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

[chaloux]

Lol.

They were Bosch... Something. Recommended by Marc, who had no issues with them on stock wiring S4/S6s. But my wiring wasn't stock and I had my coils directly above the ecu, but separated by the firewall. Ie some thin steel.

Typically but not always, an R in the plug name indicates a resistor. The NGK BKR#xxx (BKR7E for example) are resistored.

[audifreakjim]

What plugs have you ran? I've been running NGKs, I do believe the ones I currently run have no resistor.

My motor liked the 8 heat range ngk racing plugs with no resistor. The IIc ECU with Magnecor wires didn't have a problem. I tried those same plugs on the 07k and vems and it was noise city. Would never run right.

[85oceanic]

What plugs have you ran? I've been running NGKs, I do believe the ones I currently run have no resistor.

My motor liked the 8 heat range ngk racing plugs with no resistor. The IIc ECU with Magnecor wires didn't have a problem. I tried those same plugs on the 07k and vems and it was noise city. Would never run right.

I wonder if that's been my problem all along. That being said, what are the recommendations you guys have?

[chaloux]

NGK bkr7e or Bosch frc5d (I think...)

[AngryTaco]

I recommend a nice 6.1 hemi with 6.4 heads bored out to 6.2L with a big ass supercharger

[AngryTaco]

oh and nitrous.



lots of nitrous

[chaloux]

Definitely messed up the Bosch part number lol. Been a while because i cab get the NGK locally cheap.

http://www.efiexpress.com/catalog/produ ... ucts_id=25

[85oceanic]

I used to run the tri-electrodes but always had issues with misfires.

[chaloux]

Oh weird. Never had issues with them here, just availability.

So funny how some plugs work and others don't for different people. The NGKs have been our go to for probably 3 years now. I use them in my Allroad as well.

[85oceanic]

sO... progress!

A dent removed...



to this:



Doug also worked on fender fitment...





Also worked on disassembly , molding removal and sanding work.







So much for BBQ! BUT I think the car is going to turn out great and the wait is going to be well worth it!

[ringbearer]

Dats goona be reel niiice!

[PRY4SNO]

Car is going to be mint when you get it back. Also, I just love the profile of your Dunlops on those wheels. Perfect proportions.

[85oceanic]

Progress is being made....











That's all for now...

[ringbearer]

Love it!

[chaloux]

So dope. It's going to be soooooooo clean

[85oceanic]

I'm excited, I think Oceanic is going to be looking good once completed!

[85oceanic]

Update....

[85oceanic]

Feeling a bit nostalgic for Oregon so I thought I'd just re-share a post from a few years back when I first got Oceanic on the road with the Holset H1C/K26 hybrid with the 016 trans...

(FEB-24-2013)

So today I went for my first real 'long' drive in Oceanic to wrap up the 500 break in miles. I spent the day giving family members rides in it, cruised around, took lots of pictures and just caused general mayhem. The car did fantastic all things considered. It's a great feeling having something you built actually work. Anyways, the weather was ridiculous on the drive home, but other than that, all in all it was a great time. Here are some pics from the day along with an LC video.

Gas stop before I left town...



Snapped a couple shots on my way up to my parents...





After hanging out for a bit, my brother and I decided to go cruise around for a bit, we took a few pictures while we where out...









SO while we where out, I HAD to try my LC, I screwed up at first but the second time I got it ok. Not a perfect launch by any means, but still fun non the less. OH and my brother, he is used to his Mini Cooper S



Anyways, grand total the car racked up well over 200 hard miles on it and I used less than a 3/4 of a tank the whole time, I couldn't be happier with this dang car at the moment.

Well... except now I need to turn up the boost.

[85oceanic]

Derusting and cleaning...







Update... etching primer for the bare metal spots...











So that's the progress thus far... things are getting exciting!

[WOMBAT]

Looking awesome! I had to laugh at the 56K reference

[vt10vt]

Good thing we have primo internet at work

Looking awesome Ben, can't wait to see it finished up!!

[loxxrider]

I'm excited just seeing that primer on there.

The 56k reference isn't that funny to me because I'm pretty sure my satellite-based internet at the rig isn't much better lol

[alxdgr8]

Looking good! What flares are those again? Mk2 VW?

[85oceanic]

Thanks guys! I think it's going to look pretty good once it's all said and done with wheels, proper tires and correct hight set. I anticipate picking it up on December 17th so I can go back together with it.

Looking good! What flares are those again? Mk2 VW?

They are MK1 flares.

[scubagli]

Looks great!

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