Help! 996TT to GT2 front end conversion parts/shops??
#1
Help! 996TT to GT2 front end conversion parts/shops??
Hello all, I realize that I'm roughly 15 (or maybe 10) years late to the party but I acquired a 2002 996TT about a year ago with the GT2 fixed wing installed. The car came with an aftermarket GT2 front bumper (uninstalled) and in researching what's necessary, I came across a number of threads, the most detailed of which is this:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ion-996tt.html
Here's where my problem begins. I can't find the parts to make this conversion happen. So I'm down to a few options. I don't mind doing the work myself if I can find the parts and I'm equally willing to send the car to a shop (preferably in Northern California) to have the work done. The key is that I want the conversion done so that it is a functional build, meaning correct ducting, flipped and tilted radiator, etc., simply throwing on the front bumper is not the plan. Any ideas?? Anyone have a source for the parts or a shop they know has done this before? Thanks in advance.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ion-996tt.html
Here's where my problem begins. I can't find the parts to make this conversion happen. So I'm down to a few options. I don't mind doing the work myself if I can find the parts and I'm equally willing to send the car to a shop (preferably in Northern California) to have the work done. The key is that I want the conversion done so that it is a functional build, meaning correct ducting, flipped and tilted radiator, etc., simply throwing on the front bumper is not the plan. Any ideas?? Anyone have a source for the parts or a shop they know has done this before? Thanks in advance.
#2
i applaud your wanting to do this properly with ducting etc, and it ain't cheap to do in relative terms. surely why most slap on a gt2 replica and are done.
if i were in NorCal i'd start hitting up the locals ( sharkwerks/scargo etc ) that have doubtless done many of these "properly", and ask for their advice also. GL with it.
if i were in NorCal i'd start hitting up the locals ( sharkwerks/scargo etc ) that have doubtless done many of these "properly", and ask for their advice also. GL with it.
#3
i applaud your wanting to do this properly with ducting etc, and it ain't cheap to do in relative terms. surely why most slap on a gt2 replica and are done.
if i were in NorCal i'd start hitting up the locals ( sharkwerks/scargo etc ) that have doubtless done many of these "properly", and ask for their advice also. GL with it.
if i were in NorCal i'd start hitting up the locals ( sharkwerks/scargo etc ) that have doubtless done many of these "properly", and ask for their advice also. GL with it.
#4
re: "cheap" i read in your post you are going to do it properly and i also thought of the places up north i knew of that could do it time permitting. problem is, it's not the kind of "work" a shop realizes their usual return on. you need to "know a guy", or as you said, DIY. many have come before you and that thread you posted has the part numbers etc.
good luck with it.
good luck with it.
#7
If you can till I get home I'll get you a few diy links to do a full gt2 front end. Dig deep I spent close to 4k$ for all the parts and labor by me. Virtually every part will have to come from Germany so shipping will also cost more than normal
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#8
That cost figure is actually about what I had in mind (I actually thought closer to $5k). As I said, I can do the work but I can't find the parts. Where did you locate them? Any help you can throw me with links would be great too. Thanks krazy!
#9
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=802-02
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=105-15
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=105-17
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=801-75
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...rsion-diy.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ion-996tt.html
ypu can buy the gt2 center radiator brackets for about 500$ or simply bend the existing brackets to fit the slanted radiator. same for the cooant hoses. close to 1000$ for the entire coolant line conversion or get the gt2 coolant hoses and cut them to fit the conversion.
my conversion was close to 3 yrs ago. the cost is based on the euro and varies day to day. as i said before virtually none of these parts are in the usa so shipping cost is going to be costly from germany
you can consider the ruf front bumper as a option. about 3k$ plus shipping and comes woth all the needed ductwork
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=105-15
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=105-17
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/hardparts.php?dir=996t-99-05§ion=801-75
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...rsion-diy.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ion-996tt.html
ypu can buy the gt2 center radiator brackets for about 500$ or simply bend the existing brackets to fit the slanted radiator. same for the cooant hoses. close to 1000$ for the entire coolant line conversion or get the gt2 coolant hoses and cut them to fit the conversion.
my conversion was close to 3 yrs ago. the cost is based on the euro and varies day to day. as i said before virtually none of these parts are in the usa so shipping cost is going to be costly from germany
you can consider the ruf front bumper as a option. about 3k$ plus shipping and comes woth all the needed ductwork
#10
The parts are all in PET clearly labeled "GT2". Simply look at the bumper PET diagrams