The Australian Barra Engine* Why I Love It!
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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we go over some of the reasons why i love the Australian 4.0L Straight 6 Barra engine so much! 600hp stock bottom end no worries.. 1000hp reliable with support sheee be right.. 2200hp world record! Lets get it.. The Barra engine offered in either NA, Turbo, or LPG is a weapon no matter what way you get it.. super reliable, tuff as nails, and will last the test of time...
don't be late and get one while you still can..
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Non turbo Barra engines used in Taxis usually reached over 800 000 Km. I have the ECOLPI Barra and absolutely love it.
I read something years ago. It was when the barra was being developed. Apparently when it was in development it was called the gull by workers. So gull meaning seagull, they reckoned it would shit on anything.
😂👏👏👏 amen to that I reckon they were onto something
You watched the Barra video by motoring box.
@@aceleague7945 ive had one for over a decade, its not a new statement or ground breaking. So mines a na, it was my family car. Its not going to set any records on the ¼ mile. But its been reliable, nothing more then basic maintenance. So oil changes and filters, nothing fancy. Theyre a taxi motor. And a good one at that.
Haha it's a 6 cylinder turbo x flow bahaha
True. The engineers nicknamed the turbo the seagull because it shat on everything.there was a write up in Motor mag ( aussie performance car magazine) last year or maybe the year before where the ford factory guys confirmed the story.
Love the video! Love the Barra!
To put the greatness of the Barra in other words: I had a BF silver top Barra Falcon, which I slapped a turbo kit on and tuned it for $7000 total, including the car!
It’s making 350rwkw on 15psi WITH 295000kms and still running perfectly 🤟🏼
Edit: thats 470rwhp on 1.03 bar, for American viewers out there 😉
Bloody hell! Did you do much engine work??? That’s very impressive.
@@samthestoryman3757 It’s received heavy duty valve springs and oil pump gears. Other than that, nothing
very considerate of you to include the "wrong" numbers for our friends across the pond
You know what PSI stands for ?..
Pounds per Square Inch.
Thats American champ😂😂
@@victorsmith5699 and do you know whats across the pond from australia? an imbecile who doesnt understand that i was saying its nice that we translated it from bar to fuckwit for him
Luv the Barras. We stuck a Barra cnversion into an Aus Dodge AT114 truck. (We threw out the 265/4 slot and radiator.) We used the Barra eng, Trans and radiator. Threw out the front cart axle and fitted a modified Triton fr end, BA rack, column, brakes and calipers. Then fitted a 9 inch LSD. Tweeked it to 198KW. Towed an aggregate weight of around 4.5 tonne to Gladstone from Bris. Cruised like a car. Put it in a rally, performed very well for a truck and bloody fast. Unfortunately spat the tailshaft after an altercation with a road obstacle. A low cost home conversion. Engineer complianced. One tuff sleeper truck. ( PS The Barra slotted into the engine bay so well, it looked like a factory fitment) Barra the world. PSS A hair dryer on the horizon? Maybe one day. PSSS With balancing diff ratio and Tyre Diameter, achieved KPH/1000 to within less than 1.5%.No mods in PCM. Used falcon dash. Fun to do, fun to drive.
I’m absolutely looking forward to this.
Hope you enjoyed it Jordan
I sure did enjoy it. I’m going on school camp from today to Friday so can you please have the Mazda FD RX7 video up between 9:30AM today and 2PM on Friday if possible please. From Jordan’s car reviews.
EcoLPI has a black head in the G6E FG2 with the injected LPG motor, our latest to add to the Petrol Territory Titanium and the G6E Turbo FG2,
all with a ZF 6 speed, the EcoLPI is a real revelation with super power and great fuel cost. Love them all. Great video.
Thanks for the info David! Glad you enjoyed the video 😉 up the Barra!
love my fg eco lpi cheap to run and kicks arse
Great video mate, and I'm loving the new style of production techniques! I'm a big rotor fan amongst other makes of engines, but I am a huge fan of this engine as well, Aussie ingenuity! Thanks for sharing mate and go the Leafs!
