Background: Flow test of another candidate FMIC to determine how pressure drop compares with other intercooler options. The subject of this test is an ARM Motorsport FMIC. Test Procedure: After checking the flow bench calibration the FMIC is mounted to the flow bench and a bell-mouth inlet is inserted in the silicone intake hose. Test […]
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Background: Occasionally when presenting the results of flow testing a part there will be concern raised that the flow testing isn’t the ‘real world’. The explanation given is that pressure and temperatures on the vehicle are much different than the flow bench rendering the flow bench readings of little use. Similar to a dynamometer not
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Background: This is third and last planned test of a turbocharger blanket using my Mk7 GTI. Prior testing looked at the affect of the blanket on boost onset and temperatures in the engine compartment during the boost onset testing. This test is an additional investigation of the blanket affects on temperatures, but the time duration
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