I found a 996 turbo vent conversion kit here
http://wickedmotorworks.com/partdeta...p?partid=10109

Does anyone know of a 997 turbo vent conversion kit? I've been looking everywhere but can't find it.

 

I know this post is years late but maybe someone will care. So I wanted to explain why this would be desirable. If you're building a very fast car you'd want to start with a base Carrera and NOT a Turbo or 4. They are much heavier and not a good foundation for a racing car at all. This is why the GT3 And GT2 are built on the base Carrera and not the others. If you do some heavy engine work (Ruff) or your own, boring, rods, etc you'll most likely look at cooling issues. Cool quarter panel intakes may be one way, track cars don't have them though.

It would be FAAAR more expensive to start with a Turbo and go backwards tearing up the whole car than to do some body mods to direct airflow (again Ruff).

But again, even that may be unnecessary. Look on the track and many GT2 R Race cars have no quarter panel intakes. Sorry, just answering why someone would want them on a base Carrera, and buying a Turbo is going the wrong way if you really want a very fast car. Talk to your tuner and see if you need them, if not then make your car unbelievable without cutting. I do like the HUGE intakes on a few GT3 R types I've seen around...if you're going to cut then reallllllllly make it worth it )

 

 

Awesome, who did/does do that? I'm in Miami and just starting a project build and trying to line up resources.

 

The intake wouldn't have any function?? I hate intakes / openings that have no purpose. Buy a turbo. Its like a hood scoop with nothing under the hood!! (reminds me of high school wannabee's.)

 

You can potentially fabricate a RAM air intake using those scoops if you're staying NA. In the Turbo or GT2, the side vents house the intercoolers instead.

 

I disagree completely. And this is also not factually correct.

Alois Ruf. Not Ruff.

 

I'm going to be purchasing the TPC Racing turbo kit for the 997.1 and I'm also considering modding the rear fenders and turning them into functioning intakes. Wondering how much work will be involved. I deal with some really legit shops out here in LA so maybe ill make a few calls if no one here has an actual dollar amount as of yet for a full conversion minus paint.

 

Throw enough money at it and you can accomplish anything. Of course it might be cheaper and a better return on investment to just buy a turbo. But to each…..

 

Exactly, with the added cost of OEM parts, about 1800 for each, the price of labor, repainting the car etc etc. Maybe cheaper to buy a turbo

http://sonnenporscheoemparts.com/par...iagram=6936375

 

here is what i've learned.
Auto Explosion located in Gardena, CA (very well known and respected body shop) quoted me $2,000-$2,500 for install with paint of quarters and door blend, roof blend as well as paint of new rear turbo bumper… not including the cost of the rear quarters.

quarters x2 = $3,600
paint and install = $2,500
Total= $6,100

Cost of TPC turbo kit for 997 = $8,999 for holiday sale


= $15,099 extra to have a high compression 997 turbo with functioning quarters. Not including the cost of the car. Just seems a little silly to have so much more out of pocket and not feel like I have an "actual TURBO Porsche"

i've done a little research. Since I'm more into the 997 turbos and not too fond of the 996 here is what I found to be the best option…

I've learned a few things and have taken a few things into accountability and consideration. I started here…





Seems to be a better choice to purchase a 996 turbo… do a 997 front end conversion. (my cost is $1000 on the conversion kit and might even be able to get it sponsored)

http://www.visracing.com/newcatalog/...rsion-Kit.html

Purchase the 10-12 Porsche 911 Turbo 997 Dynamic Xenon Headlight Pair Headlamp GT3 OEM Light off ebay (which i would be buying anyways if i purchased the 997.1)
---$2,000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271292744257?lpid=82


Purchase the Air inlet cover's for $465 each (#9 x 2 on the chart)
---$930 for the pair

http://sonnenporscheoemparts.com/par...iagram=6936375

Most likely won't be a direct fit so I'm assuming there might be a little body work involved in getting it to fit… should cost about another $600-$800 in labor and paint MAX


Meaning I'm looking at an additional $5000 extra out of pocket to have a full 997 turbo outer shell with a 996 GENUINE Turbo motor ready for more power adder upgrades that I would actually feel safe with.


There are a few 996 low milage turbos running around the auto trader, Think i'll schedule some test drives and let you know how it goes from there

 

Can you give me a call or DM me? I have a similar project and wanted to seek your advice. Thanks

 

I can see it now. Turbo intakes becoming a "fad" and non-turbos having scoops to go along with the turbo badges. Lol

 

That leaves little doubt in my mind that it "can" be done. But why?

 

I still don't understand why even if something "can" be done, it doesn't mean it should be done. Sounds like a good way to spend a lot of money to end up with something worth even less than you started with.