Background: My interest in a turbocharger that could be used for testing the MGM7 intakes led to an offer by Mabotech to test out a prototype they are developing. I would work on fitting my intake inside the engine compartment, and they would gather data to refine their design. The M720 prototype was recently installed,
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Background: After making a test fitting with a recent iteration of the beta MGM7 intake (Beta 9), I took some time to flow test this version using an inlet elbow and turbocharger inlet adapter that models the Mabotech M720 prototype turbo currently installed in my GTI. The interior of this intake is not the smoothest,
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Background: The ARM Motorsports Turbo Inlet Pipe/Elbow (TIP) for the Mk7 is the subject of a flow test. The turbocharger inlet elbow is an important component of the intake system as it significantly contributes to the pre-compressor pressure loss. The ARM Motorsports TIP is sized for best use with stock-size turbochargers, IHI IS20 and IS38,
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