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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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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Background: I came across this question posed to a group of Mk7 GTI enthusiasts about using a catted aftermarket downpipe with the stock GTI ECU tune. The car owner received advice from several other people in the enthusiasts group: The consensus of these owners seems to be that the car will run lean because of
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