996 Cup Car transmission in a 997 GT3 or RS
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996 Cup gears are not straight cut. They didn't go straight cut until they went sequential.
Furthermore, 997 GT3 variants have steel synchros on 3rd through 6th. Only 2nd gear steel motorsports synchros will be different on the Cup Car, as most of them have standard synchros on 1st gear.
As for exact gearing it could be anything at this point. This box could be up to 10 years old and depending on the life it led could be regeared or has had gears replaced. Only the seller will be able to accurately comment on the gear stack though it's sure to have the 4.0 ring and pinion set in it.
It will likely have a 40/65 4 plate motorsports LSD, but with a cast body, just like the body in your 997 GT3. They didn't go to a billet body until a couple of years into the sequential box.
Furthermore, 997 GT3 variants have steel synchros on 3rd through 6th. Only 2nd gear steel motorsports synchros will be different on the Cup Car, as most of them have standard synchros on 1st gear.
As for exact gearing it could be anything at this point. This box could be up to 10 years old and depending on the life it led could be regeared or has had gears replaced. Only the seller will be able to accurately comment on the gear stack though it's sure to have the 4.0 ring and pinion set in it.
It will likely have a 40/65 4 plate motorsports LSD, but with a cast body, just like the body in your 997 GT3. They didn't go to a billet body until a couple of years into the sequential box.
Could a person not use an RS LWFW with a Cup box?
#17
A stock RS LWFW and clutch would work fine with a cup box. Gordon at autometrics has a 996 cup box for sale. It is currently torn down so there could be several gearing options. Give him a call or email if you are interested. 843 763 7356 or Gordon@autometricsmotorsports.com He also has several good used 4.0 ring and pinion sets for sale.
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Rick DeMan
DeMan Motorsport
Upper Nyack, NY
845 727 3070
Porsche Sales & Service
Porsche Race services and parts
www.DeManMotorsport.com