997 Shifter Install

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

quick question-

i have seen refernce in this thread to the 987/997 shift kit vs the 987/997 short shift kit - both Porsche parts.

are these the same items - both drop in/swaps for a 986 shifter? OR does the 987/997 "short shift kit" require that I first get the 987 shift assembly, and then the "short shift kit" modifies it?

i just want something that drops in to replace what I have on my 986 and make shifting shorter and better feeling. i don't want it super notchy like the B&M. I drove an older 996 that had a B&M short shift kit and I did not care for it. i like the feel of my 986 shifter okay, i'd like it a bit tighter..but the throw is just too long.

can I get either the 987 shifter assempbly OR the 987 short shifter assembly and iethe rone will drop right in???

looks like people hwere have bought both, and like both... but i haven't seen anyone do a direct comparison of the two on a 986 boxster...

All the kits that Porsche supplies include the base and new cable links. The aftermarket parts require that you reuse the base that you already have.

[Keith Newby]

As mentioned there is a 997 standard shift and a 997 short shift with separate part numbers. I don't have any experience with the short shift version but the standard 997 shifter drops right into the 986 and feels just right (to me, in my 6-speed car). I was reluctant to go with the B&M / clones because I'd heard they were too stiff. I was leaning towards the schnell version but when I learned of the factory version which required no modification to my current shifter I jumped on it. I think it's what you're looking for.

[23109VC]

i think what I want is the factory drop in replacement.. I just don't know if the 987 "standard' shifter or the "short shift" is what would make me the most happy.

I don't think I want it like a lightswtich..but somewhat shorter would be nice. I'd like it to be smooth and easy to shift, which is how I consider my current setup to me - I just wish it was shorter and a bit more precise.

my car has 73k, so the shifter has been used quite a bit and it has a bit of looseness "slop" in it. I wonder if the new assembly would remedy some of that??