Thanks Brendan! Gotta love a well done rotor 👌 but them barras just hit on all levels reliable , powerful,& cheap 🥰🚀🚀🚀
Awesome vid man, couldn’t agree more, I went from a Skyline to an LS to a Barra and like you said it also scratches that JDM itch I had too but still great everyday family car that makes all the right turbo noises 🤘
Couldn't agree more! ultimate garage has all 3 ;)
Don't know how many comments from OZ but owned Fords all my driving life. (From 1978) Owned & own a fair few 351 Clevelands, hotted up a 302W in a 1995 Fairlane plus worked on mates cars for years. Still a petrolhead at heart. Own a 2004 NA Barra Ute (Pick up) which is about 182KW (245HP) with a 5 speed & you cant kill them. I just bought a 2010 Turbo Territory Ghia SUV which is 245KW (325HP) AWD 6 speed ZF auto which weighs 2175kg (4800 lbs) & is good for 15sec 1/4 straight from the showroom floor. A basic tune adds an easy 35kw to 280kw (375hp).
If you dont want to go down the turbo path there are heaps of hot up bits for NA engines & it makes them very simple to work on. If you were to put a NA Barra in a light car such as a old school Mustang (65-70) not only would it haul arse (ass) it will give good full economy & last forever. Some taxi's over here, or should I say down under, clock up over a 1,000,000 kms (620,000 miles) before being retired but still running. There are many videos on performance mods to NA engines and they are just easier to work on.
If you do want to go down the Turbo path don't buy the whole package. Buy a NA engine which with all the bolt ons (Alternator, power steering pump, etc.) will only set you back $300-$500 AUD ($200-$340 USD) it shipping that will cost more. Get with mates, Facebook friends etc. & buy a container load? The one you want is the later model LPG engine as it comes with the same bottom end & rods as the Turbos. That said the stock later model blocks & internals are still good for heaps of horsepower.
Obviously for the best results you will need to lower the comp to about 8.7:1 as oppose to around NA 9.7 - 10.3 depending on the year.
Choice of trans is far & wide. NA & low HP turbo could use a T5 or 4 speed BTR auto. When you're pushing out the big HP, TREMEC T56 MAGNUM 6 SPEED or beefed up ZF 6speed. You guys have heaps to choose from over there just need to adapt to the Barra bellhousing.
You can run stock ECU (Turbo or NA depending on application) & have it unlocked & tuned but there are many aftermarket ones that will do a better job without needing to hack.
Obviously this is just my opinion & I will admit I haven't done any major power modifications to these engines but did heaps of research before I bought the Territory. I was looking at BMW X5's & Mercedes ML500 & AMG63 (2007-2009) model but bang for buck, ease of working on, availability & cost of parts is why I chose the Territory with a Barra.
Great engine, have fun.
Great video as always bro, would love to see a full history video of the 4 litre inline six used in falcons prior to and including the barra. I believe it has been referred to as “grandpas axe”? Long and graceful history on that block. RIP the Ford Falcon. Keep up the great vids dude
That’s a great idea I should work on!
Hey Jonathan today I just picked up my 2021 Mustang GT today I told you about myself before and how had a 2017 Heavily modified GT before today is a very exciting day for me
not going to get any sleep tonight that's for sure hahaha.
Awesome little vid bro up the barra 👊
Up the Barra mate🇦🇺👏
Even with my n/a Barra the torque in it over 100 kmph is so smooth and picks up. Loving the vids Ross :)
Thanks mate! Even in NA form they just drive so well don’t they 🇦🇺👌
Love it well said Jono especially from a barra turbo owner
Tony
UP THE BARRA!
Great video! Keep up the amazing work!
One thing that I might note though. There is 2 different types of the LPG motors. The standard LPG (up to the fg mk2) and the ECOPLI (fg mk2 onwards). The ECOLPI has the same n/a cover (not green like the other LPG barras). Not a dig at all, love the content, just some helpful information (or so I hope)
thanks for the info! i was unaware... the great thing about this channel im always learning new barra facts :) haha.. glad you enjoyed the video
@@RossReviewsau pre ecoLPI it was straight LPG gas down the carby/throttle body throat & you lost between 1/4 & 1/3 of the power, torque & economy compared with the petrol one; where as the EcoLPI had LPG liquid gas injection & instead one gained 5% more torque, power & economy over the petrol one - a significant differance
There is fast, and then there is Aussie inline 6 fast!!! Amazing cars and engines!! Great vid Ross!!! Keep up the great work mate!!!
