Racingline Intercooler Installation

Racingline Intercooler Street Data

Background: Racingline supplies a stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI. After conducting a bench flow test with the Racingline intercooler the product was installed in my GTI to record some intake air temperature data on the street. Test Procedure: The GTI is equipped with an IS38 turbocharger and the intake air temperature data is […]

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Equilibrium Tuning Claims Analysis

The Claims: This series of claims made by Equilibrium Tuning for the Blaze Performace ATOM V2 intake kit is substantial: The Blaze ATOM V2 air intake system is one of the best-performing and flowing options on the market as verified by independent testing. Equilibrium Tuning The remainder of the advertisement doesn’t present evidence that substantiates

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Racingline Mk7 Intercooler

Racingline Intercooler Flow Test

Background: Racingline manufactures a stock location replacement intercooler for the Mk7. To compare the pressure drop caused by the Racingline intercooler versus other aftermarket options a flow test is being conducted on a Racingline intercooler. Test Procedure: The intercooler pressure drop is measured using a flow bench operating at a depression of 28″ of H2O.

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