Derracuda's Project Alpine 4kq *Comatose*

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:27 pm

That all looks really good Derek! I noticed in one pic of the pass. side motor mount that the oil filter looks like it will be very close to the starter and frame. Maybe it's just the angle but it looks like a tight fit...

Man that is gonna be awesome and having the engine lower is going to leave more roon for the twin GT30rs on the top later :-D

quattroking · Post by **quattroking** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:28 pm

Derek youre work is incredible. Im just envious of how much time you get to spend on projects and get things done.

3bAudios · Post by **3bAudios** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:13 pm

timmmy wrote:As for the rest of it...OH YEAHHHHHH

:stupid: :woowoo:

thats some really amazing work Derek, good job. I haven't been following this thread but I think im going to start!!

derracuda · Post by **derracuda** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:51 pm

Matt wrote:That all looks really good Derek! I noticed in one pic of the pass. side motor mount that the oil filter looks like it will be very close to the starter and frame. Maybe it's just the angle but it looks like a tight fit...

Man that is gonna be awesome and having the engine lower is going to leave more roon for the twin GT30rs on the top later :-D

it is close, and i'm working on a remote filter location.... i'm just not sure if it should be secret or not

SeStone · Post by **SeStone** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:03 pm

Epic dude, great work.

Sam

notnavrgguy · Post by **notnavrgguy** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:56 pm

Looks awesome. You're doing quite a bit of work to get that puppy in there so it'll work. The quality of your metal work is very high quality as I follow your posts. I noticed lately you've been posting that you're doing it this way for now but you'll change it later if you feel like it. I got into that habit quite a bit but have broken myself of it. I tend to try to make the right thing the first time, as you seem to be, because I never seem to get back around to making things the way I want them if they "work alright anyways".

Looking good, keep it up.

derracuda · Post by **derracuda** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:04 pm

the subframes aren't too bad to make, and once i get the car dialed in to where it feels great and responds like i'm wanting, then i'd feel comfortable with redoing it again, and have less adjustments and more permanent fixtures. the rears i'll probably end up doing a bit different from the front since it doesn't require as much adjustment to get right. (fore/aft movement anyhow)

i found this pic on AW from one of james bufkins posts... that shock is really laid back! almost looks like an E30 or something

boxflares · Post by **boxflares** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:14 am

Very impressive project. It's all I can do to find some time to test fit some wheels, and you're re-engineering a 4KQ to a point that Audi would barely recognize it ;-)

Are you going to have to clearance the trans tunnel at all to get the setback you're after?

85oceanic · Post by **85oceanic** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:46 am

Hey derek what are your rotors/calipers off of that you display at the begining of the thread? Btw, your project is looking killer!

Buckets · Post by **Buckets** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:33 am

Very impressive Fab work.

thegetawaycar · Post by **thegetawaycar** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:04 am

Hey Extreme,

If you're talking about the 4-lug big brakes he did waaaay back at the beginning:
porsche 993 322mm rotors w/ bilzcat1 hats
porsche 996 calipers

you need the bilzcat1 hats to make the rotors fit unfortunatly those are going to be hard to find.

derracuda · Post by **derracuda** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:45 am

:stupid: Billzcat brakes are what i had on the car. and you need custom hats to make the porsche rotors work.

Lt. Sarge · Post by **Lt. Sarge** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:11 am

I have some billzcat rotors that I might sell at some point....not right now but maybe in a year?

90_Koop · Post by **90_Koop** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:32 pm

Derek what can I say that others haven't already. I'm gonna have to come up and have a look see when I can afford the gas. :roll:

85oceanic · Post by **85oceanic** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:30 pm

Ok Awesome, so I need to start looking for a set of hats or rotors for that matter. I think once i get past the rotors everything else is down hill. So if anyone comes accross any or wants to sell theirs I would totally be interested if the price is right

I have decided to get my suspention out of the way before I go for the engine, so this is where I start, thanks guys, PM me if you have any info! Sorry to go off topic

tecknoquatt · Post by **tecknoquatt** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:55 pm

great work derek

derracuda · Post by **derracuda** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:22 pm

i got the drivers side engine mount finished up today. remember the theme "strong"... it's not as pretty as i'd like, but as long as it don't break, i'll be happy for now

about 3/8" clearance between the subframe and oil pan 8)

the brackets are completely bolt in, so later on, i can do whatever i like... VR6 spare on the shelf? no problemo

while the mounts look bulky from the bottom, they are are tucked in pretty good and completely out of the way. plenty of room for a nice big oil cooler and who knows what else

also got a little wiring started. i'm gonna be running a IIc. i wanted to have a firewall plug on this car. my last one left me with a harness that was one piece from the ecu to the engine, and when you have to pull the engine, it makes it easier with undoing one plug, instead of 15 and then routing the wiring up and out of the way.. blah blah blah..

the right crimper makes the job a cinch..

i've got 9 wires done so far, i'll post some more pics when it's done. the ECU is going to be mounted partially in the glovebox so that i can see the LED of life and get to the COM plug.

another thing that crossed my mind, is that i forgot about the 12mm spacer i need between the engine and trans like i needed on my A6. that will push my trans back another 1/2" and get it back a full 3" from stock..... nice 8)

Wizard-of-OD · Post by **Wizard-of-OD** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:10 pm

Where did you get that MIL-Spec connector from D?

RSCoupe · Post by **RSCoupe** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:15 am

Wizard-of-OD wrote:Where did you get that MIL-Spec connector from D?

It's all plastic, so it's not MIL-Spec.
034 sells some.

Wizard-of-OD · Post by **Wizard-of-OD** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:54 pm

Right!
Thought it was coated!
Thanks

thegetawaycar · Post by **thegetawaycar** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:35 pm

hey derek, i got 3 quick questions for you:

what kind of harness are you using?
what connections are running through the 37-pin connector?
what connections aren't running through that connector?

derracuda · Post by **derracuda** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:53 pm

thegetawaycar wrote:hey derek, i got 3 quick questions for you:

what kind of harness are you using?
what connections are running through the 37-pin connector?
what connections aren't running through that connector?

#1. 034 IIc harness that comes with the ecu
#2/3 all the wires except the alternate map select wire, tach, and power/ground wires for the ecu.

WAUG0806 · Post by **WAUG0806** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:38 pm

Looks Awesome d3r3k!

When can we see it sitting/rolling on the 285's :?

3bAudios · Post by **3bAudios** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:42 pm

Good job Derek

Rob C · Post by **Rob C** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:21 pm

I've been going to withdrawls...... Anything happening with this Derek?