Originally Posted by steve harris (Post 3271863)

have an 01 no screws when i put my ssk in i had to pull the hell out f it but all ended well. harker is it as smooth as they say

Originally Posted by roseylv (Post 3272477)

Getting mine installed next wednesday. I hope I like it!

Originally Posted by prodigymb (Post 3272480)

Day andnight vs stock 996 shifter.

Originally Posted by harkerdude (Post 3271852)

Today, I had some free time so I decided to install 997 SSK on my 996 turbo.

Prior to even purchasing the SSK itself, I read Mikelly's DIY guide many times.

You can find his guide here.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tal-996tt.html

Thank you Mikelly for a great DIY guide.

Everything was pretty straight forward except gear knob on my car didn't have any screws in them. I just had to pull it out. Doesn't take that much force and won't break any parts so don't be afraid to pull on it.

I have a picture of the knob here. I didn't really need to pull up the boot like that. Just separate the boot from center console and pull the knob out.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j...2014.59.56.jpg

The whole thing took about two and a half hours including a run to a hardware store to buy a socket wrench. Putting it back together only took about 25minutes.

I actually didn't even have a socket wrench before today so even the most novices can do this. :cool: Just be careful when you count the threads and marking the exact point on the shift cables.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z...2015.58.55.jpg

Another thing I noticed was, when I was releasing the cables, I had to push the springs in and turn it clockwise to lock it in place so I could take the cables out.

And when I put the 997 SSK in, I had to turn the spring counter-clockwise to lock the cables in place.

With the SSK in, all I can say is WOW. There's bit more effort when you shift but the throw distance and feel is just in different universe compared to 996 shifter. Maybe the effort will decrease after some miles but it's all smiles right now. I wish I had done this mod a lot sooner.

If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can but really, this is not a hard DIY so do it if you still haven't done it!!

Originally Posted by daytrip00 (Post 3272338)

I installed one in mine too. I love it as well. Shifting is crisp and tight. Total no brainer mod for less than $200.

Originally Posted by pteck (Post 4343875)

I thought the OEM 997 SSK is ~$450? Or are you talking about an aftermarket kit?

Originally Posted by prodigymb (Post 4344234)

it is about 450$ new. used they go for 350$. i actually have used oem 997ssk kit if anyone wants it pm me.

Originally Posted by stevemfr (Post 4345392)

Just out of curiosity: has anyone ever compared the 997 SSK internals to a B&M? Are the lever ratios different?
What makes the 997 SSK better? Is it a stiffer cage?

Originally Posted by stevemfr (Post 4345392)

Just out of curiosity: has anyone ever compared the 997 SSK internals to a B&M? Are the lever ratios different?
What makes the 997 SSK better? Is it a stiffer cage?

Originally Posted by pwdrhound (Post 4345463)

Yes. I had a B&M prior to the 997SSK. The B&M was utter garbage in comparison. I would not waste money on it. I can't recall what the ratios were as I removed the B&M from the car right away. The OEM 997SSK is a very nice shifter and much better than the B&M on all fronts. Just plain works well. I ended up selling the OEM 997SSK for $350. It sold in about 2 hours...

Originally Posted by 06Turbo (Post 4345526)

I'm sure you have answered this before, but how does the (996?or 997?)gt3 cup shifter compare to the 997ssk.?