Blaze ATOM Intake - Deception Timeline

EQT explains the Blaze intake gains

Introduction In November 2022, Equilibrium Tuning (EQT) launched the Blaze ATOM Race intake in North America—claiming ‘significant gains’—while quietly omitting that an appropriately sized turbo inlet elbow (TIP) alone can boost airflow by nearly 20%. For over two years, EQT ignored addressing this fact—even defaming those who pointed it out. Now, EQT’s owner, Ed Susman, […]

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Stock vs. Aftermarket Airbox Comparison - Boost

Making a case for the stock airbox

Background: In a previous post, I discussed comparing the Mk7 GTI stock intake with some modifications using a BMC aftermarket panel air filter and a Mann OEM air filter. Performance differences attributable to the air filters were negligible. The next logical comparison is of the Mk7 modified stock airbox, using the OEM filter, with an

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MGM7 Beta-11 Intake

MGM7 Beta-11 Intake Flow Test

Background: In the previous post on the MGM7 intake development, I discussed finding that the Beta-9 intake with a 3″ outlet flowed more than the Beta-10 intake with a 3.5″ outlet. I guessed that this was because the Beta-10 intake maintained a large diameter until just before the transition to the turbo inlet elbow and

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