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Old 11-01-2017, 04:19 PM
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Default Just an FYI: Yes, the 997 Turbo gearbox does work in a 996 Turbo
Hi everyone, so I had a different thread going where I had to replace the 6 speed manual gearbox in my 2004 Porsche Turbo. The insurance company paying for the work at the Porsche dealership approved the installation of a 997 Turbo manual gearbox. There was a lot of conflicting information on this from what I read.. but after the installation we found that the 997 Turbo manual transmission works on the 996 Turbo.
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How much work was required to make it work?
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I always thought it was a direct bolt on but not necessarily an upgrade
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Nothing was altered or changed. It literally bolted up.
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Good to know. Shame you found out the way you did.
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Is there any benefit at all to doing this?
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Does this mean a 997 PDK transmission would fit also?
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Does this mean a 997 PDK transmission would fit also?
Interesting question but I do not think the PDK was offered mated to a Mezger engined 997TT.
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even if it did wouldn't be worth the effort, ECU, harness etc.
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I forgot about all the other stuff needed for a PDK. Definitely not worth it.
What is the advantage of the 997 manual? Cost, availability, ratios, durability?
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the advantage is a negative. theres virtually no upgrades in terms of gears for the 997tt trans vs the numerous stronger gears and longer gears available for the 996tt trans.

its a shame the ins company beat you in to using a used wrong part for the fix the shop did. personally i would sue both outfits and the porsche dealer should know better
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I thought 997TT gearbox had different gear ratios optimized for the different torque delivery of the 997.1TT engine and its variable turbine turbos that allowed for better low end torque.
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It works but without a doubt it's absolutely a downgrade on all fronts... I would unequivocally make the insurance company remove it and put in a proper gearbox. Lawyer up!
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
It works but without a doubt it's absolutely a downgrade on all fronts... I would unequivocally make the insurance company remove it and put in a proper gearbox. Lawyer up!
Quote from a Trial Lawyer I used to ski with occasionally:

"I will fight for your principles, to your last nickel"
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
It works but without a doubt it's absolutely a downgrade on all fronts... I would unequivocally make the insurance company remove it and put in a proper gearbox. Lawyer up!
What are the actual differences? Gearing? shaft layout? Snychros? Forks?
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