Carnage - What Happened With Turbo Taxi?

Last time we took Turbo Taxi out for a run we thought it might have split a bore, but here's what really happened.
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[@jamesbaylis9438]

The only Car in the SM Fleet,that lives up to the Carnage name. It's the build that just keeps on giving...... Scotty Bad Dreams😅😅

[@1lowvk2011]

Hands down best intro ever 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha, cool

[@jamesbaylis9438]

The only way it could have been cooler, if Bubba was there too 😂😂

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@STREETMACHINETV definitely bringing Tsaxi back. That made me chuckle too. Agree loving these unexpected intros.

[@josephkelly4893]

Our man has the moves on the dance floor

[@mysticgreg]

Not sure what was more traumatic - the engine damage or that intro! 🤣 Another great video - bring on 10's for the Taxi!!!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

What has been seen cannot be unseen!

[@StickyBaldieAdrian]

Idea for more content - each week bring a Summernats car to show in the shop. Like build breakdown that Hoonigan used to do. Second weekly episode that costs you nothing and shows off tough Aussie cars

[@slowlearner984]

Been watching Carnage since episode 1. Love this channel, so know my heart in it when I say the following... 1. Stop torturing yourself and ditch the LPG. No one is gonna complain after what you've accomplished. 2. Look after yourself, Scotty. We can all see endless heavy work is hard yakka. Maybe SM could find someone to help you out? Gotta be 100 young fellas/girls who jump at the chance. Keep up the great work.

[@dodgeviper89]

Nope. Keep the LPG. Without the LPG it's just another turbo barra.

[@craigdavies69]

My turbo Barra still has the BTR in it, you certainly know your way around these engines now Scotty. My missus recently served you at the auto store she works at and recognised you, she come home super excited it made our day. Thanks for bringing taxi back 👍

[@351tgv]

Yes the BA XR6 Turbo through BF were BTR (ION) 4-speed but then that was changed to the ZF 6 speed from BFII, but LPG were 4-speed all way through to BF III (wagon) and FG I, when FGII was started the Ecolpi bsd LPG engines got the 6 speed but it was a China built ZF.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Ahh, yep. Supercheap Warragul

[@commodorenut]

@@351tgvI have had my sept 2011 LPi since new. Definitely a German 6HP26 in it. Has the M86 and V8/turbo tail shaft and axles from new too. The development engineers confirmed that was the spec for LPi because of the additional torque. The only LPi I have found a Chinese ZF in was an FGX Ute.

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

Turbo Taxi. A must for all Barra Enthusiasts.

[@boostbogan]

With an intro that good, you just have to immediately click the Like button

[@robvegas9354]

Turbo Taxi is back in town! Airport to the city in 12 seconds. Looking forward to seeing this back in action!!! Great video Carnage team!!!

[@Ghettopanda80]

Never stop being you Scotty, love the intro 😂

[@scottfromme4603]

Great to see Turbo Taxi back it’s definitely been a journey but looking forward to seeing it run a 10 😊

[@RestoHubAU]

That intro Scotty, feels like you're prepping for Australia's got talent? 😂 Will be good to see the taxi back up and running again soon. 💪

[@Mister-Caprice]

I love waking up in the morning and seeing Scotties face 😂

[@nukenuked5749]

top video mate thank you

[@greghall8419]

Nice work Scotty! Great to see the Taxi back, and even better to see it getting some upgrades! Come on tens!!

[@Devastator0]

I know it's painful Scotty but I (and I'm sure we) genuinely love the work that you do! I know that you'll "build it better". I, personally, have loved the Turbo Taxi idea ever since you originally got it and I'm so glad that you're continuing with it. Do you need me to send you a slab of something to make it a little less painful? hahaha. In all seriousness mate, love your work and keep up the good shit. Can't wait for the next one!

[@pauldeery2275]

Had me hooked at the intro 😂

[@michaelb5330]

Can see it now el taxi as the new intro (if it wasn’t copyrighted) Great episode as usual scotty Full build full send crazy level turbo taxi coming our way I hope Hope the powers that be approve turbo taxi to become the most powerful over the top car it can possibly be Cheers Scotty

[@blakamin]

30 seconds in and I'm traumatised. Thanks Scotty. 😆

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Dang she got spicy in there! Keep em comin scotty

[@naiahhaian]

Definitely build it while it's apart Scottie.. We wanna see the turbo taxi skip those 10s and find it's home in the 9s

[@alfredgravy6375]

Whoa to distort the radiator like that is a pretty good effort, l used to work for the mob that made the radiators for Barra’s . When you do a pressure test the B tube will always pop , the end p tank very rarely lets go. We did a good job brazing that one!

[@jenibond]

Hold my beer !!!! TAXI ❤ !!!!

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

LOL at the intro!! Build it better and booster!

[@theoriginalwallace]

Ace intro, Scotty!! On the subject of the exhaust, I fit my slip joints the other wat round... saves the system from being separated going forwards. Scroll in on the pics I sent you! Cheers .Leigh. Edit: is it not possible to remake the engine mount to let the turbo manifold fit?

