A common measurement to describe intercoolers is the volume. Usually this is derived by taking the core dimensions; length, depth, and height, and multiplying them to get volume. This method falls short in terms of accuracy because it fails to address all of open space that the core is comprised of. Previously I had measured […]
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Setting Turbocharger Wastegate Voltage As part of the installation of the Shuenk OEM+ IS38 turbocharger (install checklist here) on my Mk7 GTI setting the wastegate actuator to the proper voltage was needed. That I needed to set the wastegate became apparent when an EPC light illuminated and the “Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit –
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Compiling the results of driving with the S&B Intake on my Mk7 GTI, the average temperature delta above ambient for the last five minutes of the drives is shown on the chart below. The closed design of the S&B intake contributed to a lower average air temperature going into the turbocharger as compared to the
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