Australian Made BOOST for Big Block Chev - HARROP ENGINEERING

Today on The Skid Factory we're visiting Harrop Engineering where we catch up with Heath who gives us an in-depth look at what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to designing and manufacturing a Supercharger Kit.
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[@theskidfactory]

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[@HarropTV]

It was a pleasure showing you guys around the boost factory 👌

[@chadroy16]

legends

[@Hard_Right]

I’m in the market for a super charger for my gmc truck with a 6.2 L86 I’ll definitely be checking your kits out

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Impressive workshop 👍🏼

[@usedchoc]

Amazing level of detail. Thanks Harrop and Skid Factory for the tour

[@davidbrown6193]

Fantastic Company! Legendary! 💯

[@fullboost]

Nice video guys, great Aussie company to work with :)

[@jonathanhazlewood8937]

As a lad from the States, I am always impressed at the level of dedication the Aussies have to their craft. Giving Al and Woody the time to come into the shop and highlight the level of expertise and engineering that is local to their country is always impressive. Cheers to the Harrop Engineering lads for giving an insight into their factory!

[@uliwehner]

as a german lad living in the US, i am always impressed with the dedication to trades and engineering and manufacturing seen in the UK, Germany, and apparently also in Australia.

[@scottwheeler2494]

I am amazed by all the hotrodders everywhere. Regardless of the country, they are dedicated to improving their rides often in direct opposition by their government regulators. We are lucky here in the States so far at our ability to modify our cars in most cases to what we want - even building our own designs with parts from around the world.

[@stevemclachlan7598]

Loved the Aussie approach to building high quality. Get it done without hype. Awesome facility Harrop.

[@banjopete]

Who does the hype……I can’t imagine.

[@scksqzbngblo9880]

Becausestraya

[@adambrown2626]

@@banjopete yeeeehaaaw....

[@davejennings5140]

Loved it. Heath delivered a comprehensive explanation of the whole operation, managing to be clear, precise, enthusiastic and all over it, without being all shiny and corporate. Looks like such an awesome place to work and clearly the stuff they make is outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

[@coenlowe93]

Oooo nooooooo that sound at the end credits

[@jpstrim]

Agreed.... didn't sound like fun

[@xXPanfy004013Xx]

Was just gonna comment 😬

[@SloppyMechanics]

i am here!

[@MegamanEXEv2]

His sloppiness graces us with his presence

[@theskidfactory]

Welcome.

[@kfatbob1]

Harrop has come a long way since Ron run his “Howler” and made a big mark. Thanks for sharing Al and Woody.

[@joshacollins84]

That place looks amazing! I have been in some impressive manufacturing facilities (including Holley) & this is truly a cut above.

[@adamscully4397]

Fantastic to see that we still have high quality automotive manufacturing happening in Australia after the death of our local automotive industry. Seeing facilities like this is the one aspect that I miss from being in the CAD/CAM industry for 20 years up until 2016. Always loved seeing the amazing products that were designed and manufactured in our products. Great episode and looking forward to seeing the dyno results next week.

[@carterlee8344]

Another one of the many reasons that I love Australians. An example of an an outfit who has their act together. Beautiful job guys!

[@horsehead8306]

The audio of the dyno run at the end of the video is interesting, can’t wait for the next video to see if it held together

[@richmanricho]

sounded parts on floory 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@craigdavies8099]

@@richmanricho It seemed to stop whinning very quickly, that's a lot of enertia to slow down...

[@TorqHub]

'Interesting' isn't usually the word I'd use to describe that kind of audio... 😓

[@leviwebb9401]

@@craigdavies8099 agreeded hope its a trick

[@dragpix]

hopefully it just kicked the belt off 🤞

[@fatborry]

Amazing Episode and an impressive place! To think you now 3D scan a block, CAD design it, and mill out the bits all without touching a tape measure or tool is awesome.

[@andrewclarke86]

You absolutely still need measuring tools. that scanner wont give accurate sizing to manufacture something

[@wobblysauce]

They did measure with the ruby tip.

[@theSam91]

All I can say is, WOW! That's the kind of place us small time metal carvers can only dream of working in. Such amazing machinery and capabilities, organization and quality control. Simply amazing.

[@4thgradedropout980]

Excellent profile of a very cool company. Glad you could be a part of it.

