Background: Previously I conducted a series of experiments with different configurations of the stock GTI air duct and some modifications around a CTS Turbo intake. The objective of those tests was to evaluate the effect that different intake configurations have on the pre-turbocharger air temperature. In this post, I discuss replacing the CTS intake with […]
Duct Analysis Part 6 – IE V2 Intake Read More »
Background: Recently I reinstalled the stock intercooler on my Mk7 GTI. After making a series of pulls I compared the results with data I have measured using two different aftermarket intercooler setups. The first comparison is with an aftermarket Front Mount intercooler (FMIC). This is the Vibrant 12810 IC used in the Baun Performance kit
Stock Mk7 GTI Intercooler vs Aftermarket IC Read More »
This stuff cannot be made up. In 2020 if you replace the turbo inlet elbow on a hybrid turbo with an optimized one you could drop the wgdc by 14%. In 2023, if you replace the entire intake & inlet elbow you might achieve the same gain. Conclusion: Hybrid turbo inlet elbow FTW!
Inlet Elbow Effect – Real World Read More »
