I curently own a 06 997S and was considering a 04 996GT3.. I was just curious on how different the two are as far as performance goes, I know drivabiltiy and comfort would definitly go to the 997S but im more curious on the performance diff. The 996 GT3's would probably outhandle the 997S vastly? how about straight line speed, what would the outcome be in a race stock for stock. I currently have the GIAC chip and some fabspeed muffler bypass pipes, would it be a close race.. I was looking into the GT3's advantages and it doesnt seem enough to complelty blow away a 997s. Probably weighs about 200 lbs lighter then my car, about 20 hp diff and 8200 redline, not sure about the gearing between the 2, also doesnt the 997S have a little more torque?

 

I used to walk on my buddy on his 05 997S with your same exact mods (plus a V-flow) every time, from a dig from a roll and let's not start talking about the *** whoppings he got on the track. He sold it and got a Stradale.

 

Are the 997s's producing around 300rwhp? I think the 996gt3's were around 350-360 along with being a couple hundred pounds lighter.

 

You are correct.

 

too bad u probably still walk him.

 

I do .

 

Luis is 100% right...I have pulled every 997S i have been next to pretty hard and on the track it has been a mauling each time...the 997S is an amazing car and a big step up from the 996 C2 imho. However, when it comes to sheer performance the GT3 wins in every category. I have tracked 3 or 4 997Ss and hoping back in my GT3 I always know i made the right purchase.

 

Let's go . . .

j/k

 

go with the 3, i think you will be satisfied in the end

 

haha actually i was waiting for one of you SCed guys to post up something like that and laugh at us NA guys...

 

As a prior owner of both, the 997S is a far better street car. Based on your post, it doesn't sound like you are an experienced track driver. If you aren't a track day addict, stick with the S. If you take a few tokes on the go fast track pipe, the GT3 is the car to have.

 

Serious, and bout time he joins here and posts up some tight pics...i heard it has some nice mods on there now

 

He does, but he is not into the forum stuff. We are actually both going to PIR this weekend for Jason's/Club Racing AZ event. Are you coming into town? There should be some good pic opportunities.

 

The 997S is great on the street and more than competent on the track.... BUT, the track is where the GT3 lives and kills others, if that is what your looking for, then the GT3 is for you.

 

DO IT!... the GT3 is much more car than the 997S... i had the 997S... great car, great technology, great fun... but it is just NOT a GT3... but if you want a daily driver... i'd suggest you to keep the 997S... if you are handling oriented driver... definitly 996GT3 no questions asked... and for a bonus, in 5 years from now the 996GT3 is going to worth more than the 997S...

Alan