🏅 Ben Bray and his 6sec Solara - Haltech Heroes

[@runnersp1985]

Victor Bray was the stuff of legend when I was growing up. It's so great to see Ben following in his footsteps. He seems like a great bloke.

[@tiny180]

You said it my friend he is a legend for sure

[@bosstodd1120]

Victor bray was my all time favorite driver in the early 90s great to see ben doing well and he has been for quite some time awesome family can't wait to see what they do in the future

[@liddz434]

Our family troop carrier in the 90's had one of these engines...I still remember Dad telling me how he chirped the wheels leaving the dealership on a test drive! Said he loved the 'Go' it had for such a big rig so we got it! It was the first car I learnt how to drive in too out on the clay pans out bush. Being a petrol I remember people at the service station telling Dad (On more than one occasion) that he'd put the wrong fuel in it because they assumed it was a diesel. Would love to see one tickled up and put in a lighter platform....4.5 litre 6cylnder running on unleaded, 'yew' beauty!

[@helicart]

I went to the same primary school a few years under Victor Bray. And went to the same Scout group as him. He was mates with my older brother. He was full of beans always, and had a real wild streak, though the sense not get into trouble with the police, afaik. I went to a different high school, so lost touch with him and his brothers. I can say his family was very respected in the region. My mother was great friends with Victor's mother who was a lovely lady. His dad was a hard worker who developed Australia's foremost hydroponic tomato farm. They got premium prices for their tommies in Syd and Mel markets, mainly to high end restaurants. Victor's brothers have all done well in their own way. And there's so much of young Victor in Ben. Bloody great interview. Who would have thought a 6 cylinder Landcruiser could compete.

[@stuartjohns2779]

I rebuilt my parents 105 series 1fzfe engine and i was absolutely amazed at how well designed it is. They have oil injection for the pistons as standard even though they aren't boosted. Thats why a landcruiser with 500k kms is still worth good money. They built them to last almost forever.

[@mrsquishyboots]

I recently bought a 1uz 4 liter for a project. Forged internals and overly engineered on every detail. Great used engine for $700.

[@tiny180]

You said it bud we'll made indeed and it's like at 500 there just getting broken in lol they are made to last its to bad they don't build all motors this way maybe we wouldn't be such a throw away world like now lol

[@-MacCat-]

Ben and Justin are a credit to the entire Bray camp and all that support and surround them. A truly decent, incredibly competent, extremely innovative and entertaining bunch of people. Yet another informative well delivered post Haltech. Thanks Scotty and please them coming

[@bradpittman5075]

These long in depth features are really cool. I like them a lot better than the 3-8 minute features.

[@JlerchTampa]

The Exhaust pressure regulator / waste gate is an impressive bit of engineering, hell the WHOLE thing is impressive, great vid!

[@mountainconstructions]

Heads out to shed, lifts bonnet of 80 Series Petrol Cruiser..... Ok baby, i know you got this

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

....did he say a Landcruizer engine????...now THATS fckn COOL bro!!

[@H3avyHaul3r]

genuinely amazed at the details in this car....worth the watch

[@thewakz]

Holy shit this was so informative. Thanks for asking all those questions.

[@dirkdiggler9082]

Nice build,now every farmer is going out tonight with their 80 series to chase Supras lol

[@jacklow771]

Crazy how much work goes into a sub 7 second pass, mad respecr for what these guys do.

[@mrdatsun211]

Awesome stuff! Thanks to the Bray's for letting us in to have a look at that amazing car!!

[@Holmesy89]

Thanks Scotty. You were much calmer than I would have been “Oh what’s that do?!?” “Well that’s..” “Oh what’s that do?!?” “Oh that contr...” “Ohh what’s the red button for?!?” “For Pete’s sake...” Keep up the good work, all the Haltech team

[@onelastcast6829]

Now that’s a very humble fella.. true Aussie legend 🤙🏽

[@ProTreeVideos]

Ridiculous power! Congrats on the 6's

[@Rob-fc9wg]

23:08. He can cook his dinner while racing, now that's a handy feature.

[@alltheboost5363]

That was really cool seeing how everything works. That's crazy that it's a manual turned into an automatic I've never heard of that... sounds like it's the best of both worlds.

[@markfisher7643]

Absolutely Australian drag racing royalty the bray family true kings of the of the drag racing game in straya

[@Legoman585]

Awesome questions Scotty, Awesome explanations Justine. Thank you guys. So many things i have wanted to know about next level drag racing were just answered.

[@diggs7252]

These guys definitely know their stuff! Awesome car and video

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

Thanks Scotty, Another great video. I like the more in depth side of these longer videos. Cheers Mate.

[@luisgonzalez1637]

Australians know how to do drag racing

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

salute to this young man AND his old Man!

[@richiesworld1]

Benny is really insightful. Thanks for this.

[@Legotruck82]

Anyone else read the keypad sticker next to the dials? 23:09 hahahahaha

[@TheLargino]

Victor drives a "shoe box" and Ben drives a "microwave".

[@woofer2121]

crazy power out of that engine

[@SamFBM]

toyota engines are always amazing

[@ianvader4697]

not the diesels with smoke pluming dpfs and cracked pistons....

[@ararito]

really really nice video, a lot of information to take note, and find more information and learn how to do it.

[@adamscott2219]

Really interesting stuff. Such a well built and thought out race car.

[@damnationswarhead8005]

legend drag family...:)

[@gazza116]

great interview some guarded secrets to be expected though . i can remember when his father was the fastest tomato farmer i the world.

