This 2011-2018 VW Jetta 1.8T / 2011-2015 Audi TT 1.8T Stock Replacement Intercooler is a direct OEM replacement for your old stock unit. There is no need to bend, cut, or modify anything to ensure proper fitment in your vehicle. This intercooler features OEM-spec plastic end tanks attached to an aluminum core for stock cooling efficiency. At some point, the original stock intercooler will be inevitably affected. They either spring a leak, get clogged up, or a plastic inlet or outlet cracks due to years of constant clamp pressure. This intercooler is a perfect replacement to keep your cooling system in top-notch shape, and just like all Mishimoto parts, it comes with the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.