Background: The CTS stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI was installed and operated on the street to record temperature a pressure drop data. Test Procedure: Operating performance data was recorded during full throttle acceleration in third gear from approximately 2,500 RPM to 6,500 RPM. The GTI is equipped with a Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger producing […]
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A preparatory step for the Stratified ECU tuning project is the installation of a Fuel-It! Ethanol Content Analyzer that will allow the ethanol content of the fuel supply to be monitored, and recorded, continuously. The Fuel-It! combines an ethanol sensor with an analyzer/data transmitter that provides ethanol content through a Bluetooth connection and a 0-5v
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After a previous flow test with the Treadstone TR8C where the intercooler was connected to the flow bench without a reducing coupler, which will be used on the car, I wanted to see how it flowed with the coupler. A suitable coupler was obtained and the flow test was repeated. As predicted the airflow decreased,
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