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Commonly known as "Barra" the Australian-made Ford 4L straight six has been growing in popularity and for a good reason. In this episode of Technically Speaking we take a look at this popular engine, its history and just what exactly makes it so special.
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@vincentwhite7693منذ 4 سنواتOur Australian car industry was making truly world class product which was deliberately kept from world markets. The Holden products ( G8, GTO, SS etc id="hidden2" class="buttons"> )were barely advertised in the States despite rave reviews, and Ford didn't even try. The Yanks were forced by tarrifs to set up factories in the 1950's, and the ink on our free trade agreement with big brother was barely dry before they upped and sailed off. ....وسعت58
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@brandonwright6578منذ 5 سنواتHere in the US I want to say thank you to you aussies for this sensational engine and master piece. 261
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@mwethereldمنذ 5 سنواتEven as a Holden fan and owner, I still think the 4lt Barra is the best Australian production engine made for cost effective boost beasts! 306
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@g0atmilkkمنذ 4 سنواتI got this in my recommended after watching Adam LZ new video lmao 779
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@RevoRob007منذ 5 سنواتBeing the owner of an FG XR6, I have to agree. The Barra is a fantastic engine and a credit to Australian manufacturing. 26
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@brandonobaza8610منذ 5 سنواتA missed opportunity for us in the States. We have a built-in love for 4.0 straight sixes. 296
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@prolosertheatomistic8101منذ 6 سنواتThe smoothness and as you said, torque of this engine just astounds me to no end. Every time I take my XR6 for a spin it just effortlessly pulls the huge id="hidden3" class="buttons"> car along, while running quiet, smooth, and reliably. Love it, and such a shame the Ford factory closed down. ....وسعت14
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@robpk84منذ 6 سنواتTo be honest I'm not very sensible when it comes to buying a car. So when I test drove a turbo falcon I almost signed the papers that day. The way id="hidden4" class="buttons"> the boost pulled me into the seat was something I'd never felt before that moment. I tried to be reasonable but 6 days later I pulled the trigger on my fourth Falcon and my first turbo. I just love the thing. ....وسعت285
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@Ramsi-Berlinمنذ 3 سنواتVery interesting ❣️ I'm German and hear the first time from the Barra engine today. I didn't know, that u have so special engines in Australia and New Zealand Lovely greetings from Berlin ❣️ Ramsi ....وسعت64
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@loumullen614منذ 2 سنواتI have BA wagon petrol Barra 6 now for several years and it still put's a smile on my face in sports mode, have owned Holden Ford and Valiant for over 50 years now and the Barra 6 is king of the lot. 4
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@frankieh2011منذ 6 سنواتI've been repairing falcon columns for years and I've had tons of these come through with more than 2 million km on the clock. The engines are id="hidden7" class="buttons"> worth almost nothing in Australia because they just don't die.. My XR6T had 230,000km on it before I put a liquid LPG injection system on it, upped the boost to 16PSI and advanced the timing somewhat and got an easy 520RWHP and started thrashing it. I bought another engine at the time expecting to kill this one but it just won't die. ....وسعت301
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@SeanIsAFattyمنذ 4 سنواتThe tuning fork helping out the LZ crew with his morning coffee has to be a pretty cool highlight this week! 11
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@thewakzمنذ 6 سنواتThx for converting kW to HP right in the video! Appreciate it! 314
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@iceman45ification1منذ 5 سنواتI absolutely love inline sixes!! Too bad we don't have the Barra here in the USA. 18
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@duranbailiff5337منذ 2 سنواتI must salute my cousins down unduh for developing such a great engine! As I have often said, if there could be only one engine configuration, for me it's id="hidden8" class="buttons"> the venerable Inline Six. I am curious how the Barra compares to GM's 4200 I-6. Thanks for a great video, and I look forward to more great content! ....وسعت11
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@jerryking7772منذ 5 سنواتHave to pick up one or two of these. I'm getting in this time. 30 years ago I messed up and sold my XT GT and 351 XB. Not missing out this time 9
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@corporalpunishment1133منذ 6 سنواتOne of the biggest advantages of the Barra motor is the roller cams. Means longer effective duration because the roller cam can open the valves faster than a flat cam in the RB. 7
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@jamespython5147منذ 5 سنواتYou've just got to say it at least once. "The Mighty Barra" 67
