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Stratified E30 Tuning – rev2

Results: I figured out what was causing the Max Engine Speed warning that popped up during the first two file tests. In the process of installing the Ethanol Content Analyzer the fuel line was removed and in doing so a grounding wire to a 42 Draft Designs Oil Pressure Sensor relocation kit was pulled loose […]

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Stock IC IAT and IC Out Temps

Mk7 GTI Stock IC Evaluation

Background: The Mk7 GTI comes equipped from the factory with an air-to-air intercooler. The stock intercooler is often replaced with aftermarket options that are advertised to provide better performance. The “upgrade” is so common that it is often described as being necessary, providing “massive improvement” over the stock intercooler. This comparison will be of a

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Sub-Ambient IAT

Here’s something to keep in mind when looking at intake air temperature data reported by the Cobb Accessport (AP) that seems too good to be true. The AP will report the real time IAT, as well as the maximum and minimum readings during the time it is on. The minimum IAT value might be less

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