That's an awesome car. Glad the owner loves it and doesn't listen to family members saying he should sell it. Having that 2 speed strapped to a thousand horsepower street car is mental. Loved this video and same with the video on the 2 speed VF. Keep it up it Ross.
@@RossReviewsau I’m good friends with Andrew and have helped him with the car over the years. We both have big turbo falcons with power glides, the amount of blood sweat and tears he has put into that car and the amount of setbacks 99 percent of these so called experts on here would have given up. Andy is a super nice dude and deserved a massive pat on the back doing most of the work himself too
Really enjoyed the review. What a really well put together build, from the engine mods to the powerglide and the tyre setup. I’m interested to see if he can get a dual tune setup via something like PCMTec? Have the current tune for cruises and a second tune that reduces the lag for somewhere like the drags? Thanks for the video.
Absolutely supreme job the owner has done on this ride ...nice combination of parts ... vary few are in what i call the EXTREME CATEGORY ..virtually the unbeatable category ... cigars and blue label scotch whiskey class .. once the low to mid range is ironed out . Then its game over for most other competitors.. this would need stealth number plates just as a extra precaution - blue and red lights whoop whoop 👍 10/10 car
This car is nuts, and love the stance and power... I don't know why it's coping some flack in the comments (especially in the YT Shorts comments)... I wonder what half these guys bagging the car own 🤔
The glide would be hurting it as a road car, be insane on the strip , easy high 8s 👌 With a zf he could have the best of both worlds, would be way less laggy with the shorter gearing and now that u can build em 8s is no dramas for em 👌 Fullboost did a review on one recently, similar setup doing 8.78s/8.80s from memory with a zf 👌 I've recently gotten my fg sported after an unfortunate engine failure 1/9/23 caused the factory boost controller failing and giving it 30lbs on 98 😬 ,finally back up n running 100% ended up with a safe 358rwkw 775nms being my drivelines stock incl. Clutch lol So I'll keep it there till i can upgrade the clutch, tailshaft, diff hat, cvs etc. before we turn it up more but even then probably won't go much past 420kw as it's also my daily lol mpre than enough in a street car. Hoping for mid 11s as it sits, just need some better tyres first, the 265 Bridgestone potenzas are hating life atm plus they're due for replacement, can't get traction till 3rd gear atm 😎🤣
its a drag set up.. and man 2 speeds are cool as hell for that. changing from 1st to second is like opening the gates to hell! def will be an 8 second car
Awesome man enjoy your ride. I had a built ZF and when I started the rebuild was going to keep it but the Deal I got on the Glide I couldn’t say no. All billet internals and is TransBraked. Still haven’t tried the trans brake yet. But the build was to be a 8 sec car.
@@RossReviewsau straight 6 motors can get plenty of horses our 1958 race car has Holden gray engine of 48 horse og now 183 ford our Holden both great cheers bro 😎👍Vz Glenn
My buddy's got a f6 typhoon r spec and omg dose he baby it 😂 I don't think it's ever gone over 130 under his hands and over 4000rpm in the 10 years he's owned it. The shells only got 70,000kms on it and the motor got a refresh about 1,700kms ago. But his other bf typhoon sits in his garrage for a year takes it out puts 6 months on it put a new battery in it and go pops a phew sets then back in the garrage 😂😂
Preston auto built th400 Big fuel system 3.5 inch cooler piping with plazzy clamps 2400hp JT intercooler Twin 525 walbro surge tank Big cams 4 inch straight pipe the haltech goodies And everything for a big independent read end.. It’s getting wired at the moment, won’t be long
Awesome car! I see so many Boss V8 bonnets on XR6's etc. Do they do it for clearance or for looks? Also, I thought the Poweglide is an odd choice. They were kings of the drag strip years back. Then a few years ago built C4's were the go. I thought built TH400's are the current favourite for the strip.
I’d be interested to know if this is true- if you drag it and it’s better than a 10 second car you HAVE to fit a roll cage. Correct me if I’m wrong but this might be a good reason to never drag it (if you don’t want a cage destroying back seat practicality.
