We finally bought a Barra! But what to do with it? - Day Job Episode 1

Sparesbox website: www.sparesbox....
Motive Discount Code: MOTIVE5
In our first episode of our new show, Day Job presented by Sparesbox, we buy Australia's cheapest XR6 Turbo and see what the Barra hype is all about. We check over it, fix it so it runs right, do burnouts and drag race it before we decide what to do with it.

[@BroomysGarage]

You know what? This will decimate all, after, you put about 2k in it. If you have to, overnight parts from Gumtree.

[@slicktop2jz855]

Stop being lazy and enjoying christmas and upload more mate 👍3 weeks between vids

[@solomonthadon]

The legendary 2K Barra 😂

[@MrReef90]

Thats classic

[@MotiveVideo]

😂😂😂So weve heard many times

[@linchester8464]

overnight from gumtree lmao

[@kiloeone]

Andrew absolutely loving all the videos you have posted throughout the year thanks bud

[@fo82rd12]

With those comments at the end I wouldn't be surprised if the barra gets swapped into another chassis.

[@Legotruck82]

14.9sec for a car that costs $3200 and has 250k km on it is pretty amazing tbh.

[@MotiveVideo]

Glad someone else sees the bright side!

[@lukesm5747]

250k kms is nothing. My Na FG xr6 went 14.94 with 420k kms admitedly I do have the ZF.

[@jpdp3339]

I was expecting something to break...

[@HazeyAuto]

I see it’s optioned with the popular “Circus Tent” headlining... I’m gonna enjoy these cheap thrills episodes- hanging out for the next one!

[@91ludesit]

The worst part of this is, now I have to wait a week to see episode 2.

[@attesaawdlife8115]

Nice one mate. You haven't lived till you've bent 5 BA rods at once :)

[@rheser]

You know what they say Andrew, if you cant beat them, join them😜🤛‼

[@bunky8077]

Well it's a Ba, just hope Uncle Rodney doesn't come knocking! The BTR auto sucks too, the BF from 06/06 build date has the strong rods and with the ZF 6 speed is a much better car

[@ashcosmo3854]

Stock rods and box are good for around 300kw.

[@cameronrussell9362]

You don't get a BF for $3,500!

[@keevasmybitch]

@@cameronrussell9362 Can't find a BA for $3,500 either!

[@danielveldman4690]

@@keevasmybitch agreed

[@marcuscoster6529]

Paint could use a wash and polish but I like the color! Could be biased though, I own 2 yellow cars...

[@RobPsi747]

Who needs a oil change when you can just top it up lol

[@SparesboxAuto]

Yeehaw! Stoked to be a part of this new series, and even more stoked to see what you do to this 'uniquely' coloured Falcon! :')

[@James-dx9ho]

Sponsor them to do burnouts on a public road...ok

[@chubbs2484]

@@James-dx9ho where's the public road?

[@wildyzf]

I haven’t bought anything off you guys since this comment FYI.

[@nocrustracing]

Grubs laugh sets me off, good stuff boys.

[@9002alex]

Good to see you’ve finally got a sponsor Andrew, albeit sparesbox. Hope it goes well for you!

[@Mr_jz_12]

with the prices they charge, they can afford to sponsor people.

[@getspooled1233]

only taken 15 years

[@GlitchBob]

I brought a Ford falcon ba xr6, over the 5 years I brought all new parts. Couldn’t be more happier to own one. Unfortunately I’ve taken it off the road and keeping it in storage for years to come

[@brendanj1124]

3.5" exhaust, standard turbo rear housing-- weld a wastegate to it for better boost control or just go flapper mod for more boost,... bigger injectors,.... atomic valve springs... and atomic oil pump gears if you wanna drifties and rpm bounce a bit.. hardlines.. an then get it retuned.. easy 250rwkw.. the 4 speeds are known to break loose after 250rwkw tho so have to consider that.. T56/TR6060~ mantic/CI twin plate clutch, for 3-400rwkw upwards with above engine mods

[@brendanj1124]

depending on tune. 250-300rwkw is the roof though unless you have a really good tuner as everything else from Engine back need attention when your reaching those figures an want aggressive power delivery

[@jamespaye9737]

This is the best way to start the new year

[@azza9575]

Btr auto with the world's tallest first gear

[@markatkinson2699]

Iirc my old btr in a ba did about 90kph in first, absolutely stupid ratios

[@danielveldman4690]

@@markatkinson2699 120 lol

[@leftyspinn]

Get some fpv brakes for it. Chump change compared to what you spent on the gtr brakes.

