I am looking to convert my 996tt shifter assy to a 997. What parts are needed, any place other then the dealer to get ?

I would like to change out the stick, boot, shifter housing and perhaps the rubber bushing by the tranny to help reduce the loos'ness inherant to them. I have a 20% reduction oem stick in there. I tried the B&M, too much force in shifting for everyday driving.

I just feel that the 996's dont have a solid feel as do many others that I have tried.

Thx !

DW

 

Many here have done the 997 shifter upgrade. Here is a link to the shifter from Suncoast.. http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...ode=996tttrans

The one above is what others have used, but doesn't iclude several of the parts you mentioned. For $169, it seems very reasonably priced.

 

I did this mod with an upgraded 997 shift console from Suncoast. By far, this is the best $170 I have spent on my car. Installation is easy and the result is a much more direct shifting without any of the "notchiness" associated with the stock linkage.

Highly recommended mod.

 

Nice, thx guys, this is the cage and all, i am surprised they have made it that easy ! Damn, why did i spend $450 on the OEM 20% stick a couple years ago, Arrgg.

 

Hey Dean!

It was nice speaking to you on the phone today. If anyone was in need of instructions for installation, the B&M instructions are pretty good:

http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/ins...ruction/67.pdf

 

And for anyone wanting a B&M shifter assembly, I'm replacing mine with one of these 997 units, and will be selling the B&M for $100+shipping...

Mike

 

Just changed to the 997 shifter a few weeks ago, much nicer, went to the
B&M site and used their instructions. Called my local Porsche dealer parts
guy and they had a 997 take off that a guy had swapped out for a short shift
charged me $100 for it, basically brand new, you might try the same.

RD

 

picked one up from Steve a few months back works great.

 

done !!!!

SOOO Much easier to shift !