Stock and aFe Power TMD Swap

500 whp Stock TMD Test

Background: The turbo muffler (TM) is a part that is meant to quiet the sound produced by the turbocharger compressor discharged air. Several vendors offer turbo muffler products that eliminate slots in the muffler. Some have larger internal diameters than the stock part. Claimed benefits vary, but these from APR are not uncommon. Previous tests: […]

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Contrasting business ethics

An unusual series of exchanges involving two companies I have done business with was brought to my attention. Although the topic of discussion was not particularly noteworthy, I found it interesting that the main participants, well-known and seemingly successful owners, embody starkly contrasting business ethics. In the first example, from Autrey McVicker, we have what

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APR Closed Carbon Fiber and Open PEX Intakes

EQT’s Mystery Intakes

Background: Since Equilibrium Tuning began advertising the Blaze Performance ATOM Race intake over two years ago, the business has consistently claimed the product performs better than intakes offered by competitors. The company presents what it claims are examples of the Blaze ATOM intake outperforming competitor intakes, but in violation of Federal Advertising Law omits essential

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