[@braev818]

Sick, love your build series!

[@jrifda1]

Looking forward to seeing what you guys do with it

[@pheonixfps9248]

anything above 14.3s for a stock one, the vehicle has problems. Owned half a dozen of these and worked on hundreds of them, Never seen times that bad unless they're broken.

[@MotiveVideo]

Its not "broken" just slow. why? well find out soon enough

[@pheonixfps9248]

@@MotiveVideo broken was probably the wrong word, worn would have been better. Either or something is failing to do its job right. Tyres is pretty evident to start with. Wouldn't be surprised if the rear housing is cracked near the waste gate too at those kms.

[@MonoPedB]

We have to wait +/- 10 more years before we can get these new(ish) Falcons in the US, so yeah, I'm diggin' this series...

[@krispykruzer]

Beats me why you want the Falcons, Barra engine yes, but a 3 ton anchor???

[@caffeinejunky9355]

Not missing anything they’re shit boxes

[@offtap6]

@@caffeinejunky9355 That's how you know you bought a good car in Australia, anything with rust or is a shitbox interior equals you got a Reliable machine

[@brendo7363]

Oh shit, we've got an RB40 here

[@kseriesdan9722]

Wasn't going to watch as not interested in falcons. But had time to kill and thought I'd watch it. Love your dog. Glad I watched just for that. I have male and female amstaffs

[@Fletch889]

Id say there's some sort of issue with it. These cars usually run a mid to low 14 stock. Id say its got a boost leak or a lazy wastegate actuator and you're not getting the massive 6psi of factory boost haha

[@MotiveVideo]

probably. maybe. have to wait and find out as it unfolds

[@linchester8464]

you guys should rope in Tuning Fork from Haltech to help this project. anything Barra, Tuning Fork knows it all

[@rabidsminions2079]

Try using Flashlube injection cleaner. I swear by this stuff for my Bf falcon. Runs great after a few tanks with Flashlube.

[@mitchjames9350]

Can you do a video of putting a Barra into a import particularly a Skyline or a 180 SX.

[@mg74xbgt]

I'm having Visions of Streetmachines toxic Avenger....... Sigh......I suppose you are entitled to revenge after they put a Barra in an R32 :)

[@hendrahendra]

Andrew the internet told me you can do 10s with only 2k. 😂

[@craigdavies69]

10s for 500 bucks, 8s for 2k 👌mint haha

[@marcushargrave856]

I'm 20, In April of 2020, I brought my first ba xr6t, gearbox lost reverse paid 3k for it, over all great car, in July of 2020, I brought my second xr6t, 05 bf mk2 zf 6 speed car, bad hail damge stat ride off, paid $1200 both cars came out of canberra act, the bf turned into a parts car, an the ba is my project car, both with around 270,000ks loved the both of them bf is no more, But im still kicking myself at the fact I paid $4200 for 2 xr6 turbos in the middle of covid an what not

[@stevesteven7650]

great show im looking forward to the rest of them

[@il_calabresi8672]

13.30-13.50 time frame pretty much summed it all up with this car.. and he was be polite bout it to....

[@liddz434]

All hail the mighty barra🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@BjornFSE]

lol that ending, happy new year and year after and year after the year after and the ones after those

[@billgates3452]

2021 is looking better already!

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

The burnout was redeeming

[@brendenperusco4525]

Just bought a bf turbo as a present to myself for getting off my p's. Had a na model earlier on and I must say it is a little underwhelming. Not as quick as I would have imagined. I do however love the look and love a lot of things about it. Now starting to do some performance mods hoping to make it more exciting to drive

[@stevecvntniko8271]

I just bought one too as a project car and they're slugs in stock form but a down pipe plus mid muffler delete, intake, valve springs upgrade, fuel pump and injectors you should get over 300kw after a tune. I'm aiming for 350kw for now and then later I want over 500kw

[@TankedMush]

Wait until these guys do some suspension and open up that airflow...

