Background: A question was asked about modifying the stock airbox by adding holes to potentially increase airflow. This post describes making additional openings to the stock GTI airbox and the effect on airflow through the intake. Modifications: To begin, a baseline measurement was made using the stock airbox that has the grate removed, an aFe […]
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Background: In the spirit of “My experience owning a Mk7 GTI”, this post starts with the motivation to conduct a test to determine if the “snow guard” helps to prevent water from reaching the air filter. Like a number of tests, this one began as a discussion with some other GTI owners about a part
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Background: This post addresses testing of two popular downpipes for the Mk7 GTI, a Trackslag catted downpipe and an ARM Motorsport catted downpipe. Previously the Trackslag and ARM downpipes were flow tested and also tested for how they affect turbocharger boost onset. Test Procedure: The GTI is equipped with each downpipe and then driven in
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