has anyone ever pulled a automatic trans out of a 997-1 and put a manual in? or is that a very bad idea? Thoughts?

 

Well.....I think it would be better to buy the car you want! The transmissions and ECU's in these cars are not cheap(never mind the pedals,linkages,etc.).If I had to guess,and this IS only a guess,you would go through $10,000-15,000 right away(but I truly am talking out my a$$).I would say you would be money ahead by NOT doing it!
There are lots of GREAT cars for sale at a GREAT price.......go and get the EXACT car you want!
Good-luck!

Cheers,

Stacy

 

+1. The days of swapping transmisions are long gone, with all the electronic, computer-controlled functions.

For example, an older copy of Excellence had a reader question about converting a 964 C4 to two-wheel drive. The quick answer was, "don't even think about it" and the longer answer involved a virtually complete tear down of the car.

 

been asked before...but the general consensus is its far better off to just buy a different car.

 

Thanks! I was thinking that was the direction I needed to go. I love the car but have always liked manuals better!! but was talked into the automatic so everyone else in the house could drive it??? and of course no one wants to drive it, too low to the ground!

 

Is your car a tiptronic or pdk? If pdk, you have a heck of a transmision. If tip, and you don't like it, you can always see about putting it up for sale.

Life's too short to have such a righteous car that fails to make you happy.

 

+1 on everyone saying it'll be too expensive.

personally i don't see anything wrong with an automatic 997.. easier to drive in traffic

 

short answer: don't do it

long answer: don't doooooooo eeeeeeeeeeeeet maaaaaaaaaaaan!!!

:P

waste of cash, you'll have nothing but trouble down the road, and cars are notorious for having trouble without even bothering to look for it...
this is why I am against modding (engine) too. Most car tuners spend more time in the garage than enjoying their cars (at least the ones I know).

 

Not only is it irrationally expensive but the Vehicle Id number as well as warranty has it listed as an automatic .

 

Ok, Best not to do it!! The car is perfect! it's just that I like shifting.

 

Been there with the first year Z4....slush box drove me crazy.

Good luck

 

Might be less headache and expensive to trade it in for a manual. Hate to sound selfish but that's why I buy what I want, if you want to drive it, then learn how to drive manual. I don't mind people driving my cars at all.

 

I think the transition from auto to manual is called buying a another Porsche! It'll be simpler, less expensive and certainly easier (expect for the pocket book).

Play w/ the paddles if you want a little more activity during your drives.

GL . . . .

 

That worked! got a 2011 GTS - 6 speed !!! That was a lot less work than trying to change the old one. However sure was hard to sleep last night really wanted to go out in the garage and play with it all night

 

great way to solve it...congrats!