[@craigfiles7067]

The best looking life form in this vid is the dog

[@timobrien6916]

Grubby is such a Legend!!

[@microsmotors]

Hell yeah, Loyalty road skids!

[@mynameis657]

If you car leaks enough oil it's just getting a constant rolling oil change

[@mgiblonski4318]

Try owning a TD42 Nissan Patrol. Mine gets a complete rolling oil change every month.....these things seem to leak from every imaginable orifice!

[@mynameis657]

@@mgiblonski4318 that's pretty bad. By R34 at one point leaked about 500ml every hour of driving. It didn't stay like that very long thankfully

[@alexxbru]

This vs Adams LZ’s Barra Boss Mustang

[@charlie2king]

Finally a Barra video 👌

[@eakamoosewilliams8747]

Love it.....can't waitvfor the follow up video

[@jakegolden1362]

Everyone be hating in these comments. Leave the bloke alone. If you don’t like what he says or what he does then don’t watch the video 🤦

[@MotiveVideo]

that type of logic isnt welcome on most of the internet 😂😂

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

YESSSSS this is exciting.... love it. Buy a nugget old mcm style

[@MarkNorman_NXTLVL]

Can you do an OM606 Turbo next :) unleash the diesel 2JZ powerrrr... :)

[@mattandfam9880]

Nice turbo taxi. At least its better than a Au

[@marklowe7431]

Still amazes me how people think it's 'amazing' that a 4L when using a turbo makes power.

[@MotiveVideo]

Even a 3.8L ecotek V6 makes power with a turbo on it

[@mickeynismocat]

Finally a Barra 🤣💪

[@brettwarren3429]

And you got the worst barra turbo combo possible 😂

[@MotiveVideo]

cheapest

[@brettwarren3429]

@@MotiveVideo more referring to the fact it has the twig rods and 4 speed sludgeomatic. Still, damn good price for it

[@brianjewell4139]

Wow talk about a long time coming. This would be a nice "replacement" for a Project BUDGET Supercar Killer so to speak. Everyone has seen the limits of the stock RB26 and 2JZ, maybe show how quickly/fast you can go on the big 4.0 with minimal parts/money outlay. Or just go billet.

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

So it's gonna become some sort of metal frame race cart thing?

[@jamiechippett1566]

Cool.

[@leighdaley7087]

Should definitely do a 1998 charade (1.5ltr)

[@charlesrobinson5287]

🤔This is going to be a fast car😏

[@Juicyshadowz]

If you can't beat it join it🤣🤣

[@zayneriess634]

Worlds best car is an AU falcon and one of the best motors is the Barra

[@liongaming7899]

8:50 reminded me to check mine😂

[@jacksonbermingham2168]

didnt even gap the burnt out plugs

[@michaelng8882]

I wonder what you're going to put the barra in.

[@jessemiller1761]

Rb swap the falcon mate and use the barra for something else 👌🤙

[@danielspencer1973]

Put an RB in there! 😂🤣

[@RobPsi747]

100% Brother lol

[@lukecollins7965]

Great car...love it.

[@tonxbezzina7015]

You summed up the falcon perfectly, there is or was nothing good about them.

[@badstimpy]

Lost some weight there bro ? Good job and Happy New Year

[@2theCore777]

15 sec...Must be some other issues ! 👍

[@MadRS]

We need a introduction to Puppy.

[@anthonywhelan8373]

Good luck 😂

[@WHDRWN]

fuck yeah

[@CleetusDaily]

Paused at 3:00 I bet it’s the sensors at back of the head

[@dilsher12]

That's good value for the performance. Is that about the going price for these ?

[@MotiveVideo]

This one was dirt cheap for a running car

[@mrnicktoyou]

Your co-host looks like David from Hagerty (that channel that rebuilds old engines). Maybe just a little.

[@Rory-ef2hq]

Davin?

[@mrnicktoyou]

@@Rory-ef2hq yep, that's his name.

[@g220shaun]

I think the heat soaking burnout didnt help..

[@MotiveVideo]

was more fun though

[@bradpittman5075]

You should definitely coyote swap that xr6. Gen 3 long block. Hehehe.

