Marc Gelefsky

We had a local swap meet today (No H4's Ed, I looked) and I picked up a brand new 997GT3 shifter that was priced right, from the part number it does seem to be the 7GT3 unit but also seems to be the same as a regular 997. Not the factory SSK.

Is it worth dropping in? I know the shifts wont be as short but probably smother than the B&M, anyone had both?
I do like the B&M, I know some do not. My car is 98% street driven.

Thanks

Since you guys love pics, crappy cell phone pic included

ivangene

its OK - me broke.... dogs!!

Gaspasser19

I've been considering a 997 shifter. The throw is about 15% shorter that the stock 996 unit and supposed to be noticeably smoother. The 997GT3 shifter is identical to the 997 model with billet aluminum instead of plastic bushings. Suncoast has them for $194-997 or $350-997GT3. I can't decide if it's worth the extra $156 dollars for the GT3 version! Here's the link: 997shifter

PS- If you decide not to keep it I'd be interested in taking it off your hands.

MiamiC70

I am in same boat not sure if that extra $156 is justified or even worthwhile on a street car?

pissedpuppy

first thing I noticed about my 997 was how shorter the throw is from my 996

it has me no longer even considering a kit - one of the things that stands out (well, that and the 3.8L)

pmkazz

I installed the 997SSK two weeks ago and love it!!

911SLOW

Marc the 997s and 997.1GT3 had the same shifter. A big improvement over the 996 and the B&M, and great for street and track use.
The 997.2 GT3 has the newer shifter which feels almost the same like the previous 997 one but is a bit better made and more robust with a few more metal parts.

Do the change and you won't regret it.

ivangene

IIRC mine was 997 shifter and I was shocked how much better it was then the 996 - (which before I changed, I thought was perfect)

jeneric996

I also have the regular 997 shifter which is better than the 996 stock. I had the factory short shift but took it out because it was too notchy, especially when cold.

ivangene

really? mine was never notchy

redridge

"Ed-ism" is very contagious... at least this part will fit. I must confess, I did buy a gt3 shifter from mooty.... also at a great price. Im in similar shoes, is it worth installing?.... Im happy with what I got (B&M). The plan is to get another pcar and try to fit the gt3 shifter in there..... getting the car is the brick wall though.

Dudley

I have the 997.2 GT3 shifter. Like John says, it is very similar except for a couple metal parts.

Marc Gelefsky

Andyk has one I think, maybe I can hit. Him up for a run through the gears.

There was also a 6gt3 steering week there, the thicker one. I really regret not buying it. Damn.

ivangene

I want you and Ferd to think about something... check the dates on this thread....
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-question.html

that's right.....see page 3.... uh huh

get that sucker in already !!

Marc Gelefsky

The question my air cooled friend is not is it better than stock but is it better than the B&M that both Ferd and I currently have.