GT2 Front Conversion

[porsche986spyder]

You can always do what I did. Keep your Boxster headlights and buy the GT-2 front end only that does not require the new fenders, headlights and hood. 3 web sites sell them.
http://www.nrauto.com/sub_index.asp?makeid=Porsche&spage=Parts
Look at the front bumper of my car. It's the same. I got mine from here:
http://www.precisionporsche.com/boxkit.html
One of our old sponsors sells them too, Fiberworks.
http://www.fiberwerks.com/986_996.htm

[mjstallion]

One of the reasons I want to do this is because I was involved in a wreck and my bumper broke off and both headlights shattered, so I need new headlights anyway.

Will a Porsche dealership be able to put 997 headlights, bumper, and fenders on my Boxster?

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by mjstallion

One of the reasons I want to do this is because I was involved in a wreck and my bumper broke off and both headlights shattered, so I need new headlights anyway.

Will a Porsche dealership be able to put 997 headlights, bumper, and fenders on my Boxster?

They should, as long as the kit you buy works with the existing mounting brackets and points. You will also need the inside fender well mud guards and all that other hidden stuff underneath you normally don't think about = more money.

[YellowJacket]

Originally Posted by mjstallion

One of the reasons I want to do this is because I was involved in a wreck and my bumper broke off and both headlights shattered, so I need new headlights anyway.

Will a Porsche dealership be able to put 997 headlights, bumper, and fenders on my Boxster?

Just to clarify, what you're looking at is not a 997 front end; it's a later model 996 front end. I'm not sure if I've seen the 997 front on a 986 attempted yet, but I'm pretty sure that would go beyond bolt-ons and OEM parts if it were possible.

That being said, if you mean the late 996 front end on a 986, then yes, it's possible and since you're needing new headlights and front bumper, you're probably halfway there. I think there are also a few other parts including the fenders and the headlight mounting locations that may or may not be damaged in your accident that will be needed. If you search, a couple guys on this board have done the conversion, and I think one posted a parts list. If I remember right it was NOT cheap, so you may be better off going with early model litronics and the GT2 front end that porsche986spyder has.