Hot Rod Garage (2014)
S07E12 Does America Make a Better Barra?!?! Vortec 4200 Turbo Engine Builds!
Episode Overview
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa dive into the iconic Ford Barra engine from Australia. This powerful 4.0L turbocharged six-cylinder is known for producing an impressive amount of tire smoke each year! Celebrated as Australia’s finest, the Barra holds a special place in the automotive world. However, the guys believe Chevrolet’s Vortec 4200 might rival it. With both engines being around four liters, inline-six configurations, and equipped with 24 valves, they decide to supercharge the Vortec engines and find out how they stack up against the Barra!