Mk8 PCV Test - Average Air Temperature by Configuration

Mk8 PCV Air Temperature Test

Background: A previous post discussed the development of a Mk8 PCV port adapter that would allow a temperature probe to be inserted into the Blaze ATOM inlet hose to measure the intake air temperature before it reaches the turbocharger compressor. This presents an additional opportunity to measure the air temperature at the PCV port with

Mk8 PCV Air Temperature Test Read More »

M520h Boost Pressure

M520h Tuning Progress

Background: In August I had reinstalled the Mabotech M520h turbo into my GTI after wrapping up testing with a variety of front mount intercoolers. I decided to give the SimosTools option a try and have been working with Russell Road & Racing on the tuning. Tune updates have been adjusted for hardware changes, and this

M520h Tuning Progress Read More »

G-Plus FMIC

G-Plus Bicooler Data Collection

Background: The G-Plus bicooler leads off a shift in product type as part of a comprehensive comparison test of several popular front-mounted intercoolers. The G-Plus Bicooler is the sixth FMIC installed in the focused FMIC street data comparison test. Bicoolers utilize branched coupler hoses that join the stock-location intercooler to the front-mounted intercooler, increasing the

G-Plus Bicooler Data Collection Read More »