997 GT3 Brake Ducts fit 997S
05-12-2007, 01:33 PM
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997 GT3 Brake Ducts fit 997S
Just finished putting a set of 997 GT3 brake ducts on my '06 997S. They are a direct fit. Just snap on the control arm without any cutting or fitting like the 996 GT3 ducts.
I had ordered a set of 996 ducts from Suncoast Porsche in February, but found out on this forum that they would not fit without trimming the duct or the wheel-well liner. They also hang down further than anything else so can be torn off easier.
So I returned them to Suncoast for a refund of the $247 I paid. That's when Rick Knabb at Suncoast told me they had just gotten the 997 GT3 ducts in and tried them on a 997 and 997S. They were a direct fit, and get this.....only $30 a pair. Thats Porsche's price. Not a discount price.
Well of course I said send me a pair, and Rick was right...a direct fit on the control arm, and much more of a "cup" design for grabbing the air. They don't extend down much further than stock, but are firmer and have more width to them. Really hold onto the control arm.
I DE and was looking for a little more cooling for the brakes. This should help.
I didn't keep the part numbers or the ticket, but if you're interested, you can get to Rick at 877-923-1700 or www.e-partssales.com
I don't have any business connection with them other than ordering parts.
Cheers
I had ordered a set of 996 ducts from Suncoast Porsche in February, but found out on this forum that they would not fit without trimming the duct or the wheel-well liner. They also hang down further than anything else so can be torn off easier.
So I returned them to Suncoast for a refund of the $247 I paid. That's when Rick Knabb at Suncoast told me they had just gotten the 997 GT3 ducts in and tried them on a 997 and 997S. They were a direct fit, and get this.....only $30 a pair. Thats Porsche's price. Not a discount price.
Well of course I said send me a pair, and Rick was right...a direct fit on the control arm, and much more of a "cup" design for grabbing the air. They don't extend down much further than stock, but are firmer and have more width to them. Really hold onto the control arm.
I DE and was looking for a little more cooling for the brakes. This should help.
I didn't keep the part numbers or the ticket, but if you're interested, you can get to Rick at 877-923-1700 or www.e-partssales.com
I don't have any business connection with them other than ordering parts.
Cheers
05-12-2007, 03:20 PM
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Hey, this is great - thanks for the info. I'm one of the guys that ordered them when everyone thought the "old style" was a direct fit for the 997. I was very disappointed when they would not fit and I didn't want to start carving up the tray under my car to get these to "almost" fit.
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05-12-2007, 05:58 PM
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Excellent info - do you think these would fit a base 997?
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05-12-2007, 07:12 PM
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They should, I believe the control arms on 997 and 997S are the same. I've now got adjustable GT3 control arms so these absolutely positively should be a direct fit 
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Excellent info - do you think these would fit a base 997?
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05-12-2007, 08:30 PM
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At $40 bucks I'll be the one to figure this out for us 997 owners 
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05-12-2007, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Porshaphile
Just finished putting a set of 997 GT3 brake ducts on my '06 997S. They are a direct fit. Just snap on the control arm without any cutting or fitting like the 996 GT3 ducts.
I had ordered a set of 996 ducts from Suncoast Porsche in February, but found out on this forum that they would not fit without trimming the duct or the wheel-well liner. They also hang down further than anything else so can be torn off easier.
So I returned them to Suncoast for a refund of the $247 I paid. That's when Rick Knabb at Suncoast told me they had just gotten the 997 GT3 ducts in and tried them on a 997 and 997S. They were a direct fit, and get this.....only $30 a pair. Thats Porsche's price. Not a discount price.
Well of course I said send me a pair, and Rick was right...a direct fit on the control arm, and much more of a "cup" design for grabbing the air. They don't extend down much further than stock, but are firmer and have more width to them. Really hold onto the control arm.
I DE and was looking for a little more cooling for the brakes. This should help.
I didn't keep the part numbers or the ticket, but if you're interested, you can get to Rick at 877-923-1700 or www.e-partssales.com
I don't have any business connection with them other than ordering parts.
Cheers
I had ordered a set of 996 ducts from Suncoast Porsche in February, but found out on this forum that they would not fit without trimming the duct or the wheel-well liner. They also hang down further than anything else so can be torn off easier.
So I returned them to Suncoast for a refund of the $247 I paid. That's when Rick Knabb at Suncoast told me they had just gotten the 997 GT3 ducts in and tried them on a 997 and 997S. They were a direct fit, and get this.....only $30 a pair. Thats Porsche's price. Not a discount price.
Well of course I said send me a pair, and Rick was right...a direct fit on the control arm, and much more of a "cup" design for grabbing the air. They don't extend down much further than stock, but are firmer and have more width to them. Really hold onto the control arm.
I DE and was looking for a little more cooling for the brakes. This should help.
I didn't keep the part numbers or the ticket, but if you're interested, you can get to Rick at 877-923-1700 or www.e-partssales.com
I don't have any business connection with them other than ordering parts.
Cheers
05-12-2007, 09:40 PM
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I wonder if these ducts are the same as 997S PCCB ducts. The PCCB ducts are a little deeper than the regular S ducts.
Can you post a pic of yours, Porshaphile?
Can you post a pic of yours, Porshaphile?
05-13-2007, 12:46 AM
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There's a picture on suncoast web site at e-partssales.com
Originally Posted by nkhalidi
I wonder if these ducts are the same as 997S PCCB ducts. The PCCB ducts are a little deeper than the regular S ducts.
Can you post a pic of yours, Porshaphile?
Can you post a pic of yours, Porshaphile?
05-13-2007, 09:27 PM
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They should fit all 997 products. If they were made for a GT3 and are also direct fit for 997 and 997s, then they certainly should fit a C4, Targa, Turbo, etc. Easiest way to see what they look like and confirm they will fit - use the link in the original post to see the photo and contact Suncoast and ask / order.
