Background: Recently a question was posed by someone asking about a fluttering sound they were hearing from their GTI and if the sound was something to be concerned about. Among the responses was one made by Equilibrium Tuning providing a link to the company’s Frequently Asked Questions and their opinion on compressor surge. Most concerning […]
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Background: Whether or not stock location intercoolers are superior to front-mounted intercoolers is a popular discussion topic. I’ve used a few models of each version with my GTI and logged some information that gives some insight into how the two products compare. Data collection: My GTI operates with a Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger and alternates between
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Background: I have tested several user-recommended tube and fin style intercoolers available for the Mk7. Products from AMS Performance, do88, HPA, and Wagner have been subjected to bench testing and street driving. This post will summarize how the products compared with one another on the tests I have conducted. The Mk7 GTI and Golf R
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