Background: I’ve been testing various component combinations of the CC Design turbo-back exhaust to characterize sound levels and frequencies. CC Design recently sent me an alternate rear muffler to test. Product: The new component is a suitcase-style muffler that will replace the dual Stainless Bros. mufflers that are currently fitted to the exhaust. As with
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Background: After swapping the turbine housing on the Mabotech M600 from 0.58 to 0.71 A/R, I conducted a boost onset test to see how the change affected boost onset. Test Procedure: The GTI is operated in third gear with the engine speed varying between 1,800 and 3,800 RPM, and the accelerator pedal is fully depressed
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Background: After driving with the BFI Stage 1 mounts for a while, I decided to switch back to the 034 Motorsport density line mounts. Since I have been evaluating exhaust system changes to the CC Design exhaust, I recorded sound level and frequency data with each brand of mount to account for any changes the
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