{"product_id":"ooda-997-gt-intake-manifold-upgrade","title":"OODA 997 GT Intake Manifold Upgrade","description":"\u003ch2 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe $40,000 Insurance Policy for your Mezger Engine.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oodamotorsports.com\/blog\/the-research-997\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKnown Failure\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A Permanent Fix.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe factory intake manifold rods in the 997 GT3\/RS are a documented \"ticking clock.\" When these OEM 1040 carbon steel components fatigue and fail, they don't just stop working—they often trigger catastrophic internal engine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn 2026, a Mezger rebuild comfortably clears \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the financial hit is only half the story. With global parts supply chains stretched to the limit, your half-million-dollar asset won't just be broken; it will be \u003cstrong\u003emothballed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current lead times for engine internals are pushing \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't let a factory oversight turn your GT3\/RS into a garage ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEngineering Peace of Mind: The OODA Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe didn't just \"replace\" the factory part; we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oodamotorsports.com\/blog\/the-development-997-intake-rod-amp-flap-development\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ere-engineered it \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efrom the ground up. Our engineer process focuses on total mechanical resilience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerospace-Grade Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve replaced the prone-to-fatigue OEM 1040 steel with \u003cstrong\u003e17-4PH Stainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e rods and \u003cstrong\u003eULTEM™ 1000\u003c\/strong\u003e flaps—a high-performance thermoplastic used in jet engine components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Reinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e We increased the rod diameter by \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e and eliminated the stress-concentrating holes found in the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero-Modification Install:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 100% plug-and-play solution. No drilling, no tapping, and no permanent changes to your OEM manifold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oodamotorsports.com\/blog\/the-test-997-intake-rod-amp-flap-development\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTested at the Limit\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed and validated through thousands of high-RPM street and track miles on our in-house 997.2 GT3 RS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe OODA kit includes everything required for a professional-grade upgrade:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-Machined 17-4PH Rods \u0026amp; ULTEM™ Flaps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Temp iGlide™ Bushings \u0026amp; Precision Seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Installation Lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-Step Installation Manual \u0026amp; HD Video Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porsche 997.1 \u0026amp; 997.2 GT3 \/ GT3 RS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered and Manufactured in Seattle, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNeed help with Installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1774550608517_284\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1774550608517_283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1774550608517_282\"\u003eIn the photos section you can see step by step photos to help guide your installation + a photo of all the tools that were used, however if you'd like some more experienced hands working on your installation, we'd be more than happy to get it done here at True Performance! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Product may be subject to a lead time - contact for information*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Performance Porsche Specialists","offers":[{"title":"997.2 3.8RS\/4.0RS","offer_id":51206291554599,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"997.1 GT3\/RS \u0026 997.2 GT3","offer_id":51206291587367,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6361\/9623\/files\/eEG1rPQ.jpg?v=1774627509","url":"https:\/\/trueperformancellc.com\/products\/ooda-997-gt-intake-manifold-upgrade","provider":"True Performance Porsche Specialists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}