Mk7 GTI IC Temp Testing Trial 3

IC Temp Testing: Trial 4

Trial 4 is an effort to address the overheating issue that arose during trial 3 when one of the hair dryers shutoff from the high intake air temperature. I speculate that the resistance caused by the intercooler core is backing up the hot air inside the hair dryer(s) and causing them to overheat. To reduce […]

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do88 Mk7 GTI Intercooler Flow Test

do88 Intercooler Flow Test

The Mk7 GTI intercooler that do88 sells is tested for flow performance. The do88 intercooler flowed 267 CFM @ 28″ of H2O.  This result is shown with other stock replacement aftermarket intercoolers that have been flow tested as well as the stock GTI intercooler. Conclusion: The do88 intercooler measured the highest airflow of any direct

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Intercooler Temperature Testing Trial #3

IC Temp Testing: Trial 3

The third setup to be considered for an IC temperature evaluation adds a second hair dryer to the heat supply side. Note: I’m aware that a hair dryer does not output air of the same temperature and volume of an IS20 or IS38 turbocharger.  With this arrangement the supply air temperature became very hot, close

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