Inlet Air Temperatures are a major area of concern for any turbocharged car. With many modified 996 TTs producing greater than factory horsepower figures, the limits of the stock intercooling system have been far exceeded. Capable of handling well over 700hp, AWE 996TT Intercoolers are the best solution for owners looking to upgrade their factory system with a properly engineered solution. AWE designed a cast end tank utilizing CAD and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software to ensure proper flow distribution through the end tanks and intercooler. Tested extensively on AWE's in-house dyno, street, and track, these intercoolers will perform flawlessly no matter the environment. Compared to stock, AWE cores are 37% larger (422 cubic inches vs 308 cubic inches). In contrast to the stock cores, AWE's are a high flow bar and plate style. The result? Improved intake temperatures by a massive 55F and improved drop pressure resistance through the core by 1 psi. Considering that extremely little trimming is involved to fit such effective units to the car, this is a huge engineering feat. In addition to the superior core and end tank design, the AWE kit also features 6-ply silicone hoses with gentle curves to prevent bursting under pressure. Further, AWE's hoses use Nomex braiding for superior strength, instead of the more common polyester. The very best materials and industry-leading engineering separate this kit from all others on the market. To ensure OE reliability, AWE uses CNC Machined factory-style aluminum connections to mate the hoses to the factory Y-pipe.