Ben's Oceanic 4kqt - BBQ X readiness - The last year

[85oceanic]

That sounds awesome Ben! Im jealous of the new ride...

Dude, I'm jealous of your URS4!! I gotta see that thing in person one of these days!

[Draky]

Wow! I've spent all morning reading every posting on this and I must say that this is a great job! The 4000 is gorgeous and the A6 will be a great ride as well!

[jcarrick]

For sure man. Anytime your in this area of Oregon hit me up and you can take it for a spin!

[85oceanic]

Wow! I've spent all morning reading every posting on this and I must say that this is a great job! The 4000 is gorgeous and the A6 will be a great ride as well!

Thank you sir!

For sure man. Anytime your in this area of Oregon hit me up and you can take it for a spin!

I am SOOOO game for that! Then you'll have to take the 4.2 for a spin as well... dangit, I really need to get crackin on the 4k again.

[loxxrider]

legit!

[85oceanic]

[85oceanic]

Double post.

[JT4k]

Car looks great Ben.... I really love this project. It looks great on the ground with the rims! Is that a new shop or something?

[85oceanic]

Thank man! It's actually where I work and with a 3 day weekend that means 4kq time!

[audifreakjim]

Nice, every motorgeek should have a 20vt and 4.2 in the garage

[85oceanic]

Nice, every motorgeek should have a 20vt and 4.2 in the garage

No doubt about that!!! :-)

[40v4kq]

Nice, every motorgeek should have a 20vt and 4.2 in the garage

I'm half way there

Ben, did you put up the Audi banner on the wall? Makes your car look right at home in that bay. Whats on the to do list for the weekend?

[85oceanic]

Nice, every motorgeek should have a 20vt and 4.2 in the garage

I'm half way there

Ben, did you put up the Audi banner on the wall? Makes your car look right at home in that bay. Whats on the to do list for the weekend?

Yup I sure did hang that sucker up there! As for this weekend I am going to finally get the exhaust underneith it so it's not under foot anymore, a crap load of wiring, CV Shaft installation, interior work and a myrid of other things. Though I have to admit I would MUCH rather be working on a certain 40v 4kq right about now. xD I can't wait for the 6th to come along so I can get myself a clutch so the engine can FINALLY find it's home.

[40v4kq]

Wow, thats a big list. I guess if you have the shop to yourself you should be able to make some good headway. It would have been nice to have you here for new years. Dont worry though, I dont think my car is going back to cali with me, so you will get to see and hear it when you stop in on your trip to portland. Stay safe while you are working alone, and have a happy new year under the hood of your car.

[85oceanic]

Progress...

[JT4k]

OMG this is so awesome! That engine is classy! Keep it up Ben your car is killer and I cant wait to see it finished!

[85oceanic]

Thank you sir! =D I can't wait either!

[Audilard]

Nice job Ben! Keep at it!

[pilihp2]

Lookin good dude!

[85oceanic]

Thanks guys!

[85oceanic]

Tonight's progress features :

Derracuda made Exhaust



ECU Pinout/Harness labeling



and one more engine shot for good measure

[loxxrider]

nice Ben!

Nice, every motorgeek should have a 20vt and 4.2 in the garage

Yeah... I uh... have that.

20vt in the 200 and 4.2l sitting on the floor of my garage lol. It wants a new home so badly!

[Kliminati]

Sweet! lookin real good.

That exhaust is awesome. Is it all one piece or is it split over the rear axle?

What header is that?

You'll be so glad you did the rear sway bar upgrade. What size is the one your using?
Edit: Just went back and read its the 4kq front bar so its 26mm. I have the same one on and ppl have told me it would be too stiff, but I think its perfect.

[85oceanic]

Thanks Lox and Kliminati

Sweet! lookin real good.

That exhaust is awesome. Is it all one piece or is it split over the rear axle?

What header is that?

You'll be so glad you did the rear sway bar upgrade. What size is the one your using?
Edit: Just went back and read its the 4kq front bar so its 26mm. I have the same one on and ppl have told me it would be too stiff, but I think its perfect.

The exhaust is split over the axle, it's a piece of cake to take in and out that way. The header is just a cheap Ebay header for the mean time, till I can afford something really nice and the sway bar is the front one moved to the rear which means the front is getting 4 cylinder 4k bar. I hope it gives me some nice handling characteristics!

[dubsmith]

Wow man lookin good! You'll be driving that thing in no time at all