THE SKID FACTORY - Barra Powered Bedford Van [EP9]

Al and Woody finish the custom intake manifold they made to get the giant turbo 6 Barra engine to fit into the Bedford Van. Next it's cooling and plumbing!
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[@vin18m]

"Shoulda got the internet to weld it" - best statement ever.

[@numinous4789]

I LOL'd. Turbo Yoda's (Al's) distaste for "internet professionals" at its finest. The dude is a master; it's pretty hilarious when people try to "educate" him about modding/fabricating.

[@Bdavk]

I'm an Engineer and i don't approve of this project. Very dangerous combo.

[@luuk341]

That's what makes it fun!

[@butterphli3z]

Thanks internet but we don't care!

[@Biffstary]

We've got Big Dav the engineer over here, and he doesn't approve... Shit man, I guess Al and Woody had better stop then.

[@camarwilliams]

who else believes that Woody is the luckiest guy for being able to work with Turbo Yoda

[@simes007us]

I'm starting to think this bedford is going to be a flintstones car with the amount of floor thats being removed

[@gregsb3454]

what floor, there is a floor

[@gjmob]

If Al goes and gets Brontosaurus ribs when he road tests it and it falls on its side, then it probably is.

[@rodrickwade9414]

Simon Anderson If there's enough floor for homeboy to take a nap, there's enough floor.

[@Madaz]

Floor is overrated

[@hutchingjc]

Skid Factory and Bad Obsession are the best car mod/build channels by far. Keep up the good works chaps.

[@gjmob]

They are the only two car mod channels that I watch now.

[@DiscoFang]

C'mon, and Grind Hard Plumbing for the sheer rawness & creativity.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

PFI Speed, SHO'NUFF!!

[@paulloper8333]

Samcrac is good too, but the style is different.

[@Woodgate425]

Yup I agree, the absolute best two on KZbin.

[@szczerzo]

You know it's staged when German sleep on his job

[@BayerischeMeisterWerke]

SZCZERZO KLY He didn't have to do anything.😉

[@CMFL77]

*cracks open a cold lemon squash* I've been in industry for 25 years and can safely say that I've learned more from Al than most of the techs whom have work for me over the past few years. So much knowledge and experience, this show is the real deal! You guys also do a GREAT job showing how much time and effort go into projects like this - so many other shows condense 3 months of work into a 30 minute episode which I think really throws off guys who see something like this and want to give it a go themselves...only to be discouraged when after a month they cannot figure out their lack of progress and they give up. Major kudos guys, cheers!

[@inzombiac345]

well said

[@procrastinator1842]

I want to see Millsy's bill.

[@readman010]

You really don't, I'm pretty sure even at mates rates there's a fair few zeros on it haha

[@cultusmechanicus8001]

ITS OVER *9000* ¯\_( ͠° ͟ʖ °͠ )_/¯

[@grantm1891]

Bargain

[@risto993]

I bet you there's a huge discount on it for the youtube videos

[@rodrickwade9414]

Didn't he say dude ran a lawn care biz? I reckon it's free grass cutting for life....

[@Doogleraia]

Sleeping in it? Well it IS a BEDford

[@alanbutler2579]

Boom tish.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

The timing of this upload is impeccable for people on the west coast US who just got home from work. Shout out from LA!

[@thatspsychotic]

It's also perfect timing for east coast US fans who just got done playing video games and need something to cool down with before going to bed! Shout out from Massachusetts!

[@geoffcoburn5162]

Delaware! ...the state, not the city in Ohio. :p

[@Metal-Possum]

Also impeccable for Kiwis who slack off during their day job .

[@pizzadude2786]

Its just in time for smoko here in Melbourne, perfect timing for all

[@BadKarma714]

Shout out from Anaheim O.C. Baby I love L.A.

[@Rex_Stuph]

Awww... No Project Binky return fire.

[@Lou_Spowells]

Steven Arnold that's what I was waiting for. Hopefully next expisode

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

0:51 how he says "sorted" sounds a lot like them.

[@alexbrown1995]

Wait till they start drinking tea instead of 'squash'.....

[@jacob.s3619]

I'd say this episode was filmed before that ep of binky came out, hopefully next vid.

[@diesel92kj1]

What did them cunts say ?

[@VeeDees]

"Maybe I'm missing something here... Probably brain cells..." Classic

[@FamousFoneckOne]

Tu LS1 necesita un turbo.

