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

[85oceanic]

Thanks guys! And yup, I hope to have all of the mechanical bugs worked out before the trip. Cosmetically... it will be an eyesore for awhile. This time, I plan on driving 101 either on the way down or on the way back, so that will make for a really great drive. Either way, I'm back at it again today!

[85oceanic]

So today I made a checklist of things to get done before Battle Born...

it's quiet the list...

Finish the Down pipe
Install Wide-band O2 sensor
Spark Plugs
Turbo Oil Lines
N75 + VAC lines
Radiator Hoses/2 block off hoses/Heater hoses
Install crank case vent system
I/C Piping + AWIC Mounting + Ice box + Heat exchanger
Toyota MR2 PS Pump set up
Master Cylinder + Bleed brakes
VAC Booster Line
FPR and Fuel lines
Figure out how to trigger the FP Relay safely
Replace Overflow tank
Plumb in new window wash lines
Wire in AUX fuse block (already mounted)
Re-pin one of the Coil plugs
Install Stereo and VEMS display
and replace the drivers side window switch.
OH and Tune.

:dur:

SO ya, that's the BBQ to-do list.

[85oceanic]

Double post

[loxxrider]

You can do it! There are at least 5-10 items on that list that can be done in one day

[85oceanic]

You can do it! There are at least 5-10 items on that list that can be done in one day

Ya a lot of them are quick little items. I'm getting damn close... damn close.

[my2000apb]

more wrenching less typing!!!

[85oceanic]

more wrenching less typing!!!

HAHA I know right?


So today I worked on the down pipe, till i ran out of argon. :(

[Audilard]

Come on Ben!!! I'm way ahead of you now!

[85oceanic]

Come on Ben!!! I'm way ahead of you now!

I know!! I know!!! xD I only have so much time and money. HAHA! I am working on it though, I see now that I am going to blow right through my September 2nd goal, regardless, I should be close.

[40v4kq]

One more thing on the list crossed out. I laugh everytime I see that turbo.

[85oceanic]

One more thing on the list crossed out. I laugh everytime I see that turbo.

Well, the DP is almost done, I still need to put a waste-gate provision on it. The turbo is a tad cartoon-ish hahaha I seriously hope it performs.

As for today, I mocked up all my I/C stuff and now just need to have it welded up. I don't have access to a tig or even an aluminum mig at the moment so I get to pay someone... yay.

Starting to mock it up, I did have to do a tad bit of cutting.



And, the finished pieces before welding gets to happen.

[Hairball II]

Awesome build! Keeps me motivated to work on mine. When putting the aan into the 4k do you use the 4k engine mounts or the aan's. I plan on test fitting my engine this week and don't want to find out I have the wrong mounts on the block when it's hanging over the bay lol

[Audilard]

I can't wait to see this thingatBBQ!

[85oceanic]

Hairball II wrote:[/quote]

Awesome build! Keeps me motivated to work on mine. When putting the aan into the 4k do you use the 4k engine mounts or the aan's. I plan on test fitting my engine this week and don't want to find out I have the wrong mounts on the block when it's hanging over the bay lol[/quote]

Thanks man! You just use the stock 4kq engine mounts.

Darin, I am doing my best!!! I still have a long list of things to do, but I really really am hoping to make it! I am not going to register till I hear this thing run though. HAHA

[Dave]

I am not going to register till I hear this thing run though. HAHA

that sounds like a pessimist if i've ever heard one..

[85oceanic]

I am not going to register till I hear this thing run though. HAHA

that sounds like a pessimist if i've ever heard one..

Think of it this way, it's the carrot in front of me to get this dang thing on the road!

[Wheeljack]

I am not going to register till I hear this thing run though. HAHA

that sounds like a pessimist if i've ever heard one..

Think of it this way, it's the carrot in front of me to get this dang thing on the road!

...or registering beforehand essentially forces you to get the car done. No excuses because you're committed.

And if nothing else, it'll be damn close and it will have expedited progress.

Looks great though and hope to see it soon.

[85oceanic]

[quote="extreme90path"]I am not going to register till I hear this thing run though. HAHA

that sounds like a pessimist if i've ever heard one..

Think of it this way, it's the carrot in front of me to get this dang thing on the road!

...or registering beforehand essentially forces you to get the car done. No excuses because you're committed.

And if nothing else, it'll be damn close and it will have expedited progress.

Looks great though and hope to see it soon.[/quote]

Hmmm... you have a point. IF all goes well, you should see it in Oct!

[Rallyfreak202]

Keep it up man! Did you have to cancel the 5 day hike?

[85oceanic]

Keep it up man! Did you have to cancel the 5 day hike?

THANKS! And yup, I have canceled all extra curricular activities to get this done for BBQ.

[Audilard]

I havent registered either, but my car may be on the road next weekend!

[85oceanic]

I havent registered either, but my car may be on the road next weekend!

You suck!

[dubsmith]

Wow dude! You can doo eet! That k26 looks tiny

[Hairball II]

Really liking your setup. Excited to see how the holset hybrid spools. Also what intake manifold is that?

[Audilard]

Ok Ben. Mine is running, what's your hold up? :wink: