XF Ford falcon barra swap - EP 11 - First time on the road

[@BFxr6T]

Any update on this rig guys? Was a great series!

[@Devastator0]

I cannot wait for more on the XF. This is legitimately my dream build. Keep up the good work guys!!

[@Frontman936]

Anthony Roman Snowflakes, red turbo valve cover and digital dash set if off

[@krispykreme8249]

Mine too

[@hdtgroupa3283]

My first car was a white XF Fairmont Ghia, want another one again with a barra swap!

[@corporalpunishment1133]

The wheels look perfect.👍

[@michaelbyrnes7944]

Love the big falcons I have a xh xr6 Ute with a manual AU engine in great work with the xf sedan love it

[@jamesmay6674]

Brother man! Kiwi loving the Barra work, on my way to purchasing a Barra assembly! You guys are awesome

[@smcdowell8390]

Been looking foreward to an update on this build. I've owned a couple in the past and you blokes have got me keen on trying to find a new one for a project.

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Do it mate, you'll love it!

[@tonyrich7011]

As I am doing a modified car, the engineering requirements in the usual CRS style for would be fantastic. Looking forward to that!

[@froggy0162]

That’s made me a bit homesick - grew up in Castlemaine, moved away in the mid 90s...

[@adamashby8388]

I also had an 1987 Spack back in the day. And yours reminded of mine without the barra. Looking good!

[@kossmonaut]

ive never seen this model car before, what a cool parking break, and driver centric accessories

[@kingcosworth2643]

XF Fairmont Ghia

[@cj393]

Cheers from Florida!

[@SamandBellaTuxedocats]

Just advise there is no difference to looking up and down at your phone to constantly looking back at the camera, i have seen many people talk and keep there eyes on the road and for that they get big respect, its good hearing you speak on what your thinking , but i would say safety first and keep your eyes forward while moving :)

[@peterscandlyn]

Been a most interesting build guys, thanks.

[@klg2440]

Thank you for really good Informative videos.

[@deankdx]

really looking forward to the engineers episodes. it's very hard to find clear answers on common conversions , and how different the various states allow even though it's supposedly a national code ?

[@FuManchu5ltr]

deankdx Made a mud flap bracket today. Upcoming engineering episodes are going to be helpful...

[@glenn.thornton3015]

Great job guys, still waiting for them sway bars 😉

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Glenn .Thornton so are we mate, they should be here any day.

[@geoffreyrose1620]

XF Falcon was the best model of that era .

[@Deano084]

Great to see it driving now! Followed the seires with interest. Hope you make some stuff for ef as I'd like to put a barra in it. The 5 ltr swap was way to hard!

[@thewholls7176]

Good job lads I remember those handbrakes half the time when you pull them on the cable snapped..... Another suggestion for bedding in brakes download a free app to your mobile phone which is just a simple G meter to record G Force and doesn’t matter what speed you’re doing Just Brake hard enough to pull two or three Gs each time and that way you keep it consistent and I find it works really well specially with Bendix pads..... Some brake pad manufacturers will actually provide that instruction on the leaflet that comes with the pads.....!!! I find it to be a lot more scientific because you’re now pulling the same Gs and never ever had a drama with squealing after that

[@jasonswift7098]

I had a XF fairmont 86 model with the 4.1 EFI 6 great car and i swapped out the dash to the digital one.

[@brianmeattey4151]

Allways a great vid buds hope to see some your veihicles in a burnout show again but the Corona bullcrap puts a damper on doing anything but ya you have a great day and godbless

[@jaye696]

SUP FROM ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND love your channel PLEASE SAY HI TO NEW ZEALAND keep up the awesome vlogs

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

This fulla pooping up everywhere lol

[@jaye696]

@@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq forsure

[@jaye696]

Giving the good 1s support 🤙👍

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

G'day Jay! Thanks for watching mate, Hi to everyone in NEW ZEALAND!