[@tony66au]

Talk about Carnage :-) With all that work, deck-heighting the block etc I wonder if its actually worth it? Maybe a budget build Intec? It'd be fun and they take Turbos okay...... See what you can squeeze from the Daddy of Barra maybe...............

[@kippen64]

As the owner of another ex-taxi (Vault or if you're being cheeky The Yellow Peril), it's exciting to see Turbo Taxi again.

[@rumplespliffskin]

RIP MX5. You will be missed. Another awesome video.

[@GRUMPYOLDSURVEYOR]

Yes, make it better😊

[@johndouglas1848]

Looking forward to seeing forged pistons in turbo taxi... bring it on!

[@lukemaxwell5375]

Awesome seeing taxi content again!! Whens supermang coming back Scotty?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

In a few months

[@anomamos9095]

Tip. Many hydraulic jacks can be speed lifted by opening the release valve and pulling the ram into place. Once in place you wait for a moment or two then close the valve. This can save hours of pumping.

[@toddolsen5421]

weld em up

[@colinmiles9390]

Forgot to ask, how’s the Ute shaping up? Can’t wait for that beast to hit the streets

[@PARKMOTORSPORT]

I had the same problem on a v6 turbo lpg. High boost and bad lpg cause’s detonation. Then rebuilt it and only used Bp lpg and never had a problem since. Now gone to 98.

[@golfr600]

Scotty got the moves!

[@LukeTheJoker]

Lots of viewers on this one Scotty! I guess Scotties caramel milkshake brings all the boys to the yard! Is O Ringing the block an option to prevent the same happening again?

[@stephennelson6041]

i always enjoy pandoras box!

[@rosslewis631]

Where is the engine from the MX5, was it not originally going into the taxi? Keep up the great work and some more flash intros to get us wound up for the weekends would be great.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

MX5 engine was sold before we blew up Taxi engine

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Good to see the taxi getting some love The head can’t it gust be welded and then machined up My other suggestion maybe leave all the bolts a bit loose That will make it easier to get out next time 😂😂😂😂

[@gorgen23]

Now… The Valiant 😂

[@dmax9946]

The moment when you realise you have been watching turbo-taxi for about 6.9 years..... nice. In all fairness its been a slog for you Scotty. Best of luck with this build

[@shanenorwell8580]

In the bin with the bbq gas😜😂

[@HazeyAuto]

You owe me another coffee after that intro…

[@GarageItYourself]

Not too bad on the damage front then 👍 Well, aside from the damage to the wallet. For the head it should be able to be TiG welded and then skimmed. I've known other types of head have tig weld built up in the chamber to be machined back for a better combustion shape so can't see why that damage can't be fixed.

[@TurboHDT]

just weld the head it would be fine, I've seen Pro stocks which was missing a cly and Valves seats were missing had it welded and you wouldn't know it ever was repaired, amazing stuff think it was Tony Wedlocks TRE my memory serves me right been a while now but Peter Michaels did all the rebuild on it

[@mandyburke5127]

this will never end ,that fuel is so inconsistent and when trying to squeeze it hard one tiny amount of lean out will result in another failure

[@nathanpeachs2704]

I think if I lived in Melb's Turbo Taxi would be my bogan taxi of choice 😊 👍

[@seanhume6160]

Turbo taxi getting some loving ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕

[@jasontomkins9391]

when are u doing more on the twin turbo ute ?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Working on it today while Taxi engine is at the machine shop

[@ChristopherHallett]

You don't need to change the manifold - get rid of the ENORMOUS factory engine mount instead and chuck a Tuff Mounts kit in there.

[@martinfahrni5677]

I need that taxi to be fast, because if I need to go to the airport, I have to be there like now😮 👍👀🇨🇭

[@frankmcgorman962]

The rad would make a good piece of wall art.

[@johnkirkilis34]

Let's welcome the Taxi into the 10 second quarters Scotty.

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

Time for petrol conversion Scotty, then go for fastest btr barra in Aus!

[@mg74xbgt]

Hmm. just wondering if you ever looked into using the FG LPI injectors ?? I know that six wouldn't be enough and that they are a side feed . but at least they are generally reliable 👍👍

[@jimclarke1108]

You need your bikini on for the intro Scotty😁 great to se the taxi back🏁

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

I'll need therapy with what we saw. Scotty in a bikini is more than this poor brain could handle.

[@motomenace86]

Try start using holymer spray on your head gaskets. I know MLS say dont use anything but I started using it and haven't blown a gasket since.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

thanks for the tip

[@warrenscarlett9302]

👍👍👍

[@andrewsmart2949]

flock o cockys exhaust needed to go anyway,do it in 4" now

[@daleruse3865]

When Scottty said SNAFU (situation normal all F#*k up) which is Carnage, 🖤 I thought Snafu needed a little rework, SNAFU (Scotty not another F#*k up).

[@danielpriestley2926]

Was hopin to see Dads ute get some love, *cough nitrous cough But taxi will do I spose 😂👌

[@gardenwaster]

This is a great challenge, you can do it ,would direct injection help keep head cool ?

