

[@mrm8325]

Nice! You should check out Ray Halls Audi v10 twin turbo Ultima.

[@raresvtsign4122]

Should put every fuel tank, puke tank, cooler etc. in the front and use a weight plate as well, that thing is just gonna wheelie, absolute insane build

[@WeLoveCommodores]

Love it.

[@gloindigo9658]

Still got the old rego sticker. Legend

[@joshbevan9400]

Don't listen to people staying it's going to be slower, it will be a hell of lot faster than when you got it! Looking excellent

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Wow! Super smart guy! 2K just in the development time of the wooden gearbox prototype 👍👍

[@curvs4me]

That's one amazing build! With the straight cut gears, the Toyota? split gear tensioner cam drive system is something I'm considering for use in a gearbox. It uses a wound spring to apply force opposite the load side of the gears on a sliver of the gear. The tensioned part is maybe 10% of the working gear width. It takes any slop or chatter out of the straight cut gear drive. Gears can't spring back and forth when you unload for shifts, decel, etc.

[@bioshock425]

Wow....just wow

[@golemtheory2218]

joining two helical cut gears back to back is called 'herringboning' (pretty obvious visuals)- advantage of helical cut without the axial loads.

[@marc_r_us2903]

Definitely want to see this rotart valve engine he mentioned

[@petrospago3515]

bruuhhhhhhh that's amazing

[@jimclarke1108]

Perfect

[@600wheel]

I love the build and I spent a lot of time wrenching on low buck road race cars in my 20s and I saw a lot of guys make solid axle cars handle remarkably well I think that thing is going to handle just great and like he said he’s not building it to run a road course at the fastest possible speed and it’s his car so fuck off people that’s going to be a mind blowing ride and the guy is building it by hand for himself I think it’s great he’s doing it absolutely his way and I cannot wait to see more of this car I live in Canada so we do not get to play with the Barra up here and it’s the one motor I would trade my Windsor for if we could get them and the parts here as easily as Australia they sound amazing

[@BoogalooShrymp]

Sik beast this lads gotten a hold of. Show us more of that r100 up ahead of her...

[@christophermclean5620]

Looks like a Barra swapped Bat mobile with that rear set up 🦇

[@SparkysAdventure]

Ain't no way, this is absolutely wild