[@jaye696]

@@CastlemaineRodShop1976 thanks mate legends can't wait for the next vlog . 🤙🤜👍😎

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

i had a white xf 1986 fairmont, midified thumpy 351 Cleveland in it on tridents lowered , 7000 rpm kills both rear tyres and c4 in under minute

[@chatta6013]

If ya get bored im sure we all wouldn't ever mind seeing you burn a set or 2 off for us lol

[@rubenpopczyk4684]

yay what ive been waiting for

[@xlr8g2]

Typical XF my Fairmont has exact broken mount points on the dash. Defo dodge earth connection in there somewhere as well. Great build and look forward to the engineers report. Would of come up to view this car but can't travel more than 5kays 😞

[@JWOLDING]

It isn't a dodgy earth, it is how the camera sees the pulses of the digital cluster. To the human eye the cluster isn't flickering. Remember when you used to see old CRT computer monitors on TV? They'd be flickering.

[@johnkraft7461]

Reminds me of an XF I saw down in Warnambool years ago. It had a 351 clevo, toploader and 9" diff combo and was in Streetmachine or Performance Streetcar magazine in 1988-ish ! Same color etc. Sounded amazing. Good work guys - maybe pull the Barra down the track an throw in a EFI clevo ?! 💪👍

[@crumb0000]

how does it remind you of that 351? it sounds like a taxi in need of a tune-up. What an utter waste of time.

[@johnkraft7461]

@@crumb0000 agreed ! That's why it needs a clevo.

[@davidring2438]

You're not trying hard enough if you don't make a mistake once in awhile right cameraman 😂

[@theearthrexden]

I had a EA Falcon with a tuned 4lt in it. Went like hell.

[@2burning2turning]

I’ve been watching All Aussie Adventures.

[@ChrisKaniaros]

I miss my old Falcon xf

[@markhenderson4435]

How good is that Harcourt Apple Juice????

[@trustfire]

Would love to see some rollers of this car on the freeway!

[@chrissmith9854]

Disco dash will get old quickly lol Looks great more out side footage.. 👌👌👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dominicdutoit625]

The led dashes only flash when on camera not in real life

[@smcdowell8390]

Yup, it only looks like that on camera. When your in the car the display will be solid and wont be flashing at all.

[@steveskrobot9496]

Sounds like she still has the 2.92 up back!

[@zacsborntorunrunningadvent3441]

Yeah a 3:45 lsd would be good for it.

[@JWOLDING]

So where is it now?

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Regarding the GoPro - don't get caught by VicRoads - they banned the use of Suction Mounts on the outsides of cars a few years back, after a couple that weren't put on right had unplanned meetings with pedestrians. If you come across a copper with an ego, the fine will cost more then a new GoPro!

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Thanks for the tip mate!

[@joshredfern5080]

Hey Rod shop love the XF. Great to see you have the ghia cluster working with the barra, do you do conversion kits to get the ghia cluster to talk to an au v8 that is in my xf?

[@Rybagz]

Stock Barra vs tired old 4.1 - probably near double the power.

[@darrellgee1823]

even driving with it on....wow

[@allisterdavidson9805]

The speedo didn;t seem to work on this video....perhaps you covered that off on another video ?

[@johnstamper52]

When you guys coming over to America. Cletus and cars is aproaching

[@steveskrobot9496]

Did you get the front heat demister working mate? comes in handy in the Melbourne winters!

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

It still works mate

[@greygolem]

I love the australian bush/forest on a rainy day. Even if we turn into an authoritarian hellhole, i'd rather die fighting here than live anywhere else.

[@dmbworks8094]

from the states its only been recently ive heard about the barra and now another youtuber has built a pretty impressive one in his mustang. you guys should build a drift car and go play with Luke Fink.. any chance you all arent to far from each other?

[@timtuttle2109]

Sweet ride, thanks for Always wearing a mask, and believing in science

[@koolkar55]

Wiring wasn't really covered very well? Or your not giving secrets away so you can sell looms?

[@Djscratchy350]

Hey Marc & Heath, any chance you can give us an update vid on the Real Deal, Warbird and Killa B? With this Corona shit you guys are obviously stuck here and the cars are at Willwood factory in the States. What are the plans? Bring them home? Leave them there for now? Are they gonna be here for Summernats 34?

[@sami6393]

What have you guys done with this beast?

[@MrMarkota85]

When's the skid video?

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Hopefully soon mate.