[@TheMrkylester101]

Thats an easy weld repair for a proper shop

[@732penguin]

I'll send a SDF manifold down, get you guys on the road

[@jaycrank8163]

How about making a new steel mount with the Surport under not on the top to let you use the other exhaust not much cost there to let you use more money on the rest.

[@darkwolf6480]

i have a fg ute thats gass want turn it to petrol and turbo it but atm getting my l67 cammed and then i might start to get the items to petrol it

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Expanded radiator, significant water in the intake, caramel oil... Hmmm can't help but think we might have a slight head gasket leak.

[@barrythomas6429]

This could be an interesting Uber.

[@aukeenskidcar239]

Hey Scotty where did you get the flexplate for turbo taxi? And the bolts?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Flexplate is from VPW, it's an RTS billet flex plate. Bolts are ARP

[@7071t6]

yep well done scotty, mate fom as tock FG LPG taxi looking car to a built engine trans etc etc, now when its done it will be a longer lasting car and especially if you keep up the maintenance on her, cheers and keep up the great work buddy.🦘🦘👌👌✌✌👍👍

[@clintonepps3666]

This would be the perfect time to convert the taxi to E85/ 98 octane fuel and remove the LPG system and as for the exhaust maybe go twin 2 1/2 pipes

[@ckrahe3605]

SNAFU. Situation Normal. All Fucked Up!!!

[@snapped4433]

Id say you heard of the trouble heathcoat raceway is in. Hopefully the guy figures it out so it so it dosent get shut down ☹️

[@adamheazlett1179]

Head gasket bin it get another engine..Some may disagree goes once it will happen again.

[@smithy2]

Haha you old throwback disco Scotty 🕺 What dif ratio are you running in turbo taxi? Also is the btr modified? My cars got a btr and cant say i like it a lot, stock

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's a 3.46 out of an XR8

[@smithy2]

@STREETMACHINETV oh, well not what I was expecting lol, makes it more impressive she runs those numbers and then

[@chefcamsey1375]

😊😊😊

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Less rust than I was expecting to see. Scotty can you not weld those Ford heads? Or is it just cheaper to replace.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We might look at welding

[@benni727]

a good thing would be e85 gas is for bbqs haha

[@epidemicsound]

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[@davydoo81]

But WHY did it blow the headgasket? Did cylinder 3 and 4 lean out? Did the 3 and 4 injectors fail?

[@honestpat7789]

Scotty, you don’t sound too pleased with the mx-5’s relocation 😢

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Nah, I'm fine with it. The car was probably going to kill me if we keep pushing it.

[@christophermclean5620]

How's the debris when removing the flex plate bolts dead set looked like the threads coming out with the bolts

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Just locktite

[@hunterhomeservicesracing6453]

How would you do the converter bolts with a seized motor

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Good question. I imagine you would have to yank the trans straight off the converter and sacrifice the front trans seal, then come at it from the sides

[@karloz83]

Hi got a heap of old street machine books 90s etc 6 boxes full wanna know if anybody would like them. Or I will Chuck them. Love the videos. Miss the ford Holden show

[@TechIOwn]

There are only three certainties in life, death, taxes, and turbo taxi giving Scotty nightmares

[@chrishall8142]

It blew a head gasket but why ? Forged pistons won’t stop it happening again ?

[@351tgv]

If you are gong down that path of upgrades then its time to dump the BTR 4-speed and put in a ZF 6-speed , that low 1st gear combined with the 3.45:1 diff ratio might be an issue traction wise off the line but the in gear acceleration from 2nd to 3rd will give you easily 0.5seccon difference. Get that elusive 10s pass and ditch the LPG,

[@dcollo7800]

What boost was this running? Can’t remember. Is it worth grouting and copper gasket with fire rings?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Don't know, sensor only reads to 29psi and it was flat at 29 from start to finish

[@colinmiles9390]

Don’t quit your job to be a dancer bro 😂 😂 😂

[@hotrodhell]

Where's the holden Ute?

[@user-sg2ry1yc8y]

Love turbo taxi But I reckon get rid of the Crappy gas. E85 is the only way for the taxi.

[@brentonk461ismylostaccount]

FORD Mo-tor

[@nukenuked5749]

1300 BOOST boost boost boost

[@piffiiiiiiit]

Intro was more taxi club than turbo taxi

[@uraniumcranium2613]

maybe its time for flame hoops and a copper gasket

[@mickanon5607]

Couple injectors went lean. did it run out of fuel pump, or did the injectors punk you? could individual EGT's possibly save that? I suspect not really as they aren't fast acting enough.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It LPG, there are no fuel pumps. That's part of the problem

[@dinosshed]

Scotty's been workin the corner disco style and the only fans is paying up. Before he got rich, that engine would have jb welded and sent.

[@JossRickard]

Drew me in with turbo taxi, then knocked me out with selling the MX5 😢

[@Beer_Dad1975]

At this point you must just about be able to pull that engine in your sleep! 😀

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

He did seem very excited about the idea of pulling it out. I am an expert at body language and his demeanor the whole time he was pulling it out was one of extreme excitement. Yeah *sigh* here I go again...