Testing

CTS vs ARM Downpipe Boost Onset

CTS vs ARM Downpipe – Boost Onset

Background: As part of researching how different downpipes perform in terms of airflow and affect on the performance of the GTI a comparison is being made between the CTS Turbo catted downpipe and ARM Motorsports catted downpipe. Previously the CTS and ARM downpipes were flow tested. For this comparison boost onset data recorded while operating […]

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ARM Motorsport downpipe flow test

ARM Motorsport Downpipe Flow Test

Background: Continuing an investigation of the affect that downpipes have on the engine performance an ARM Motorsport catted downpipe for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a flow test. Flow testing will not necessarily correlate to engine performance, but when trying to select among different downpipe options to install on the GTI the flow test

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CTS 3.5″ Downpipe Flow Test

Background: This post continues an investigation of the flow performance produced by different Mk7 exhaust components. A previous post addressed a test of the stock GTI downpipe and USP Motorsport catted downpipe. In this test the CTS Turbo Front Wheel Drive MQB 3.5″ Cast Downpipe is being flow tested using a flow bench and results

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