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Can A GT-3 Front Bumper Skin fit on my 2007 997??

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Old 08-08-2010, 10:12 PM
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Default Can A GT-3 Front Bumper Skin fit on my 2007 997??

I have a chance to pick up a near new front bumper skin from a 2007 GT-3. Will it fit on my 2007 997 Targa 4?? I have not been able to get my car over to see if it will fit..

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you may need to change the plastic air ducts but I am not sure, other than that you don't need to do anything. it is a direct swap.
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Externally, everything matches up. As sun suggests you have some duct work to address, however.
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Thanks for all the input. I had to remove my front bumper skin to replace a bad horn. I got a look at the air intake scoops. I was amazed how big they were. I can only imagine how big the GT-3 intakes are. I'm going to purchase the GT-3 bumper skin and have it painted so I can be ready for a swap. I will check the air intake scoops for the GT-3 to see how fifferent they are.

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Remember to photograph and take notes as you go to provide help to others behind you.
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Originally Posted by Steve/K2WE
Thanks for all the input. I had to remove my front bumper skin to replace a bad horn. I got a look at the air intake scoops. I was amazed how big they were. I can only imagine how big the GT-3 intakes are. I'm going to purchase the GT-3 bumper skin and have it painted so I can be ready for a swap. I will check the air intake scoops for the GT-3 to see how fifferent they are.

Thanks again

Steve in Saratoga Springs, NY
Thats gonna be awsome, that front end is so aggressive looking.
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Steve,

There are no ductwork issues/modifications required when swapping out your original bumper with a GT3 or Aerokit nose. It's a relatively straightfoward project. The GT3 nose has vented slots atop the bumper for ventilating its' 3rd radiator and will only serve for aesthetics on your car.

The lower side vents, which come with the bumper, are removable plastic pieces you can elect to cover with mesh to protect the side radiators.

Here is Mike's excellent pictorial write up on the R&R.

http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album430



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