Thanks a lot! n gotta agree with you Rob!
Love the barra world class engine . Keep the review's coming . Thanks wendy
thanks wendy! more to come! :)
Not that im swapping out my boss but i want to grab a barra myself...
Good stuff 👍🏼
Best to have one of each eh👌👌👌
South Africa was lucky enough to get the Turbo and Na Territory. Although parts is a problem here I am lucky enough to own a Turbo Territory.💪🏻
great vid i have a eco lpi barra in thefg and the rocker cover is aluminium is that normal
One of the best vids i have seen on you tube for a long time !! 100% if you have a barra hold on to it and if you dont get one why you can !
thanks so much mate.. been a long time coming this video
It's rare... But when you get to watch an awesome car/engine video and you actually have one... Big fckn smile... 😊 Nice one Johnny! Barra the world!
So good isint it 👏😅 Barra The world my friend 🇦🇺🌎
How does the turbo barra stack up against a 5.4 3v Triton engine? I’m considering swapping one into my DD Lincoln Mark LT. What are the torque feel in comparison?
i drive a BA ute with a 5 speed manual gearbox, i have the NA barra. but even though its NA and completely stock, i was driving on the motorway, i came up to a hill, it stayed at 100KPH the entire way up, 5th gear, i had to push the pedal in a little, but not much at all. love the barra!
gotta love that torque! BEASTS OF ENGINES
ross there are some quality fast and furious aussie memes, fuckin brian brings a barra to doms shop vid, dom and brian lined up in an au and vt. top notch stuff tellin ya
Love the FnF barra meme, pop the hood, its a bonnet dickhead 🤣
@@smithy2 overnight parts from sydney
Ah mate I gotta find them😂 that’s crack up
@@RossReviewsau ua-cam.com/video/9ggyCnUVmQc/v-deo.html
Don't forget a MoTec system exhaust for your Barra
Best video intro on the internet
your too kind mate.. glad you enjoyed it
my parents have a 2010 ford falcon xr6 turbo 50th anniversary in black with grey rims. its fast
Nice work mate! They are so quick
Mate even the E-Series bottom ends are super tough, Ford definitely knew what they were doing when making strong motors! Got a green top stored away for a project, up the mighty Barra!!!
thats so good mate.. id love to have a green top waiting for a project! perfect engine mate
Yer strong motor. Can take heaps. Thanks Ross!
That sound tooooo OH MY
they make some mad noises eh :)
ahahahahah, i need a high res png of the dont do it jesse meme, thats fucking gold
I’ve got it all made on my computer 😂 I’ve shared it to a few falcon pages.. I think I’ll print a few of them shirts 😂
An n/a LS v8 in no chance against uncle jimmy's AU NA
Up the AU uncle Jim🇦🇺😍👏👏👏👏
@@RossReviewsau to
My son's FG XR6T 770kw at the back wheels I'm loving the Barra
HOLY HELL! that's some JUICE!🤯
I have 2 barras one in my race car and one in my daily, Love them very much
NICE WORK M8.. up the barra
Barra Forever 💪💪💪💪💪💪
up the barra!!!
I love seeing American's react to Aussie cars in general but especially the Barra they're a masterpiece of Aussie 6s
Canadian.. but still yes this engine is bloody amazing and im so happy to own one myself!
@@RossReviewsau shit sorry ! Didn't mean to offend you. Just kidding .yanks are cool to . Canadian . you are always welcome in Australia keep up the good work mate !
@@antonyfrost2541 haha all good brother.. gald you enjoyed the video! love it here and all the cars it used to produce
@@antonyfrost2541 no offence taken mate :) thanks brother
In South Africa we also have the Barra engine powering Ford Territory and it was very popular until we started struggling with parts, wish Ford also brought Falcons
That’s awesome yes I forgot SA got a small amount of them! Lucky you guys
@@RossReviewsau thank you and nice work you doing learning a lot from your page and you get another subscriber
One drive and I was hooked, owned x4 Barra's over the journey.. still have x2 (BF and FG F6's)
its like that! my first drive hooked me also.. was a FG 310f6
South Africa had xr6 turbo aswell.
