A Data-Driven Look at What You’re Gaining If you’ve already flashed Stage 1 software on your Mk7 GTI, you know how that feels. The car pulls harder and more consistently across the rev range. But you may be wondering: would Stage 2 feel like that same step forward, or is it a diminishing return for […]
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Background: A few weeks ago, I conducted a test on the stock charge pipes and ARM Motorsport aftermarket charge pipes. This involved installing an intercooler with stock-size end tank connections, which I selected the Golf R IC for. Then I switched to the aFe Power charge pipes and the Majesty Competition intercooler to test IC
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Background: The Majesty Competition (MajC) intercooler (IC) and do88 IC are both stock location tube and fin core intercoolers utilizing 2.5″ end tank inlets and outlets. Since both intercoolers have been used on my Mk7 GTI, I analyzed street-logged data for each and compared their pressure drops as measured on a flow bench. Test procedure:
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