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@XxMusclecarsxXمنذ 6 سنواتThey wont put it in the mustang because it would be faster than the 5.0 1126
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@DMT267منذ 6 سنواتGreat review. Whether you are Holden or Ford, you can never deny how bullet proof these motors are. Our 2005 Territory still performs like new and the id="hidden11" class="buttons"> 4.0 liter idles incredibly quiet and is as smooth as a peach. Like the 3.0 VL (Nissan) RB motor's, the Barra will be truly missed in years to come. ....وسعت4
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@Mower117منذ 4 سنواتExcept for scarcity of parts outside Australia, I would love to swap a built Barra into my F150 (Canada). That thing looks like pure joy. 12
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@MajRatbagمنذ 3 سنواتThe Barra in my territory has done 211,000kms and it still sounds tight n smooth, got another 200k in no trouble at all. 3
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@Thermelioمنذ 6 سنواتWould love to see this engine come to scandinavia in ford models, i can imagine so many old volvo 240s and 740s getting this under their hoods instead of the german engines and japanese ones. 26
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@australiantruckspotting8883منذ 5 سنواتThe FG engines are the best version of the Barra, slightly more power but the biggest improvements over the BA/BF was the refinement and willingness to rev 5
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@nordic5490منذ 6 سنواتDamm you Haltec, you have just pushed up the cost of spare engines for my Barra Turbo. dammm.. 253
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@7eamGhastمنذ 5 سنواتThis thing is making spaghetti at 2600RPM, That's bad ass! Never heard of this thing until recently! WOW!21
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@davespooney8472منذ 4 سنواتDrove a 2013 Falcon Limo with the standard na Barra - plenty of pull, well on cam by 4K. Moved great for what is probably the heaviest Falcon. Auto box was stupidly long geared though! 5
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@Xtreme_Speed_Shopمنذ 3 سنواتInstalling a Barra in a 70 Amc Rebel right now for X275 racing here in the states, cant wait! 2
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@samuelfitzsimmons8907منذ 5 سنواتThanks for the video, I'm a road bike guy and I'm just starting to get into cars. Because where I live now the car culture is quite big. And you id="hidden15" class="buttons"> explained the history of the Barra great. Cheers bro, left a like for ya. ....وسعت2
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@paulkaplan8420منذ 4 سنواتWell done Scotty! Some propper respect & admiration for "The Mighty Barra" that Benny & mates drove so well at last year's Drag Week. id="hidden16" class="buttons"> I'd love to see a series of longer "Tuning Fork" programs on different engines with same format: Rotaries, Boxers, Inline 4's & 6's, V6's & V8's. what makes them special, what are their strengths & weaknesses, power to weight to cost breakdowns, etc. Keep up the great work. Thundah from downundah. ....وسعت2
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@bzrker1300منذ 6 سنواتGreat work as always mate. The barra is 1 of 2 engines I have shortlisted for my ute project as I am restricted to no larger than 4.1L with boost. Would id="hidden17" class="buttons"> love if you could review the other competitor in my shortlist for budget boost, the much loved but often forgotten 1UZFE. Cheers mate. ....وسعت23
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@beefcakeandgravyمنذ 6 سنواتThe barra is so tall it's actually sitting on the floor in front of Scott. Seriously though, great info, thanks. 8
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@JuicyFruityifyمنذ 5 سنواتDude, first, first saw you, of course in MCM. So, great to see you doing your own thing on YT. Second, didn't know squat about Barra til popped up id="hidden18" class="buttons"> in a beige falcon randomly sent to my YT inbox. This vid delivered today. You completely and succinctly gave me the lowdown on this engine. Thank you so much. Very informative, I really like your style. ....وسعت
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@kennyscott1089منذ 4 سنواتJust got my first Barra. Wow. Magnificent motor for sure. 1
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@JamesYoung61منذ 6 سنواتCheers Scott for bringing this Pom up to speed on the Barra. 2
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@richarddonald5593منذ 2 سنواتI've owned an FG XR6 turbo for 8 years. Never a problem with that engine! 1
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@fairlane2020منذ 6 سنواتMy BA Fairlane engine has over 740.000 kms and still going strong 68
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@saltzen961منذ 2 سنواتWow !! The Barra with the lid off ,looks amazingly close to the Dual cam straight six's of Mercedes Benz in the 70's ,80's and 90's . 1
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@jmc2567منذ 3 سنواتVery informative awesome vid great commentary, camera work and editing,thankyou,for your time knowledge and sharing,from Auckland,New Zealand. 1
