Short shifter install

Does anyone have a detailed description for installing a shifter kit? the FAQ link is dead.

When I installed 997 shifter into mine this is the instructions that I followed. https://files.dpbrands.com/bm/instructions/45135.pdf

perfect thanks

Youtube also has a video

It's very straight forward. Remove old shifter (center console first - there are a bunch of DIY's around the web) > To install new shifter, do the opposite of what you did to remove old shifter. It's really this simple. Don't over think it. There are a few blind/hidden screws, so don't try to force anything. If the console feels like it's still attached, it probably is. Pelican parts has a good diy... Good luck

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Also make sure to mark where the cables are in the holders with sharpee, to make sure you put them back in the same place.

if you are getting a used shifter from somewhere, make sure to ask the seller for the shifter install clip. when installing, make sure to row through all the gears to ensure smooth operation before putting everything back together.

I actually purchased an OEM shifter # 000-044-700-26, $309 @ porschepartsnow.com

by the price point, it sounds like the old school 996 short shift part that's just the shifter only. in that case, do yourself a favour and look up "porsche factory shifter eliminate play" and follow those steps when installing your part. for the upgraded bushing, find an aftermarket shifter off aliexpress for less than $50. also, if it doesnt come with the installation clip, get a used on ebay or holler at your local pca chapter to borrow somebody's

I called the dealer and they told me this is ordered directly from Porsche and will include bushings and what not, it's the exact same part # Pelican has for $479

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yes, it will come with bushings because part of the install will require you to cut existing bushings. if bushings that comes with the shifter is plastic, you might still want to get an aftermarket metal bushing for more precision.

Has anyone here used the cheap short throw shifter from ebay? They seem to be B&M Replicas for around $45 or so. Seems pretty solid. I just installed the 997 shifter and I love it, but for $45, I am wondering if I could put the short throw in my 996 shifter or should I put it in the 997 shifter? Shifter link

Do a search for Ben's shifter kit. Uses an aftermarket shifter with custom made roller bearing inserts for a nice crisp and short shift. Very reasonably priced...maybe $140 total? Can't remember exactly, but drop Ben a PM. He's great to deal with. https://rennlist.com/forums/members/153255-ben006.html

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i've purchased one before. the build quality is decent. some play in the lateral axle. but easy to dissemble and fix with washers. the throw is a bit longer than the 997 oem ssk that i eventually went with. so i imagine it would very similar to the 997 stock shifter. $45 is overpriced though. $35 should be the most you pay for one. also, no point overpaying ben another $100 for essentially the same thing with a non-upgrade. the bearings that come with the b&m rep shifter already has 0 play. you'll find that the biggest source of play in the whole set up is actually the stock shifter cable.

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I installed a cheap eBay shifter about 3 years ago in my Boxster. It works a treat. It is a very short throw, so some may find it too heavy, but I love it. If you purchase through Aliexpress, you can get them even cheaper: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/EPMA...7b142e0e08wdUX

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I agree that the stock cables suck, but I disagree that the bearings are a non-upgrade. Are they essential? No. But they do feel nice. And the bearings are on both axes, and he actually goes through and does some QC which you'd have to do on the one direct from China (like adding washers as you suggested). And even at $140, that shifter is a *lot* cheaper than most of the other options available.

Another vote for Ben's shifter. Not many things you can do for $140 that are as much of an improvement.

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the bearings are actually a red herring. there's very little play even on the factory 996 plastic bearings. most of the improvement you are gonna get from either b&m or rep or ben's is actually in the stalk that goes into the yoke. stock is a metal ball on the end of the stalk going into a plastic slider, which is known to deform from use. you can test this yourself if you still have a stock 996 shifter lying around. hold onto the stalk and try to wiggle the shifter base (this isolates bearing play). you'll find very little play if at all. now hold onto the yoke, and try to wiggle the shifter base. you'll see how much gap there is around the plastic slider. ultimately, spending an extra $100 to go from a b&m rep to a ben's piece is very marginal improvement. to really tighten up the whole assembly, shift-right has a metal yoke that will give you laser precision. now, some might argue that shift-right is another $150 on top of ben's. but i'd say shift-right actually gets you more bang for the buck.

After I purchased the OEM shifter # 000-044-700-26 my mechanic told me that Porsche discontinued using that particular model # and installing it was not as easy as you think due to the fact that the cables need to be adjusted and it's a hit or miss job, meaning that if you don't get it right the first time you can be taking the whole thing apart again to make the correct adjustment. (possibly more than once) He suggested I purchase a # 997.424.983.00, more money but "Plug and Play" So I did what I was told, it should be here this week. BTW.... porschepartsnow.com has the best prices.

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it's not just about play, but about how it feels when you're moving along the axes. The bushings are fine, bearings are better.

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It's a bit fiddly, but honestly it's very easy to adjust and it's pretty easy to tell if the cables are in the right spot before you fully reassemble it. If you don't mind my asking, how much is your mechanic quoting on labor? This is a really simple DIY.

My mechanic told me I could DIY it but spooked me with the original adjustment possibilities hence recommending the new part number (He told me I wouldn't want to pay him to repeatedly adjust if needed) so to answer your question, I don't know how much he would have or will charge? I imagine it's a $100+ $$ and hour. But he is very honest and only charges for exactly the amount of time he performs the work. Not like the dealer who quotes you 5 hours labor, completes the job in 2 and still charges you the full 5.

If you mark the cable with a sharpie before removing the spring loaded ends, it is almost impossible to screw it up. Just install the replacement in exactly the same spot. It feels a bit like fear mongering to make it more complicated. Once you do it once, you'll be able to remove the center console in minutes. Swapping out the shifter itself is a piece of cake, and involves removing four 10mm nuts and removing the two spring loaded cable ends.

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Thanks. I ordered the Aliexpress short shifter. I plan to do the mod on my stock 996 shifter. I figure that if I do not like it, I can return to the 997 shifter. I love the 997, so I am curious to see how it changes with the 996 rack with the short shifter kit.

OMG...I got the shifter installed this afternoon and it is amazing, It shifts just like it came off the showroom floor except better. Zero adjustment, it took about 20 minutes start to finish, You can go cheap and try the aftermarkets or the old style B&M, but why? this is perfect. Every 996 should have this. (IMHO) OEM Part # 997.424.983.00 $426.00 @ porschepartsnow.com

Btw I got mine calling local Porsche dealership and paid 245 tax included...

Lucky you, I searched all across the US, $426 was the cheapest I could find it anywhere. Pelican want $517, Suncoast $429, why don't you let the folks here know your dealer, 50% off is hard to beat plus I bet the dealer would appreciate the business.

Just reread your post and want to clarify. Mine is the standard 997 shifter assembly bought from Leith Porsche. The part number you posted is the Porsche short shifter kit which I didn�t get a quote for. The standard shifter assembly also come with the green bracket to help you install the cable correctly.