Prototype Intake Manifold Flow Test

Aftermarket Intake Manifold Flow Test

Background: A vendor developing an aftermarket intake manifold for the Mk7 sent me an early development version to record airflow compared with the stock MK7 intake manifold. Test Procedure: An adapter is made to attach the intake manifold to the flow bench. The adapter I made previously for the stock intake manifold will not work […]

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EQT Best IC – Part 2

Background: Two days ago I made a post discussing a claim that Equilibrium tuning made about what the best intercooler is for the Mk7. The definitive tone of the wording was what caught my attention. Revised Statement: EQT made a revision to the statement, which now reads: Assessment: The revised statement is appropriate for the

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The Best

Equilibrium Tuning’s Best Intercooler

Background: Equilibrium Tuning’s recommendations about which intercooler to use are interesting to me to see how the advice is substantiated and to consider the source. My firsthand experience testing Mk7 intercoolers now is up to fourteen different brands. I have my thoughts on this topic, boiling down to two things; the application will matter (drag

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