Background: Evaluating performance data of intercoolers directly is my preference. Despite going to some great lengths to do this the number of intercoolers that are available and the challenges of obtaining samples makes testing all intercoolers that could be installed on my GTI infeasible. Use of data from other owners is an alternate method of […]
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Background: Continuing to evaluate front mount intercooler options to use in a bicooler arrangement another product for consideration is from Precision Turbo and Engine. The PTE intercooler has a large front mount core measuring 26″ x 8″ x 3.5″ with 2.75″ inlet and outlet. Test Procedure: Testing of the PTE intercooler initially consists of flow
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Background: A pre-production prototype of a SXTH Element Engineering turbo inlet elbow was sent to me to collect flow performance data. The measurements from flow bench testing are compared with other Mk7 GTI inlet elbow options. The turbo inlet elbow has an opening that is approximately 89 mm in diameter and the inside diameter of
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