Background: The CTS Turbo FMIC (Front Mount Intercooler) is the second FMIC to be installed in a focused FMIC comparison test. The purpose of the testing is to collect data to compare with other FMIC options, and also the stock GTI IC. Test Procedure: The details of the FMIC test are contained on the test comparison […]
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Background: Following on the heels of my post about Ed Susman from Equilibrium Tuning bullshitting a consumer, the business began advertising a claim that is worthy of inclusion in my Top 5 – Dubious Product Claims list. This latest advertisement addresses a common concern about the potential detrimental effects of using an aftermarket engine tune
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Background: Last November I removed the Mabotech M520h turbocharger from my GTI and installed the stock IS20 turbo so that I could record data using several Stage 2 tunes. While the IS20 was installed I also compared several front-mount intercoolers and a couple of other stock to aftermarket parts comparisons, such as charge pipes and
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