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3 AWE Tuning Mods to Enhance Your Off-Roader

August 19, 2025

2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with Method MR701 wheels and TeraFlex Leveling Kit

How AWE Tuning is Built for the Trail

You might think that your build is a finished product, but there’s always more to your off-roader that you can add, especially if you’re looking at upgrades under the hood. Picking out the right hardware can make all the difference, even going so far as to feel like you’re fully connected to the components of your ride. Every move you make on the trails, every climb, bump, and throttle blip will feel more powerful and intentional than before, which means that pushing it into more difficult terrain is more than just exciting, it feels more alive. The right AWE Tuning upgrades can even be the difference between making it through clean or getting stuck halfway through.

This is where we call out that AWE Tuning doesn’t do boring mods. They make high-performance upgrades of stainless steel that help your rig find its true personality. From growling exhausts, high-quality intercoolers, and other parts built to take abuse like no other, their designs give your build a shot in the arm of personality and quality, giving you sharper throttle, smoother power delivery, even a presence that announces you way before you crest that ridge. To put it simply, AWE Tuning makes mods to help you own the trail, not just make it through.


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From Bolt-On to Trail-Born

By now you probably know as well as we do that not all upgrades are the same. There’s almost too many different upgrade brands to choose from, but so many that don’t hold up the same when the trails start dishing out the punishment. Fortunately that’s not a category that AWE Tuning would fall into, their equipment is specifically designed to take the abuse head on and ask for seconds. Every piece squeezes out the maximum amount of performance possible and leaves you wondering how you ever wheeled around without them.

AWE Tuning Performance Intercooler at TrailBuilt Off-Road

AWE Tuning ColdFront Intercooler

Too much heat can be a silent killer for your build’s performance, and the rigors of intense off-roading tend to push your temps higher and higher into the danger zone than regular commuting. The best first line of defense you can get is an AWE ColdFront Intercooler. Think of it as the Great Wall of Cooling, working tirelessly to keep your intake temps low, your throttles crisp, and your engine wanting more. It doesn’t matter if you’re crawling steep rocky inclines, chugging through deep sand or rolling in 100 degree heat, the ColdFront keeps your power at the peak when you need it the most.

Don’t think of this intercooler as built by design, we’d actually dare to say it’s overbuilt. It features enormous cores that gulp down airflow, and precision TIG welds capable of withstanding anything, wrapped up in a trail-tough design that shrugs off mud, grit, and violent temperature swings. This is the kind of mod that continues to do its job day in and day out, without buckling or complaining about how tough the job is. Not to mention that because this intercooler is designed for a perfect fit, you won’t spend the entire weekend trying to make installation work, you’ll just have to bolt it up and hit the trail, and you’ll immediately feel the difference.


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AWE Tuning Performance Cat-Back Exhaust

There are some upgrades that function with a level of quiet grace, but this certainly isn’t one of them. A performance cat-back exhaust shouts with the fullest force possible, and that’s exactly what we’re looking for. That deep, aggressive growl hits like a ton of bricks when you punch the throttle. We aren’t talking the most obnoxious, loud-for-loud’s-sake kind of sound, just the perfect amount of noise that perfectly states a trial-bred authority that lets everyone within earshot know exactly what you’re about.

A good thing to remember about cat-backs is that they’re more than just loud noises. It’s also a breath of fresh air for your exhaust system, literally. They let your exhaust gases flow like a steady river, the way they’re supposed to, instead of fighting to escape. This results in faster throttle response, more usable power, as well as a rig that feels awake and alert even after long hours of brutal punishment. Constructed from high-grade stainless steel that brushes debris aside, this system can handle anything, so once you install it, you’ll know you have a new exhaust/sound that will never falter or blend in.

AWE Tuning AirGate Carbon Fiber Intake at TrailBuilt Off-Road

AWE Tuning AirGate Carbon Fiber Intake

Even before it’s bolted onto your build, the AirGate Carbon Fiber Intake grabs your attention. It somehow feels light as a feather, but tough and rigid enough to handle any kind of abuse. Every single curve and seem somehow feels deliberate, as if this came straight from the very essence of performance itself. What we have here is far more than your garden-variety intake, what it actually is is a real statement piece for the underside of your hood.

Once you’ve got your intake installed, it shouldn’t take long to feel the payoff. You’ll hear a sharp inhale every time you crack the throttle, a sure sign that your engine is chugging cool, dense air. This gives you quicker response, a torque that jumps to attention, even a surge of energy to make you feel eager to attack whatever’s ahead with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. The convertible lid of the AirGate allows you to run it wide open for the most airflow possible, or sealed up tight for when the trails get wet and nasty. It’s lethal, lightweight, and takes your engine from a collection of parts to a purpose-driven thing of beauty.


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Shop All AWE Tuning Upgrades for Your Off-Roader at TrailBuilt Off-Road!

Whether one of the upgrades we mentioned sounds like the right fit for your build, or you need to keep browsing their catalog for the right component, rest assured that you’ll find everything you need at TrailBuilt Off-Road to give your rig the tools it needs to turn mountains into molehills. We offer free shipping and quick delivery for all purchases, and when money’s tight but you still need that upgrade, we have some great financing options available to make your purchase more affordable by making payments back over time. And if you have questions about fit or need recommendations, our world-class customer service team is always here to help answer your needs no matter what they may be. AWE Tuning has the right upgrades to make your build feel like no other, so don’t wait for an invitation, find the right equipment to make your off-roader unstoppable!

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