Background: This post summarizes a test of the external airflow through a Vibrant 12810 intercooler, the model used in the Baun Performance FMIC kit, and the ARM Motorsport FMIC. Previously the reason for performing this test, along with the initial results, were provided in this post and I won’t repeat the information from that post […]
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Background: The Golf R intercooler is slightly different than the GTI intercooler. The Golf R IC is a little thicker, ~5 mm by my measurement, and has a higher fin per inch count on the external fins, approximately 11 fins per inch versus the GTI 8 fins per inch. Testing is being performed to measure
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Summary: The ARM Motorsport catless downpipe was installed on my GTI and boost onset was measured. Boost onset is measured by first switching the DSG to manual mode so that the transmission does not change gears during the test. The transmission is shifted into third gear. The accelerator pedal is fully depressed at an engine
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