With the LM440 turbo installed, I was ready to record some initial data using a previous tune for the larger M520 turbo. This was an early version with similar hardware and a lower boost profile. Boost Turbocharger Wastegate Duty Cycle Turbocharger Outlet Air Temperature Virtual Dyno estimated power and torque. Peak wheel horsepower trend. The […]
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Background: The Lader LM440 IS20 turbocharger represents a return to a turbo that aligns with my preferences for the FWD GTI. When I first installed the Mabotech M520 turbo in October 2023, I had concerns about the GTI’s ability to maintain traction. During the tuning process, when a timing advance update bumped the average peak
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Background: The Mabotech M720 is a prototype turbocharger that has been installed to record performance data. This post compares data logged with the M720 turbo with that logged using the Mabotech M520 turbocharger. Significantly, the ECU tune has not been updated for the M720 turbocharger, which is larger than the M520. Test Process: The data
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