997 SSK installed!
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07-28-2011 | 07:32 PM
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997 SSK installed!
Today, I had some free time so I decided to install 997 SSK on my 996 turbo.
Prior to even purchasing the SSK itself, I read Mikelly's DIY guide many times.
You can find his guide here.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tal-996tt.html
Thank you Mikelly for a great DIY guide.
Everything was pretty straight forward except gear **** on my car didn't have any screws in them. I just had to pull it out. Doesn't take that much force and won't break any parts so don't be afraid to pull on it.
I have a picture of the **** here. I didn't really need to pull up the boot like that. Just separate the boot from center console and pull the **** out.
The whole thing took about two and a half hours including a run to a hardware store to buy a socket wrench. Putting it back together only took about 25minutes.
I actually didn't even have a socket wrench before today so even the most novices can do this.
Just be careful when you count the threads and marking the exact point on the shift cables.
Another thing I noticed was, when I was releasing the cables, I had to push the springs in and turn it clockwise to lock it in place so I could take the cables out.
And when I put the 997 SSK in, I had to turn the spring counter-clockwise to lock the cables in place.
With the SSK in, all I can say is WOW. There's bit more effort when you shift but the throw distance and feel is just in different universe compared to 996 shifter. Maybe the effort will decrease after some miles but it's all smiles right now. I wish I had done this mod a lot sooner.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can but really, this is not a hard DIY so do it if you still haven't done it!!
Prior to even purchasing the SSK itself, I read Mikelly's DIY guide many times.
You can find his guide here.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tal-996tt.html
Thank you Mikelly for a great DIY guide.
Everything was pretty straight forward except gear **** on my car didn't have any screws in them. I just had to pull it out. Doesn't take that much force and won't break any parts so don't be afraid to pull on it.
I have a picture of the **** here. I didn't really need to pull up the boot like that. Just separate the boot from center console and pull the **** out.
The whole thing took about two and a half hours including a run to a hardware store to buy a socket wrench. Putting it back together only took about 25minutes.
I actually didn't even have a socket wrench before today so even the most novices can do this.
Just be careful when you count the threads and marking the exact point on the shift cables.Another thing I noticed was, when I was releasing the cables, I had to push the springs in and turn it clockwise to lock it in place so I could take the cables out.
And when I put the 997 SSK in, I had to turn the spring counter-clockwise to lock the cables in place.
With the SSK in, all I can say is WOW. There's bit more effort when you shift but the throw distance and feel is just in different universe compared to 996 shifter. Maybe the effort will decrease after some miles but it's all smiles right now. I wish I had done this mod a lot sooner.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can but really, this is not a hard DIY so do it if you still haven't done it!!
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07-28-2011 | 08:14 PM
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Getting it into 1st is bit tricky right now but I guess that's because I'm not used to the shorter throw. Same with 2nd. 3-4-5-6 feels very smooth and precise.
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07-29-2011 | 07:45 AM
Well done! Great upgrade!
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07-29-2011 | 11:27 AM
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I installed one in mine too. I love it as well. Shifting is crisp and tight. Total no brainer mod for less than $200.
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#8
07-29-2011 | 11:31 AM
nice. 997ssk = win. mine had no screws either...
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997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
996TT SpoolBus - 204.6 mph 1/2 Mile 996TT WR Aug 2018, 9.5 @ 154 mph, 3.23 60-130 mph, 2.5 100-150 mph Manual Porsche World Record, 1400whp E85
997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
#TeamAIM
997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
996TT SpoolBus - 204.6 mph 1/2 Mile 996TT WR Aug 2018, 9.5 @ 154 mph, 3.23 60-130 mph, 2.5 100-150 mph Manual Porsche World Record, 1400whp E85
997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
#9
07-29-2011 | 11:41 AM
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i put a b & m short shifter in my turbo, no screws either, you def need to be careful when pulling the shifter off not to smack yourself in the head with it
i'm putting a b&m in my carrera tonight
i'm putting a b&m in my carrera tonight
#11
07-29-2011 | 01:56 PM
Day andnight vs stock 996 shifter.