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@kenlawrance2421منذ 3 سنواتThank you,very imfomative without loads of BS.good presentation about a top motor,I have a 2006 Territory and this motor is more than adequate,very pleased,thanks Scott 2
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@celinaanderson7705قبل 4 أشهرThis is the best channel. Instant follow Scotty , good job bro
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@Rollin8.0منذ 5 سنواتProtip: a barra turbo is very similar in weight, height, width and length to a 2JZ or RB26DET. If your car can fit either of these engines it'll fit a barra and possibly be lighter. 22
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@matthewarmstrong7069منذ 6 سنواتThe Ford Territory was sold in South Africa also, to fill the gap FordSA had in their SUV range. The engine is hard to come by as a used unit though because id="hidden21" class="buttons"> most are still running. We also got the Falcon and the Fairmont of Australian origin, but most here had the earlier motor. ....وسعت38
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@sabamacxمنذ 6 سنواتWould love to see some motorcycle engines: Suzuki/Yamaha/Honda/Kawasaki 1000cc, Triumph 675 triples, etc. 4
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@bradleydixon1597منذ 4 سنواتLove your work mate It's always great to see Scott talking tech 1
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@10secTonnerمنذ 6 سنواتWow I remember you coming to computer shop when you were still at school, and then you got a haltech computer for your datto so I guess you must have been id="hidden22" class="buttons"> happy with that, and here you are working for them. All the best. Tony ....وسعت5
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@StoneyBrownTVمنذ 4 سنواتBrother thank you for this video! I've had some knowledge of these engines but never knew the details. I'd love to put on of these in my old 97 Mustang!! 2
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@nedles27منذ 6 سنواتThis Barra aftermarket revolution seems like a case of you don't know what you have until its gone. 58
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@philliprobertlawman2232منذ 6 سنواتI had the f6 310 great car, only problem was getting the power to the ground, needed wider rears and better tyres than the factory Dunlops. 2
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@klaymann888منذ 5 سنواتI have a FGXR6 and luv it .. the pulling power reminds me of my old 265 Hemi valiants . 1
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@dylanwinship7582منذ 3 سنواتStumbled apon this while making plans to barra swap a Volvo 740 after seeing a 94 5.0 swapped one I’ve been inspired 2
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@ryanwolfe911منذ 6 سنواتI've managed to get ahold of an NA Barra and transmission for dirt cheap, and I'm going to build it for boost, and stuff it in my 1970 F-100. I can't wait 7
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@flyfaen1منذ 4 سنواتThe Aussie equivalent to the BMW S38B38 :) Good stuff. 3
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@dogstar234منذ 6 سنواتYou should do the 265 hemi, another Aussie designed and made straight 6 64
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@mals4400منذ 6 سنواتVery well presented information. informative and easy to follow. Keep up the good work 1
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@wenull3منذ 5 سنواتFord needs to bring this to the States for the next Bronco platform 58
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@RascalMcGovensمنذ 6 سنواتyou should do the n54. another great inline 6. the tuning market is opening up tremendously for them and they make huge power on stock internals. I believe the record for the stock bottom end is well north of 750 whp. 2
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@yotaismygameمنذ 3 سنواتI want to put a barra in my 69 mustang coupe. Original inline six car. Makes so much sense 1
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@alexcoronaمنذ 6 سنواتIf you'd take a look at the Ford/Yamaha V6 SHO that would be great. The original one from the late 80s not the modern one. I'm converting one to RWD and putting it in a Toyota Corona. 9
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@josephrojas7019منذ 6 سنواتVg30DE(TT) super underrated engine, 700 hp+ stock bottom end 1
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@ceezcet4838منذ 3 سنواتThanks for the info, I bought an fg xr6 turbo by default. I always wondered why people pulled me up and asked to buy it?. I know why. I think I'll keep her now. 2
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@ibetatestedyourmotherمنذ 3 سنواتNow I know why MCM goes to you for everything 8
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@KenSiefertمنذ 5 سنواتI feel the same way about my Jeep 4.0 straight 6.a fantastically durable and long lasting motor. 1999 TJ with 300k miles and climbing. 1
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@chocisgodمنذ 6 سنواتGreat vid mate, you present like a pro.. 4
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@stevenmarcinkowski8577منذ 5 سنواتI saw my first Barra in a video from drag week in the US. Impressive engine 1