It seems I might be wrong this has been edited I can’t find any info on it I did hear they had em but I can’t find any info on it
Really did they get a few.. from factory?
@@RossReviewsau I heard they did but I did some research after that comment and it seems like they may not have
Ford USA did have the Taurus SHO with AWD, 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo which made 272kW and 475Nm from the factory spec, it was FWD bias AWD (so nots as much fun as a standalone RWD like the Falcon) and a lot more heavier at around 2,100kg kerb weight, also way back in previous generation Taurus versions Ford did have the 4.4L "Yamaha" 32-valve QOHC V8 (which was used by Volvo also for the XC90 SUV and the Volvo S60 V8 Supercar), so it's not like Ford USA did not do 4-door or fast SUV versions like Falcon and Territory, there was also the Fusion (re: sedan version of the liftback Mondeo) 2.7L V6 Twin Turbo AWD but apparently that was not that quick.
would be interesting to see a Falcon XRT6 Turbo F6 vs Taurus SHO comparison or direct test (not sure if there are any here or there for each respective vehicle) a good AUSTRALIA v usa test match.
Yes mate we finally have something the rest of the world is jealous of the mighty Barra,one of the best & most reliable inline 6 engines ever built in the world,if you don't love the Barra it's because it beats your car or you're dead simple as that Johnny lol,great vid loved it wish it went for an hour & are you an Aussie citizen yet because you bloody well should be,ok until the next one take care man.
thanks pete! im actually working on getting my PR for Australia now lol lets hope they accept me
I'm building one for my Ford falcon EF 1996 sedan
This is why I love Australia so much.
4 door sedans with Barras
4 door holdens with V8
Hsv Family sedan with the LSA & LS9.
Best country to make cars man. It's sad where the car manufacturing is at now in Australia
it truly was the best!
The previous gen the intech SOHC with a turbo still muches, at the time they were marketed as built Ford tough for Australian conditions so they'll go coast to coast and clock the dash with 1mil+ ks
them AU engines where no joke! id say most reliable falcon ever made.. the bloody love the abuse
It's a pity that the US didn't see that when they got a few territories to test I remember reading a quote saying that where the best SUV Ford made at the time. Just like the wagon never what the ute got which was essentially the same platform. Ford could've had a huge market share but now it's just to late 5yrs+ for our local manufacturing. We invent some great things that the world catches on to late like these days even the range that was designed by Australia for Australia is built in south Africa $$$ 😔
great video
Glad you enjoyed it! cheers robo!
If the shirt went on sale I would definitely buy
Think I’m gonna get them printed ASAP 👏👏
Great video ross, fyi the barra was also sold in south africa in the ford territorys exported over there
True was that just the Ford territory’s? I have heard South Africa got a few barras wasn’t sure tho
@@RossReviewsau True they didnt only get barras in the territorys, but they had a few fg falcons exported there too. But before that they recieved alot of intech falcons (the e series and au series), then before that they were going to manufacture some xc falcons over there aswell, i am pretty sure that deal fell through but i am not sure of it. If you want, you could look at some of the south african marketplaces to see what is available there now.
@@captainjamiegaming2539 cheeers for the info! thats really interesting.. some lucky buggers got some barras.. very cool
14 minutes left on lunch break, 14 minute video, let's go!
You beauty!
I work with a guy who built them at Ford up until 2012. Apparently ford couldn't keep the coolant temp down in development. They kept overheating. Of course now they are buller proof and never come close to overheating.
Just thought it was an interesting fact.
cheers for the info mate.. mine was getting hot but turned out the previous owner put the wrong radiator in it lol
The 2jz lost sibling lol
The 2JZs bigger brother
Slight error with the rocker covers. Black=XR6 Sprint (essentially the same as the F6 Blue)
Yeh meant to say silver for NA.. black was the Sprint and territory’s apparently
My ba xr6t still strong at 354000 ks on it
Stock besides rims and exhaust
hell yes mate! thats the beauty of em eh!
