Background: With a downpipe exchange in process there are a pair of downpipes available to conduct a flow test. The products are a stock Mk7 GTI downpipe and a USP catted downpipe. Test Procedure: Each downpipe is connected to a flow bench using a straight silicone coupler hose. There is a bellmouth attached to the […]
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Background: Racingline has begun offering a cotton air filter for the R600 intake system. This cotton pleated air filter is an alternative option to the Trifoam air filter that the R600 intake came with when I obtained the R600 intake. Test Procedure: A flow test using a flow bench is being performed using the cotton
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Background: The CTS stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI was installed and operated on the street to record temperature a pressure drop data. Test Procedure: Operating performance data was recorded during full throttle acceleration in third gear from approximately 2,500 RPM to 6,500 RPM. The GTI is equipped with a Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger producing
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