[@TorqHub]

Excellent video fellas and an amazing way to showcase the production process. Goes to show exactly what we've been preaching for years, we have some of the best manufacturers and parts in the world! Built right here on Aussie soil 💪🏻💪🏻🇦🇺

[@baconmcbacon62]

Harrop makes some top notch goodies. They even make a supercharger upgrade kit for my old Mini. It’s on my list of upgrades to buy someday!

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

The quality of those 3D scans is amazing! Awesome work they’re doing there.

[@manythingslefttobuild]

Great factory tour Heath, thanks for letting Al and Woody video it.

[@richardallen1629]

Melbourne based engineer here, Harrop are fantastic. Really nice to have a little tour around inside such a tidy operation. 10/10. Must be awesome to be involved with the development and come home with a shiny new piece of top shelf engineering. Sounds sweet too. 👍

[@lanceneuman9528]

Wow Harrops... The Skid Factory is stepping up their game. Top shelf.

[@TheCuttz1984]

What a dream place to work. Harrop is a true Australia icon. Even as a kid I remember the blowers they made for the 304 V8s. Thanks for sharing

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

Fantastic video! Always nice to see Al absorbing information from professionals from different fields. That is how you get smarter.

[@sunset1sunset1]

I remember the awkward silence with the cam and then everybody put their thinking head on and just got to work and saw the problem. Would love to see your big block in US maybe catch up with Finnegan team. Your videos just keep getting better and better and better I remember the first ones. I think the car community as a whole loves the kind of stuff that you do.

[@MrPropanePete]

That engineering facility is jaw dropping amazing...

[@the_real_superstickman]

Aussies doing what Aussies do best, design and manufacture of high quality gear. We don't make cheap junk here, we make stuff that just works.

[@modaufygarage]

What a fantastic video! Thanks Harrop for taking Al and Woody through your wonderful facility.

[@Techno0908]

Oh man, I work in a little CNC job shop in Queensland so its so cool to see some quality Australian manufacturing at this scale, excellent workshop and Al just taking it all in.

[@MrALTRD8]

So excited for this, what a stunning facility and product

[@DiamondLou78]

good to see valued technicians in engineering action and the passion in their work.. great vid 🤙🤙

[@shanenorwell8580]

What an awesome look at some really cool tech and products. Looking at inverted super chargers was a real eye opener to how they work.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Incredible operation! Props to Harrop!

[@Irishpete78]

Epic video. The Harrop setup and dedication to craft is reminiscent of the factory tour I was able to go to at ARB. Aussie engineering ftw.

[@jonathanpatchett7567]

Great walk through and Heath seems so knowledgeable about his product and how its all put together

[@cooperturbo4598]

What an awesome video ! Always thrilling to see a company dedicated to our passion for car modifications.

[@chadroy16]

their workshop looks amazing. good to see quality quality control

[@curvs4me]

I'm impressed continually with the products coming out of Australia. The best big block Chevy, Cleveland, and other heads for the money. CID BBC heads bring LS style symmetrical ports to the big block. That's key to real power like a built LS but bigger. Now Harrops doing superchargers for, well, anything you want! Unbelievable!

[@lewdog9647]

That was a great tour of the Harrop facility. Excellent to see high quality engineering and manufacturing in Australia!

[@J-RocksCustoms]

Wow! That was awesome to see the manufacturing side of harrop. Great video!

[@craigm5511]

What a fabulous video. I love seeing an Aussie company manufacturing world class performance parts. Great to see the Managing Director is passionate about making top shelf, cool automotive parts too. Brilliant!!!

[@craigfiles7067]

Another great video of a amazing Melbourne company producing world class equipment for the automotive industry. Thanks Al and Woody

[@pete1973x]

What a great colab. Nice work guys. Had proper shivers when that charger started to whine at the end there!

[@PX125E]

I really enjoyed that video at Harrop. What a professional presentation Allan. This is a serious channel. Hats off to you good sir.

[@brianbob7514]

Beautiful facility , thanks for the tour

[@adman6380]

Good to see a guided tour for a company not done by a salesperson, that guy knew his stuff

[@BarrelBros]

Wow! That was cool!!

[@seangill2493]

Awesome edit woody! Good to see the Aussie aftermarket industry getting some air time

[@devworth]

FANTASTIC content guys!👏 Keep up the great work! 👍

[@malcolmbindon5911]

Excellent vid guys and great tour 👍👍👍, nice to see home grown manufacturing 😎.

[@mmazz30]

Al, I hope you enjoyed our beautiful warm weather here in Melbourne the past few weeks. As for Harrop Engineering.....has always been world class.

