Background: A comparison test performed by Sutherland Performance in New Zealand showed potential differences between a modified stock intake setup using some RAMAIR components and an aftermarket Blaze Performance intake. Depending on an operator’s perspective the differences were insignificant, or up to a non-trivial power gain of ~20 HP. In this post, I discuss the […]
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Background: I’ve come across advice to avoid using a Diverter Valve (DV) spacer because apparently it is common for it to cause issues with how the car operates. Reference to “after the mass air” flow sensor is a red flag since the Mk7 GTI does not use a Mass Airflow Sensor. Again there’s mention of
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Background: Lately, I’ve been using the Go Fast Bits T9351 Diverter Valve in my GTI, but is the recently available T9381 a good alternative? Time to find out. Recording measurements on my GTI can sometimes present challenges to finding locations that are convenient and useful where I can install sensors. Recording the air temperature just
