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Old 03-31-2016, 07:30 PM
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The front aluminum brace has to be cut slightly to accommodate the radiator since it is now tilted forward almost 5 inches.
You probably don't want to hear this now but the gt2 has 2 spacers for the aluminum brace.
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Originally Posted by jeanmarcboilard
You probably don't want to hear this now but the gt2 has 2 spacers for the aluminum brace.
Yes, I would have avoided cutting had I known this earlier. I was following Ruf instructions.

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on second thought, I don't know if that spacer would give enough clearance. The stock 996 turbo radiator is flipped which is the actual part hitting the brace. The gt2 has a specific radiator and mounting brackets. I would probably have to get those parts as well.
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Until they open a ruf facility in the USA, as close as you can get!
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Congrats on the project. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
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Originally Posted by Sunman
on second thought, I don't know if that spacer would give enough clearance. The stock 996 turbo radiator is flipped which is the actual part hitting the brace. The gt2 has a specific radiator and mounting brackets. I would probably have to get those parts as well.
TT and GT2 center radiator are the same. Just flipped on the GT2
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Originally Posted by Sunman
on second thought, I don't know if that spacer would give enough clearance. The stock 996 turbo radiator is flipped which is the actual part hitting the brace. The gt2 has a specific radiator and mounting brackets. I would probably have to get those parts as well.
I'm going to find out soon if they work Nice build btw.
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
TT and GT2 center radiator are the same. Just flipped on the GT2
You are absolutely correct. Just the mounting bracket is different.
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Originally Posted by Sunman
on second thought, I don't know if that spacer would give enough clearance. The stock 996 turbo radiator is flipped which is the actual part hitting the brace. The gt2 has a specific radiator and mounting brackets. I would probably have to get those parts as well.
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You are absolutely correct. Just the mounting bracket is different.
use the gt2 spacer and bend the factory brackets to match the slope. it works without spending 800$+ for 2 brackets the spacers are 90$ each
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Are you going to change to RUF turbos and try to duplicate the integrated roll bar that RUF builds in?
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