Replacing the shifter on my Porsche 911 996
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2021
- I was never very satisfied with the stock worn shifter on my 2002 Porsche 911 and finally decided to replace it with a standard Porsche 997 shifter from years 2007-2013. This shifter was known to be an improvement over the 996 generation and because it's brand new, should make a big difference in my car. Some quick info on part numbers for compatible shifters for the 996:
997 424 010 00 is the standard 997 Shifter which equates to about 10% reduction in shift on a 996.
997 424 010 91 is standard 997.2 GT3 but with billet aluminum bushes which are more precise and robust. This shifter is a little stiffer than the stock 997 shifter.
997 424 983 00 is OEM SSK 997 which offers about 25% reduction of throw on a 996 but with a fair bit stiffer action.
I appreciate you taking the time to do this. I followed your steps and replaced my worn-out shifter with a unit for a 997, too. Totally worth it - the feel is MUCH better. Thank you!!!
Brilliant video. Very descriptive and visual step by step guide, not many people do that. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial - I found it really helpful whilst replacing my 996 shift mechanism!
Glad it helped Matt!
Thanks to you!you made the job a lot easier.Many thanks again.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Than you so much of posting this video. I'm about to use this as the blueprint to install my SSK today!
Awesome, good luck! And nice shifter!
Great video. Just finished doing mine. The first time I screwed up and had to remove the center console again because I didn’t sit the cables quite right into the springs!. Anyway, it works great now and without any doubt the shifting feels a lot more direct with shorter throws. Totally worth it, even with my mishap!😂
Nice vid, thank you. Nice Omega Seamaster watch also! I have the same one.
Love your videos. Very informative. I also have a 996 C2 Cab. And I also want to do this replacement. Thx!
Great, hope it helps!
THE BEST diy on this job I’ve seen! Most of your others are also the best. I gotta say, though…has anyone ever told you that you sound just like Goodfellas-era Ray Liotta??
Lol, thanks boffam00! Never heard that one though...
Great video! From my research i've found that the GT3/GT3RS share the same shifter. The only difference between the normal 997 shifter and the gt3/rs one is the two bushings are metal. I found Phenix Engineering makes a metal bushing kit, which is $70, so you could save some money and still have that gt3/rs experience. I ordered my 997 shifter for my 996 C2 and will do the phenix upgrade if it is still lacking.
Good info, thanks!
Thanks for the video. Where did you buy the shifter?
Rebuilding a 997 shifter with the Function First Shift Right kit is awesome.
The GT3 shifter is nothing special.
Also look at the the shifter linkage PIVOT BRACKET on the transmission. Play in that bracket pivot is a big cause of lost motion.
Any reason why you couldn't get the car into gear after the install? I noticed in your video when you went to test it, it wouldn't budge.
No, no problem George. I was getting a feel for each gear by putting some force on the shifter but not enough to engage the gears. I think that's what you were seeing. The shifter works fine and has improved the overall feel.
@@PIFDIY thank you just ordered mine!
Have you had a chance to try this out yet? I'm looking to do the same on my 02 C4S.
Hi, yes I've put a lot of time on it recently and it was certainly worth the upgrade in my opinion. It doesn't drastically change the experience (similar throws, similar effort) but everything feels tight and with more precision. That said, even with the new shifter I really feel that the shifting experience in the 996 is still subpar for such an iconic car. I would have expected a world class shifting experience but instead, it's just "good". Hope this helps!
@@PIFDIY thanks for the info, mine is on 136k miles so pretty sure this will make a difference...
What is the purpose of the neutral lock? Is it really necessary?
A R, you'll need to put the shifter in a precise position before fastening the shifting cables otherwise the calibration of all shifts will be off. The neutral lock locks the shifter in that desired position.
You want the shifter rod when in neutral to be in the middle between 3rd and 4th. That way from neutral you can shift into 3rd by pushing straight up and into 4th by pulling straight down without the need to move the shifter side to side.