996 side intake splitter upgrade (like the 997 turbo)
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thinking about these air duct splitters. Anyone have any experience with either? Or have a better recommendation?
$294
NR Auto Air Intake Divider Porsche 996 TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/nrauto996ttintakediva.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/n...5-p-55849.html
$369
Precision Porsche Intercooler Duct Splitters Pair Porsche 996TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/ppsplitter8a.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...5-p-29454.html
$294
NR Auto Air Intake Divider Porsche 996 TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/nrauto996ttintakediva.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/n...5-p-55849.html
$369
Precision Porsche Intercooler Duct Splitters Pair Porsche 996TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/ppsplitter8a.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...5-p-29454.html
#6
Burgled
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I dont mind the looks of them but really thats got to be all of $5 worth of molded plastic and thats probably a high estimate
![EEK!](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
#7
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
The real techart version of these are like $695, so the reps seem to be a steal. I just put a set (of reps) on my car and like them a lot. Makes the side look a bit more finished, but i have a gt2 front and gt2 rear wing on as well.
Each to his/her own.
Each to his/her own.
Trending Topics
#8
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thinking about these air duct splitters. Anyone have any experience with either? Or have a better recommendation?
$294
NR Auto Air Intake Divider Porsche 996 TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/nrauto996ttintakediva.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/n...5-p-55849.html
$369
Precision Porsche Intercooler Duct Splitters Pair Porsche 996TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/ppsplitter8a.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...5-p-29454.html
$294
NR Auto Air Intake Divider Porsche 996 TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/nrauto996ttintakediva.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/n...5-p-55849.html
$369
Precision Porsche Intercooler Duct Splitters Pair Porsche 996TT 01-05
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/images/ppsplitter8a.jpg)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...5-p-29454.html
![](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/tkerrmd/FIRSTTTRACEJULYPBOC09SEBRING003.jpg)
#11
Race Director
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: KC ex pat marooned in NY
Posts: 13,005
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes
on
14 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Keep in mind the 997tt 'opening' is significantly larger with a greater surface area than a 996tt. When you add that vane to a 996tt opening you reduce the SA and alter the airflow charcteristics. Not sure there is any benefit to doing so on a 996tt.
#13
Rennlist Member
#14
Burning Brakes
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 1,241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
yes there are. an expensive mod since it requires alot of body work. also would need to change the brake lights to the 997 version, intercooler ducting and maybe the intercoolers as well. there is a guy who changed the outside of his 996 tt to a 997 tt. he took lots of pictures. i believe he posted the thread on the 996 forum. if you like the splitters go ahead and put them on.....
#15
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
There is no question that a possibility of less air to the intercoolers exists if the inlet is modified in any way.
There is also the possibility that the splitters would look "tacked on", degrading (IMO) the overall good looks of the Turbo.