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Last updated: June 20, 2024

Categories	Link to Post	Description
Buying Modified	Tow Hook Cover Replacement	Losing the Tow Hook Cover from a Mk7 GTI is not an uncommon occurence. This post details the steps I took to make a 3D printed replacement tow hook cover.
Buying Modified	Toned Down Exhaust	Adding quieting components to the AWE Tuning Track Edition exhuast and catless CTS downpipe for the Mk7 GTI to quiet the volume level.
Buying Modified	Magnaflow Muffler	Magnaflow’s muffler unit is installed inline on my AWE Track edition catback exhaust (Mk7 GTI) in order to try and tone down the volume of the exhaust note.
Buying Modified	Top 5 – Dubious Product Claims	Ridiculous product claims used to sell aftermarket parts to consumers are highlighted with a Top 5 list of ridiculous claims I have seen.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified Automotive Control DSG Tune	Stratified Automotive Control DSG TCU Tune for the Mk7 GTI is logged with shift points being illustrated on charts to show upshift and downshift behavior.
DSG TCU Tunes	034 Motorsport Mk7 GTI DSG TCU Tune Review	034 Motorsport Mk7 GTI DSG TCU Tune Review. From my initial impression and feedback to 034 to my thoughts on the 034 revised tune.
DSG TCU Tunes	EQT DSG TCU Tune Kickdown	EQT DSG TCU Tune Kickdown behavior is logged during operation of a Mk7 GTI to characterize the eagerness of the tune to shift to lower gears.
DSG TCU Tunes	EQT v2 DSG Gearshift	EQT v2 DSG TCU tune is driven in a Mk7 GTI and shift points are datalogged to characterize shift patterns and behavior.
DSG TCU Tunes	APR DSG TCU Tune Data	Data logging with the APR DSG TCU tune for the Mk7 GTI DQ250 transmission. Reviewing upshift and downshift behavior with the APR TCU tune.
DSG TCU Tunes	Cobb Sport DSG Tune	The Cobb Sport DSG TCU tune for the VW Mk7 GTI is recorded under varying conditions and control logic is presented in chart form.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tune Revision	Stratified Automotive Controls Mk7 DSG TCU Tune is being refined based on suggesions and the first revision of the base file is test driven.
DSG TCU Tunes	5150 DSG Tuning – Week 1 Progress
DSG TCU Tunes	5150 DSG Tuning – Week 2 Progress	5150-Racing is custom tuning a TCU file for my GTI’s DQ250 DSG transmission. The first base file along with an initial revision have been installed. this week.
DSG TCU Tunes	5150 DSG Tuning – Week 3	DSG Tuning with 5150 is being documented as a series of blog posts to describe the process and progress toward a customized DSG tune.
DSG TCU Tunes	5150 DSG Tuning – Week 4
DSG TCU Tunes	5150 DSG Tuning – Week 5
DSG TCU Tunes	5150 DSG Tuning End	5150 Racing Mk7 GTI TCU Tuning. The custom DSG tuning project with 5150 Racing has reached an end without completing the project due to other priorities.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tune Revision – V3
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tune Revision V4	Stratified Automotive Controls has been making some updates to their TCU tune for the DQ250 DSG transmission in the MK7 GTI, these are the latest changes.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tuning v5
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tuning v6
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tuning v7	Stratified Automotive Controls TCU tune for the Mk7 GTI DQ250 DSG has been undergoing revisions to improve the transmission behavior. This is revision 7.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tuning v8
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified TCU Tune Preview	Stratified Automotive Controls has been making revisions to the Mk7 GTI DQ250 DSG TCU Tune. This is a preview of the changes delivered with the update.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tuning v9
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tuning v10
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tune v14	Stratified Automotive Controls has been making revisions to the Mk7 GTI TCU tune. This is the fourteenth revision and last that I will give feedback about.
DSG TCU Tunes	Stratified DSG Tune v12	Continuing the revisions to the Stratified Automotive Controls DSG TCU tune for the MK7 GTI. Focus of this update is 6th to 5th gear downshifting.
DSG TCU Tunes	DSG Data Translation
DSG TCU Tunes	DSG Tune Shiftpoint Discussion	DSG tune shift points for the Mk7 GTI DQ250 transmission are discussed in a video and several charts showing examples of shift points are provided.
DSG TCU Tunes	Integrated Engineering Mk7 DSG Tune	Integrated Engineering Mk7 GTI DSG tune review. The IE TCU tune for the DQ250 DSG is reviewed and analyzed.
Editorial	Introduction to VW	A site about the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 4DR Hatchback. Tests and analysis of results pertaining to aftermarket upgrades in the search for the best performance.
Editorial	VW Golf Search Underway
Editorial	Mk7 GTI PCV Breather Hose	The VW Mk7 GTI PCV Breather Hose attachment to the Turbocharger Inlet Pipe is a real fun part to separate when removing the TIP from the Turbocharger.
Editorial	MQB Apex ARC-8 Wheel Poll	Apex is looking into developing a wheel set for the MQB platform and is gauging interest in bringing this product to market.
Editorial	Intake Restrictions	Forum discussion about air intake systems leads to disagreement over what differeing levels of pressure losses produce in overall system loss.
Editorial	Turbo Inlet Pipe Installation	A short DIY video explaining the process for installing a turbocharger inlet pipe / elbow on the turbo of a Mk7 GTI.
Editorial	EQT DSG Transmission Tune	Equilibrium Tuning Mk7 GTI DSG TCU Tune is recorded during daily driving and the engine speed and pedal position at which gear shifting occurs is shown.
Editorial	Flow Bench Testing Air Intakes
Editorial	Intercooler Bench Test Method	Addressing concerns raised about the Mk7 GTI intercooler bench testing being used to identify candiate systems for on vehicle testing.
Editorial	Amen
Editorial	Integrated Engineering V1 vs V2 IC Street Data	Integrated Engineering V1 and V2 intercoolers are logged on the street and results are compared for temperature and pressure drop differences.
Editorial	do88 Intake Unboxing	do88 sent me an intake lid, inlet hose, and turbo inlet elbow, to perform flow testing with. Here is the unboxing of the package.
Editorial	Mk7 ECU Tuning Options	Comprehensive list of Mk7 ECU tuning options. Various vendors offer tunes for the GTI and Golf R, here are some of them.
Editorial	Mk7 GTI Fuel Line Removal	Tips for removing the Mk7 GTI fuel line at the connection near the coolant reservoir.
Editorial	Apex Race Parts Mk7 Group Buy	Apex Race Parts VW Mk7 Group Buy is finally live after two years. Aftermarket wheels to clear most big brake kits and support track enthusiasts.
Editorial	ARM Motorsports Mk7 Intake Flow Test	ARM Motorsports Mk7 open intake is tested to measure airflow through the intake using a flow bench. Airflow is compared with other Mk7 intake products.
Editorial	Custom Performance Engineering Mk7 Mounts Review	Custom Performance Engineering mounts for the Mk7 are reviewed. Installation and experience with the cp-e engine and transmission mounts for the Mk7 GTI is discussed.
Editorial	Aftermarket Intake Manifold IAT Sensor Displacement	Aftermarket intake manifolds for the Mk7 might change the exposure of the intake air temperature, IAT sensor, to air within the manifold.
Editorial	Galano Engineering Intake Manifold Claims
Editorial	Fact Checking – That’s Proprietary	Proprietary is a word often used by vendors to explain why they are unable to substantiate the performance claims they make for their products. Is this a valid reason?
Editorial	Mabotech Intercooler	Mabotech intercooler for the Mk7 is measured to learn the diminsions of this stock location IC and compare with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Editorial	Blog content	Blog content on MygolfMk7 is explained. Purpose behind a test can vary and my motivation for performing tests is discussed.
Editorial	DV vs BOV Analogy	DV operation is explained using an analogy to show why it does not affect the turbocharger operation differently from a BOV.
Editorial	Bad Advice Thursday
Editorial	Intake Claims Sanity Test	Sanity test of claims made by Ed Suman of Equilibrium Tuning concerning the efficacy of flow bench testing of automotive intakes.
Editorial|Modifications	Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler Install	Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is installed on my GTI to record cooling performance and pressure drop during street logging.
Fact Checking	Turbocharger Reliability	Reliability of aftermarket turbochargers and OEM turbos is of particular interest to users looking for low cost products that support high power production.
Fact Checking	IE IC V2 – Change Review	Integrated Engineering V2 intercooler claims for the Mk7 GTI are evaluated to assess if there is data to support the claims.
Fact Checking	IE IC V2 – Change Review – Detailed Version
Fact Checking	Comments Analysis	Analysis of a discussion about airbox airflow performance by a former Integrated Engineering employee.
Fact Checking	Kickoff: Fact Checking	Fact checking is conducted by applying test and evaluation processes to product claims and enthusiast statements to gauge how well the claims are met.
Fact Checking	Fact Check – Vendor Claim Standards	Federal Trade Commission Truth In Advertising guidelines are reviewed to determine applicable guidelines for claims by aftermarket performance parts vendors.
Fact Checking	Fact Check: IE Software vs Custom Tunes	IE provides off-the-shelf software for the Mk7 GTI. IE claims their product is higher quality than custom software. IE claims are analyzed.
Fact Checking	DV vs BOV Research: No Data Required	Comparison of operating Air-to-fuel ratio of a Mk7 GTI equipped with the stock diverter valve and an aftermarket Forge blow-off valve.
Fact Checking	Fact Check: Turbo Parts Canada BB IS38	Turbo Parts Canada IS38 Ball Bearing turbocharger claims are investigated to determine how well the claims are substantiated.
Fact Checking	Canadian Advertising Guidelines	Canadian advertising guidelines that relate to claims about product performance and requirements to substantiate claims by way of tests.
Fact Checking	Turbo Parts Canada IS38 Ball-Bearing Turbo: Information Campaign	Turbo Parts Canada sells a ball-bearing IS38 turbocharger for the Mk7. Information provided by the business about the product fails to meet Canadian advertising guidelines.
Fact Checking	TPC IS38 BB: Progress	Turbo parts Canada is38 ball bearing turbocharger product description is subject of a discussion with TPCs owner with positive progress being made.
Fact Checking	HPS Silicone Intake Hose Kit – Fact Check	HPS silicone intake hose for the Mk7 GTI has several purported performance benefits. Claims for the HPS hose are examined to judge how credible they are.
Fact Checking	Mk7 GTI Restrictive Parts List	Restrictive parts would seem to abound on the Mk7 GTI in stock form if aftermarket vendor claims are to be believed. This post lists many restrictive parts.
Fact Checking	UK Advertising Guidelines	UK advertising guidelines are helpful to be familiar with so that claims made by companies selling aftermarket parts in the UK can be assessed against these standards.
Fact Checking	Neuspeed FMIC Fact Check	Neuspeed FMIC fact check investigates how truthful the marketing claims by Neuspeed are and if they are substantiated. Federal Trade Commision act is referenced.
Fact Checking	Intercooler Horsepower Rating	Horsepower rating for an intercooler is something I have seen from several manufacturers but have not understood how this number is found. What I found out.
Fact Checking	DBV2 Feedback Analyzed	DBV2 feedback from Daniel Bogues on the subject of a recent intercooler post is analyzed to understand if the vendors concerns are valid.
Fact Checking	Blaze Intake Real World Data Check – 3	Blaze intake is compared with an MST intake on an Mk7 vehicle as well as by an airflow bench test. Performance differences are compared.
Fact Checking	YouTuber Claim Part 2	Youtuber’s claim is examined for a common theme of misunderstanding about flow benches and data requirements for valid testing.
Fact Checking	APR Closed or Open Intake	APR comments about their open intake are compared with the product description for the APR closed intake to see if there is consistency in the messaging.
Fact Checking	Inlet Elbow Effect – Real World	Effect of inlet elbow on airflow is discussed in 2020 and comparison data from 2023 after a full intake swap is presented.
Fact Checking	EQT False Claims – Jeff is a hack	EQT is a business that sells aftermarket products to consumers. Ed Susman the owner of Equilibrium Tuning has made several false statements about me.
Fact Checking	Fact Check: JDY Performance	JDY Performance claims for the business’ RS3 FMIC are compared with exactly similar claims made by Integrated Enginering for its MQB IC over three years prior.
Fact Checking	Mityvac Oil Extractor	Using a Mityvac oil extractor to perform an oil change on my Mk7 GTI. How well does the oil extractor do at removing the oil? This post discusses my findings.
Fact Checking	EQT Irony
Fact Checking	YouTube Impersonator	The post addresses an impersonator who has been making troll posts on social media to harass people while pretending to be me.
Fact Checking>Enthusiast Advice	Fact Check – YouTuber Claims about Intake Testing	Claims that flow bench tests are BS and do not provide results that are correlated with an operating vehicle for several parts that have been tested are fact-checked.
Fact Checking>Enthusiast Advice	Fact Check: do88 vs ARM (SMIC vs FMIC)	A comparison is made of the do88 stock mount intercooler and the ARM Motorsport front mounted intercooler to compare temperature and pressure drop.
Fact Checking>Enthusiast Advice	Blaze Intake Real World Data – Check #6	The Blaze intake is compared with an APR open intake to see how the products compare. This post fact checks the information about the intake test results.
Fact Checking>Enthusiast Advice	Blaze ATOM V2 Real World Data – Check #5	Blaze ATOM V2 intake is compared with a stock GTI intake using a CTS Turbo inlet elbow and performance differences are noted. Here the information is fact checked.
Fact Checking>Enthusiast Advice|Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Blaze Intake Real World Data Check	Blaze ATOM V2 real-world data is reviewed and an evaluation is made as to the suitability for comparison with the Racingline R600 intake.
Fact Checking>Enthusiast Advice|Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	IE Intake Advice Analyzed	IE intake performance on the Mk7 is tested and analyzed after viewing EQT tester comments that the intake should be replaced with a Blaze ATOM V2.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Equilibrium Tuning’s Best Intercooler	Equilibrium Tuning recommends teh best cooling intercooler for the Mk7 GTI. I investigate to find out if the claim about the best intercooler is valid.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Best IC – Part 2	EQT recommends to consumers the best intercooler for the Mk7. This post examines the claims and evaluates the credibility of the EQT recommendation.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Compressor Surge Advice	Compressor surge is not a concern according to an employee of Equilibrium Tuning. This claim is fact checked against other information sources.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Fact Check: Turbo Compressor Efficiency	Compressor efficiency claims for the EQT Vortex turbocharger are assessed and a comparison is made with an IS38 turbocharger to see how the turbos compare.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Blaze intake with EQT spin	EQT sells the Blaze intake in North America. EQT makes claims for the products performance but does not have evidence. This post begins a search for evidence.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Blaze Intake Data	EQT sells the Blaze Performance intake in the North American market. The claims for the product made by EQT do not have evidence in support of them.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Bigger Intake Common Sense	Is bigger better when it comes to intakes? Does EQT have evidence to back up the claims they make about the Blaze Performance intake. This post discusses these topics.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Equilibrium Tuning Claims Analysis	Equilibrium Tuning makes a series of claims about the performance of the Blaze ATOM V2 intake kit. The claims are analyzed to see if EQT substantiates them.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Test Support Tools – EQT Concerns	Test support tools used in a downpipe comparison are topic of discussion with Dave Veal from Equilibrium Tuning (EQT).
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Ed Susman at EQT – Response Analyzed	Ed Susman, the owner of Equilibrium Tuning, responds to a post where I looked into claims that EQT makes for the Blaze Performance intake. I analyze Ed’s reply.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Consumer Manipulation – Threats	EQT owner Ed Susman makes threats to a consumer to take down their review or face legal actions and threatens to hold consumer liable for monetary damages.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	“Demands” Email to EQT	EQT was contacted by email with questions about claims the company makes for the Blaze Performance intake. The questions sent to EQT are provided here.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Consumer Manipulation – Test Claim	EQT testing claims about the Blaze intake were the subject of a post that Matt from Equilibrium Tuning replied to. Matt’s comments contain numerous errors.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Blaze Intake Real World Data Check – 2	Blaze intake real-world data is reviewed and compared with discussions that took place considering the similarity with flow bench data.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT False Claims – Flow Bench	EQT claims about flow bench performance requirements are investigated while unsubstantiated claims from Ed Susman about the PTS flow bench are analyzed.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Cliff At EQT – Comments Analysis	Cliff at Equilibrium Tuning makes accusations related to damage to a Blaze Performance intake case as well as accusations of missing parts but misses the mark.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Consumer Manipulation – Prologue	EQT consumer manipulation is the subject of a multi-part post thread where the hypothesis that EQT misleads consumers is investigated.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Disinformation Source Identified	The source of disinformation concerning the validity of the flow bench testing of intakes and tests on this website is traced to Ed Susman of Equilibrium Tuning.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Consumer Manipulation – Testing Part 2	EQT claims about testing of the Blaze Performance ATOM V2 intake are reviewed and problems with the logic of the claims are pointed out.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT – Professionalism Optional	EQT and its owner Ed Susman have exhibited poor professionalism, this post addresses comments made by Ed Susman that give insight for the lack of professionalism.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Claims – Only Haters Say That	EQT owner Ed Susman attacks a consumer who does not offer praise for Equilibrium Tuning. Analyzing what the owner of EQT had to say to the consumer.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Fact Check: EQT LPFP Claims Analysis	EQT LPFP claims are reviewed to assess how well tests described by EQT are backed with performance evidence to substantiate the product claims.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT False Claim – Ignoring Data	EQT claims related to the conduct of the author in connection with reviewing data is analyzed and found to be false. EQT has questionable business ethics.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Reviewing EQT – Pro Grade Bullshit	Ed Susman of Equilibrium Tuning tries to bullshit another professional who works in the aftermarket performance industry. This post reviews Ed Susman’s false statements.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT False Claims – Flawed Tests	EQT makes false claims about the value of tests that have been performed claiming that there are flaws in how the tests have been performed.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT False Claims – Limited Tests
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Claims – Update	EQT claims for the Blaze Performance ATOM V2 intake have been questionable for a long time. Recently the business changed it’s advertising.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Blaze ATOM V2 – EQT Real World Data	Blaze Performance ATOM V2 intake data is compared with data from a Racingline R600 and the analysis made by Matt Ferreira of EQT is checked for quality.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT Disinformation – “Demands” Email Review	EQT is a business selling aftermarket products such as the Blaze Performance ATOM V2 and Vortex XL turbochargers to consumers. Claims by Ed Susman are reviewed.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	Investigating Equilibrium Tuning	Equilibrium Tuning is an aftermarket parts and services provider that quickly gained a reputation as the best, but evidence suggests that deceptive marketing is involved.
Fact Checking>Evaluating EQT	EQT BS Alert Issued 6/10	EQT owner Ed Susman bullshits a consumer who expressed concerns about EQT tunes having their knock threshold raised above OEM levels.
Maintenance	Mk7 GTI Camshaft Adjuster and Sensor	Details about parts for the Mk7 Camshaft Position Sensor, Camshaft Adjuster Magnet, Camshaft Adjuster Valve, and Sealing Ring. Intake and exhaust Camshaft adjustment were off.
Modification Research	Modification Research	Research into some optional power adders for the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7, looking at some of the options for modifying boost and other engine parameters.
Modification Research	Modification Research Continuing	Some information I have been able to locate on some aftermarket intake systems from APR and VMW compared to the VW stock intake on a DynoJet Dyno.
Modification Research	When Geeking Out goes wrong
Modification Research	DSG Tune Comparison: APR versus Eurodyne	APR versus Eurodyne DSG transmission control unit TCU evaluation of the Mk7 GTI with DSG tranmssion and DSG tunes by APR and Eurodyne.
Modification Research	Shuenk IS38 OEM+ Turbo Boost Data	Shuenk OEM+ IS38 turbocharger is taken out for a second drive in cooler weather to gather some additional boost onset data.
Modification Research	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Volume	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler volume is measured compared to the eBay direct fit intercooler followed by an evaluation of the likelihood of turbo lag occurring.
Modification Research	EQT DSG TCU Tune Downshifting	Equilibrium Tuning DSG TCU tune for the Mk7 GTI is data logged and downshift engine speeds are plotted for different starting gears.
Modification Research	Best Mk7 GTI IC Finders Fee $$$	Search for the best Mk7 GTI intercooler and willing to pay a finders fee for evidence that supports showing which intercooler is the best.
Modification Research	Sensor Housing Progress	Designing and building an airflow and temperature sensor housing to enable measurement of the affect a Mk7 GTI intake scoop has on intake air.
Modification Research	Shuenk IS38+ Turbo Dyno	Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger dyno results for other cars. Collection of dyno sheets from cars using the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger.
Modification Research	Underhood Temp Prep
Modification Research	DSG TCU Tuning	Continuing the search for a great DSG TCU tune on my VW Mk7 GTI. With 034 Motorsport development on hold I look for other DGS tuning options.
Modification Research	Forge Motorsport Day
Modification Research	do88 Intercooler Unboxing	do88 Performance provided their stock replacement intercooler for the Mk7 GTI for an upcoming intercooler performance evaluation. Here it’s being unboxed.
Modification Research	Forge Intercooler Delivery
Modification Research	IC Temp Testing: Trial 2
Modification Research	IC Temp Testing: Trial 3
Modification Research	IC Temp Testing: Trial 4
Modification Research	IC Temp Testing: Trial 5
Modification Research	Wagner-Tuning Intercooler Specs	Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler for VW Mk7 is measured to determine the IC core depth.
Modification Research	Project: Bicooler Upgrade
Modification Research	Project: Bicooler Upgrade Candidates
Modification Research	do88 IAT Logs	do88 intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is logged when using the EQT Vortex turbocharger to evaluate the intake air temperature when in high boost.
Modification Research	Project: Bicooler Upgrade First Round Cuts	Treadstone TR8L and Vibrant 12810 intercoolers, along with an ECS Tuning FMIC, are compared with one another as candidates for use as a Mk7 GTI bicooler.
Modification Research	IE Intercooler Poor Performance Claim	IE intercooler poor performance claims are researched with an evaluation made of data showing a comparison of integrated engineering and AMS ICs.
Modification Research	Project: Bicooler Upgrade First Direct Comparison
Modification Research	APR to IE Intercooler Swap
Modification Research	IE Intercooler Claim – Part III	Claims that the Integrated Engineering intercooler performs poorly are investigated through a data analysis of vehicle data logs.
Modification Research	Blanket Preparations	Preparing various underhood sensors to monitor temperature and pressure of the engine compartment of my Mk7 GTI during turbo blanket testing.
Modification Research	Bicooler Blues	Bicooler options for the Mk7 GTI receive mixed opinions, the post looks at the facts of bicooler performance.
Modification Research	Project Bicooler: PTE Candidate	Precision Turbo and Engine Front Mount Intercooler is flow tested and bench tested for cooling efficiency to compare with other IC options.
Modification Research	Exhaust Wrap Install On Downpipe	DEI Titanium Exhaust Wrap is applied to the downpipe on my Mk7 GTI in preparation for testing to record underhood engine compartment temperatures.
Modification Research	More Air Scoop Testing	The air scoop for the Mk7 GTI is a modification to the grill that is supposed to allow direct cool air into the air intake system.
Modification Research	Project Bicooler: ARM Motorsports FMIC	ARM Motosports intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is unpackaged and prepared for installation onto my GTI for possible use as a Bicooler.
Modification Research	Integrated Engineering IC Comparison	Integrated Engineering intercooler version 1 and version 2 are obtained to conduct comparison tests to see if, and how, these products differ.
Modification Research	Integrated Engineering V2 and V1 IC Comparison Pictures	Integrated Engineering V2 and V1 Intercoolers are compared in pictures to show differences in dimensions and construction.
Modification Research	Intake Investigation
Modification Research	Precision Turbo and Engine Intercooler
Modification Research	Treadstone TR8C Intercooler	Treadstone TR8C Intercooler is a candidate to use as part of a bicooler setup. This is a first look and flow test of the intercooler.
Modification Research	Mk7 GTI Stock IC Evaluation	The Mk7 GTI stock intercooler is compared with an aftermarket intercooler to evaluate how well the stock IC cools compared to aftermarket.
Modification Research	Turbo Brands	List of manufacturers who supply turbochargers for the Mk7 GTI and Golf R.
Modification Research	Bicooler vs Aftermarket Stock Location	Bicooler for the VW Mk7 GTI is compared with aftermarket stock location intercoolers to see if the bicooler performs worse or better versus the stock locations.
Modification Research	Stock DV versus BOV	BOV versus stock DV – Aftermarket Blowoff valves are popular for the sound they make, but is the OEM Mk7 Diverter Valve best? Testing both seeks to answer that question.
Modification Research	ARM Downpipe	ARM Motorsport downpipe for the Mk7 GTI is obtained to conduct performance evaluations with other catted downpipes.
Modification Research	Technical Service Bulletin 21E7	Technical Service Bulletin 21E7. On Audi A3 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the turbocharger may fail causing the MIL to illuminate.
Modification Research	Garrett GT2260S Turbo Inlet Elbow	Garrett GT2260S turbocharger for the Mk7 has a detachable turbo inlet elbow that has been measured to build a flow bench adapter for. Flow testing the Garrett TIP will be next.
Modification Research	Turbo Muffler Delete Finale	Turbo muffler delete is compared to a stock GTI turbo muffler to determine if acceleration is improved. TMDs are also flow tested using an IS20 turbocharger.
Modification Research	APR Intake vs Modified Stock: Street Test	APR intake for the Mk7 is compared with a modified stock GTI airbox to evaluate acceleration performance and affect on engine parameters.
Modification Research	Snow Guard – Water Barrier Test	Snow guard for the Mk7 airbox is being tested to see if it helps to prevent water entry to the airbox and impingement of water on the air filter.
Modification Research	Intercooler Volume and Performance Correlation	Intercooler volume is routinely referenced as a measure of how well an intercooler might perform. Using intercooler volume for this purpose is not advised.
Modification Research	GFB DV+ advantage versus Stock DV?	Go Fast Bits Diverter Valve Plus (GFB DV+) is a supplemental component for use with the Mk7 GTI stock Diverter Valve. The valve is supposed to improve performance.
Modification Research	TPC IS38 BB Performance Claim Analyzed	TPC IS38 (Turbo Parts Canada IS38) ball-bearing turbocharger. Claims from the manufacturer are assessed if they are likely to be realized based on compressor map analysis.
Modification Research	Snow Grate Water Barrier Test – Part 2	Snow grate test for water passage to the air filter. Test goal is to determine if the grate inside the Mk7 airbox prevents water from reaching the air filter.
Modification Research	Snow Guard Water Test – Part 3	Snow guard test results after driving the GTI during rainfall spanning several days and different driving conditions. Water indicator strips are viewed.
Modification Research	Trackslag vs ARM DP – Street Data	Trackslag 4 inch downpipe for the Mk7 GTI is compared with an ARM Motorsport downpipe to evaluate how each downpipe affects GTI acceleration.
Modification Research	Mk7 GTI Stock Airbox Modification Testing	Mk7 GTI stock airbox is subject to modifications to try and increase the airflow through the air intake. Holes are added to learn if additional airflow is allowed.
Modification Research	Intake Power Gains	Intake power gains is a regular topic of discussion in what’s the best intake debates. Intakes don’t make power is the consensus, this post discusses a test to evaluate the claims.
Modification Research	AMS IC Street Data	AMS IC for the Mk7 GTI and Golf R is subject of street testing. Intake air temperatures from the AMS IC are compared with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Modification Research	Tube and Fin Intercooler Trends	Tube and fin intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI have been the subject of flow bench testing and street driving to record intake air temperature cooling efficiency.
Modification Research	GTI IS38 Tune Comparison Idea	Exploring an idea to conduct a tune comparison of Mk7 GTI IS38 off-the-shelf tunes on a dynamometer to compare horsepower and engine variables.
Modification Research	Mk7 GTI IS38 OTS Tunes	OTS Tunes (off-the-shelf tunes) for the Mk7 GTI when equipped wIth an IS38 are listed. Several vendors offer IS38 OTS tunes, this post presents information I have found.
Modification Research	Best Intercooler Search Update	Finding the best intercooler has been an ongoing effort for a few years. The search for the best IC continues and this post is a report on the progress.
Modification Research	ECS DV Spacer and Forge BOV	ECS DV spacer is installed in the GTI and sounds from the cabin are recorded. The Forge BOV is then installed and recorded for comparison.
Modification Research	Tube & Fin or Bar & Plate	Tube & Fin or Bar & Plate design for intercoolers is an ongoing subject. Here several manufacturers of Tube & Fin designs give their thoughts on the topic.
Modification Research	Forge BOV and IE V2 Intake Comparison	IE V2 intake is compared to a Forge BOV to illustrate differences in the sound of these products during short pulls with my Mk7 GTI.
Modification Research	IS20 vs IS38 Power Comparison	IS20 vs IS38 turbocharger horsepower and torque curves are compared. Dyno charts for several Stage 2 IS20 turbos and tuned IS38 turbos are averaged for comparison.
Modification Research	DV Spacer Leaking Investigated	DV spacer leaking is the subject of this post where I try one out on my GTI to see if it really causes boost issues and other leak related problems.
Modification Research	GFB T9381 DV+	Go Fast Bits T9381 DV+ is installed on my Mk7 GTI to help with measuring pre-turbocharger inlet air temperatures. The T9381 is compared to T9351 data.
Modification Research	Sutherland Performance Intake Test	Sutherland Performance conducted a dyno comparison of a modified stock airbox using RAMAIR components with an aftermarket intake from Blaze Performance.
Modification Research	MGM7 Intake Development – Initial	The MGM7 intake is a project to develop an intake for my Mk7 GTI. I’ve tested a number of intakes for the Mk7 and have thought there has been room for improvement.
Modification Research	MGM7 Intake Development – Beta 1	Development of the MGM7 intake enters the beta phase as the first design is printed and then flow tested to compare with a commercially available CTS intake.
Modification Research	MGM7 Intake Development – Beta 2
Modification Research	Orlando Florida (Southeast U.S.) E85 Stations	Information about E85 gas stations in the Orlando Florida area. Stations providing Ethanol fuel at a level of E85 are shown on a Map and Table.
Modification Research	Foglight Duct Test	A Foglight duct replacement is 3D printed and installed on my GTI along with a pressure sensor to measure the difference in static pressure inside the duct.
Modification Research	Eurodyne IS20 Stage 2 Tune	Eurodyne Stage 2 tune for the IS20 turbocharged Mk7 GTI is tested to recorded engine and vehicle performance data. Results are compared with other OTS tunes.
Modification Research	Racingline IS20 Stage 2 Tune	Racingline Stage 2 tune for the Mk7 GTI is flashed to my GTI and performance data is then logged to compare with the performance of other aftermarket tunes.
Modification Research	Unitronic IS20 Stage 2 Tune	The Unitronic Stage 2 IS20 tune for the Mk7 GTI is installed and measurements taken on the the street to compare with data collected using other aftermarket tunes.
Modification Research	Mk8 PCV Install	Mk8 PCV system is installed on a Mk7 GTI and several measures are made of vacuum using stock and aftermarket TIPs. Effect of a venturi suction jet pump is checked.
Modification Research	MGM7 Intake Development – Beta 5	The MGM7 intake continues to undergo development changes with a new filter being attached and revisions to the outlet being made.
Modification Research	Prototype TIP 3 Testing	A third prototype TIP is put on the flow bench to record maximum airflow rate along with PCV port pressure. These measures are compared to previous results.
Modification Research	DV Spacer – Continued	DV Spacer boost leaks are a famous problem associated with the product but there is a lack of evidence to support this conclusion. A Mk7 GTI DV Spacer is installed and logged.
Modification Research	Charge Pipe Swap – Street Data	Mk7 aftermarket charge pipes are tested and compared with the stock Mk7 charge pipes to see if any differences in vehicle performance are measured on the street.
Modification Research	MGM7 Intake Research – Ram Air	Ram Air induction is touted as a benefit of several intake designs. As part of my experimentation designing the MGM7 intake I measure for ram air effect.
Modifications	eBay FMIC v2 Installed	eBay Front Mounted Intercooler for the VW Mk7 GTI is installed with some minor modifications to the under tray needed. IC is configured as a twintercooler.
Modifications	eBay FMIC v2 installed pics	eBay Front Mount Intercooler installed on my 2016 VW Mk7 GTI. Showing how hard it is to see the black FMIC core behind the bumper grill.
Modifications	eBay Seller 1st-racinguk IC Fail	1st-racinguk sells a “direct fit” replacement intercooler for the Mk7 GTI. I purchased one and attempted to install it finding multiple fit issues.
Modifications	Coilover Height Adjustment	Adjusting the height of ST coilovers on my Mk7 GTI posed a few challenges requiring a spanner wrench, channel locks, and oil filter wrench.
Modifications	TTRS Brake Caliper Conversion	Audi TTRS Brake Calipers with Vagbremtechnic adapters are installed on a Mk7 GTI for use with 17″ SSR Competition lightweight wheels.
Modifications	034 Motorsport Turbo Muffler Delete	034 Motorsport Turbo Muffler Delete for the Mk7 GTI is installed on my GTI along with an RTD sensor that fits into a pre-existing port on the 034 TMD.
Modifications	Shuenk IS38+ Turbocharger	Shuenk’s IS38+ Turbocharger is described as an OEM+ upgrade over the stock IHI IS38 found on the Mk7 Golf R. A beta IS38+ is to be evaluated on my Mk7 GTI.
Modifications	Turbo Swap In Progress	The Shuenk OEM+ IS38 turbocharger will be installed in my Mk7 GTI to record performance data of the car when using this aftermarket turbocharger.
Modifications	Shuenk IS38 Turbo First Drive	Boost onset with the Shuenk OEM+ IS38 turbocharger is logged during an initial drive after swapping the turbocharger into my VW Mk7 GTI.
Modifications	Wastegate First Adaptation of Charge Pressure Actuator – P2563	Wastegate First Adaptation of Charge Pressure Actuator with my IS38 turbocharger with VCDS. First time adaptation and P2563 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Fault.
Modifications	Eurodyne DSG TCU Tune Part 2	Eurodyne DSG TCU tune is being datalogged to characteritze how the transmission control logic responds to driver input. The ED tune is not very responsive.
Modifications	eBay bi-cooler and Unitronic intercooler	eBay bi-cooler Front Mount Intercooler and Unitronic direct fit replacement intercooler being used together on my Mk7 GTI to assess intake air temperature.
Modifications	Rear Performance Pack Caliper Swap Part 1	The Mk7 GTI Performance Package Rear brake calipers and rotors are installed on my non-performance package GTI. Stainless steel brake lines are also installed.
Modifications	Mk7 GTI PP Caliper Swap – Part 2	Swapping the rear calipers and rotor discs of the Mk7 GTI performance package to my non-performance package GTI.
Modifications	Shuenk Turbo DV Sandwich Plate	Shuenk turbo sent a diverter valve sandwich plate spacer along with a prototype turbocharger inlet elbow to have me evaluate how the parts fit on my GTI.
Modifications	Adding Fuel Pressure Headroom	The stock high pressure fuel pump on my GTI was showing signs of not keeping up with the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger so an HPA HPFP is to be installed.
Modifications	Dyno Progress Check	Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger dyno results after completing stock fueling tuning of my VW Mk7 GTI. Wheel horsepower on a Dynojet is measured with the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger
Modifications	HPA HPFP Checkout	An HPA High Pressure Fuel Pump is installed on my MK7 GTI to address a drop in fuel rail pressure during tuning of the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger.
Modifications	HPA HPFP Slow Start
Modifications	One Year Update: Shuenk IS38+ Turbo	Summary of the first year operating my Mk7 GTI with the Shuenk IS38+ Turbocharger. Review how the turbocharger has been operated and held up to tuning.
Modifications	Unitronic to APR Intercooler Swap	The Unitronic intercooler is removed from my Mk7 GTI to make room for the APR intercooler. Detailed performance data under conditions I am interested in will be collected.
Modifications	eBay Bicooler Hose Spacer	eBay bicooler hoses sometimes have issue fitting to the stock GTI intercooler. This silicone sleeve is how I addressed the issue.
Modifications	IE to do88 Intercooler Swap	The Integrated Engineering intercooler is removed from my Mk7 GTI to be replaced by a do88 intercooler so that testing can continue.
Modifications	Turbo Blanket Install	Installing a Forge turbocharger blanket on the IS38 turbocharger that my Mk7 GTI is equipped with. