Beta Black M720 Flow Test

Beta-9 Intake Flow Test

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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ARM Motorsport Mk7 Turbo Inlet Pipe

ARM Motorsports TIP Flow Test

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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Snow Guards and Spool Up

Background: After seeing a video discussing performance benefits of removing the snow guard / air baffle, I decided to test this idea to see if my GTI would show a difference. Test Discussion: The test is straightforward: go full throttle in third gear, starting around 2000 to 3000 RPM, and time how long it takes

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