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Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 5 2020, 09:44 AM

My Narp 914 SPORT MODE

Has this been done before?

Per Google: (Porsche Sport Mode)

SPORT MODE: The 'SPORT' mode is your perfect driving mode for more spirited drives through backroads or canyon passes. When selected, throttle response and shifts are sharper, the suspension is stiffer, sport exhaust valves will open, and dynamic engine mounts will engage.

My Narp 914 version:

SPORT MODE: The 'SPORT' mode is your perfect driving mode for more spirited drives through backroads or canyon passes. When selected, throttle response and shifts are sharper, the suspension is stiffer, Dual sport exhaust valves can be opened from 0 to 100% with a flip of a dash switch. and dynamic engine mounts will engage.

I installed this on Chucky (LS V8 powered) last weekend. YIKES…It worked!!!

I get to road test it tomorrow. Now, Chucky can live up to his split personality. /

It took me an entire day to install and fab up brackets, plus the wiring. I only had .045 weld wire at home so not the prettiest, but sound. Sometimes I wish I had four hands. All deburred, may ceramic coat later. It’s also using a different ECU tune in Sport mode.

I plan to update to Holley Terminator ECU and harness after paint later this summer.

Wife said, Why?

Oscar

Posted by: ndfrigi Jun 5 2020, 09:49 AM

wow! it will be nice to see it tomorrow running on the twisties! I can be in Oscar’s tale during the drive!

Posted by: sb914 Jun 5 2020, 09:53 AM

It will sound like a nascar! Got video ?

Posted by: sb914 Jun 5 2020, 09:55 AM

Nice and dry under there .

Posted by: Andyrew Jun 5 2020, 09:55 AM

Love it!!!

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 5 2020, 10:01 AM

Maybe I can get a victim HELPER to help with a small video tomorrow.

Oscar

Posted by: mmichalik Jun 5 2020, 10:11 AM

That is super clean, Oscar. Well done as always.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jun 5 2020, 10:14 AM

Cable "Open header" cutouts first innovated in the 1960's by one of my mentors Doug Thorley. He started putting 12v solenoids on them in the early '80s. Lots to be said about how adaptive the OE and aftermarket mfgs have integrated these into all sorts of modes via modern electronics.
This should be killer Oscar

Posted by: oldschool Jun 5 2020, 10:23 AM

I was planing to bring a crew out to shoot some cool video, But last min stuff sucks.

Posted by: jrblackbox Jun 5 2020, 12:00 PM

You could tell that that car is NARP as there isn't a drop of oil anywhere to be seen!

Posted by: johnhora Jun 5 2020, 01:50 PM

Oh good lord Oscar...I love it!
I know it's not close ... but drive by my house and I will take a video
makes me think of the old days when we put cut outs on the old 55 Ford V8 with dual exhaust
had to get under the car to flip open but hey I love your electric flaps
please please make a video

Posted by: Krieger Jun 5 2020, 02:00 PM

Sweet! That looks really good Oscar! I can't wait to hear it! How about some in car audio too?

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 5 2020, 02:06 PM

No car audio planned...in Prius mode you can easily hold a conversation with top off...in Chucky (Sport) mode use sign language to communicate with passenger.

Best of both worlds.

Next, after paint..hidden AC & Heat using existing dash vents.

Oscar

Posted by: johnlush Jun 5 2020, 02:21 PM

Looks great - look forward to the video. Should send the pedestrians running for cover! A flamethrower would be a nice touch too...

Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 5 2020, 02:26 PM

One mode for talking about driving, Porsches, and engines.

The other mode for when your gf/wife starts talking about Hair, nails, and what's for dinner

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 6 2020, 05:10 PM

I can remember JC Whitney sold those that were cable operated. Open and close them while sitting at a long stop light. Make the other drivers think they're going crazy. Your car looks great Oscar.

Posted by: 911GT2 Jun 7 2020, 02:52 PM

We need a video man! Looks awesome. This off course can also be done on a 4 banger...

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 7 2020, 03:43 PM

Bruce Stone was my co-pilot for most of the drive yesterday. Couldn't take a decent video. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20991 got to see and hear Chucky up close but no video. I will upload one later.

Prius MODE

Chucky MODE

Both serve their purpose....

Oscar

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jun 7 2020, 04:00 PM

Loving this concept...

Posted by: ValcoOscar Sep 2 2020, 09:19 PM

Chucky got lipstick today....with luck I can make WCR 2020 in November.

My high-school friend who owns the paint shop promised 2-3 week turnaround , but at 6 weeks now. I guess I'm fortunate.


Oscar

Posted by: Big Len Sep 2 2020, 09:27 PM

Beautiful. What color? Is that Malaga?

Posted by: Nacho Sep 2 2020, 09:43 PM

Looking good Oscar Hopefully I can make it to WCR this year as well.

-Nacho

Posted by: ValcoOscar Sep 2 2020, 09:56 PM

Thx Len,

Since it's a NARP I mixed a custom dark red wine color.

Note that I welded up targa trim sections.

Entire targa section from b pillers to top will be painted black. Also, dechroming inner/outer door handles. Powdercoated them satin black last week.

