GFB (L) & counterfeit (R) Package Comparison

GFB DV+ advantage versus Stock DV?

Background: Go Fast Bits (GFB) Diverter Valve + (DV+) is a bypass valve option for the Mk7 GTI that can supplement the OE stock diverter valve. During a discussion about diverter valves it was theorized that the GFB DV+ can improve the performance of the GTI stock DV. Looking over the GFB DV+ product description […]

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Intake Dyno Testing - Time Plot

Intake Dyno Test – Analysis

Introduction: The video below contains a nicely documented dyno test of several intakes and intake configurations. I don’t speak Polish so I can only look at the visual information provided. Analysis: In the process of watching the video and noting the results of each configuration, a few concerns entered my mind. Testing an intake system

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Stock Air Duct Flow Test

Air Duct Flow Testing – Continued

Background: Seeing a post about this Bar-Tek Motorsport upgrade air duct prompted me to contact Bar-Tek to learn how they determined the improvements they attribute to their product versus the stock GTI air duct. The benefits of this upgrade duct are claimed to include: Reduction of pressure loss Minimization of turbulence Improved throttle response Increases

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