[@kurt_117]

No your ls1 needs a turbo

[@ATi1300Ramiro]

Al machín

[@franciscojaviergonzalezlar3998]

No caía en cuenta que hablaba en español gg, ya después me di cuenta que lo intentaba hahaha

[@CP110]

two turbos, being fed by two vortech v3's, the air from the supercharger goes through a water to air intercooler with a 5 gallon water reserve for cooling while the turbos feed through a regular front mount into a front facing intake manifold that will allow a root style supercharger heat-exchanger/intercooler for another added step of cooling before it finally reaches those hogged out intake manifold ports that you did painstakingly by hand like the rest of the work ur gonna need to support all that air flow and cylinder pressures. (might fit in a trophy truck hahaa).

[@StanleyKubick1]

o necesitas un turbo por el LS1, right?

[@connebgixxer]

The suspense to see this thing run is brutal. Beautiful work guys. Keep it up. Shout out from Florida.

[@inkno701]

I want to give a hats off, slow clap, standing ovation applause to the video editor and sound mixer; top class stuff guys! I wouldn't mind you putting some short end credits to let us know who the geniuses behind the scenes are. (And you could do all kinds of end credits jokes)

[@sophiecutler9741]

Shoulda just cut the whole floor out and welded in whatever metal will fit at the end of the process 😂

[@ErebosGR]

They should've put the motor in the back and turn it into a proper MR setup.

[@sophiecutler9741]

God, no! Vans, especially LWB fan already be sketchy af. Doing that woulda made it like a giant pendulum, once it starts sliding you'll have no hope of catching it (without fucking with the steering and suspension more). And engineering would be 10x harder

[@ErebosGR]

I was partly joking, since they brought the engine to the garage in the back of the van :)

[@sophiecutler9741]

Ah my bad, I forgot about that

[@johanjuhojuntti648]

Driving an old transporter with a turbo engine behind the rear wheels I can confirm it's sketchy.

[@texasmopar5557]

Shout out from Texas Al. Ive watched every episode and I am never let down.

[@farmjobtv4398]

This thing will turn out "floorless" Badumm tssssss

[@Monst3rNetwork]

womp womp swamp “pedal to bare metal”, if there is any 😂

[@stephenatkinson5358]

Named my dog Woody. Fiance thinks its after the 28th American president, truth is I was watching Skid Factory at the time she called and said we got a dog and well...

[@shoominati23]

Yea, but when the Yankees try Vegemite they whack a 3mm thick layer on and then go "that's gross!" .. no bro.. subtle .. just a smear you'll be right

[@asjmpickle]

shoominati23 I don't like vegemite because it's like a worse marmite but so many people have asked me how I can eat marmite on toast etc. when I layer it on that thick but I prefer it that way

[@beaucrocker]

Shitload of butter on toast, then smear a thin layer of vegemite as if its the last jar on earth and you have to make it last, perfect.

[@natvan5869]

3mm is the minimum vegemite for me ...also go a smear of jam across the top for a delicious sweet n salty treat

[@JasrProductions]

Been eating Vegemite for 40 years but it's a hard one to appreciate if you haven't grown up eating it as a little tacker

[@PdaMack]

Hey ya know it's all about what ya was fed as a baby.

[@padlockbeats151]

Vegemite, avocado, tomato, lots of pepper on some nice toast.. Breakfast of champions!!

[@alt7488]

you're fuckin wierd

[@sparkyenergia]

You will never own a house at that rate.

[@clydebarrow866]

Lemon Squash and Weetbix the brekkie of champs.

[@lachieomara6179]

Vegemite + sliced apple on toast is where it's at

[@WASDxMerceless]

That actually sounds good, i'll have to try it!

[@shanegrangrad8559]

Only ever use a stainless steel wire brush on aluminium when it's to be welded . Ferrous metal wire brush will impregnate the Ali with ferrous residue and cause porosity in the weld . Tip from an old welder . Lol

[@tarheel4wd]

Shane.. ever seen anyone do that with a brass wire wheel? Not to prep for welding of course.. but to impregnate the brass. Looks pretty good to me.

[@willverbeek7948]

Shane Grangrad No one wants your advice. Just enjoy the these guys at work.

[@joshuafurlong6923]

It was welded so no point at all

[@jondonnelly3]

Just the tip, no impregnate, Got it.

[@888johnmac]

Jon Donnelly " just the tip but only for a few seconds ".. skookum

[@TheSaxon25]

my wife kept hounding me to watch this episode....can't figure out why!!?

[@Cl4rky]

TheSaxon25 don’t ever go in dry mate

[@JasonWMorningwood]

Tu LS1 necessita un turbo

[@deathwingelitegantz5264]

She wants to ride the Barra.

