I took the BLUE Pill. Engine bay painted

[quattro v1.0]

I'd have to sell a red one first!

[quattro v1.0]

So the Blue Pill sat out this year's trip to Pikes Peak but made one final journey as a 20v car for this years Battle Born event.

In a concerted effort with Iroz Motorsport, we'll be pulling the 20v to make room for several under-hood upgrades. Normally I don't succumb to peer pressure, however I'm finally giving in and going 20v. Seeing how you can't swing a dead cat around here without hitting a 20v UrQ we are opting for something a little more interesting. Details to follow, but some saw a preview of what's to come at Battle Born.

In the mean time this will give me a chance to finally take care of some other under-hood projects. Convert to Vac-assist brakes, strip and repaint the engine bay, re-configure some ancillaries, etc...

[Hybrid_Hatch]

that's all you are going to give people? beans, spill some beans!

[quattro v1.0]

y'all get some pics tonight 8)

[Wheeljack]

It takes time to cook beans. Nobody wants undercooked beans.

[ringbearer]

It takes time to cook beans. Nobody wants undercooked beans.

Sounds like they've been soaking and should be ready soon

[quattro v1.0]

You want beans?

Here is the engine nestled in our mockup rig.



Lots of billet goodies in the making...

Im loving the amount of space that will be gained up front to make room for either a monster FMIC or else a front mount radiator.

Discuss ;o]

[AudiSport4000]

Oh my....

[Wheeljack]

"Roll that beautiful bean footage"...I guess the cat's outta the bag...

[pkw]

jealous of the extra space and modernness.

[Hybrid_Hatch]

glad it will keep its 5 cyl, you might not to use one what has touched that cursed engine bay however...

[Mcstiff]

:stupid:

Looking forward to checking out the goings on (I'll be in town 11/17-24)!

[quattro v1.0]

The more you learn about this engine - the more there is to love about it.

There'll be no plastic cam cover either, lets just say it's my goal to have a bit of a head scratcher. Something visually reminiscent of the IMSA / Trans Am engine but with modern guts.

[Audilard]

Awesome!!!!!!!!

[ringbearer]

Can't wait to see how this turns out!

[speeding-g60]

ummm but that bay is of the likes of the Red Pill. and i thought this was the Blue Pill project?

sweet either way.

before you pull it, i sent Hank the Vbox, get it and make a few runs with it so you know for sure where you left off....

[mr_aj_johnson]

Aaron, that engine bay up there is a coupe quattro bay that has.... history.

[Audilard]

Aaron, that engine bay up there is a coupe quattro bay that has.... history.

Yes, yes it does. I hope the spell is broken.

[Hank]

Aaron, we are all super excited for hte vbox! I can't wait ot see how the .82ar measures up to my 1.03 housing. I swear the .82 feels faster!

[speeding-g60]

oh i know the history and the car. and the agony. dont want any of it to rub off, ya know?

it should be there tomorrow or weds... shouldnt need it back any time soon. like months and months soon. you guys have sunn all year anyways.... haha

[quattro v1.0]

ummm but that bay is of the likes of the Red Pill. and i thought this was the Blue Pill project?

sweet either way.

don't be alarmed, just in there for mockup and fabrication of mounts etc.

[RSCoupe]

quattro v1.0 wrote:[/quote]

You want beans?

Here is the engine nestled in our mockup rig.



Lots of billet goodies in the making...

Im loving the amount of space that will be gained up front to make room for either a monster FMIC or else a front mount radiator.

Discuss ;o][/quote]


Hmm, very interesting. I'm looking forward to the development of this project.
Is there any significant weight difference between this motor and a 3B/AAN?

[quattro v1.0]

I think Hank weighed this against the 'normal' 20v but I forget the difference - although I remember it being lighter.

The benefit is how much further back the weight sits.
The cam drive is on the rear and the ancillaries sit further back as well.

[death 4kqt]

awesome!

[Hank]

Mark, about 25lbs overall is my guess based on a few calculations on the longblock. Used Scott's site to figure out what the 2.5L has for weights in the same catigory. Like Sean said, There are 15-20 lbs that are removed from the front and scooted back 20 inches. There accessories are also offset back like your ttrs(same bracket, alternators, waterpump, ect) so you are really putting the accessries 3-4 inches further back as well.

mark, blowing your engine was destiny