Ford Barra: Best Engine Ever? | Everything You Need to Know

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Unfortunately the Barra will probably never reach the level of popularity of other inline six engines like the RB or JZ, mostly for the fact that it was only available in Australia. While this makes it readily available and cheap to buy in Australia, you're unlikely to find one in the states unless you specifically import one yourself.

Because its lack of use in the states, there isnt nearly as much aftermarket support for the Barra compared to engines which are readily available in the states. On top of that, it's a very large engine and can't easily fit into as many applications as other inline six engines or even V8s like the LS. It's a pretty tall and long engine and it's particularly lightweight either.

That being said, if you live in Australia or New Zealand, the Barra is a pretty awesome engine because there are a lot of them out there and they can be had for pretty cheap. While the aftermarket might not be as big as other engines, it's still large enough that you can find the parts you need relatively easily. It's pretty easily to to replace the head bolts, valve springs, oil pump gears, and stick on a big turbo and make 600 horsepower pretty easily.

Unfortunately, Ford Australia killed the Barra in 2016. It died alongside the Falcon and Territory because of high labor costs and unprofitability with the engine and cars being constructed in Australia. Out of all the ways to go out, that has to be the most depressing way for an engine to die, but all good things eventually have to come to an end.

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