[@HarrodsGarage]

YES! ‘Should have got the internet to weld it’ Turbo Yoda 2018. Freakin awesome

[@joshuafurlong6923]

Wonder when the mcm guys will bring those shirts out

[@cordite7207]

At this point I'd skip calling it a floor and call it a shelf or a foot rest

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

I think the drivers gonna have to rest their left foot on the engine with how narrow the footwell is, the pedal offsets gonna be mad.

[@cheif10thumbs]

Love the 80's porn movie music. Good on ya Al!

[@fishingbrad7290]

Woody the "Barra Rider".

[@christianbuczko1481]

Is that van going to get a roll cage and race seats?? If not, take out $500k life insurance on the owner driver to be paid to you on his death. Make sure he signs it in front of witnesses...

[@tarheel4wd]

lmao oh it's not going to be that fast. Hotrod Garage put a 600hp LS in a old Chevy Van...no one's died in it yet.

[@DiscoFang]

Christian Buczko Maaaate... one answer: Aussie.

[@bawjawmcgraw2232]

Chevy vans are a lot heavier, probably have a slightly wider track/wheelbase and would be a lot more planted than a cf...this thing is gonna be terrifying😂

[@christianbuczko1481]

Agreed on that. Van suspension is designed to work best with a ton in the back. It's bouncy as hell when empty. Combine that with ridiculous power is not the best idea. When someone here built a transit powered by a jag xj220 engine, they also added the cars suspension and used for shows and drag racing not an everyday driver work van.

[@Biffstary]

Why are you all under the impression that the owner/driver will be flooring the shit out of it the entire time they're driving? You can have a whole whack of power and be gentle with it...

[@guusbouwmans5667]

Al speaks better Spanish than my Spanish teacher. Probably because that bitch is DEAD. (In Dwight Schrute voice)

[@benc.1197]

"Because it's a Bedford with a Barra in it and nothing fits" 🤣 Goddammit Al.

[@bijiont942]

Wish I could work on my car with Turbo Yoda. I look forward to these episodes every week.

[@theraven26780]

damn that blow off valve ! cant wait to see her use it for the first time. shes a lucky lady. luckier than Sheryl

[@bigdottie]

The Raven. Thats a big call with sheryls special sauce and all 😂😂

[@AussieGinger]

Love these videos with Al and Woody. Al is starting to show his comedic side and it's awesome. Keep it up!

[@TheStwat]

What a brilliant episode

[@renndub]

It just occured to me that Millsy is going to need brighter headlights if he drives this beast at night. Those things will not light up the road enough to keep up with how fast this van will be.

[@MityLite]

I like the idea of faster headlights

[@MrProSwe]

He's going to have the glowing manifold as extra light.

[@GrahmHornsby]

Like for a turbo yoda tattoo reveal

[@Brettj77]

"should have got the internet to weld it", best comment 🙂 Also letting the funk out, lol

[@imalec]

Maybe I should read the instructions.

[@parallel299]

will a barra fit in my honda?

[@alifadaei2217]

Modded Name with enough lube

[@alisdairherd9501]

Other way around, will your Honda fit in a Barra.

[@scottoldbean6762]

A barra swapped RWD Odyssey would be hilarious.

[@novakain1080]

For when you're late to pick up the kids from school...and need to travel back in time..

[@signlsirchir2156]

a ridgeline pulling a hefty load with ease would be funny.

[@keen0515]

I'm so excited to see this shit box on the road! I love all the craftsmanship and ingenuity that's going into this build.

[@jabbasan12]

One of my favourite youtube channels!

[@kellymatthewj29]

Love the “ sorted” at the end of the intro lmao

[@tawidave7092]

15:40 in NZ everyone knows the song "Kiwi Kids, are Weet-Bix kids" When I was in Aus, Sanitarium played the same add and just changed the song lyrics to "Aussie kids" hahaha

[@idriwzrd]

You can get much better penetration for the same heat if you mix a little helium in.

[@alanbutler2579]

That was my understanding also.

[@brian_sipe]

Yeah, that's how we weld copper at my job.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Am I the only one who instinctively closes their eyes when they see welding on the telly?

[@alanbutler2579]

You should try filming it, worst.

[@TotalTomination]

Engage safety squint!

[@madgreek253]

Because you do your best work on your back woody.

[@EB240]

good to see your still "getting the funk out"

[@TheVeyron623]

I see what you did there.