These things take time. Also here is QLD if you run quicker than 9.50 you get booted off the track and not allowed back till full cage chute and ANDRA Licence. Rough estimate but that’s well over 10k
Still running factory ECU. So not able to do things like anti-lag or Nos to stage the car quickly. Eventually will get a Haltec which will be great but I’m just enjoying the experience. It took me 5 years to build the car and now just enjoying it and learning as the build progresses
@@RossReviewsau I dont know exactly what anti-lag or launch control does but if its anything like StreetMachines Barra MX5 then yeah would make the world of difference, basically Scotty limits the revs that it holds at launch until he leaves the start line then he goes full pelt, i think its called a 2-step whatever that does?
This is certainly a strange car. It’s a street car that’s never been to the track - so spends 100% of its time on the street. It’s the 34th quickest car Ross has tested. The fuel Economy and lack of drive ability would make it useless as a Daily. At the traffic lights it would pretty much lose to everything. And I mean everything. The cars powerband and gearing means 160kmh -270kmh is probably it’s sweet spot. And only on Very straight, perfect DRY roads. Pretty much useless for QLD roads. It’s so laggy that highway pulls would mean the race would be over before this thing started chasing it down. This is THE most expensive way to build a 12sec street car. This really is a weekend Dyno car.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So here is mine. This build has taken me 5 years to build. It’s not a daily driver, No car with this much power and runs only E85 is hoping for good fuel economy. The Goal of the car is to run 8 second passes but I’m not about to go and try with little experience of racing it. I’ll slowly build up to it little by little learning as I go along. Learning how to launch the car, how to know what the suspension setup should be what tyre pressure to run. It simply takes time and with Willowbank being closed for refurb just have to wait. These things take time. Thats my opinion.
I gota say im glad he loves his car and the set up but my 15yr old fg ute with 450rwhp seems way more fun 0-100 and even dropping skids anytime under 100km/h I wouldn’t be happy with the lag he got going on there
It’s a drag setup running a power glide/radials, the fun starts in 2nd gear, and unless you want to die you need grip. I agree for a daily being able to spin wheels is fun, but this thing unleashed will show you true power. This setup would easily eat Supercars on a drag strip. It’s a different vibe/feeling
It used to be 650hp with a ZF and that was fun. The build just got out hand as they all do. Yes it’s a pig down low that’s the trade off when having a big turbo. Thats great that you love your Ute, enjoy the ride
Definitely right there! having power to shred at low speed is fun! I drive an Ecotec with a cheap 3582r so top end power is non existent but response and torque are awesome! I thought about a high rpm build n fitting twin’s but for now it’s spot on for street!
Even with half that power this car is dangerous and not driveable with virtually zero traction. They are not designed for this much power. The engine is a beast though
Agreed when I put the 20inch wheels on it does get abit scary. But having drag radials and big sidewall it hooks up and goes. Having a good tyre and wheel combo is a must plus good suspension and alignment.
@@RossReviewsau but it’s a street car…. Old tech is boring and drives like crap until you send it for one Hail Mary dialled up launch a month. Way too much compromise.
@@needmoreboost6369smaller stage 1 turbo builds boost quicker 2nd turbo to compliment it & less lag overall. The thing sounds mental though and 50-250kmh rolling start would be insane.
I have no doubt your AMG will beat it. I’m sure there is 1000’s and 1000’s of cars faster than it. But I am enjoying all the work I did myself. I built the car for me.
Hey ross, im down in Melbourne and my 400hp vz V6 would be an interesting review that alot of people would be interested in, currently with standard stall and gears i run a 5.5 second 0-100 and did a 12.5 second quarter mile, you’ll love the setup, what email can i contact you on if youd like to review my car? Thanks love your channel mate
That's an awesome car. Glad the owner loves it and doesn't listen to family members saying he should sell it. Having that 2 speed strapped to a thousand horsepower street car is mental. Loved this video and same with the video on the 2 speed VF. Keep it up it Ross.
thanks brother! hes doing well keeping it
This vehicle is from 160km and beyond to see it's real potential, 300kph top end speed easy in my opinion.
