Background: Ongoing development of the MGM7 intake has progressed to printing another model for test fitting and flow testing. The turbocharger installed in my GTI is driving some changes. For a while, I had been using the Mabotech M520, but then I switched to a prototype that Mabotech is developing, the M720, which uses a […]
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Introduction In November 2022, Equilibrium Tuning (EQT) launched the Blaze ATOM Race intake in North America—claiming ‘significant gains’—while quietly omitting that an appropriately sized turbo inlet elbow (TIP) alone can boost airflow by nearly 20%. For over two years, EQT ignored addressing this fact—even defaming those who pointed it out. Now, EQT’s owner, Ed Susman,
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Background: In a previous post, I discussed comparing the Mk7 GTI stock intake with some modifications using a BMC aftermarket panel air filter and a Mann OEM air filter. Performance differences attributable to the air filters were negligible. The next logical comparison is of the Mk7 modified stock airbox, using the OEM filter, with an
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