[@-MacCat-]

Awesome video about an awesome world class leading company. A big thank you to all involved.

[@danielrayment7165]

So good lads..... mad respect for Harrop

[@xozindustries7451]

I’m very excited for this one, I’m America we can get Whipple blowers for big block Chevy motors, which is what I am currently looking at for my 540, but this would be a great alternative

[@guyver33]

Amazing video guys, I found this very interesting. Keep up the good work.

[@vanoscrap6296]

awesome behind the curtains stuff, thank you very much!

[@hellcat3522]

Love these factory tours!

[@Rtechmobile]

Great stuff ! Thanks boys.

[@LitchKB]

FKYEAH. I clicked so hard on this nearly broke my mouse. Been looking forward to this for weeks.

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Wow, amazing quality and craftsmanship. Those brakes are stunning! 8:32

[@aaronwest906]

We went through this loop a few years back aswell with a small block chev and ended up having a custom manifold made to suit a 3 litre Whipple. I also thought it was strange that there wasn't an option for modern blowers on old engines. Great video. Thoroughly enjoy the more technical videos

[@adamspencer3620]

Fantastic r&d I love seeing the process

[@Willdrknght]

Amazing facility! This thing is going to sound mental !

[@771bjy]

Lots of good stuff properly made in Australia. Makes me very proud.

[@stooartbabay]

So good to see an Aussie company that is world beating :)

[@MAD-355]

MAAD Great Australian company. Love seeing Australian company’s going up and beyond.

[@highwayman1769]

Really fantastic video. Enjoyed it a lot!

[@barbossaa5527]

What an informative video thank you very much folks🤙

[@davidbeer]

Very educational vid thanks guys.

[@southney7211]

I like the inverted charger design. Great engineering company.

[@fendel_]

Excellent and informative video!

[@innertubemac]

Fantastic video from skid factory, thanks to HARROP for inviting you to the engineering factory 😀✅

[@Thiswasmeanttobeeasy]

Great episode.

[@bigguy78246]

Great episode!

[@lukebryce5097]

Enjoyed the Harrop tour 👍

[@mstSean]

Really excited for the kit the just released for RWD K series swaps!

[@MaXimus666789]

Sickk! Very interesting episode.

[@dannissen8266]

Excellent stuff.

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

That ending sounds concerning as engine sound dropped off so fast. Al what did you brake ???

[@richardallen1629]

yeah Ricky, it seemed rather sudden with a bit of a clattery finish. Maybe engine management or someone on the e-stop killed the ignition on a high boost signal or another warning level? The engine dyno would have a load attached, so stopping fast is not entirely unexpected. It didn't go bang at least... 🤞

[@dousty]

Sounded like something has locked up

[@frankgeimer5952]

Setting new highs in engine Horsepower, way to go Alan and Harrop!

[@gazza116]

top job guys great vid.

[@bigal878]

A very good episode. 👍🏻

[@jarrod1687]

Great episode. Quality product the harrop gear

[@martingleeson5732]

Hecktic video, cheers.

[@IgnisMan]

Great Vid, and well explained 👍😎

[@adamloader9534]

Groundbreaking and exciting stuff for everyone 😝😎

[@davepitts2045]

How good is that!!!

[@mickmace5850]

Thanks guys love youre channel, Queenslander

[@VegBazzoBoys]

Very slick production in this one Woody.

[@letsallbe-friends1120]

*Al's Christmas's all come at once!* ✨🕺✨

[@TheosEpicVideos]

This is amazing.

[@Flitzer514]

Great choice for valve covers (I have the same type), the fins aid cooling by 17.45% (the fins don't aid cooling at all 😃).

[@helplmchoking]

They may not aid cooling, but they do aid with looking cool

[@davidbrown6193]

Awesome!! 🍻

[@chrisward2115]

Hey guys love your work. I just watched the latest episode of offtheranch. They're at Lsfest Texas and there is a guy wearing one of the Skid Factory turbo outfit's. It's great to see your merch in America. Keep up the great work Guys, can't wait to see All's big block crown finished.

[@chrischerry2787]

Nice behind the scenes video 👍

[@ChrisFromTheInternet]

That snout is very slick

[@budgeman77]

Gotta love a Supercharger Whine!!!

[@tomanycooks]

very nice choice

[@theviking5667]

Welcome to the future. Mind Blown...

[@down2diesel657]

Best part was at the very end. Oofta I can’t wait till next weekend