After a previous flow test with the Treadstone TR8C where the intercooler was connected to the flow bench without a reducing coupler, which will be used on the car, I wanted to see how it flowed with the coupler. A suitable coupler was obtained and the flow test was repeated. As predicted the airflow decreased, […]
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Background: Bench testing intercoolers is the first cooling efficiency evaluation conducted to gauge if a product performs well enough to invest the time and effort installing the IC on the GTI for further evaluation. The CTS stock location intercooler has been flow tested and is now subject of a bench cooling test. Test Procedure: The
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Background: DBV2 produces an aftermarket charge pipe setup for the Mk7 GTI / Golf R. The DBV2 charge pipes were made available to perform flow testing with and a comparison test is made with the stock Mk7 GTI charge pipes. Test Procedure: Before testing the flow bench calibration is checked against a reference flow plate.
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