So I pulled my console off today to get painted and I took a look at my shifter and this is the part number on the base of it. So I'm assuming it's out of a 997? Anyone know which model?

 

Google says regular 997 shifter. If that is correct and IIRC, more or less the same as the GT3 shifter but with plastic bushings rather than metal.

 

So would there be any benefit to going to a 996 Short throw shifter?

 

If you are going to make a change, go with the 997 ssk or an aftermarket one - everybody seems to love Numeric.

 

If I were you, I would just update what you have to use metal bushings. The 997.2 GT3 shifter is arguably one of the best and by adding the metal bushings that is what you would have, and it would maybe be cheaper than buying a whole new unit.

Shifters are so subjective though, maybe best to try a few different ones in local cars.

 

The 996 over the counter short shifter is a reboxed B&M which is garbage. The best options are the 997GT3 or the 996 cup shifter.

 

997.2 SSK with Function First Shift Right.<br/>Works just fine.

 

+1 for Luka and his shift right soloution

 

What exactly is the "shift right" solution?

 

Rifle bolt shifter upgrade best thing you can do to your shifter.

http://www.function-first.com/produc...right-solution

 

It is the mod to add those metal bushings as I mentioned earlier in the thread. Basically makes it the same to the 997,2 GT3 shifter

 

Factory Porsche Motorsport 996Cup shifter + Cup cables + Cup selector lever = perfection.
Simple uncomplicated race proven set up that just plain works.

For a simple swap of just the shifter, the OEM 997SSK is very good albeit a little plasticky. For daily driver use it's a great choice and will not add any noise