Today on The Skid Factory We're swapping out the GTX3584RS on Timmy's Turbo VQ35DE Datsun Bluebird for a larger G40 turbo. To complement the bigger turbo we're also fitting a GFB EX44 Wastegate and fabricating a 4" into 3.5" Stainless Steel TIG welded Exhaust system. Timmy has featured on the show many times helping us out with wiring and showing off his Datsun products from One Six Industries. He has a couple of cool Dattos and since we were doing some work on this one for him we thought we'd show it off before getting stuck into the job. The Current setup consists of a VQ35 bottom end from a Nissan Elgrand with Wiseco Pistons and Eagle Conrods mated to VQ30 Cylinder Heads with HKS MLS Gaskets, ARP L19 Head studs and VQ35 Kelford Camshafts and Valve Springs. Previously Timmy had fitted a GT3582 (Too small) followed by an BW-S362 (A bit lazy) and it currently has a GTX3584RS (Turbine to restrictive) Timmy's always looking for more and ever-evolving vehicle hence why we're changing

Today on The Skid Factory We're in Sydney at @haltech HQ with Scott aka "Tuning Fork" who gives us a tour of the facility and shows us what goes into making a Haltech ECU.

Today on The Skid Factory Woody and AL check out a Former Project car that was built in the shed nearly 20 Years ago! Sebby's HX Holden one tonner was previously owned by our mate Scott with the Harrop Supercharged Iron Lion Wagon. Al removed the 350 Chev TH350 and converted the ute with a 4.0L 1UZFE from a Toyota Celsior and then later Turbocharged it using a Garrett GT4088, Haltech Sprint 500 and a bunch of other Bits making it a reliable 400HP Weekend Cruiser. Although this car was built nearly 20 years ago Al still uses similar techniques when he's building cars now. Old habits don't die.

In this episode of The Skid Factory we check out the latest upgrades to the JZS171 Crown Wagon and address one of the biggest problems with the platform. Al sold the car to his mate Brad after the exhaust, intercooler and ecu upgrades and since then Brad has had a bunch more work done at Golebys including a highmount turbo, head studs and gasket. It makes good power but getting it to the ground is now an issue with the factory open centre differential. The Internet told us that a diff from a Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 will "Bolt in" so we sourced one from the local Subaru wrecking yard. The G series diff from the BRZ / 86 is a Torsen Limited Slip Differential and supposedly will bolt into not only the JZS platform but also the XE10 Chassis and possibly others! The "G series" Crown wheel and pinion can be swapped from vehicles like the MX83 Cressida MA70 supra and some models of the Toyota Hilux to change gear ratios but this isn't a simple swap. If you've done this before let us know in

Today on The Skid Factory we're at Summernats 35 with Millsi's Barra Bedford and Al's Big Block Crown! Unfortunately the Crown has suffered some damage to the transmission after a run down Skid Row but we still enjoyed the event nonetheless! Thanks to everyone who stopped and said hi! We love meeting like minded people at events like this!

Today on The Skid Factory We've got Ian's Gen 4 Liberty Wagon in for a few repairs in preparation for SuperCheap Auto Powercruise 91! Making a reliable 500KW from a 2.5L is a pretty epic achievement and it's done via a Closed Deck & Sleeved EJ25 mated with Spec C EJ207 Heads, a Haltech Elite 2500 controls the show and Boost supplied by a Garrett GTX35/84RS.

Today on The Skid Factory We're Repowering the SUPER COX with a Yamaha 450CC Single Cylinder Engine in preparation for this years @supercheapautotv Best Performing Oil's Campaign!

Today On The Skid Factory We're checking out Shayne's Peter Brock VL Calais Sport by HDT and talk about the history of the car and the controversy surrounding the Energy Polarizer. The Holden Dealer Team (HDT) was a racing team in Australia that competed in touring car racing during the 1970s and 1980s. In the mid 80s, HDT became embroiled in controversy over a device called the "Energy Polarizer," which was claimed to improve the performance of HDT cars by aligning and “Polarizing” molecules. There was no scientific evidence to support these claims and executives at Holden rejected it as a legitimate performance product. Holden soon after severed ties with HDT. Brocks legacy is a decade of tuned Commodores that are now valuable collector Cars and Shayne’s VL Calais is a prime example.

On this episode of The Skid Factory we set about modernising an iconic 1980's HDT VL Calais by adding a modern engine management system. We explain in depth what's required to successfully convert a carburettored engine to modern engine management from fuel system to ignition right down to wiring needs and initial startup. The ancient Quadrajet Carburettor is being replaced by multi-port fuel injection and an electronic throttle body from an LSA. The distributor is also swapped out for a VT Commodore crank angle sensor so the Haltech Elite 2500 ECU can have full control over the engine.