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@mjl8115منذ 4 سنواتA few months ago I watched HubNuts review of an old Falcon with Barra engine and I was fallen with love. This is sth I want to swap/install in some Capri id="hidden28" class="buttons"> or Taunus and drive it everyday. :) And it does not has to be superpowered. It is torquey enough for classic car even without boost. Cheers from Poland. ....وسعت
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@grantw.whitwam9948منذ 4 سنواتThanks, I had never heard about this engine. 13
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@stevee7260منذ 4 سنواتI had no idea this even existed. Thanks for the detailed explanation. 1
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@TheArtistsTouchقبل 11 أشهرGood to know more about this engine, I owned BA XT Falcon which is as basic as BA Falcon could get, but it had a barra just like all others although stock id="hidden29" class="buttons"> standard, but this thing pulled, and the torque can definitely be felt, many hills were encountered but I don't remember having to change down to get up them, the barra put its torque to work and got over them with ease, but another downside to this is that once the big drive belt shreds away, everything goes with it and the engine just stops, but that was my only problem with it, other than that, with the usual maintenance, this engine is bulletproof, and far more economical than I could ever imagine, I thought I'd be broke running it, haha nope I found it was cheaper to run than a Honda Civic!! ....وسعت1
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@Edward135iمنذ 6 سنواتI'd really like to Import one of these into the US and put it in a 1960s mustang drag car. 33
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@cleaterose5914منذ 6 سنواتWow this looks like perfect pick up truck motor. Would have preferred it over the V options we have now. The complicated power plants get the more complexity we add by using a V configuration. 2
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@TheGiovanniecمنذ 6 سنواتAwesome video Scott! Very informative. Keep up the great work!
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@ayoobkarriem527منذ 5 سنواتI would like to just say that we did receive the barra in south africa for a while. We got it when the for territory came over to our market 2
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@jermywatt2000منذ 5 سنواتI've got a 250 Chev bored, balanced and turboed. Had it in a 77 Nova. And it's a blow though carburetor setup running 8-10 lbs boost 1
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@habitatmindset3205منذ 5 سنواتthe US is lacking so much. over here our only options for RWD sporty cars is pretty much Mustang, Camaro, and vette. They got rid of all the RWD sedans id="hidden32" class="buttons"> and have made them FWD. This makes it so people that are trying to get into cars can't really pick up a cheaper used RWD car like an Impala would be( Commodore). instead now if you want a RWD car you either spend crazy amounts for the typical sports car or buy a 20 year old car from the 90's. Major props to the Australian car makers for knowing your customer base and giving them what they want, instead of what the company thinks the people need. I would move to Australia just to have a ute. ....وسعت4
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@elilachappa3330منذ 6 سنواتWe should've got these in the U.S. I'm sure the barra would change many Americans hearts and minds about the i6 configuration, especially since its built by am American company 37
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@andyc5612منذ 4 سنواتNot a ford fan but got to give credit where credit is due. Great to see haltech making a stand alone rather than a piggy back unit for the builders. . 1
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@project_calais4977منذ 5 سنواتWhile it may be a long shot, maybe you should video on the Alloytec V6 from Holden/GM. I’m sure a lot off Aussies and even those from other countries who are familiar with this engine would love to know more, especially when it comes to the Timing Chain issues of the earlier versions of this engine. ....وسعت1
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@neilstleon6251منذ 5 سنواتWell explained tutorial much appreciated thanks. 3
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@KaDaJxClonEمنذ 6 سنواتI'd love to put a Barra Turbo in a Mk3 Supra Chassis. I think it would feel like a 2J swap, but I bet its a fair bit cheaper. 10
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@michaelstarkssr3701منذ 2 سنواتHey Scott is the barra head compatible to Ford's 4.9 inline 6
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@user-Clint315منذ 6 سنواتHi mate, can you please do a video about the fpv miami engine? That would surprise alot of people about how much of it was developed here in Aus. 3
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@clinty51منذ 6 سنواتAnother great Tuning Fork lesson for the ages 1
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@RichieRouge206منذ 5 سنواتGreat video! My dad had the Barra in his Territory in South Africa so they are there too! 2
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@brockmacckie9905منذ 2 سنواتHey would it be possible to get 182 rwkws on ba n/a btr auto ?