She would do well over 300 top speed more like 340+ with that power
yup i cant even imagine having an airstrip and letting it scream! INSANE STUFF
Thanks for the compliment. 🤘🤘
LOL with the right gearing this thing would go well over 400kmh@@haydengould8396
Oh it would laugh at 300 😛
Funny how people bagging this car don't in fact own a fast car and wouldn't be willing to race it! Killer car mate keep up the good work !
absolutely its an insane build and should be in the 8s when hes done and ready!
@@RossReviewsau I’m good friends with Andrew and have helped him with the car over the years. We both have big turbo falcons with power glides, the amount of blood sweat and tears he has put into that car and the amount of setbacks 99 percent of these so called experts on here would have given up. Andy is a super nice dude and deserved a massive pat on the back doing most of the work himself too
Good to see that Andrew's car has the right wheels and tyres , i think he would enjoy entering Drag Challenge, thumbs up
oh he needs them! lol awesome car!
Definitely on the Bucket list to do one.
What a weapon. Love it, brings back memories.
Also, that facial expression when the owner is having a crack 😂
man such a weapon huge fun this was
8:58 LOL, first time for me seeing a barra rev to like 7500rpm, damn that's crazy! Love it! 🎉
fully built with a 2 speed is crazy! hitting second is life changing
On the dyno it went just over 7800rpm 🤘🤘
@@andynobs destroke it, they sound even better at close to 10k.
@@uraniumcranium2613 very true, it just wasn’t in the budget when was building.
When he nails the set up it will be a monster .. mad review
oh man hitting 2nd is something else!!!
Thanks and yeah still early days. These things take time.
Such a clean beautiful build!!!
Glad you like it!
Cheers 🤘🤘. It definitely gets peoples attention
“Speed big turbo wow” is what a cheap turbo from -that- part of Asia would be called on ebay 😂. Great review as always!
HAHA def a maxspeedingrod turbo.
1 of the nicest falcons ive seen! Looks so fun
Super clean
Really enjoyed the review. What a really well put together build, from the engine mods to the powerglide and the tyre setup. I’m interested to see if he can get a dual tune setup via something like PCMTec? Have the current tune for cruises and a second tune that reduces the lag for somewhere like the drags? Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it! For sure still has to be dailed in but he’s nearly there and what a monster it will be
It has 3 boost settings and the lowest the tuner could get was 870. S1 is 870@22psi S2 is 970@25psi and 1100@29psi.
Another awesome Barra thanks for showing.
My pleasure!
Absolutely supreme job the owner has done on this ride ...nice combination of parts ... vary few are in what i call the EXTREME CATEGORY ..virtually the unbeatable category ... cigars and blue label scotch whiskey class .. once the low to mid range is ironed out . Then its game over for most other competitors.. this would need stealth number plates just as a extra precaution - blue and red lights whoop whoop 👍 10/10 car
Couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed this one
What a lovely machine & some great ideas for your car Johnny 😁 great vid brother.
killer barra
This car is nuts, and love the stance and power... I don't know why it's coping some flack in the comments (especially in the YT Shorts comments)... I wonder what half these guys bagging the car own 🤔
yeh idk man some people just hating to hate i guess.. this was a really cool car n solid build
It’s doesn’t bother me everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I built the car for me and that’s all I care about. ❤
@@andynobs That's the right attitude to have 👍
At the end of the day, it's your car, not theirs...
I love the falcon videos. Keep it up brotha!
Glad you like them!