[@KingatowCrew]

i hate the whole barra love it drives me crazy ..maybe you can change my mind ...but i still feel needs 2 more clylinders

[@nismofreak33]

cat delete, dose pipe, exhaust, flapper mod, piss the factory boost cut off.... then wait for the, btr, tailshaft and rear axles to explode

[@ashcosmo3854]

This car has 250k on it and those parts are fine. I can guarantee most cars nowadays wouldn't see those kilometres without a major spanner.

[@nismofreak33]

@@ashcosmo3854true, but. axles break with excessive power, more specifically in manual models, more of a joke tbh. tail shaft unis die and the donuts die all the time as well. a btr with 250k and questionable service history, considering the engine oil was basically sludge, i doubt its doing too well. an oil change will probably kill the box. ba was the worst model of turbo falcon, even an n/a fg will walk one, stock vs stock.

[@ashcosmo3854]

@@nismofreak33 I'm sorry but if a car has 250k on the clock and a bad service history and still runs the drag with no issues thats a pretty solid reliability check in my book. The tailshaft in the BA's are stronger than the FG's. My BA has 270kw at the wheels and is as smooth as butter. The ZF has its fair share of milkshakes too. Its about how you treat it and service it more than anything. If you run 350kw and do 4th gear pulls then yeah you'll probably run into issues. My BA with mods cost me 20k.. has 60000km on the clock, an FG with those mods and kilometres would see $35k. Id say I've gotten pretty good value for money

[@mashinajoe]

Nice dog

[@kobusengelbrecht5839]

I wanna see more 👌what's going to happen to it

[@dylandesmond]

Just put 4.11:1 ford territory diff gears and wavetrac or truetrac lsd in it. Don't bother touching anything else.

[@vintagetractorsaustralia]

I’m assuming they are gonna cut away all the bad bits and put the engine in something cool.

[@64nine]

It was a good vid.. till it ended 👌

[@chubbs2484]

Shit my guess was a 14.5, was pretty close

[@elitecol69]

Last time I was this early Seinfeld Elaine was hot and sex spec was a thing and Andrew didn't look pregnant with a double chin.

[@samc784]

Where is Smify to have his input on the next mods to get 300rwkw?

[@MitchTube]

Interesting Andrew doesn’t like the seating position. I always thought it was just me. Ergonomics feel awful in falcons.

[@MotiveVideo]

i think every journalist over 5ft said it but Ford just refused to change it for some reason

[@colinlee1326]

Sorry boys the 2j will always be the G.O.A.T

[@GTS300Coupe]

Love these videos mates! Any chance we could see a Kia Stinger track build?

[@Mr_jz_12]

Im sure there is someone bored enough on the internet that knows no better that'd build one.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@Mr_jz_12 Maybe if I won lotto or powerball. 🤷

[@danielfeil8232]

Noted 👍

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@MafiaboysWorld That being said I've always had a mad scientist idea of a boosted boys style wago just with a tercel if i won tattslotto :P

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@Mr_jz_12 Oh hell yes. 7A block, black top 20V head, GTX3076, that would be an evil, responsive beast. 😎👍

[@bvward]

isn't there a guy in Oz named Ben Neal that knows something about Barra's? I heard he was in New Jersey a few years back...

[@MotiveVideo]

He is a close mate of ours

[@bvward]

@@MotiveVideo I was just funning you ;) I've enjoyed Ben's Cresta (plus the Mustang) with Barra power. Would love to put one in a Volvo 940.

[@gtrlife2941]

Strait to scrap with the taxi

[@grecoconduris6716]

So what’s it going into? 🤔 And I wonder if any chance of making it sound good?

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

You can't, they never sound good sadly.

[@JesseC1989]

Only thing better than a good day job is a good han........😅

[@ArkaynAdrian]

I look forward to the let him loose mods - though please don't drag it out.

[@gav240z]

Stick a Barra in it. Oh...

[@lucasvernon171]

About time woohooo

[@georgef1176]

I wish you at least got the Ute version

[@MotiveVideo]

why?

[@YesNoMaybeIDntKnwDoU]

To whip it! Soon you're gonna be at Summernats with this bogan mobile 🤣👍

[@joshdobson2737]

Not a Ford fan......still think it's a crime we didn't get these in the states!

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Well, you guys over there didn't give us the Ecoboost V6 in return, so fair's fair. 😁👍