[@brettr]

Excellent video, great engineering. 👍🏼

[@ayhamalhindi5172]

Omg I have both solara v6 3.3 and land cruiser with that same 1fz 4.5liter

[@Muffin_Masher]

Fan-fucking-tastic video. I really appreciate the length/detail especially with how much of a secret the setup is for drag teams. What a great team and family, an absolute credit to the sport. 4 litre inline six spinning at 10 grand.... YES PLEASE, shut up and take my money :-D

[@Muffin_Masher]

"you can't trust that bitch with a scramble button" hahahahahahaha gold

[@igvtec]

I've said to a good mate of mine, that has an 80 series cruiser with the 4.5 l petrol motor we should turbo it and stick it in a Toyota chaser. 💪

[@trentmarlowe7655]

Awesome!

[@EB240]

IM loving this series of videos! keep it up haltech

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

I used to have a poster of victor bray on my wall as a teenager.

[@harambeexpress]

Those windows are cool.

[@richiekirk4132]

Trying to workout what car you could drop that motor into Lol bye 2jz

[@tiny180]

One question I got is there a way to settle the car quickly after you use the bump in like some times it will bounce a few times right as the tree hits and really fucks you on launch and I've tryed shocks I've tryed lots of adjustments and soft and hard bump ins any idea please thanks anyone

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Now it just needs a proper body and a front diff! In reality there is a LOT of engines than can be modified, it is just a lot harder when you cannot buy parts off the shelf. 50s and 60s road racers and speedway teams used some off stuff at times which made very good power. Things like Puegoets and Renaults in midgets, 292 Chev 6 or 300 Ford truck motors in Supermodifieds And it is easier to destroke an engine than bore way beyond the blocks capacity

[@liamcooper5202]

I get what he says about not following the as a sheep. I love getting something left field that everyone looks past and making it something.

[@linchester8464]

whats the major advantage of running no intercooler? for better throttle response? I do know meth runs way cooler than normal petrol so prob one reason why it does not need much cooling of the charged air before it enters the cylinders.

[@Hellsslave666]

Just a little anecdote: I was a a ractor pulling event a while ago where they had a bigblock V8 single turbo on meth and on the intake right after the Injectors there was Frozen condensation. :O

[@linchester8464]

@@Hellsslave666 must be pretty much sub zero coldness.

[@carlcomputer9686]

It probably also has to do with some sort you vacuum effect

[@bruizey7319]

Yep! a blown alcohol motor will have condensation on the blower case at idle. You said it - better turbo response (shorter intake) so good for spooling large turbos, no need for intercooling. Plus methanol is a lot more forgiving than petrol to tune - less chance of detonation.

[@justso1823]

Its only running for a short pass so should not suffer heat soak plus intercoolers cause turbo lag

[@mcspikesky]

27 minutes FLEW by. Ace

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

That's a cool piece, thinking out of the box. A very true statement there, if you run the same shit as everybody else you might run as well as they do.

[@opelomegab4.5lturbo1fz-fe9]

💪😎

[@AussieRC]

Landcruiser power 💪💪

[@amyasseektruth8246]

HUMBLE HUMBLE HUMBLE REPSECT RESPECT RESPECT

[@SlaterGator]

off its head mate

[@LANDCRUISERLIFE]

Your right it's a land cruiser 1fz

[@TJPDmember]

Yep

[@trevohlson9733]

And also give it to rod Harvey smack that 2jz lol !

[@bradpittman5075]

Page up the maps.

[@tighematthew]

Full Australian landcuriser motor...

[@johnwilson1794]

Great video but you can't say not many people have developed on these. They have been highly modifying these for many years in the UAE for sand racing.

[@chrisoh6627]

Thought that was mainly the patrol four point eight litre

[@linchester8464]

It should be mostly the TB48DET engine. The TB48 and this engine are pretty much the Bara rival.

[@davey_projects2977]

Interesting with the three "buttons" for the gears. I'm not sure what the advantage is over just grabbing the stick like a sequential. Great video though.

[@Lax_On_The_Tracks]

@@davey_projects2977 the advantage of the air solenoid shifter is basically it can be in the next gear before any human could possibly shift as fast. It's been used in drag racing for decades and just works. Alot of others also use a CO2 assisted shifter for automatics normally programmed with a shift timer.

[@DRANVR4]

does any one else think it sounds a little like an RB

[@jessiegodinez9167]

Damm 😎

[@PhunkBustA]

automated manual or manualized auto? 🤔

[@maaduece5132]

interesting that its a twin rail funny car style chassis over a more pro stock style chassis

[@Priotech]

Haltech: If it does blow up, then Shift + PageUp

[@jamesbrown8173]

Imagine how good Ben bray would be if he got his diet and conditioning right...

[@Al-of3zp]

1:39 boys thought cars were cool...? lol

[@toveryonder1115]

26:57 hehehe

[@warfivevy0ne454]

9:52

[@jpvlogs2445]

I'm the same I don't like to trust digital gauges at all

[@yobabysup2308]

my civic has twin chutes

[@likeclockwork6473]

2JZ is for pussies

[@Fridgemusa]

Yay I'm first :P

[@kreegak3802]

We do the same thing in America except our cars are faster lol

[@MickiDracing]

Ron K you don’t do anything, you’re just some fuckwit on KZbin

[@rotaryray]

The only Americans with faster elapsed times than the Australians are the Puerto Ricans with the rotary cars. But, oh that's right, all the Trump voters don't know that people from Puerto Rico are actually Americans. Fucktards

[@nordic5490]

Ron K hardy ha ha. Good joke mate.