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Bleakley · 03-10-2021, 07:26 PM

Alright. Anyone got one swapped in yet?
I want one of these in the 240 like yesterday.

We need aftermarket support ASAP. Lol. Motor and trans mounts, manifolds, trans adapters.

*afishysilvia* · 03-10-2021, 08:37 PM

There’s one being done in AUS, white kouki not sure if he has a documented build. I’ve just seen it floating around Instagram. Yea would be wild for sure, think the hard part is getting the motor here, I’m sure they fetch a good penny. Also anyone know the import law for motors from there?

*slider2828* · 03-11-2021, 01:04 AM

I know Paco from Maximum Drift cast talk about the Barra over 2 years ago. They are very hard to get even in Australia let alone being able to ship it out of there.... I see a lot of Baras go into commodores and other cars.... Plazmaman has a lot on their IG and FB pages...

If you are serious, I am sure you can reach out to them as they are a fab shop as well and have a lot of accessories for the Bara.

From what I can see, that motor is HUGE......

*slider2828* · 03-11-2021, 01:07 AM

Here is LZ's Bara in a GT350 which has a pretty large engine bay....

You can get a rough idea how large it is

Bleakley · 03-15-2021, 09:15 AM

From what I gather the N/A is easy to source.
My research is showing N/A and turbo blocks are damn near the same (gotta watch sump and bracket stuff and of course a hole or two for oil).
So that gets the ball rolling. You can buy a head either new from Ford or an aftermarket one. That makes heads easy to source.
Rotating assemblies the aftermarket support is already there.

Biggest question for me is if it’ll fit under the hood, or do I need a new hood?
I’m already relocating rad to rear as I’m almost certain I’ll have no room up front.

silviaks2nr · 03-15-2021, 09:18 AM

Curious why not a JZ? I get the unique factor and they are amazing engines, but the lack of parts availability stateside would really turn me off. Jz's are nice compact 6cyl- much more than RBs as well. The radiator can probably go under the support also.

Bleakley · 03-15-2021, 09:09 PM

Parts availability will grow.
Toyota equipment is aging and getting harder to source.
2JZ is common enough. The Barra is different and is a heck of a unit.

Barra already comes ready to bolt to a t56 which we all know is king (just $$$).

RBFactory has mounts for R33 RB25. Curious how everything would line up in an S13 w/ an R33 GTS-T crossmember.

tuzzio · 03-16-2021, 08:05 AM

Height wise seems like there would be some hurdles to jump, but Barras really excite me as the next IL6 swap.

03-10-2021, 07:26 PM	#1
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ford Barra I6 swap Alright. Anyone got one swapped in yet? I want one of these in the 240 like yesterday. We need aftermarket support ASAP. Lol. Motor and trans mounts, manifolds, trans adapters.

03-10-2021, 08:37 PM	#2
afishysilvia Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,372 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 30 reviews	There’s one being done in AUS, white kouki not sure if he has a documented build. I’ve just seen it floating around Instagram. Yea would be wild for sure, think the hard part is getting the motor here, I’m sure they fetch a good penny. Also anyone know the import law for motors from there? __________________ Dont be a pussy...Leave your name

03-11-2021, 01:04 AM	#3
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I know Paco from Maximum Drift cast talk about the Barra over 2 years ago. They are very hard to get even in Australia let alone being able to ship it out of there.... I see a lot of Baras go into commodores and other cars.... Plazmaman has a lot on their IG and FB pages... If you are serious, I am sure you can reach out to them as they are a fab shop as well and have a lot of accessories for the Bara. From what I can see, that motor is HUGE...... __________________ Turn and Burn!

03-11-2021, 01:07 AM	#4
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Here is LZ's Bara in a GT350 which has a pretty large engine bay.... You can get a rough idea how large it is __________________ Turn and Burn!

03-15-2021, 09:18 AM	#6
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,105 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Curious why not a JZ? I get the unique factor and they are amazing engines, but the lack of parts availability stateside would really turn me off. Jz's are nice compact 6cyl- much more than RBs as well. The radiator can probably go under the support also. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd

03-15-2021, 09:15 AM	#5
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	From what I gather the N/A is easy to source. My research is showing N/A and turbo blocks are damn near the same (gotta watch sump and bracket stuff and of course a hole or two for oil). So that gets the ball rolling. You can buy a head either new from Ford or an aftermarket one. That makes heads easy to source. Rotating assemblies the aftermarket support is already there. Biggest question for me is if it’ll fit under the hood, or do I need a new hood? I’m already relocating rad to rear as I’m almost certain I’ll have no room up front.

03-15-2021, 09:09 PM	#7
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Parts availability will grow. Toyota equipment is aging and getting harder to source. 2JZ is common enough. The Barra is different and is a heck of a unit. Barra already comes ready to bolt to a t56 which we all know is king (just $$$). RBFactory has mounts for R33 RB25. Curious how everything would line up in an S13 w/ an R33 GTS-T crossmember.

03-16-2021, 08:05 AM	#8
tuzzio Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,254 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Height wise seems like there would be some hurdles to jump, but Barras really excite me as the next IL6 swap.

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