Background: Part of a comparison of some front-mount intercooler options for the Mk7 is establishing baseline data using the Mk7 GTI intercooler. This post presents data that will be used for comparison purposes in later posts. Test Procedure: The details of the FMIC test are shown on the test comparison page. An overview of the […]
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Background: Part of the MGM7 intake development process has been investigating whether a ram air effect inside the Mk7 engine compartment might help the intake system deliver air with less net pressure loss to the turbocharger. A previous post reviewed measurements using an Eventuri intake and found the ram air effect to be slight, but
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Design changes: For the next change to the MGM7 intake design, I’ve swapped air filters to a Vibrant filter with a 7″ inlet. The Vibrant air filter I have been using has worked very well and has a 6″ inlet. Entertaining the idea that bigger might be better I ordered the 7″ inlet filter which
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