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**MHR1294** · 23-01-2019, 08:06 AM

[S6 EP1] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

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Today on the skid factory we kick off a new build series on our brand new channel! This 1988 Holden VL Commodore has only travelled 41,000km's and is in mint condition so why not bring it to The Skid Factory for upgrades!

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[S6 EP2] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory Work continues on the VL Turbo, The engine is removed and partially dissasembled so we can give it a quick health check.

[S6 EP3] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory Al and Woody dig deeper into the RB30 and find some problems which require some attention

[S6 EP4] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory the engine block is back from Old Cock's dishwasher so its being cleaned and reassembled with the piston ring gaps and bearing clearances checked along the way.

[S6 EP5] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory, The freshly machined Cylinder head is bolted on and custom camshaft installed but, there seems to be a problem...

[S6 EP6] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory, we get some overnight parts from Toowoomba, the camshaft and rocker assembly are installed, inlet and exhaust manifolds bolted on and the engine is ready to be reinstalled back into the car.

[S6 SPECIAL] THE SKID FACTORY - ALL JAPANESE CLASSIC DAY

Today on The Skid Factory, We jump in with some mates and go for a Sunday morning cruise to All Japan Classic Day which is an annual meet and greet consisting of Japanese cars manufactured pre 1985 although all Japanese cars are welcome. Come along and have a look at some of the cars we were interested in.

[S6 EP7] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory the mighty RB30 is back home in the VL's engine bay with the automatic transmission bolted up from underneath. The wiring loom is also completed, fitted up and the VL is a few more steps closer to completion!

[S6 Special] THE SKID FACTORY - Old Cock's 1970 XY GT Ford Falcon [Build Review]

Today on The Skid Factory we checkout Old Cock's 1970 XY GT Ford Falcon. Old Cock is the owner of Noosa Radiators which Is a local specialist workshop in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. We've been mates with Old cock for many years and Al recently helped out with wiring his Mint 1970 XY GT Falcon Replica. It's a car thats been built by himself, his son Shane and the employees of Noosa Radiators Bob, Vic and Emmett. It has used a bunch of quality parts and the build quality is a testament to how much old cock loves the car.

[S6 EP8] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory, the build continues on the VL Turbo. A suitable spot for the fuel pressure regulator is found and the inlet plenum can then be bolted on for good.
Al then modifies the standard air intake box using some Subaru parts and the intercooler is then mounted up behind the front bar.

[S6 EP9] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory the cooling system, Intercooler piping, dump pipe, exhaust and transmission cooler are all finalised and the VL is just about ready to be started.

[S6 Quick Tech] THE SKID FACTORY - Haltech WB2 Explained

Today on The Skid Factory we have a Quick Tech video explaining the advantages on the new Haltech WB2

[S6 Special] THE SKID FACTORY - 100k Subscribers Wrap Up

Sit down, grab a lemonsquash and come along to The Skid Factory where we talk about our previous builds and give a few hints as to whats coming in the future!
Thanks to all of our subscribers and viewers who have been following so far, we have a huge year planned so stay tuned!

[S6 EP10] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on the skid factory the RB30 fires up! But first we show you the process of setting up the ecu and checking everything to avoid disaster.

[S6 QUICK TECH] THE SKID FACTORY - HOW TO WIRE THERMO FANS

Today on the Skid Factory Al explains the method he uses to wire in a thermo fan on vehicles that don't have a factory switching method or an aftermarket ECU.

[S6 EP11] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory, a few finishing touches are done on the VL. A catch can is fitted, fuel pumps upgraded and new front brakes installed so we can then take it for a shake down test drive.

[S6 SPECIAL] THE SKID FACTORY - 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am [Build Review]

Today on The Skid Factory we checkout Tom's 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am which has been getting a makeover in The Skid Factory over the last couple of moths, Al has modernised the car with a GM LS3 motor and TR6060 transmission from a VE Commodore. Jump onboard and watch as Al explains the ins and outs of the build.