_wow, wild, any car that turn a Powerglide fast is a beast!_ .. _great review Ross_
Straight up power gluides = FAST
The glide would be hurting it as a road car, be insane on the strip , easy high 8s 👌
With a zf he could have the best of both worlds, would be way less laggy with the shorter gearing and now that u can build em 8s is no dramas for em 👌
Fullboost did a review on one recently, similar setup doing 8.78s/8.80s from memory with a zf 👌
I've recently gotten my fg sported after an unfortunate engine failure 1/9/23 caused the factory boost controller failing and giving it 30lbs on 98 😬 ,finally back up n running 100% ended up with a safe 358rwkw 775nms being my drivelines stock incl. Clutch lol
So I'll keep it there till i can upgrade the clutch, tailshaft, diff hat, cvs etc. before we turn it up more but even then probably won't go much past 420kw as it's also my daily lol mpre than enough in a street car.
Hoping for mid 11s as it sits, just need some better tyres first, the 265 Bridgestone potenzas are hating life atm plus they're due for replacement, can't get traction till 3rd gear atm 😎🤣
zf rubbish even built ones cost mega bucks and dont last at over 600 rear wheel kw is walk in park for built 2 3 speed gm trans
Needs a big converter and diff gears
its a drag set up.. and man 2 speeds are cool as hell for that. changing from 1st to second is like opening the gates to hell! def will be an 8 second car
Awesome man enjoy your ride. I had a built ZF and when I started the rebuild was going to keep it but the Deal I got on the Glide I couldn’t say no. All billet internals and is TransBraked. Still haven’t tried the trans brake yet. But the build was to be a 8 sec car.
Cool story bro 😂
14:18 he is unfased
😤🤣
Nice ride mate ❤
Glad you enjoyed
Thanks 🤘🤘
Tough as car!! Super clean. The owner also looks like he's as fast as the car.
Agreed!
It's funny in every video when Ross ups it everyone is looking at the speedo haha😂
Everyone but me 🤣
What a great big horse power car it’s incredible how fast Barra motors go awesome ride bro Vz Glenn 😮
Love a tuff Barra 🇦🇺😤
@@RossReviewsau straight 6 motors can get plenty of horses our 1958 race car has Holden gray engine of 48 horse og now 183 ford our Holden both great cheers bro 😎👍Vz Glenn
My buddy's got a f6 typhoon r spec and omg dose he baby it 😂 I don't think it's ever gone over 130 under his hands and over 4000rpm in the 10 years he's owned it. The shells only got 70,000kms on it and the motor got a refresh about 1,700kms ago. But his other bf typhoon sits in his garrage for a year takes it out puts 6 months on it put a new battery in it and go pops a phew sets then back in the garrage 😂😂
tell him to let me review it will blow the cobwebs out lol
Put a line lock kit in it it will help with the launches cheaply
I,ve said it before I will say it again ross reviews track day meets would be awesome
How good would that be.. if we keep growing to 100k will be possible
did you do a seperate review on the turb 5.4 ute?
Comparison was all we did mate
I’m building a 1000kw BA with a th400, trans break 1st & 2nd, 86mm turbo. Be interesting to compare.
offf man keep me posted! wild
Awesome. Just make sure to upgrade everything cause that sorta power will find the weakest part fast lol
Preston auto built th400
Big fuel system
3.5 inch cooler piping with plazzy clamps
2400hp JT intercooler
Twin 525 walbro surge tank
Big cams
4 inch straight pipe
the haltech goodies
And everything for a big independent read end..
It’s getting wired at the moment, won’t be long
Awesome car! I see so many Boss V8 bonnets on XR6's etc. Do they do it for clearance or for looks? Also, I thought the Poweglide is an odd choice. They were kings of the drag strip years back. Then a few years ago built C4's were the go. I thought built TH400's are the current favourite for the strip.
Usually for looks, but it makes the car look so much cooler IMO
Is there anyway to take off the ford badge of the grill ?
I’d be interested to know if this is true- if you drag it and it’s better than a 10 second car you HAVE to fit a roll cage. Correct me if I’m wrong but this might be a good reason to never drag it (if you don’t want a cage destroying back seat practicality.
Depends on the track you go to.. it is true tho some will ban you unless you have a cage at a set speed
My only complaint is the drone from the exhaust, otherwise a great build ...
Yes because people who have 1100hp car care about drone 🤣
its a bit drony but its really a drag car so not a huge deal
Drone is the last thing I care about in mine
Yeah it is drowny but screams on full noise ❤
Hell Sick
Rips eh
Do u know the wheel/tyre set up?