Thumbs up even before the black F6 wheelspin.
Legend!🙏🙏🙏
I got one to...👍
Up the Barra!
They're designed to do at least 240,000Km (about 150,000m) and typically go well over 500,000 in taxi's.
Will reliably do 700hp with a set of stiffer valve springs and upgraded oil pump gears(weakest link).
And No. You can't have our Barras. Go away.
my typhoon is at 212km lol lets hope she goes for another 100km
If I could give this masterpiece 11 stars out of 10 I would!
Up the mighty Barra!!!
i want one yesterday
they are to good
tbh intech and barra are equally loved by me, n/a vs n/a its scary close (at least au forte vs ba ute). i leaned towards intech more because i liked the cars better overall, b series steering feels too stiff for me. au just glides across the roads
Na vs na your right I might almost lean towards the AU also 😅 just a bullet proof skid car that
@@RossReviewsau i like the way the au drifts tbh, even with leafs auto and an open diff they are still stupid easy to keep sideways. u can basically go from a to b without having gained traction the whole way
@@bigcazza5260 the AU is just so good at taking the abuse eh lol.. i want one haha
Any person that had been around Nissan RBs will know of the oil issues. You need a catch can the size of the sump, oil restrictiors for the head, bigger sumps with baffles, upgrade to gtr oil pump, you keep filling the thing up with oil because it will blow it out. Big big $$$ big headaches. The Barra is almost immune to these problems.
the RB engines are not reliable and very pricey! UP THE BARRA haha..
🤣 New New Zealand! Loved that.
Maybe I should leave the wife, split the mortgage and buy me a few F6s. Probably better money holding on to one of them anyway.
Haha I had to eh😂 was waiting for someone to comment on that 😜
The best 6 in the world no doubt
Straight up👏👌🌎🇦🇺
@@RossReviewsau ay
Dipshits the 2jz is the king the barra is a shitty open deck block you have no clue
I am a ls3owner but just got bf Barra turbo ute can't beat them join them
😈 welcome to the dark side👏
What no Barra GT350 clip?
Ooh Ross a little stuff up. NA was silver top the territory turbo got the black top 😁🤣🍻
Yeh tried to fix that with the subtitles oh well😂 hope you enjoyed the video
@@RossReviewsau sure am. Gave my territory a stage1 kit . So easy to get power out of. Extra 100kw over stock. What a great motor. 🍻👍
@@68mustangmustang77 so cool mate! really wanting to review a turbo terriitory soon!
@@RossReviewsau your welcome to mine if u are on east cost but we just went into lock down. Covid is a pain in ass
@@68mustangmustang77 trying to get over east but its not been easy!
Amen brother Ross
up the barra eh!
Man please release the t shirts please I need one!!!
getting it ready now!
The head nod ...😂
HAH
If you are ever in Melbourne I’d love to have you in my 450+kw mk2 f6!!
Send us a dm on @_unw1se on Instagram if you’d be keen 🤘🏼
Would love to mate appreciate it! Will add you on Insta so when I get to come over we can make it happen👏
@@RossReviewsau perfect mate sounds good!!
You should've been an ambassador for Ford Australia to the US. Had you made this video 10 years ago, you would've single-handedly saved Ford AU.
would have loved that eh.. ashame they are not in production anymore
Barra the world
UP THE BARRA!
@@RossReviewsau working on shoving it in a mustang over here!
🙌
Cheers brother
I think it is a fair trade off we get the barras america gets the dodges for a reasonable price not for 325k.
very true.. i wish we had access to them hellcats for cheap.. absolute weapons..
Up the barra 🤙🤙
The mighty Barra 🇦🇺👏
Are you in Perth?
Yes mate
@@RossReviewsau good stuff 👍
great video, I reckon the B58 might be just as good to be honest
Thanks brother that B58 is bloody strong also!
@@RossReviewsau dude see if u can get your hands on an m140i, keen to hear your review :)
Ford really missed a trick not exporting this engine, just bloody crazy.
100% eh the popularity would have given them so much cash
It’s the same thing in the UK, Ford produced a couple of great engines for Jaguar but never used them in their own vehicles, madness.
