Background: A discussion about the temperature beneath the engine cover prompted an investigation to see if the temperature changes with the engine cover removed versus when it is in place. Test Procedure: An RTD temperature sensor is placed above the engine and the air temperature is recorded during routine driving. The engine cover is then […]
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This post contains one way of presenting temperature data that may be useful for comparing the intercooler options for the Mk7. The two slide shows contain duplicate charts for several intercoolers that have been installed on my GTI. Cycling through either slideshow will allow a side-by-side comparison of different IC setups. All data were measured
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Background: Racingline supplies a stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI. After conducting a bench flow test with the Racingline intercooler the product was installed in my GTI to record some intake air temperature data on the street. Test Procedure: The GTI is equipped with an IS38 turbocharger and the intake air temperature data is
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