The first two rounds of Turbo Inlet Pipe testing (round 1 and round 2) showed a trend of the larger diameter pipes having greater airflow. This association leads to a logical conclusion that all that needs to be done to have the highest flow inlet elbow is make one with the largest diameter possible. As
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This post updates the continuing test and evaluation of turbocharger inlet elbows available for use with the Mk7 GTI/Golf R. Test Items Burger Motorsports supplied one of their inlet elbows, shown below: Also available for this round is an inlet elbow from MST-Performance who contacted me and offered to provide their inlet kit which consists of
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This is the third in a series of drives around a course that has the GTI traveling at typical suburb commuting speeds. The point being to assess the engine Intake Air Temperatures with the stock intercooler. This drive was undertaken when the outside air temperature was around 87 degF, about 20 degrees warmer than the
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