For the past couple of weeks I’ve read statements that the Integrated Engineering intercooler does not work well with hybrid turbochargers. This claim is puzzling to me based on how well the product has seemed to perform after several years in use. Products like intercoolers don’t perform in a step function manner; good w/ IS20, […]
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Background: As one theory goes the opening on the passenger side of the intake duct is there to assist with generating airflow in the area of the oil filter. The Test: To test this idea the GTI was equipped with a temperature sensor that is placed near the oil filter, directly behind the opening in
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Background: USP Motorsports sells a boost tap for the EA888 engine that allows for the connection of a boost gauge air line to the intake manifold. To use the boost tap the MAP sensor is removed from the intake manifold and the boost tap is installed in the opening, and then the MAP sensor is
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