Vibrant Performance 12810 Intercooler

Vibrant 12810 Intercooler Flow Test

The Vibrant Performance 12810 intercooler core and end tanks are used as a front mounted intercooler on the Mk7 GTI.  The intercooler is offered as an option from JD Eurosport and is the basis of the Baun Performance intercooler kit. A sample of the Vibrant intercooler became available and I was interested in evaluating the airflow […]

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Wagner-Tuning Mk7 Intercooler Core Depth

Wagner-Tuning Intercooler Specs

Frequently I’ve seen the Wagner-Tuning intercooler for the Mk7 GTI/R described as being one of the largest available.  Because I have been tabulating the specs on numerous intercoolers I’m interested in comprehensive, accurate, data on these products. It was brought to my attention that the description of the Wager intercooler core dimensions can be misinterpreted

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DQ250 DSG 1st Gear APP Histogram

Stratified DSG Tune Revision – V3

Stratified Automotive Controls has been making some refinements to their DSG TCU tune based on feedback that I have given.  Previously I discussed the first round of modifications to the tune and recently I received a second update with more changes. Updates to the tune have a heavy emphasis on part throttle response as this

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