Background: Testing out some downpipes created an issue because my CTS downpipe had been custom fit to an AWE midpipe and no other downpipe was going to connect easily. What was needed was a new AWE mid-pipe, with a good resonator. Purchasing a mid-pipe from AWE-Tuning and having a Vibrant resonator installed was an option. […]
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Background: The ARM Motorsport catted downpipe has been on my GTI for a while now and with the arrival of a Baun Performance mid-pipe I was ready to move onto installing a Trackslag catted downpipe. Note: The GTI has been using an AWE mid-pipe with Vibrant resonator which is the same diameter as the Baun
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Background To compare intercooler performance I try to create a standard set of conditions. Due to the length of time that has passed while testing different options, it isn’t practical to try and create the exact same conditions. The test procedure is repeatable, the GTI is accelerated at full throttle in third gear from approximately
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