CC Design Muffler vs Magnaflow Freq. Occurence

CC Design Muffler Revision Drive

Background: The previous post discussing the CC Design exhaust system I am currently using drew attention to a series of resonators and an updated muffler that were recently delivered for testing. In this post, I discuss the results of a test drive using the revised muffler. The changes to the muffler include a stainless steel […]

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CC Design Midpipe Resonators

CC Design – Resonator Tests

Background: What began as an exhaust system change driven by my desire for a single-brand system with specific attributes has evolved into testing different combinations of parts to evaluate audio performance. The current exhaust setup for the GTI from CC Design includes a 3.5″ midpipe with a resonator from Vibrant Performance. The resonator is a

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Mk7 GTI DV Spacer

Mk7 GTI DV Spacer Test

Background: A quirk of the Mk7 community is a persistent belief held by some owners that a diverter valve (DV) spacer causes boost pressure leaks. Despite lacking any design feature that could cause this problem, owners claim the part routinely causes problems. I was part of a recent exchange where a pair of owners reiterated

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