yes great

 

Why?! NO!

 

These 997 front end conversions remind me of the older 911 to 993 conversions you see for sale from time to time (online). They all look kind of cheesy and raise questions regarding the quality of work, accident history, honesty of seller, etc...

I agree with the idea,"If you like do it for yourself", but plan on returning it to original before resale.

Factor in the labor cost to return to original, and the resale value of the used 997 parts in the cost of the conversion.
If you still think the price is attractive, I say go for it.

 

Keep the 996 look IMO. I prefer the 996 front end with all the lighting components tied into one area.

Justin

 

A Doberman should look like a Doberman and a Rottweiler should look like a Rottweler; together you'll get a mutt.

 

You asked so here's my 2 cents. a 996 is a 996 and a 997 is a 997. Each great in their own right.

 

+1
if you got the moola & you like the way it look...I say do it.....don't let the nay sayer detered you from doing what you want.....at the end, its your car....do whatever pleases you...(just save your stock part)....my .2

 

Talk about a resale killer, no way I would do it. Convert to the GT2 front or the Ruf, both are a great look.

 

I wouldn't do it either.

 

I don't like it - other than TA or other OEM (GT2) 996 body parts, I don't like putting any type of aftermarket body parts on a Porsche 911.

That said, you only have one life so do what you please, and don't worry about what someone else has to say .

 

^^^^+100%!!!!
Spending money on any mod that removes value is madness.

You should always leave something recognisable for what it is, not try and make it look like something its definately not. Use a front from the 996 model era such as what Gasman suggests....996Gt2 or Ruf front for that model. Both worthwhile and will add value.

 

But then you will have to explain all the time - "why yes it looks like a 997, but it has the real motor of a 996".