Not to take away anything from a build but all these big HP numbers but let’s see a time slip that’s how good they are
this is the show off.. once hes got it down the drags ill come back n inform you all
These things take time. Also here is QLD if you run quicker than 9.50 you get booted off the track and not allowed back till full cage chute and ANDRA Licence. Rough estimate but that’s well over 10k
You should become the new Brian in the F&F series
🙏 would be an honour
nice setup! what are those drag rims!?!
Not sure but how tuff wh
Nice.....
Thank you! Cheers!
How does mans get that headlight fitment with the bumper mines terrible on my bf f6 even with a noodle in
Probably low kms so hasn’t had time to sag
Yer smooth pwer' nice
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that 0-40kph is shockingly terrible considering its over 1000hp, its very quick once it hits 60 but yeah fuck all balls down low
Once it gets a haltech should tune in some anti lag / launch control to help it
Still running factory ECU. So not able to do things like anti-lag or Nos to stage the car quickly. Eventually will get a Haltec which will be great but I’m just enjoying the experience. It took me 5 years to build the car and now just enjoying it and learning as the build progresses
@@RossReviewsau I dont know exactly what anti-lag or launch control does but if its anything like StreetMachines Barra MX5 then yeah would make the world of difference, basically Scotty limits the revs that it holds at launch until he leaves the start line then he goes full pelt, i think its called a 2-step whatever that does?
@@andynobsmate can I ask what gear ratio you where running
@@jakobgoonan8390 3.45 with a trutrac
This would be good at roll racing I reckon
This is certainly a strange car. It’s a street car that’s never been to the track - so spends 100% of its time on the street. It’s the 34th quickest car Ross has tested. The fuel
Economy and lack of drive ability would make it useless as a Daily. At the traffic lights it would pretty much lose to everything. And I mean everything. The cars powerband and gearing means 160kmh -270kmh is probably it’s sweet spot. And only on Very straight, perfect DRY roads. Pretty much useless for QLD roads. It’s so laggy that highway pulls would mean the race would be over before this thing started chasing it down. This is THE most expensive way to build a 12sec street car. This really is a weekend Dyno car.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So here is mine. This build has taken me 5 years to build. It’s not a daily driver, No car with this much power and runs only E85 is hoping for good fuel economy. The Goal of the car is to run 8 second passes but I’m not about to go and try with little experience of racing it. I’ll slowly build up to it little by little learning as I go along. Learning how to launch the car, how to know what the suspension setup should be what tyre pressure to run. It simply takes time and with Willowbank being closed for refurb just have to wait. These things take time. Thats my opinion.
@@andynobs I hope you reach your goal - I wish you very well 👍
Why do we want so much power in cars that are mostly street driven lol, nice job, very well put together, those sorts of builds usually take time
This is a drag set up. Not a daily
@@RossReviewsau Yeah but mostly street driven and has yet to run at the drags
The Goal is to run a 8sec pass and drive it home. Just enjoying the ride so far
@@sircefiroWillowbank is still closed for the Refurb and no point try to race in hot weather. These things can’t be rushed.
@@andynobs It was a joke about monster power on the street, looks like it will probably do 8s, a well setup glide should be quick
Yeeeeeeew 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
😈😈😈
Probably need nos with a turbo that big if you want a good time will be too laggy
offf could you imagine!
Yep it does but need a ECU first still on Factory ECU
I gota say im glad he loves his car and the set up but my 15yr old fg ute with 450rwhp seems way more fun 0-100 and even dropping skids anytime under 100km/h I wouldn’t be happy with the lag he got going on there
It’s a drag setup running a power glide/radials, the fun starts in 2nd gear, and unless you want to die you need grip.
