Testing

MGM7 Beta-11 Intake

MGM7 Beta-11 Intake Flow Test

Background: In the previous post on the MGM7 intake development, I discussed finding that the Beta-9 intake with a 3″ outlet flowed more than the Beta-10 intake with a 3.5″ outlet. I guessed that this was because the Beta-10 intake maintained a large diameter until just before the transition to the turbo inlet elbow and […]

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Beta Black M720 Flow Test

Beta-9 Intake Flow Test

Background: After making a test fitting with a recent iteration of the beta MGM7 intake (Beta 9), I took some time to flow test this version using an inlet elbow and turbocharger inlet adapter that models the Mabotech M720 prototype turbo currently installed in my GTI. The interior of this intake is not the smoothest,

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ARM Motorsport Mk7 Turbo Inlet Pipe

ARM Motorsports TIP Flow Test

Background: The ARM Motorsports Turbo Inlet Pipe/Elbow (TIP) for the Mk7 is the subject of a flow test. The turbocharger inlet elbow is an important component of the intake system as it significantly contributes to the pre-compressor pressure loss. The ARM Motorsports TIP is sized for best use with stock-size turbochargers, IHI IS20 and IS38,

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