Effective and affordable “comparatively” high horsepower engine. Only complaint for me is the sound.
they can sound good.. but true its nothing like a well done LS
Yea South Africa got Barra Territories. I seen a video of a mob who were exporting new modded F6s to the UK back in the Fg days, cool alright....
thats very cool i did hear about that also some lucky UK people got a few! epic
Yer just works.
up the barra
i say barra the way you do, thanks alot man -.-
the best way ;)
its true tho, even the LS community admit that its a weapon
LS or Barra for the win👌
You forgot the factory turbo black top too mate haha
i did.. territory
My HSV has a great rear view mirror that any Barra would look good in 😉😉
its it Boosted lol them HSVs with snails don't mess around ill give ya that
Over here we have the 2jz-gte and LS everything. But no RB and Barra. But RB is staring to get traction as in importing them. So I love all those engines.
LS the world
2jz the world
Barra the world
RB the world hands down greast engines in the world.
Did you know a stock block I mean stock LS 4.8 or even a 5.3 the baby small blocks completely stock can make 1500hp. Think about that completely stock has been done countless times. So imagine just putting a set of rods and pistons in an LS and up the fuel and it will make so much more.
Let that sink in. What is another engine that you know completely stock block and internals and all make 1500hp?
Ahhh...yes the sleeper.
You should review a ECOLPI, it might surprise you.
im looking to review a LPG barra soon
@@RossReviewsau ECOLPI has 198kw and 409nm at 3250rpm. They are underrated.
Bf f6 doesn’t have a bigger turbo as standard xr6 turbo 🤔
I believe the fg f6 has a larger turbo than the standard fg xr6 turbo. Ironically that larger turbo the same turbo from the ba/bf as the standard fg xr6 turbo received a smaller turbo to boost efficiency.
yes your correct lol i always thought it was bigger than the standard but its the same lol.. the FG got the smaller turbo and the FG F6 has the same turbo as the B series F6.. witch is the same as the B series xr6t lol confusing
@@RossReviewsau haha I thought so. I heard it and something tweaked in my memory 😂
Loved the video mate!
Barra’s are the bitcoin of engines.
HODL BOYS!!
(Hold On For Dear Life)
Mate seen that meme many times on falcon groups. You need to make it a shirt or i will
I made it not to long ago and shared it on all the pages 😅 I think I’ll get them on the shop ASAP 😎👏
@@RossReviewsau haha yeah mad. I'll be one of the first in to buy one. Btw great vid, keep em rolling 👌
Appreciate it mate🙏
@@ausspinnathein1626 working on getting them
@@RossReviewsau good stuff. People will love em 🤙
Number one
🏆
Blame Detroit for it not being sold outside of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The Europeans wanted it.
I'm no expert, but I think the Turbo also had beefier rods.
im not sure actually.. would make sense tho eh
Bigger rods only on the f6 or bf onwards.
@@grantreid3031 thanks for that
Two Barra’s in my garage 👌
The best 👏 smart man
My Barra ute is a green top egas. Oh well :(
nothing wrong with that mate
I get to drive my turbo ute every day . But if someone throws me the right offer it's yours
hold onto them and that offer will only get bigger ;)
In-house nickname was the gull after a seagull as it would shit all over everything
i vibe with that eh! haha they were not wrong!
Just imagine knowing when you were designing something that it was going to shit all over everything...
Having a word just now with Angel (supercharged....you have been introduced) and She just says..."When the Green flag drops the Bullshit stops".
Love Her to Bits aye.
Excellent Barra Review dude!
Appreciate it angle 👏🇦🇺🥰
Barra aka The Seagull
such a cool name haha..
Some taxi have over 1,000,000 kms …
Up the Barra!🇦🇺🔥
please make the barra shirt avaliable
ITS COMING JUST SENT THE DESIGN THOUGH!
we got the barra in the territory in south africa
yes ive heard a few got into SA
@@RossReviewsau but they sleeping on them over here
Love the channel, but please stop selling my barra parts off to different countries haha
trust me i want all the parts here too haha
@@RossReviewsau Yesterday not even a full day from my comment my fg got rear ended by an old fella, 5mins after work should hopefully be able to get fixed under insurance. If so turbo coming soon!