Debunking Mabotech IC Disinformation

Disinformation – False information spread in order to deceive people. Cambridge Dictionary.com Background: Disinformation differs from misinformation in that it is intentionally misleading or false information spread to deceive. Disinformation poses a significant challenge for enthusiasts seeking reliable, peer-shared information. This post examines a recent example to illustrate how disinformation can distort technical discussions and […]

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Treadstone TR8-24C Flow Test

Treadstone TR8-24C Flow Test

Background: The Treadstone TR8-24C is the third intercooler from Treadstone that I have performed a flow test with. The first I tried was the TR8L, which is made for low boost pressure setups. After that, I tried the TR8C which was part of the Project Bicooler investigation to see what front mount intercooler might be

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Severe EQT Bullshit Alert

Severe EQT Bullshit Alert

Background: Just over a year ago, I compared several popular Stage 2 tunes for the Mk7 GTI. One noteworthy finding was how some of the tunes altered the Knock Sensor Thresholds, aka ‘numbing the knock sensors.’ Amongst the Cobb-based tunes, Cobb and Stratified Auto retained an OEM level of safety, whereas Equilibrium Tuning (EQT) raised these thresholds

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