[@williamhardes8081]

time for another bracket :)

[@hcfcustoms]

Ha Al the Spaniardo,looks like bloody paradise from that porch,still brings a big bloody smile every time I see this thing hey-friggin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tintin6892]

"...blow-off valve ready to go - for Millsy's wife..." Huh???? Is that so it's lower powered when she drives it? Or is that Oz humour ?

[@grantanderson5349]

Millsy's wife requested the blow-off valve I believe...she loves that sound of it!

[@Monst3rNetwork]

“Lubrication is key”... to translate this to a Dutch sentence it could be: “Zonder smering, gaat alles naar de tering”, which litterally says: Without lubrication, everything breaks/fails... Why learn Spanish while you could say this in The Netherlands?

[@user-neo71665]

Just cut the rest of the floor out, build a big enough doghouse, and the driver can sit on boat cushions. American and I love Vegemite. Can't stand it with cheese.

[@Micaelnav]

Genial.... Espectacular Turbo Yoda practicando español....

[@jojoskunk]

im not trolling... mcmtv2, DEBOSS GARAGE,BoostedBoiz, The Fab Forums I live because i dream like you» like us »creatives car guys

[@postalboars8780]

Awesome episode as always👌 don't know if I'll get a response to this, but I'm stumped as to what Al's bike is? Looks like a DRZ frame? 2stroke.. thinking Rmx engine? But has fat upsidedown forks.. RM? Looks like a wild machine 👍

[@steveblackbird]

16:58 Yep... know the drill... my boss doesn't even bother anymore lol... awesome vid guys!!!

[@jaredbuttigieg]

As soon as I saw the notification I clicked on it as fast as I could

[@willverbeek7948]

Came for the car mods, stayed because Al and Woody are making amazing project cars with amazing video editing and are so hilarious. I live vicariously though you guys....please do this forever. ...This could be better then Marty and moogs’ stuff....

[@goropeza101]

You Aussies aren't too far from the Mad Max World! However. . . .Nothing wrong with an oversized engine in an undersized vehicle except the vehicle is aerodynamically challenged! This should be interesting!

[@TommyTen10]

Beware Bad Obsession Motorsport are watching.... Of course the German speaks english look at the Queen she's german (Saxe-Coburg)

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

Mate, a BLAT with Vegemite is tits! AND I’M A BLOODY YANK!!! Also, Weetabix is a thing in the states. We just don’t get the good stuff Oz and NZ get.

[@mattevans3212]

I got half a chub watching that weld

[@garystinten9339]

Woody. You know how to make a man go moist.. Vegemite, tomato, cheese grilled .. Cheat.. toast bread first.. then stack on toppings, preheating griller first.. Done.

[@beefcakeandgravy]

Jesus wept. You can really see Al's welding soul dying right in front of your eyes. All you so-called weld-porn experts claimimg you're better than Al at welding should be ashamed of yourselves. Who cares if you can weld two pieces of chewing gum foil together without leaving a seam? If it works, and it lasts then it's a good job.

[@davidstarks7401]

Al "Turbo Yoda". I love what you guys do! Listening to you explain why and how things go together is interesting. But teaching yourself Spanish? Truly a renaissance man!

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

ahahahaha!!!! You guys are Gr8!!! Keep up the show and thanks again for being yourselves. Gr8 stuff!

[@berylbarker2255]

Al/Woody, That inlet manifold will be pressurised? yeah!! How are you going to run the brake booster which needs vacuum!!

[@shannonyeo619]

Laughing my ass off at learning how to say your car needs a turbo in Spanish. Most people want to say, good morning, please, do you speak English. Turbo Yoda wants to tell people their cars need turbos. 😂😂😂😂

[@mopartshemi]

IMO the vacuum port block that's welded should have been drilled and tapped first than welded did you clean the burs and shavings from the inside efficiently? Great work though!! chears

[@MrPhillbert]

Perfect mix of wrenching, info & humour. Keep up the great work!! :)

[@jtruslove94]

Drag week contender for 2019?? Would be hilarious rolling round the USA in this 🤣

[@DaytonCarCare]

Know what a turbo sounds like in Spanish, when you rev the engine? "Haaaan da... haaaan da, honda, honda..!!! " lol ;)

[@mckenataylor9777]

Can’t wait to see this project done trying to talk my buddy into importing a Barra for it 64 f100

[@GreenCrim]

When he gets to the strip he should keep the hood shut and say "It's only got a 6 cylinder from a Falcon in it." The watch everyone's jaws drop when he reels off a 10 - 11 sec pass.

[@stashtrey1]

Mckena Taylor - I'd never heard of that engine....bad ass! There's a guy on eBay with a turbo Barra for sale and a non turbo.