On this episode of The Skid Factory we bolt Shaynes HDT VL Calais up to the KFM Hub Dyno so Kye can work his magic with the keyboard. Things don't go to plan along the way so Shayne does some parts replacement while we rejig the trigger system for more accurate control of the ignition system. We return to the dyno and after an NA tune the Nitrous Bottle is cracked open and purged ready for some chemical supercharging. Thanks to Shayne for the opportunity to work on such a Special Australian made vehicle! Shayne is stoked with the outcome and has already put some KM's on the new combo, Stay tuned for some future episodes where we'll get the Brock VL out on the track for some fun!

On this episode of The Skid Factory we crack open Al's failed PowerGlide Transmission to get to the bottom of the failure that occurred at Summernats while doing a burnout.

On this episode of The Skid Factory we tackle the daunting task of splitting, cleaning and rewelding a torque converter. As with many things related to Automatic Transmissions, the converter and it's construction are considered somewhat voodoo and not to be touched. We dive in the deep end in an attempt to both educate ourselves and demystify the process but find out along the way that it is a very time consuming and finicky job and, whilst doable with our skills and equipment, is still probably more practical to have a pro do it, or just buy a bolt together. Thanks to our mate Dave for his legendary skills and advice, Be like Dave, Help out your mates.

Today on The Skid Factory we’re hanging out with The Hoff at @NuggetGarage to tune Timmy’s VQ35 Turbo Datsun Bluebird! Timmy has featured on the show many times helping us out with wiring and showing off his Datsun products from One Six Industries. He has a couple of cool Dattos including this 1981 Datsun Bluebird 910 The Current setup consists of a VQ35 bottom end from a Nissan Elgrand with Weisco Pistons and Eagle Conrods mated to VQ30 Cylinder Heads with HKS MLS Gaskets ARP L19 Head studs, VQ35 Kelford Camshafts and Valve Springs. After playing around with a few different turbo combinations Timmy has settled on a G40-1150 which he’s hoping will provide both response and Top end power.

Gone are the days of getting dirty removing a CV shaft from a vehicle thats stacked ontop of a crushed AU Falcon at your local Rim Wreckers, Today on The Skid Factory We're at an ACM Parts Dismanteller for a behind the scenes look into Modern Age Recycling.

We've been chipping away at a few jobs Including Manualising the Power Steering Rack, Cleaning up the engine bay and filling 2346 Industry Standard holes and expanding the rear tubs to fit a 275/60/15 Radial.

Today on The Skid Factory We're hooking into some intercooler and Exhasust fabrication but first we need to finish assembling the engine and modify the sump to help with oil surge issues on front sumped JZ engines.

Today on The Skid Factory we've got Nathan's Shorty 40 Series back in the shed to fix up a few things that have been on the "To-do" list for quite some time.

Is Toyota's 1GZ-FE V12 a good engine? Can the Rods handle Boost? We've got Nathan's 1978 SWB 40 Series LandCruiser on the dyno at Knight Family Motorsport to tune the newly Wired Haltech Elite 2500 and decide how much power We think is suitable for a Turbocharged Stock Unopened engine. We had already had a false start the week before due to some transfer case issues but with that all sorted we are ready to go. The tuning process on a stock bottom end engine with known strength issues is a little different to a built engine and Kye from KFM talks us through how to get the most power without risking rod breakage.

Just shy of Fraser Island is one of QLD's best 4WD accessible Beaches Noosa Northshore otherwise Known as Teewah Beach which connects Noosa Heads to Rainbow Beach and Double Island Point. Today on The Skid Factory we jump in Nathan's 1GZFE V12 Twin Turbo 40 Series LandCruiser along with our mate Josh in his Mint 1HZ 80 Series and cruise up the beach for a "Day at work" Thanks to Bazza's fishing recovery services and tidal information bureau for the confirmation of the tidal movements.

Plumbing your Project car with A/N Fittings can be a daunting task. Especially when It's a Drag car and you want every fitting to be Serviceable yet leak free. We've used -3 PTFE Teflon lines for Boost Control, -10 200 series PTFE for our mechanical fuel system and -12 & - 16 120 series nylon Braid for the cooling System.

