Background: I’ve come across advice to avoid using a Diverter Valve (DV) spacer because apparently it is common for it to cause issues with how the car operates. Reference to “after the mass air” flow sensor is a red flag since the Mk7 GTI does not use a Mass Airflow Sensor. Again there’s mention of […]
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Background: Over the weekend I came across a not-so-uncommon exchange. A Mk7 owner has an intake product in mind that they’re considering purchasing and a representative from vendor EQT suggests that instead of what they’re thinking about buying, the owner should spend “a small bit more” and buy a product EQT is selling instead. I
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The following stock Mk7 GTI parts have been identified by aftermarket parts vendors as being a “restriction“: Air Filter: “Typically your engine is equipped with a cheap, mass-produced and restrictive paper filter system“ APR Intake: “these true performance designs remove the restrictive factory intake systems“ Integrated Engineering “the factory air filter, upper airbox, and turbo
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