Sorry purists

Oscar

Posted by: djway Sep 2 2020, 10:04 PM

Any Cop will tell you that your color makes you guilty

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 3 2020, 06:05 AM

Can't wait to see it.

Posted by: sb914 Sep 3 2020, 07:07 AM

The red ones are the fastest.!!!!

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 3 2020, 07:12 AM

man that color is awesome! one of one, very unique. i am sure that would look great with theblack trim, Will the sail panel trim get the blacked out treatment too? what brand paint did you use and how many coats of base/clear? some how i had not seen this post before and missed the addition of your exhaust "sport mode" upgrade! too bad you cant bring it east, would love to see/hear that thing in person! #okteenerfest(maybe next year)?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 3 2020, 07:16 AM

Posted by: Krieger Sep 3 2020, 08:03 AM

Purty!

Posted by: 914_7T3 Sep 3 2020, 08:10 AM

Now you’re talking! Frighteningly Beautiful!

Posted by: tygaboy Sep 3 2020, 08:38 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 - You MUST have it done and up here for WCR 2020! I've reserved a parking spot for you at the Red Barn...

Posted by: markhoward Sep 3 2020, 10:42 AM

Paint came out great, Oscar! Have to bring that to WCR for sure!!

Posted by: 76-914 Sep 3 2020, 05:22 PM

That looks great Oscar. Like that delete of the sail panel flange.

Posted by: ahycaramba Sep 3 2020, 05:49 PM

Wow! It's already a contender for COTM. Congratulations My friend.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Sep 3 2020, 05:55 PM

Oh NO...but thx.

Just a fun NARP...AC next.

Oscar

Posted by: ahycaramba Sep 3 2020, 07:14 PM

Nice!!! Gotta have cold AC with this crazy Heat. Interested to know what you are going to go with for HVAC system. Will your setup also have a heater too? Any brand in particular like Vintage air mini unit with heater core and evaporator all in one or will it be custom built?

Posted by: ValcoOscar Oct 7 2020, 04:12 PM

Powercoated the rims:

Pressure washed and Beadblasted with #8 glass first.

1.5 lbs of Gloss Black 20min @ 360deg

1 lb of Gun Metal Gray 30min @ 375deg

Powder sourced from the Powder Coat store.

16 hrs of prep, filled in minor imperfections with Lab Metal.



Chucky is making progress but not sure in time for WCR.
Keeping my fingers crossed.

AC install may end up being a winter project

Oscar

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 7 2020, 04:17 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 Those wheels look crazy! That is going to be one great looking 914. I hope you get it together for WCR. I look forward to seeing you and your car. Any of the other LA area guys going to come up with you? That would be a cool caravan.

Posted by: wes Oct 7 2020, 04:18 PM

Wow like the wheels.

Posted by: ndfrigi Oct 7 2020, 04:19 PM

amazing and it will really look a beautiful beast!

Posted by: ahycaramba Oct 7 2020, 04:24 PM

Just one word.... Fancy!!!!

I can't wait to see it complete.

Enjoy my friend.

Posted by: Gint Oct 7 2020, 04:26 PM

Nice! Love the wheels. Especially that gun metal powder. I used something a lot like that that on a full 914 suspension once.

Posted by: gonzo54 Oct 7 2020, 06:18 PM

Oscar, Looking Good!!-Can't wait to see the wheels and tires on the car-

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Oct 7 2020, 08:38 PM

Oscar,
That looks amazing.

Posted by: 914Toy Oct 7 2020, 09:03 PM

Waiting for the video

Posted by: 914_7T3 Oct 7 2020, 09:37 PM

Looks Fuch'n amazing! Don't worry I'll be there to help with the reassembly and I'll bring my tools....

Posted by: Coondog Oct 7 2020, 09:55 PM

Very impressive build. Hope u can make the WCR

Posted by: 911GT2 Oct 8 2020, 12:46 AM

This looks awesome mate!

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 8 2020, 09:58 AM

Wooooooooooooow @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 that is "outside the box" in all the right ways

Posted by: Andyrew Oct 8 2020, 10:53 AM

Hot DAMN those are some good looking wheels Oscar!!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 8 2020, 10:55 AM

This is absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail is amazing.

But this popped in my head when reading this thread......

"He is gonna freak the first time it rains while he is driving, or when he gets the first rock chip...."

I am just joking Oscar. I am envious of your car.

Enjoy it.


Clay

Posted by: dwillouby Oct 9 2020, 08:55 AM

Very nice!

David

Posted by: iankarr Oct 9 2020, 10:18 AM

Wow! Congrats, Oscar. Can't wait to see/hear this car in person.

You deserve the best!

Posted by: AZBanks Oct 9 2020, 07:36 PM

Gorgeous!

I LOVE the wheels Oscar. I am partial to Gunmetal. That's what I went with for the 911 Turbo wheels I have on my 90 Cab.

Hurry up and get this done so we can see it in all it's glory.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Oct 27 2020, 08:23 PM

Picked up my seats this afternoon. Had upholstery shop redo centers.
I purchased seats from SoCal member @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17219 earlier this year

Thank you so much

Posted by: Coondog Oct 27 2020, 08:28 PM

Great look...