Utilising sensors to obtain maximum data for your drag car is beneficial when it comes to making changes at the track. Wiring Pressure, Temperature and position sensors can be daunting and time consuming so we got some help from the crew at Whiteys Wiring to show us how a Motorsport grade wiring loom is made and what the key differences are between Club level and Pro level wiring. The boys knock out the engine and transmission wiring in teflon coated TXL wire leading to a pair of Deutsch bulkhead connectors ready for us to finish the job inside the car. Once the boys are don we then fit up the remaining sensors required for Kevin's track data in preparation for the rest of the @haltech Nexus R5 wiring to be done.

MotorEx showcases some of Australia's Best Street Machines but what about all the locals with their daily drivers or Sunday Street cars? Today on The Skid Factory Al takes us for a tour of the event as we search for the Most unique engine swap!

Do you own a 1HZ powered 70, 80 or 100 series Toyota Landcruiser and you're thinking about Turbocharging the engine? The smart way is to buy a 1HZ Turbo Kit and bolt it on at home but what if you've got a Subaru Turbo laying around in the shed? Today on The Skid Factory we show you how to turbo your 1HZ and include the important tasks like welding a drain into the sump, replacing the big end bearings and where to get oil pressure for the oil feed! Whilst we completed this job on a "Budget" its possible to do it cheaper by recycling second hand parts or using different materials, If you've got anything to add please comment below and add your opinion!

Matt from Rogan Industries is a regular on the show when highly skilled fabrication work is required. He has been involved in multiple projects fabricating rear axles and doing sheet metal alterations for us. His Father Dave has also been on the show helping us split a converter, clean it and reweld it. Dave is a retired machinist and pro stock racer and him and Matt are Drag Racers to the core. So what sort of weekend car would they have to cruise in? A 9.2 litre 1000hp naturally aspirated 1986 IROC-Z Camaro is the answer. Dave bought the Camaro completely stock in 1987 with very low mileage and it has evolved over 35 years into what you see here today. A true Father/Son project and testament to Matt and Daves Skills.

Grass roots motorsport is alive and well and just as important as ever! In this Episode of The Skid Factory Woody heads to a local hidden race track to check out some budget Gymkhana racing. The Sunshine Coast Motorsport Club hosts a variety of events throughout the year ranging from Hillclimbs to Sprints and Gymkhana events like this one. Timmy's home built Yamaha R6 powered Shifter Kart is a good example of the type of vehicle that can be used in these events. Timmy took a bare 250 Shifter kart chassis and a crashed R6 Bike and used the parts to create his extended wheelbase and track "Death Kart". All done on a tight budget in his home shed. There are Grass Roots Motorsport Clubs in most areas of Australia so if you are keen on some cheap fun and honing your driving skills while meeting like minded people then seek out a Club in your area and get racing!

True Race Cars can be very hard on components, particularly longer forms of racing such as Circuit Racing and Rally. Add Turbocharging and intake restrictors to the mix and things can get even more difficult and break more often. On this episode of The Skid Factory we bring in a fabrication expert from Goleby's Parts and Fabrication to work through fabricating a new turbo manifold for a BMW E30 Improved Production Racecar. We discuss the reasons for failure of the original piece, design changes on the new manifold, material choice and welding processes used. You might be a pretty competent self taught fabricator but there is always something to learn from a pro, so grab a Lemon Squash, sit back and have a watch as Steady shows us how it's done.

It's been a while since Al's Big Block Crown has been out on the road so we headed down to the road trip drag challenge at Willobank raceway and raced the crown down the 1/8th mile.

Today on The Skid Factory we're engine swapping Woody's 1989 Toyota Crown wagon. Although the crown has a unique Chassis design the steps we follow can still be used on any vehicle so if you're thinking about a Barra swap then pay attention!

What kind of Turbo should you buy for your Barra? Your decision can change depending on what kind of car your building but for the most part this Garrett G40-1150 is the perfect match for that 600-1000HP Range "Street Car". Take a look at the differences between the older GT4094 and the new G40. It's Amazing how Far Turbo technology has come, what do you think we'll see next?

Want to know what's inside a Nissan TD42? Why they overheat or how to remove TD42 Injectors? Today on The Skid Factory we make a start on rebuilding the Legendary Nissan TD42 6 cylinder diesel engine. The TD42 was produced from 1988 til 2006 and available in NA and Turbo formats. They were fitted to Nissan's Patrol, Civilian Bus and large forklifts. The most common engine in Australia is the early naturally aspirated "Silvertop" engine which are now commonly fitted to later model patrols that suffer failures of the smaller diesels that are factory fitted. We sourced a high mileage Silvertop with plans to rebuild the engine to turbo specification and fit it to a 2003 Patrol. The engine is stripped down and checked for wear and we run through the design of the engine and it's variations over the years.

