CC Design Mk7 GTI Muffler

CC Design Mk7 Muffler Delivered

Background: The CC Design 3.5″ exhaust for my Mk7 GTI was a bit louder than I cared for with just the dual mufflers prior to the exhaust tip. Discussing options to quiet the exhaust further led to a decision for CC Design to fabricate a muffler that would maintain the 3.5″ piping in a straight-through […]

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CC Design Mk7 GTI Muffler Assembled

CC Design Muffler Progress

Background: Previously, I discussed acquiring a CC Design custom turboback exhaust, and in my post detailing the initial drive, I noted that the setup was louder than I wanted and that CC Design was planning to add another muffler to the exhaust. This post addresses the progress made so far. Update: My first thought for a muffler

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Integrated Engineering - Reliability Inquiry Response

Mk7 Tune Reliability Analyzed – 034, EQT, IE

Background: In a post made on November 26th, I discussed advertisements from three tuning companies that claim their engine software tuning can simultaneously increase engine power output without detracting from engine reliability. I went over the physical challenges of accomplishing this and the legal requirements that companies face when making claims of tune reliability. In

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