Background: The ARM Bicooler is an upgrade path from the ARM Motorsport FMIC that uses the existing stock mount intercooler to increase cooling capacity and reduce pressure drop across the intercooler. After reading unsubstantiated claims from Equilibrium Tuning personnel about the ARM FMIC performing poorly on any turbocharger larger than an IS38, I installed the […]
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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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Background: Mabotech offers a “true” 3.5-inch downpipe for the Mk7. The emphasis on “true” distinguishes this downpipe design from some products that taper before reaching the connecting point to the midpipe. The Mabotech 3.5″ downpipe joins to a 3.5″ midpipe, eliminating a point of restriction. Tests with various intake setups have highlighted the significance of
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