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#TeamAIM
997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
996TT SpoolBus - 204.6 mph 1/2 Mile 996TT WR Aug 2018, 9.5 @ 154 mph, 3.23 60-130 mph, 2.5 100-150 mph Manual Porsche World Record, 1400whp E85
997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
#TeamAIM
997TT SilverSpool - 210.8 mph 1/2 Mile WR Apr 2019, 9.2 @ 168 mph 1/4 Mile Manual World Record , 3.15 60-130 mph , 2.72 100-150 mph , 1400whp E85
996TT SpoolBus - 204.6 mph 1/2 Mile 996TT WR Aug 2018, 9.5 @ 154 mph, 3.23 60-130 mph, 2.5 100-150 mph Manual Porsche World Record, 1400whp E85
997TT SlowBerry - 205.0 mph 1/2 Mile WR Nov 2018, 9.7 @ 170 mph 1/4 Mile , 3.2 60-130 mph , 2.4 100-150 mph , 1420whp E85
ESMOTOR | DO88 | TPC DSC | SYVECS | COBB | IPD | KLINE | XONA | AMS | ID | ERP | SACHS | TURBOSMART | CSF | DODSON |
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07-30-2011 | 04:21 AM
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You're welcome!
Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly
Today, I had some free time so I decided to install 997 SSK on my 996 turbo.
Prior to even purchasing the SSK itself, I read Mikelly's DIY guide many times.
You can find his guide here.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tal-996tt.html
Thank you Mikelly for a great DIY guide.
Everything was pretty straight forward except gear **** on my car didn't have any screws in them. I just had to pull it out. Doesn't take that much force and won't break any parts so don't be afraid to pull on it.
I have a picture of the **** here. I didn't really need to pull up the boot like that. Just separate the boot from center console and pull the **** out.
The whole thing took about two and a half hours including a run to a hardware store to buy a socket wrench. Putting it back together only took about 25minutes.
I actually didn't even have a socket wrench before today so even the most novices can do this. Just be careful when you count the threads and marking the exact point on the shift cables.
Another thing I noticed was, when I was releasing the cables, I had to push the springs in and turn it clockwise to lock it in place so I could take the cables out.
And when I put the 997 SSK in, I had to turn the spring counter-clockwise to lock the cables in place.
With the SSK in, all I can say is WOW. There's bit more effort when you shift but the throw distance and feel is just in different universe compared to 996 shifter. Maybe the effort will decrease after some miles but it's all smiles right now. I wish I had done this mod a lot sooner.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can but really, this is not a hard DIY so do it if you still haven't done it!!
Prior to even purchasing the SSK itself, I read Mikelly's DIY guide many times.
You can find his guide here.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tal-996tt.html
Thank you Mikelly for a great DIY guide.
Everything was pretty straight forward except gear **** on my car didn't have any screws in them. I just had to pull it out. Doesn't take that much force and won't break any parts so don't be afraid to pull on it.
I have a picture of the **** here. I didn't really need to pull up the boot like that. Just separate the boot from center console and pull the **** out.
The whole thing took about two and a half hours including a run to a hardware store to buy a socket wrench. Putting it back together only took about 25minutes.
I actually didn't even have a socket wrench before today so even the most novices can do this.
Just be careful when you count the threads and marking the exact point on the shift cables.Another thing I noticed was, when I was releasing the cables, I had to push the springs in and turn it clockwise to lock it in place so I could take the cables out.
And when I put the 997 SSK in, I had to turn the spring counter-clockwise to lock the cables in place.
With the SSK in, all I can say is WOW. There's bit more effort when you shift but the throw distance and feel is just in different universe compared to 996 shifter. Maybe the effort will decrease after some miles but it's all smiles right now. I wish I had done this mod a lot sooner.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best as I can but really, this is not a hard DIY so do it if you still haven't done it!!
