Background: Blaze Performance supplies several intake options for the Mk7 GTI. A fellow enthusiast pointed out to me some of the products they offer and I was particularly interested in the inlet pipe, specifically the adapter/inlet flange that connects the inlet hose to the turbocharger. The inlet elbow plays a large part in how well […]
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Background: One of the claimed benefits of a “pro” tuned TCU is faster shift time. Even between “pro” TCU tunes, there are claims that some shift faster than others. Note: The slight jump in RPM (above) at time 315 is a result of accelerating quickly during a turn on a patch of sand and the
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Background: Modifying the stock intake is an alternative to purchasing a dedicated aftermarket intake. On a couple of occasions, I have encountered enthusiasts who have stated that they changed from a modified stock intake to an aftermarket intake when their car was being dyno’d and the aftermarket intakes showed a significant improvement versus their modified
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