I agree for a daily being able to spin wheels is fun, but this thing unleashed will show you true power. This setup would easily eat Supercars on a drag strip. It’s a different vibe/feeling
It used to be 650hp with a ZF and that was fun. The build just got out hand as they all do. Yes it’s a pig down low that’s the trade off when having a big turbo. Thats great that you love your Ute, enjoy the ride
Definitely right there! having power to shred at low speed is fun! I drive an Ecotec with a cheap 3582r so top end power is non existent but response and torque are awesome! I thought about a high rpm build n fitting twin’s but for now it’s spot on for street!
Looks stock.... that's the beauty of 2000hp barras under the stock bonnet
She definitely ain’t stock 👀
So much can be done to Barra Engine. All depends on how much money$ the owner has.
Basically
Take this car to The NT for a blast
Be so damn good
What a lag monster, doesn't make boost until 6000rpm haha.
big converter.. still getting dialed for the drags.. should do 8s
I love this F6 but no way is it beating a Dual Motor Model 3 from 0-100. We need to see this thing from 130-280kmph that were it will boogey.
We didn’t say 0-100 😈 but this will chop it past 100 no worries.
It's a shame the footage is so rarely on the road in front - viewing the acceleration.
never looks as fast as it feels
Even with half that power this car is dangerous and not driveable with virtually zero traction. They are not designed for this much power. The engine is a beast though
as a drag car they do well.. lots of big power falcons n commies out there.. but yeh its not a street car anymore
Agreed when I put the 20inch wheels on it does get abit scary. But having drag radials and big sidewall it hooks up and goes. Having a good tyre and wheel combo is a must plus good suspension and alignment.
For what it is slow street car
over 100》mph on drag strip could be phun
its still getting dialed in.. but its not really for the street 0-100 clearly.. at the drags it should get in the 8s when finished
What ever you do “Do Not Sell It” the amount of money and time invested you would forever regret it if you did sell!!!
Agreed never sell!
i can save you all the research on a 2 speed
a 2 speed = fast
and faster now wait for the hate hahahahahaha
I’ve felt the speed twice in these power gluides! Unreal
Nice car not keen on the milo fart Tin on the back though
It wasn’t meant to stick out that far. When I first got it back from the fabricators I didn’t like it either but it’s grown on me and now I like it.
That's how it usually goes when someone els does it. Sick job on the car she she goes and sounds 👌mint
Bummer it weighs as much as a tank
Still goes
anti climatic lololol
its not gonna be crazy on a backroad 0-100
Cars need more gears not less. Dinosaur boxes are no good 😂
Yeah I agree! But have you been in something with power and a good converter and glide?
not for a drag set up they dont... also hitting 2nd in a 2 speed is a life changing experience
@@RossReviewsau but it’s a street car….
Old tech is boring and drives like crap until you send it for one Hail Mary dialled up launch a month. Way too much compromise.
This car most definitely doesn't have 1100 hp!
Can assure you it does.. did we put it in high boost on a dusty backroad no.. but it is rated 1100hp
I think we ran it around 900 for safety
Turbo is way to big & the cars slower then my 300kw falcon to 100. I like the car but it’s being wasted with that massive turbo.
It’s not finished with the haltech coming.. once that’s in it will launch much harder
twin turbo will settle lag
How so?
@@needmoreboost6369smaller stage 1 turbo builds boost quicker 2nd turbo to compliment it & less lag overall. The thing sounds mental though and 50-250kmh rolling start would be insane.
My amg will kill it stock 😂😂
you think so on the quarter???
@@RossReviewsau 0 too 100 definitely 👍
I have no doubt your AMG will beat it. I’m sure there is 1000’s and 1000’s of cars faster than it. But I am enjoying all the work I did myself. I built the car for me.
Boring with just 2 gears need 4
nah man.. something insanely cool about 2 speeds (not a street car clearly)
Hey ross, im down in Melbourne and my 400hp vz V6 would be an interesting review that alot of people would be interested in, currently with standard stall and gears i run a 5.5 second 0-100 and did a 12.5 second quarter mile, you’ll love the setup, what email can i contact you on if youd like to review my car? Thanks love your channel mate
Would love to mate shoot me on Insta or FB or can email me (look at my description in this video)