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Street Battle: do88 vs IE

Background: Searching for the best stock location intercooler for my Mk7 GTI advances to a comparison between the do88 and Integrated Engineering (v1) intercoolers.  This comparison is being made based upon data recorded while the products were installed on my GTI. Previous tests have been performed to predict the likelihood of performing well on the […]

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Turbo Blanket Affect on IS38+ Boost Onset

Turbo Blanket Spool Up Evaluation

Background: This is the first test of a series that will be conducted to evaluate the affect that a turbocharger blanket has on my Mk7 GTI.  This test is to support evaluation of the affect that the turbo blanket has on the time it takes for the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger to develop boost pressure. The

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Turbo Blanket Install Mk7 GTI

Turbo Blanket Install

The set up phase to support test of a turbocharger blanket has begun. Step 2, install the turbo blanket.  (Step 1 was setting up the sensors) Installation was straight forward, but with limited space to maneuver, entertainment for longer than I needed.  Deutsche Auto Parts has a nice video showing the installation. Next up, checking

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