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BBi Autosport Project Swan Porsche 997 Turbo GT2 Conversion








Happy New Year Rennlist Members!!! We would like to take a quick moment present this Porsche 997.1 GT2 Conversion, nicknamed "Project Swan". Started off as a 997.1 Turbo, we did a complete rear wheel drive GT2 conversion and upgraded every aspect of vehicle - engine, drive-train, suspension, and exterior - with no expenses spared. Here are some detailed pictures of build process and upgrades that would like to share below.


Vehicle Specifications

Engine

• BBi Built 3.8 Liter Flat Six Turbocharged Engine
• BBi/IPD Barcode Turbo Intake Manifold
• BBi Intercoolers
• BBi Spec Tial Turbochargers
• BBi Race Exhaust
• BBi Under-drive Pulley
• Cobb Accessport Pro Tune
  

Transmission

• BBi Slave Cylinder Conversion
• Porsche Motorsport Cup Car Shifter
• Porsche Motorsport Cup Car Shifter Cables

Exterior Body Work

• OEM Porsche 997 GT2 Carbon Fiber Turbo Ducts
• OEM Porsche 997 GT2 Carbon Fiber Bonnet
• OEM Porsche 997 GT2 Front Bumper
• OEM Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Fender Flares
• OEM Porsche 997 GT2 Rear Bumper

Suspension

• BBi StreetCup Front Bump Steer Kit
• BBi StreetCup Front Adjustable Thrust Arm Kit
• BBi StreetCup Front Billet Lower Control Arm Kit
• BBi StreetCup Rear Billet Lower Control Arm Kit
• BBi StreetCup Rear Toe Steer Kit
• BBi StreetCup Rear Upper Control Arm Kit
• BBi StreetCup Rear Adjustable Thrust Arm Kit
• BBi Competition Corner Balance & Alignment
• JRZ 3 Way Triple Adjustable Motorsport Dampers
• BBi Custom Spec Swift Springs
• Tarrett Front Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
• Tarrett Rear Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
• Porsche Motorsport Front Wheel Carrier
• Porsche Motorsport Rear Wheel Carrier
• Porsche Motorsport Cross Member

Wheel

• Forgeline GA1R One Piece Forged Monoblock (2 Sets. Gloss Black & Super Wet White Finish) 10x19 and 12x19 Wheels

Brakes

• Brembo Type III 2-piece Direct Replacement Rotors

Interior & Safety

• Bolt-In Roll Bar

- Jerry@BBiAutosport.com

NAM VET

Owner must have won a lottery or something. What a gorgeous car.

all the best....

gt2urbo

mine was better. but that was before bbi was famous XD

bmwtye

What are the advantages of the motorsports wheel carriers and cross member? Don't those carriers not have provisions for sensors found on street cars?

mooty

oh la la

tcsracing1

A turbo can be a lot of fun with the right accessories

Ur20v

I wonder what this cost. Turbos are cheap and I am sure this would cost a lot less than a fully fledged GT2 so the moding like turbos and RS spoiler or track use won't be an issue any more.

Plus theres all the turbo parts that can be sold to recoupe some of the costs.

Here in Oz a turbo is ~$170k where a GT2 is $500k+, thats a big delta!

Interesting project and I would like to see more!

Ur20v

Wonder if a turbo PDK can be made 2 wheel drive, now there would be a beast!?

SaintGt2

+1

Raven 666

I hear you on the $500 K price tag down under,,,surely it could be done with some change left over too ,,, but who in OZ has the knowledge to do this type of conversion ........?

NAM VET

speaking of winning a lottery, I have a friend who's ex-wife did win millions, after they were divorced, she apparently (I don't know her), is conservative, and only allows herself a new Cadillac every year. I have won two drawings in my life time, one, a Tag Heur Formula 1 watch, and recently a Porsche oil and filter change. The Mega Buck is now something like 400K million, and while i rarely buy any tickets, it is fun to think of what that would do. Car wise, I would buy a Miura and a Koeniggsegg, an FIA Cobra, and a full on GT2.

Simple taste in automobiles.

The BBI car above is simply stunning in what they are able to do with a Porsche. As a half century photographer, getting the light and reflections and shadows just right is difficult, and BBI does a great job of showcasing their work.

All the best....

NV

sin911

+1! Curious about this myself!

Ur20v

There's a lot of missing parts there i.e gear box (from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive).

Raven,

A dealer could do it, at least the one in Perth could plus we are lucky to have a couple of indies that could do it locally also. Once you have the list of parts its pretty much plug and play.

I would guess ~100-150k would do it... so $350k all up for a great spec, tuned track rat ready GT2 to your own spec.

I spent last night looking on carsales.com.au at turbo's

Raven 666

That is certainly better bang for buck than a genuine GT2 ,,,,,Price,s down under have just gotten silly ,,,this type of conversion is certainly something to think about ,,,,,,good luck with your search for a suitable donor car ................

BBiAutosport

The motorsport components offer improved suspension geometry for lowered vehicles and we adapted them to work with the street car sensors.

NamVet, Thank you so much for the kind words and support! It has been greatly appreciated!

Here are pictures of the engine build process:



















- Jerry@BBiAutosport.com