Hey all,

I'm going back and forth on whether I go through the short block I got (with built rods) for the 4000.

If I do, was curious what folks have used for piston rings. Do I go OEM? Or do I go total seal?

There any benefit in going one over the other?

Appreciate the help!

-Justin

varia wrote:on 7A, yes, many times. on 3B, nope :(

Yeah - that's what I've seen too. I'd assume it'd be something similar, but obviously looking for 1st or at least 2nd hand experience!

I'm looking at adapting coil on plug to a 3B valve cover!

Currently the holes are too small, so just wasn't sure what all was involved, or if anyone had done it before.

Hey all,

I'm planning on running 3b intake bits on the AAN I'm putting in my 4000.

Has anyone modded the valve cover to run coil on plug type coils (vs. GM, etc.)?? I've seen folks adapt the 7a valve covers, but not totally positive on what's involved.

Welcome any/all thoughts! I have a few ...

Awesome, thanks! I'm going to end up doing the same thing w/ the 20vt swap. Ordered a pair of 90* ones from racetronix, but I think I like what you did better.

Which fittings did you use on the hard line to AN?

Looks great!

If interested in anything, post or email: <b>jretal at gmail dot com</b>

Pieces for sale:

1) ARP main/crank hardware - $50
2) Powder Coated timing covers (red) - $40
3) Powder Coated Valve Cover (w/ new gasket) - $40
4) 034 Crank Pulley w/ 60-2 wheel - $100 This was new from 034, and has MAYBE ...

Hey all,

I have a 3B manifold that I'll be using, but the plastic injector cups in the IM are either missing or broken.

Are there alternatives to the NLA OEM ones? Found an 0341333555A, but I can't tell if that's for CIS or not (AutohausAZ seems to think they aren't for teh 3B motor, but work on ...

I've been -6 forever and never had a problem, although I am on the upper end of what it will support. -8 is quite a bit more to wrangle and not necessary until your over 600whp or so.

Thanks, Jim! That's what I needed to hear! I am almost positive what's in the car now is -6 (it's been too long ...

Alright all, I'm starting to prep the 4000 for the AAN swap, since I've cooked my MC (confirmed #3 has a melted quite nicely... :bangshead:).

What size lines should I be putting in? I can't remember if my current setup is -6 or -8, but since I'm starting over, I figured I'd upgrade everything in ...

Impact gun. Just make sure the allen key is well seated, and they buzz right out.

Hey all, just looking to see if anyone has a billet fuel rail (034 or EFI) kicking around that they'd want to unload?

Have an AAN to go into my 4000 to replace the MC that I cooked at the track (my fault), but figured I'd see what's out there before I go new.

Thanks!!

The Dyno results are are a little disheartening for me though. Being on a 2871 I would have though it be a little higher.

At 15psi, and cutting out at 4k RPM, my 4000 put down 215whp when Marc was tuning it (cut out was b/c of breakup due to the 60-2 wheel and losing signal above 4k RPM). We ...

Hey all,

Been a while! Unfortunately, the 'ol MC in the 4000 has bought the farm, and left this world in a cloud of fury at the track last weekend. #3 cylinder is at zero compression, while the other 4 are in good standing.

Looking to build the AAN I have in storage, so starting to source parts ...

To add to the list:

Radiator (1.8T) - $40

Washer reservoir tank - $20

Dash cover - $20

I'm sure a few more random things kicking around.

please help me empty out the garage and continue the fund for the UrQ restoration (where this is all going very soon when the UrQ heads to the body shop in ...

MOTIVATED TO SELL. Need my garage emptied out, so if price isn't good, make offers. Need everything gone I will even risk it by saying I'm having a fire sale... I need my garage bay back, and need this all gone so I can work on other projects :)

For Sale – remainder of parts from 2001 Audi A4 w ...

It might be different on the CQs, but the actual relay switch/button on my 4000, as well as my A4 were the things "responsible" for properly functioning signals and flashers. Might be something to look into/mess with if you're missing it.

Amazing work on the car!

It's an MC1 coil I believe (its been a while!!!).

Which menu has the dwell settings in VEMS?

Funny part is, if I roll into it, it will hesitate more than if I just go straight WOT... so it'd make sense it's coil related!

What are good settings for dwell?

Thanks all!

Hey all,

So, after my little bit of a fiasco leading up to (crashed 034 Ic ECU updating to latest firmware and deciding to just upgrade to VEMS and rewire the harness in a day) and continuing at Carlisle trying to get my car tuned, Marc was able to get my car tuned fairly well given that we weren't ...

Is there enough pressure from the catch can for that check valve to allow the oil to drain into the block?

I just picked up the block breathing adaptor from Marc, and will be doing something similar on my 4000... this is an interesting idea, but curious if it's naturally open until it gets back ...

Hey all,

I am posting up to see if there's interest in sharing dyno time at a local tuner that's ~4 miles from the fairground on the 19th (Saturday) from 9am to 1pm.

I've reached out to Marc to see if he was interested in assisting w/ tuning my 4000 at Carlisle this year, and he and I have ...

I have option 2, and also a HF kit... both work as intended. The issue I ran into w/ the HF unit was that the slip ring that attached the end that engages w/ the caliper piston to the threaded rod bent/broke... so it wouldn't twist the head, only compress. I ended up having to weld the two together ...

I have FIA seats that require 6" of space behind them for flex...

Ah, that's a tall person problem Us short folks can't get the seat that far back otherwise I can't reach the pedals

Makes sense though, and why I see the harness bars that arch away from the seat and back again. Never realized ...

Looks great, Jim.

I'll put $1 on the fact that you'll rarely, if ever actually take that roll hoop out of the car

BTW, why harness bar at the back vs. in the main hoop right behind seats? Just curious.

This is fantastic, Kirk. I agree 100% with Dana as well - and that's a huge compliment coming from his crazy project/background (btw, Dana - how's the house? :-P)

I'm envious of the lift/machine shop access though... not gonna lie!