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I can get a set of Porsche GT3 callipers from a 996, what do I need to do to fit them to my 32GTR?

Questions include:

1. can I use them with the 16's?

2. can I adapt them to the existing discs?

3. will I need a adapter bracket, and where can I get them?

4. anything else?

I need some help because it seems that alot of skyline guys have done a porsche calliper conversion on their cars :D

Cheers in advance

SteveL Mentor

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I can put you onto someone in Melbourne that will be able to help - he's a specialist machinist that has fitted Porsche calipers to 240Z/260Z and does work for local performance specialists. PM if you want details.

If I remember correctly these calipers are radial mount and you'll definately need an adaptor bracket. I suspect they are also designed for bigger discs and wheels

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Id be amazed if you could use them on std R32 GTR rotors and fit them inside the std 16" rims.

17s and 330mm rotors are minimum form what i have seen and combined would probably give better braking performance then the caliper alone (But wouldnt those calipers look Boss!:P)

Perhaps the money is better off being spent on some better quality rotors and 17" rims, then if you can still stretch the dollars or find that your lacking brakes (doubtful) then look at calipers.

That said im with you, i want some big calipers just because they look tough:)

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Id bve amazed if you could use them on std R32 GTR rotors and fit them inside the std 16" rims.

17s and 330mm rotors are minimum form what i have seen and combined would probably give better brakign performance then the caliper alone (But weouldnt those calipers look Boss!:()

Perhaps the money is better off being spent on some better qulaity rotors and 17" rims, then if you can still tratch the dollars or find that your lacking brakes (doubtful) then look at calipers.

That said im with you, i want some big calipers just because they look tough:)

Yeah, I will be going for some bigger rims, probably in an 18... but in time.

Just thought I'd try and be lazy for the time being and squeeze them under the stockers ;)

No real point getting them and having them sit in the garage for a year, so will probably just source some when I get some bigger rims :D

Thanks guys

PS my mate sourced some for me... don't know where from sorry

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