AMS Intercooler External Airflow Test

AMS IC External Airflow Test

Background: Measuring airflow through an intercooler’s external fins may indicate how well the unit supports the radiator’s cooling. This test measures the external airflow through the AMS Performance intercooler for the Mk7. Previously the airflow through the interior of the AMS IC was measured. The internal flow test was conducted again because it was easy […]

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Shuenk IS38+ August 2022

Shuenk IS38+ 3 Year Update

The Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger that I installed in my GTI three years ago, in July of 2019, is still in the car and chugging along without issue. Last year at this time I had been thinking of moving on to something larger in support of testing products that may be better at showing differences when

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Integrated Engineering Claims

Fact Check: IE Software vs Custom Tunes

Background: Integrated Engineering (IE) provides ECU software for the Mk7 GTI that is referred to as “off-the-shelf” (OTS), which implies being ready to use upon installation without any changes being required. It is purchased as a finished product. An alternative to OTS tunes is custom tuning. This process entails revisions being made to an initial

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