Putting 987 shift box in 986?
 

Hi, I have a 2001 Boxster S (136,000 km) with a fairly ropey shift action. I'd like to tighten things up and I hear replacing my shifter mechanism with one from a Boxster 987 is a worthwhile swap. I'll probably replace the cables too. Anybody out there have experience with this? Thanks!

Yeah, lots of folks do it, I ran one for a while too. It is a worthwhile swap. Currently I am running a Ben's ball bearing short shifter.

Thanks! I also have the opportunity to buy a Porsche 997 Short Shifter 997-424-983-00 which I know gives shorter shifts but I'm concerned about shift quality/stiffness. Anybody have experience putting these in a 986 Boxster S? I'm not a racer, just want to tighten things up, so I'm not sure if a stock 987 shift box will be good enough, as I have one of those available too. The 987 shift box is $250 while the Porsche 997 Short Shifter 997-424-983-00 is $300. Thoughts?

I have a shifter from my 986 track car you might be interested in. I believe it has a B&M shifter in it. It was installed in the 08 time frame and has has very little use since then. I'd be looking for $100 plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested and I can send photos.

I guess it's a matter of taste. I had a short shifter for a while then I changed to the 987 shifter, which I liked better. YMMV

Any reports the short shifters end up damaging or shortening the lifespan of the syncros in the transmissions?

The 987 shifter is a simple and easy DIY. Its about halfway between a stock 986 shifter and a true short shifter in throw.

I went with the 987 shifter. I'll install it next week and report back!

This is something I am interested in. Are you sourcing new units, or used, low mileage units?

Whilst you have the shifter out it is worth adding the metal roller bearing bushes and checking the play in the **************** nylon block and shimming that were needed. Gives a tighter more precis feel.

Nope - none.

However, slamming gears, short shifter or not will cause damages you describe. One of the things you teach a new track student (once you let them begin shifting - LOL) is to be exaggerated and extra gentle w/ the shifter. Mostly from a physics perspective. Regardless, it's a much harder task with all the adrenaline and trying to drink through a fire hose...

Good luck :)

I sourced a used unit for $250. The weather has been crap here (Toronto), but this Wed looks good so I'll install and report back.

Thanks! Are these aftermarket parts?

I have a standard OEM 987CS shifter with very low miles as I replace it with a short throw shifter, if somebody needs one PLMK and I can take a pic or two.

Does $100 shipped seems reasonable?

Maybe too reasonable ;)

Yes. I'm sure there are companies your side of the water making similar.

The 987 shifter went in without a hitch and it is definitely an improvement. Still a bit sticky getting into first and third sometimes. Next job is changing the transmission oil.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1589418007.jpg

Does the 987 shifter work with a 986 shift knob/boot?

-Eric

Burg, you may be right as it will not be such a small box after all

Ok, $100 plus postage..? :p

I’ll buy it. I am local too