Today on The Skid Factory we're re-assembling the TD42 with new parts that bring it to Factory Turbo Spec and show some key differences between the two engines including the pistons, Oil squirters and cylinder head.

A Harrop Supercharged 454 Big Block Chev that makes 700+ Horsepower isn't breaking any records when it comes to fuel economy but when it sucks 37l of ethanol per 100KM (6.3MPG in freedom units) it hurts the wallet when you want to go for a Sunday cruise.

Jamboree attracts some of the fastest cars in Australia. Billet V8's, Crazy HP 2JZ's, Barras, RB's & INSANE Rotaries are some of the combinations you'll see within pit lane. But it hasn't always been like that. Jamboree was started in 1991 by a VW club to fill a void in the small car scene, The event slowly transformed into a 4 cylinder, rotary and sports compact drag racing event but as the years went on the cars became quicker and larger 6 cylinder and v8 combinations combos started racing. Jamboree is now one of the largest drag racing events in Australia that hosts some of the best built cars from interstate to showcase Sports compact racing at its best.

On the weekend of our local swap meet we decide to head down and see if there are still bargains to be found at these traditional trading places for car parts. Has Marketplace relegated these events to the past for good or are their still hidden gems to be found? Let’s find out.

With the Barra and TH400 mounted in Woody's Crown Wagon it's time to turn our attention to the all important support systems of fuel and electronics. The fuel system is handled by the Raceworks catalogue starting with a surge tank that fits in the available space at the rear of the car. Some custom mounting and modification to the existing fuel tank outlet allows Raceworks 200 series PTFE AN lines and fittings to be used throughout. Up front the Barra is being fed fuel via a Raceworks fuel rail and 1500cc injectors and the pressure is regulated by a GFB FXD AN8 fuel pressure reg. Al then gets stuck into one of his favourite tasks, wiring the ecu. In this case he is wiring both a VCU and PDM in the form of the Haltech Nexus R3 VCU and a Haltech PD16 PDM. This new generation of Haltech products allows much greater flexibility in powering high demand pumps and motors and also control over the engine itself all from the same software interface. Woody also tackles some creature comforts

Want to know the Secrets to upgrade your Barra? Follow this Parts guide! While the FG turbo engine is the most capable Barra built, in standard form it will still need some modifications to make more horsepower and be reliable. Today on The Skid Factory We'll run you through what parts are required and how to install them on your factory turbo FG Falcon Engine.

We were asked to build a racecar driver transport vehicle that can hold 6 people so we went out and bought this 2001 Club Car Golf Buggy that needed some loving and fitted it out with a bunch of goodies from Supercheap Auto.

A beautiful lump of Barra horsepower deserves a respectful engine bay and Woody's Crown wagon is looking a bit abused. Today on The Skid Factory we're painting the engine bay and finalising the last few time consuming jobs so that we can power up the Haltech Nexus R3 and hit kit for a first start!

Supercheap Auto treats us to an epic action packed ad every year to promote their "Best Performing Oil" brands. It's always a great watch but sometimes the things you don't see can be as interesting as the final product. The making of an ad of this calibre has a massive crew behind it and in this episode we take you behind the scenes to see how it's done, who does it and what each persons role in the production entails. This production is a modern blend of old school production techniques with the help of some new school drone filmography to capture the moments perfectly.

With a Stout Barra up front and the ever ready TH400 trans backing it up, the next in line for the powertrain is a big tailshaft and strong rear axle and differential. In this episode Matt from Rogan Industries takes the reigns to fabricate a triangulated four link 9" rear axle complete with 35 spline Race Products Floating hubs and a Harrop Eaton True Trac diff centre for the ultimate rear end setup. Connecting the TH400 to the new diff is a GJ Drivelines cromoly single piece shaft. The wagon is a big unit, with a full chassis and all the luxuries it's going to tip the scales close to 2000 kg so a good set of brakes is required to pull it up safely. Hopper Stoppers supplied a full front brake setup to match the rear FG falcon brakes. Hoppers Stoppers billet 4 piston front calipers are made right here in Australia and matched to a 300mm Falcon rotor they provide incredible stopping power while still fitting under a traditional 15" wheel.

