Testing

Mk7 GTI Snow Guard Flow Test Parts

Snow Guard Flow Test Part 2

Background: Previously an air flow test was performed to measure the difference caused by the grate in the bottom of the stock airbox. That test utilized the stock air filter and stock accordion hose with a direct attachment to the flow bench. A request was made to repeat the test utilizing an aftermarket air filter […]

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ARM Motorsports FMIC Installation

ARM FMIC Street Data

Background: ARM Motosports FMIC for the Mk7 is installed on my GTI to collect operating performance data. Note: This intercooler is a replacement for the first one that I received as that one had not been cleaned adequately during manufacturing. ARM Motorsports customer service was easy to work with and they shipped a replacement quickly.

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CTS Turbo Intercooler Flow Test

CTS Stock Location IC Flow Test

Background: Flow testing intercoolers has been an ongoing effort since shortly after I became an owner of a GTI.  Recently I found out another local GTI owner had a CTS intercooler sitting in their garage with no plans to install it and I was able to get it over to my garage to perform a

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