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[S6 EP12] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore

Today on The Skid Factory we pop down to Clevland Exhaust to see our mate Scott to get the VL Tuned! we then head off to Lakeside Raceway for a bit of enthusiastic driving on the track along side other fast cars!

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[S6 EP13] THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore Wrap Up

Today on The Skid Factory we sit down and answer some questions about the VL Turbo Build series.

[S6 BUILD REVIEW] THE SKID FACTORY - TURBO V8 1984 XE FALCON WAGON

Today on The Skid Factory we checkout Wayne's 1984 XE Ford Falcon which Is powered by a Turbocharged Nissan VH41DE V8 Engine.

**MHR1294** · 09-05-2019, 06:26 AM

[S6 EP14] THE SKID FACTORY - 40 Series Land Cruiser Unfinished Project [EP1]

Today on The Skid Factory we showcase a new project car that's owned by Nathan who's been a mate of Al's for a long time.

Originally this car was purchased new from Toyota by Nathan's Grandparent's in 1978 and used it to travel Australia multiple times.
Nathan then acquired it in 1998 and has never stopped loving it.

It's an unfinished project thats had most of the hard work already done by Nathan and his mate Digby from Digby's Custom Cruiser's.
Nathan's Dream of finally getting his 40 series back on the road is in reach now it's in the hands of The Skid Factory.

[S6 QUICKTECH] THE SKID FACTORY - What's Inside a Torque Converter?

Today on The Skid Factory we have a look at the insides of a Torque Converter and go into the basics of how one works.

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[S6 EP15] THE SKID FACTORY - V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser Unfinished Project [EP2]

Today on The Skid Factory Work Begins on the V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser.

[S6 EP16] THE SKID FACTORY - V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser [EP3]

Today on The Skid Factory work continues on the Twin Turbo V12 BJ40 LandCruiser. Our good mate Anthony from Drover Camping & 4WD Auto Electrics arrives to fix up the hideous body wiring job that was previously done, The valve covers and inlet manifolds are painted up and refitted along with many other miscellaneous jobs.

Anthony's an absolute gun when it comes to wiring, if you're after any work to be done feel free to contact him via Facebook or Instagram

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**MHR1294** · 12-05-2019, 10:12 PM

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**MHR1294** · 17-05-2019, 02:20 AM

[S6 EP17] THE SKID FACTORY - V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser [EP4]

Today on The Skid Factory Anthony is getting close to finishing off the body wiring, The inlet manifolds are refitted along with throttle cables and the vacuum balance chamber.

Anthony's an absolute gun when it comes to wiring, if you're after any work to be done feel free to contact him via Facebook or Instagram

[S6 EP18] THE SKID FACTORY - V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser [EP5]

Today on The Skid Factory Al sorts out the fuel system and transmission cooler along with modifying the transmission cover and the radiator support bracket to make way for the intercoolers.

[S6 Quick Tech] How to make a Throttle Cable

Today on The Skid Factory, Al shows you the simple task of making your own throttle cable. It's something that's often overlooked or put in the "too hard" basket when it comes to your custom build.

[S6 EP19] THE SKID FACTORY - V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser [EP6]

Today on The Skid Factory Work is continuing on the V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 Series LandCruiser, Al sorts out the mounting of the intercoolers and fabricates the intercooler piping while Anthony finishes off the wiring.

[S6 Quick Tech] Heat exchanges explained

Today on The Skid Factory Quick Tech, We have a look into some different types of heat exchangers, how they work and what their purpose is in an automotive application.

[S6 EP20] THE SKID FACTORY - V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 LandCruiser [EP7]

Today on The Skid Factory Al Finishes off welding up the intercooler piping and the V12 Twin Turbo BJ40 Series is fired into life!

It's not over yet! there are still a few jobs to be completed before we can send it off to get tuned and ready for the road so stay tuned for a couple more episodes!

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