Background: Mabotech provided a sample of their Mk7 intake manifold to conduct a flow test to show how airflow compares with the stock Mk7 GTI intake manifold. Test Procedure: The intake manifold is attached to the flow bench using an adapter that has an outlet diameter that matches the diameter of the inlet to the […]
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Background: As a continuation of the look into the effect of removing the seal at the back of the engine compartment, the temperature sensor is moved to a different location. Test Procedure / Results: The temperature sensor is moved to the fuel line that runs to the high-pressure fuel pump. A routine drive is then
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Background: Previously I made a comparison of driving with and without the engine compartment hood seal in place and with it removed. That investigation was conducted during daily driving that included a good amount of stop-and-go. Some recent comments about how once the vehicle is moving there is cooling air flowing through the engine compartment
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