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@WeirdBikeGuyمنذ 6 سنواتWhy not show a n55-57. Pretty mutch the euro spec of the barra/2jz engine. Nice video. Love these tech videos. The more you know the more you do! 1
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@phoenix20401منذ 5 سنواتid like to see a barra with the stock garret turbo, but also with a supercharger in a twincharger setup, i reckon that would be something truly insane! 2
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@timhill7674منذ 5 سنواتIt wasn’t just a good performer it was also very efficient on the highway for such a large engine especially if you kept your speed below 110kph. 7
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@Bluemax1966zebraمنذ 6 سنواتJUST BOUGHT A LPG VERSION OF THE BARRA ENGINE AND NICE TO LEARN ABOUT A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS (THATS RIGHT AN EX TAXI AND I LOVE IT. 2
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@musclecarczarig4003منذ 5 سنواتGreat video! I'd like to see one on the 6.4 Hemi or just the newer style Hemis in general.
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@nashking817منذ 5 سنواتNice vid! Could you guys please do the vq35hr? 1
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@robtrubiano3103منذ 5 سنواتWish Ford had used that engine in the States 8
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@connorwhite102منذ 6 سنواتhow about a 1zz I know its a littile 1.8 but I'm doing I engine swap with one in to a mx5 at the moment 3
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@guy_autordieمنذ 6 سنواتHello, does it have an equivalent which it can be extend to 4L safely (structural strenght) in the BMW range?
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@russellreed3683منذ 6 سنواتI deal with ford 170 & 200ci and the 300ci I6 engines almost weekly due some older, somewhat niche industrial equipment I work on. Damn good id="hidden37" class="buttons"> engines. Smooth, reliable, (somewhat) powerful. In that order. Way overbuilt. Even though I like me some SBF and Modulars, especially forced, these would definitely work for a hot rod! I want one in my ratty fox body coupe. Cruising ebay in a tab right now! :) Too bad Ford's 'infinite wisdom' couldn't see their in-house resources for what they were or they would be MUCH more common around the world. ....وسعت1
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@mansoorgabier9883منذ 3 سنواتYou guys should review the 2006 ford focus St volvo T5 engine. Very popular here in South Africa 2
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I'm German and hear the first time from the Barra engine today.
I didn't know, that u have so special engines in Australia and New Zealand
Lovely greetings from Berlin ❣️
Ramsi ....وسعت 64
Not missing out this time 9
Seriously though, great info, thanks. 8
It's always great to see Scott talking tech 1
Tony ....وسعت 5
We got it when the for territory came over to our market 2
I'm sure the barra would change many Americans hearts and minds about the i6 configuration, especially since its built by am American company 37
Damn good id="hidden37" class="buttons"> engines. Smooth, reliable, (somewhat) powerful. In that order. Way overbuilt.
Even though I like me some SBF and Modulars, especially forced, these would definitely work for a hot rod!
I want one in my ratty fox body coupe. Cruising ebay in a tab right now! :)
Too bad Ford's 'infinite wisdom' couldn't see their in-house resources for what they were or they would be MUCH more common around the world. ....وسعت 1