[@christianbuczko1481]

Non turbos are crap, go turbo, upgrade a few bits as per the MCM crest. As told by MCM....

[@jeremyherrin7443]

I'm American and I tried Vegimite when I was in Australia. You guys are nuts, that crap tasted awful. Love the series though, keep it up very informative.

[@jprock1980]

I just love watching Al work. Seriously good work there dude!! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@AlmightyRem]

Apply ur Allen, Allen! Lmao great job guys.... Bought a turbo project myself cos of u guys and the rest of the mcm bunch 😁👍

[@themaconeau]

Damn.. Millsy now has credits with Al, Woody and Schnell Boi 🤣

[@ichnafi8512]

Things don't have to be "strong", they have to be SKOOKUM AS FRIG!

[@kruleworld]

15:58 No, Al, those puffed up wheat things are Puffed Wheat. Wheaties are Weetbix that are broken up (not bricks)

[@JohannesKonow]

Damn you Millsy!

[@sndrd4430]

So the LS from last episode is going in Cam's Nova that's on the hoist with the shiny wheels, in this episode . He wants twin turbskies but Turbo Yoda thinks "un turbo è est necissito" or something like that...

[@Sj1bby]

I enjoy how Al has a hick-up, like at 4:36, before he needs to explain something that he thinks does not need explaining, probebly because it is what it is... but I imagine the internet will force Woody to force Al to explaine, because otherwise the internet will not understand.

[@omnibuildersnz]

Did anyone else notice the head nod to milzy from project binky this week?

[@philiplogemann314]

Instead of using silicone joiners you could use Vibrant performance HD quick release clamps, great for boost, allows for some flex, easy to take apart if you need the intercooler pipe in two pieces.

[@jasonyoung6420]

I need you guys to come to America and do my mustang over; my budget is all the home-brewed "lemon squashes" you can drink through the duration of the project; we can iron the duration out later.

[@SerenaBluee]

Al, do you have any tips for someone who wants to do this line of work? I'm about to finish my engineering degree, but cars are really what I love. I have reasonable experience as a home mechanic and a little bit in shops from when I was a teenager, with a small amount of hands-on fabrication experience from my degree.

[@RussellRobinson77]

We have weetabix here in Canada and I used to have weetbix in South Africa. And instead of Vegemite, I have Bovril although it is not as widely available as Marmite .

[@888johnmac]

im in the UK & had to watch two 30 second H**DA adverts.. just letting TY & Woody know

[@jamesfackenthal]

Speaking about wheat fix, if they are flaked, they r the same as wheaties. sugar smacks/ puffed wheat, is like the puffed rice you were taking about. But sugar snacks are coated with a sweetener. Hope this helps.

[@TheMrkylester101]

Aint nothing better than a skid vid after a 2000km road trip.... cant forget the "lemon squash"

[@NoGufff]

Vegemite and fried eggs on toasted Turkish bread. Try it. Every time I've seen a yank try Vegemite on KZbin, they've used a spoon as if it were jam.

[@danielwoodland9576]

Weatabix is very high and popular in the UK. I think USA are the least. And there one of the best health fairs u can get from weatabix no sugar just pure fiber and add protein.

[@jameshayward3842]

Sooooooo goooood. Makes me want to buy a car and whack a turbo in it.... And fabricate an exhaust and tap the sump and add an haltech and an updated fuel pump... Goes back to watching Al....

[@Uncle_Spooky]

“Dunning-Kruger Motorsport “? Did I hear that correctly? Hilarious.

[@robinb.3632]

Watching this on my birthday. Actually feels like a birthday gift. Thanks a lot guys!

[@tortelini87]

What's going on with ads lately, last 2 episodes I have gotten 1ad at start (like normal) but then 3 damn Disney ads at random times during the video....

[@grantm1891]

Mighty Car Mods for grown ups. Best show on KZbin since Roadkill gone.

[@jarrodwest5733]

Loved the lemon squash in the van

[@MADBONE0]

"10mm spanner is universal language" - Laughed out loud and spat my lemon squash everywhere ;D

[@MrSlash00r]

One thing that is becoming glaringly obvious here - this is a shedload of work! Nice work lads.

[@d.s.rproductions4647]

wow Al! thats a beautiful backyard you have there! wouldnt expect anything less after all the beautiful work you do on beautiful cars

[@davidwindsor2866]

Man you guys need a time out. Break for 5. That intro was gold. " turbo turbo" make car go fast. Ya.😂😂