[@nicholasthrower1779]

What Is The Camera And Mic Set Up?

[@nickprostizenovski6948]

Is the speed test @ 60kms ?? I'm in Victoria

[@burtgummerVerified]

I respect you wearing the mask. 👍

[@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN]

@castlemain rod shop have yous had a UPDATE on were killa b realdeal and the other one is. Been awhile

[@LS1able]

Has it been tuned or have i miss a episode

[@jaydemacfarlane4347]

Are you related to Scott Turner?

[@bazzadabarra3306]

Are the burnout cars in safe hands?????????

[@Shamuraii]

How much would this engine swap cost me

[@scubagravy]

Could’ve use black tape brother 😁

[@brianhoffman4861]

How about the sump

[@jimlloyd129]

Cool car but the steering wheel looks crooked.

[@Fuaarrkk]

I doubt they’ve had time for a wheel alignment mate haha. They’ve only just finished this build. It’s all a matter of dialling everything in now piece by piece

[@ArchimedeanEye]

it might be quick, but that high stall 6 cylinder drone would be annoying tbh, compared to a V8 burbling around town

[@thebigw3377]

Time for an update lads 👍

[@markhayes9971]

Had wipers lol

[@perry-productions1745]

Is the camera man named Chevy??

[@ianwollstein8974]

did have wipers 😂🤓

[@whitehorse1959]

Wearing a covaids mask inside a car? Weak.

[@lukejones792]

Not how you bed in brakes but ok

[@peterkarelkwestroo.origina7637]

Youse must be really busy. Sent youse an email re some work on my hq some time ago and still no answer? I take it no one,s even read it.

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Hi Peter, Yes we are busy mate, But that's no excuse! Sorry you didn't get a reply.. We don't work on customer cars at this point in time, we are trying to keep up with demand with customer orders and trying to release new products.

[@JWOLDING]

And now what?

[@MrIsmile3]

Why the mask

[@toness05]

not how to bed brakes in ffs,been a mechanic since 1991 riding the pedal on first use means theyre fucked to start with

[@brianhoffman4861]

Just buy a car with the barra from factory and stop fkn around with the old XD

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Lucky we used an XF.

[@suparoo100]

From all I've heard and read, I expected a little more from a Barra, that sounds like crap, the 289 I have in my XD sounds better than that

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Couldn't agree more! We have done nothing to change the performance of the engine from stock. We got it in and going so we can do the testing on the rear end but as you can tell the performance of the engine isn't great.. Hopefully we can get the xf going a lot better than it did here soon, the car has sat in the corner for some time as it not the greatest thing to drive in it's current state.

[@johnwest9396]

Lose the mask for god sake Really disappointed with you

[@timsmith854]

You are required by law to wear a mask at the moment in Victoria. Do you want him to get a $200 fine? You fcking tool.

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

Here in Victoria it's the Law, If he was filming this all alone with no one else around then it would be fine. Not only do we want to keep our staff save we also want to keep our community save as well.

[@smcdowell8390]

Your disappointed in him for following the law and doing what he's supposed to be doing? Never in my life did I ever think I'd use the term anti maskers. Biggest pack of pants on head retards to ever walk the earth.

[@jamesfrench7299]

The Barra is a horrible rough engine. Intech would have been better. XF bodies are weak and very rust prone..

[@nordic5490]

Nope. The barra can make 2200hp at the wheels on the factory block and head. Good luck with the intech

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@nordic5490 Barra 182 in stock form is a rough old boat anchor, the 190 is much improved and alright. 2000hp would tear an XF apart. Sometimes less is more in the right application.

[@rainlori]

Hilarious reading the anti mask comments in 2023.

[@lukestocks4370]

Hi guys What did u end up doing with this car? 4 sale?

[@CastlemaineRodShop1976]

We still have it but at this point in time it is sitting in the showroom Blown up.... Unfortunately we fed the Barra with to much boost and it blew a hole in the block. We have plans for it but just no time at the moment. But it will be back soon.

[@lukestocks4370]

@@CastlemaineRodShop1976 no worries. Thanks guys. Would love to talk if the time ever comes . But in the meantime I'll keep following for more content.