Background: A question was asked about modifying the stock airbox by adding holes to potentially increase airflow. This post describes making additional openings to the stock GTI airbox and the effect on airflow through the intake. Modifications: To begin, a baseline measurement was made using the stock airbox that has the grate removed, an aFe […]
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Background: An aftermarket turbo inlet elbow is a part I’ve used for a while due to the increase in airflow the aftermarket versions provide compared to the stock GTI part. A benefit frequently attributed to using an elbow is quicker turbocharger spool up. Although I have seen this benefit mentioned, I have not seen it
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Background: In the spirit of “My experience owning a Mk7 GTI”, this post starts with the motivation to conduct a test to determine if the “snow guard” helps to prevent water from reaching the air filter. Like a number of tests, this one began as a discussion with some other GTI owners about a part
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