My 997.1 Carrera2 GT3 Front and Rear Bumper conversion.
#16
11-12-2013, 04:07 PM
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Buffalo, NY
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#17
11-13-2013, 07:56 AM
Hey X did you run into any problems closing the trunk lid? Mine seems like it needs to shave down where the lid meets the bumper so the lid can lock close.
#18
11-13-2013, 01:40 PM
When I did my rear GT3 conversion, I also replaced the top bracket that the 4 or so upper screws go into.
#19
11-13-2013, 02:43 PM
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#21
11-13-2013, 08:59 PM
I replaced it. I used an oem 997.2 gt3 rear, so I ordered the proper upper bracket/mount
#23
11-14-2013, 09:03 AM
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Location: Buffalo, NY
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Rep Power: 24 On the back I haven't looked at it, but I'll figure something out when the car get back from the body shop.
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#26
11-18-2013, 02:11 AM
So Fitment on the bumper was great, but there are a few things that needed some adjustment.
First off the heat shields under the bumper cover, and the brackets that hold them on, won't fit under the GT3 Bumpers because of the "vents" in the side of the bumper.
I don't have any pictures of what I cut up, but you can make it work.
The other part about mounting the bumper that doesn't fit 100% is the bottom mounts at the wheel arch. The GT3 one is about an inch lower. Not big deal.
Now on to the "big" issue... the exhaust. I wanted the Center exit exhaust, but obviously that isn't easy. After checking with others and what they did, I decided to try and keep the stock cats, instead of dealing with a light on the dash, or how to eliminate that. It seemed like others have tried, but none with an "easy" fix. Plus I am in NY state and get OBDII scanned for inspections.
I have a local guy that does pretty damn good exhaust work, so I thought I'd see what he could come up with. I bought some Magnaflow mufflers that have the "in" and "out" on the same side.
Here is the 90% done result... (just need to finalize the tips)
Sorry about the carp phone pictures. I know it's not easy to see everything, but you kinda get the idea. It's run similar to the OEM ones, but the piping keeps going past the "side" exits and goes to the center and out.
That's all I have for now, off to paint with it, and then put it all back together and put the final touches on the exhaust tips and it's respective heat shield.
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First off the heat shields under the bumper cover, and the brackets that hold them on, won't fit under the GT3 Bumpers because of the "vents" in the side of the bumper.
I don't have any pictures of what I cut up, but you can make it work.
The other part about mounting the bumper that doesn't fit 100% is the bottom mounts at the wheel arch. The GT3 one is about an inch lower. Not big deal.
Now on to the "big" issue... the exhaust. I wanted the Center exit exhaust, but obviously that isn't easy. After checking with others and what they did, I decided to try and keep the stock cats, instead of dealing with a light on the dash, or how to eliminate that. It seemed like others have tried, but none with an "easy" fix. Plus I am in NY state and get OBDII scanned for inspections.
I have a local guy that does pretty damn good exhaust work, so I thought I'd see what he could come up with. I bought some Magnaflow mufflers that have the "in" and "out" on the same side.
Here is the 90% done result... (just need to finalize the tips)
Sorry about the carp phone pictures. I know it's not easy to see everything, but you kinda get the idea. It's run similar to the OEM ones, but the piping keeps going past the "side" exits and goes to the center and out.
That's all I have for now, off to paint with it, and then put it all back together and put the final touches on the exhaust tips and it's respective heat shield.
X...
#29
11-18-2013, 07:08 PM
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 194
Rep Power: 24
Stock headers and cats. I didn't want to run into any Check Engine Lights for removing the cats.
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#30
11-18-2013, 07:43 PM
Rear upper bumper mount. It's the top bracket that has 4 screw that attach the bumper at the top center under the deck lid. My stock bracket did not allow all the screws to go in, so I used the gt3 bracket. I'm running an oem 997.2 gt3 bumper, so I am not sure if you need it for 997.1 gt3 rear