So I am a speed junky. I can also turn a wrench...very well I might add.

I am going to be buying a 996t in the next bit. Here is the question...

Consider same year/condition/mileage

EVO MS GT660 TIP

or

6spd K24s, flash, clutch, headers, exhaust

I can drive manual (my M5 was) but right now I have an auto (mostly because the auto was faster than the manual counterpart)

Any thoughts here?

 

A 6 speed in these cars,, hands down.

 

^word

 

How much of a difference in performance do you think there is?

 

Irrelevant. The connection between Porsche and driver is enhanced greatly with a manual. I'd even question a PDK, I just love being able to depress a clutch and run through the gears. Good luck, drive them both and decide what's best for you.

 

Ive had both a Tip and a manual! They are both fun cars! If you want big HP though (600+) I would go manual!

 

uuuuuup

 

the pairing of the gt1 block and the manual trans is pure sex..

 

compare to a 997c2s... yes..... my car makes your car feel... like an S class.

 

It is easier to work with and there is more potential with the 6 speed..

 

I would do a 997 PDK, but I love my 6 speed manual 996 tt. Not so hot on the tiptronic-even though I do a lot of stop and go driving daily.

 

It sounds like you're interested in making some power. Keep in mind you will have to spend a good bit on upgrading the tip to handle the power. The manual can handle just about anything power wise, this side of crazy.

 

what's involve to fortify a Tip,max hp,and cost? just curious

 

What he said!

 

If you are like Porka (like having sex in a car), go with the Tip so you can have a free hand. If you drive like f1crazydriver, you'd need a 6 speed or maybe double that. If you are like NorCalTurbo, you need neither because you don't have time to drive it anyway.

On a serious note... the Tip is pretty much max'd out with gt660; you'll need a tranny built if you want more power. GT660 is a great all around kit with great low-end plus decent high-end. For the K24, get ready to put more money into it; there are rooms to grow.

Out of the box (current state) between two cars, gt660 is a faster car and you'll have more fun but it has less potential.

Some say Tip is lack of connection to the car, but I have never felt disconnected. If you ever decided to get the Tip; before you purchase, make sure you do some good runs to ensure there is no slipping on the tranny.