Its easy to hate on ZD30's but reality is a 3.0L diesel isn't big enough for a Nissan Patrol. Take your Isuzu 4JJ1, BMW M57 or Mercedes OM606 ideas somewhere else because the best engine for a Patrol is a well setup TD42. We're not here to make 300hp and snap cranks, Gus wants a reliable daily/tourer so a GTX28/63 matched with an All States Diesel 11mm Injector pump will provide a great combination of torque and fuel efficiency and keep the patrol moving for years to come!

With a Fully Rebuilt TD42 fed by an All States Diesel 11MM Injector pump and GTX28/63 this patrol will be almost unstoppable but not without the help from our mates at ​⁠@DobinsonsSuspension, ​⁠@HarropTV & ​⁠@supercheapautotv

Can you make a Barra sound good? With its large capacity and long stroke the Barra has a very unique sound. With some help from Golebys Parts we are going to give our best shit at fabricating a practical yet ear pleasing exhaust for Woody's Crown Wagon using 3.5" Stainless Steel mandrel bends and Vibrant mufflers. With the tail shaft fitted and exhaust fabricated it's then off to see our mate Kye at Knight Family Motorsport. With the laptop connected to the Haltech Nexus R3 its time to tune this bad boy and get ready to hit the streets!

Woody's 600+HP Barra converted JDM Sleeper wagon has been a dream build for over 5 years and over the last 4 months has undergone a huge transformation. We've compiled all of the footage and condensed the episodes into one MASSIVE episode. Going back through the episodes gives you an idea of how much effort went into this project and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of our legendary mates and epic companies that support the show.

TD42's are a legendary diesel engine powering Buses, 4wds and Forklifts across the globe. They aren't without their problems though. One of the key ways to keep your TD42 reliable and cool is to select the right injection pump and tune it correctly. In this episode we take our freshly built TD42 turbo engine to Evolution Tuning to get the fuelling and injection timing calibrated for a clean running, powerful and economical TD42. Yes it is possible. This specific combination consists of a Factory spec Turbo TD42, All States Diesel 11MM Injector Pump, GT28/63 Turbocharger and a Plazmaman Water to air intercooler.

Millenium Jade is up there with one of the best OEM colours, Combined with a unique chassis and the Legendary Toyota 2JZGTE this Laurel is one special vehicle! Matt has been piecing this build together over the last 3 years and its finally time to get it running so we've helped him out to get it up and running with a Haltech Elite 2500 and PD16 PDM.

Woody bought this Neat VG30 Twin Turbo Z32 300zx in November 2018 as a surprise for Al. With a Melted VG30DETT and clean paint this was a perfect donor for a stupid engine conversion. Originally Al went down the path of bolting on a pair of G25-900's to a Nissan VH41DE 4.1L Alloy V8 but as the months went past lost interest in the project due to the complexity of the build. A few engine conversion ideas were floated around including a DCT backed Honda K24, Turbo VW VR6 or even just a stout VG30 but in the end Alan landed on the path of building a RB25/30. With the help from some epic companies like@haltechHaltech, Go Fast Bits, Raceworks, Golebys Parts and Supercheap Auto this vision is coming to life and AL's Dream 300ZX will soon be a reality!

Nissan RB25/30, RB30/25, RB26/30, RB30DET - Whatever you call it, It's the same thing. BUT this engine can be built many different ways using various cylinder heads.

With a freshly built RB25/30 and a clean Z32 donor car were ready to mount the engine and RB26 5 speed! While were at we tick a few jobs off the list including fitting a set of coilovers from our mate Don at TMI racing products and paint and fit the Sumitomo brake calipers with some upgraded R32 GTR rotors.

Woody's Barra Powered Toyota Crown recently rolled off 666HP at the hubs and since then has done over 2000km of daily driving duties so we packed the car and headed to the track to see what this oversized fridge can do on the 1/8th mile!

The Road Trip Continues! DAY 2 of Drag Challenge saw a PB of a 6.74 @ 107MPH but when we went to complete the road course the transmission spewed ATF all over the exhaust and sent Woody into a bit of panic!

Drag Challenge attracts heaps of epic cars from 2JZGTE Toyota Supras, Big Block powered Holden Kingswoods, Barra powered Toyota Crowns and Huge turbo 3RZ's . Instead of focusing on just racing Woody takes a walk around the pits to chat to some competitors and checkout what cars their racing.

Stolen, Abandoned or maybe confiscated by the police? It's not everyday you see a HQ Holden Monaro at an abandoned vehicle auction but the real question is whats it doing there?

This Millenium Jade C33 Nissan Laurel is one of the cleanest cars we've had the chance to work on. The Built 2JZGTE VVTI is paired with a Garrett G30-900 and backed by a TR6060 6 Speed Manual Transmission.