Background: Modifying the Mk7 GTI stock air intake is an easy way to reduce the pre-turbocharger pressure drop. Free modifications include opening the driver side of the intake duct and removal of the grate that sits in the bottom of the airbox. The turbo inlet elbow, air filter, and inlet hose all have aftermarket options […]
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Background: In the debate between using a stock location intercooler or a front mounted intercooler a benefit for each has been claimed related initial cooling. Initial cooling for purposes of this post is how quickly the intake air temperature drops once the vehicle starts moving after being stationary for a period of time. The claim
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Background: As part of researching how different downpipes perform in terms of airflow and affect on the performance of the GTI a comparison is being made between the CTS Turbo catted downpipe and ARM Motorsports catted downpipe. Previously the CTS and ARM downpipes were flow tested. For this comparison boost onset data recorded while operating
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