Porsche 997 GT3/RS OODA Intake Manifold Upgrade
$2,750.00
A Known Failure. A Permanent Fix. The 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.
+ Fits ALL Porsche 997.1 & 997.2 GT3 / GT3 RS / Cup
SHIPPING: Usually ships same or next business day. Contact us for expedited orders to ensure proper delivery time.
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997 GT3 & GT3 RS owners: avoid $40,000+ repairs and 6+ months of downtime from this documented failure. After firsthand experience with this failure in a 3.8RS, OODA Motorsports has developed, engineered, and tested a proven solution. In 2026, a Mezger rebuild comfortably clears $40,000, 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 mothballed. Current lead times for engine internals are pushing 6 to 18 months. Don’t let a factory oversight turn your GT3/RS into a garage ornament.
THE OODA ADVANTAGE
OODA didn’t just “replace” the factory part; they re-engineered it from the ground up. Their engineer process focuses on total mechanical resilience:
- Aerospace-Grade Materials: They’ve replaced the prone-to-fatigue OEM 1040 steel with 17-4PH Stainless Steel rods and ULTEM™ 1000 flaps—a high-performance thermoplastic used in jet engine components.
- Structural Reinforcement: They increased the rod diameter by 25% and eliminated the stress-concentrating holes found in the original design.
- Better Design: The design eliminates all holes & slots from the rod, strengthening it by removing potential failure points and thereby increasing durability and reliability.
- Zero-Modification Install: This is a 100% plug-and-play solution. No drilling, no tapping, and no permanent changes to your OEM manifold.
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Tested at the Limit: Developed and validated through thousands of high-RPM street and track miles on our in-house 997.2 GT3 RS.
INCLUDED COMPONENTS
The OODA kit includes everything required for a professional-grade upgrade:
Precision-Machined 17-4PH Rods & ULTEM™ Flaps
High-Temp iGlide™ Bushings & Precision Seals
Premium Installation Lubricant
Step-by-Step Installation Manual & HD Video Guide
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John Gaydos
SOUL Performance Specialist, PCA driving instructor, and lifelong enthusiast
Talk to a true performance expert
Call us at 855-486-1400 , send a message, or start a live chat – we’re here to help!
"I'm standing by to help!"
John Gaydos
SOUL Performance Specialist, PCA driving instructor, and lifelong enthusiast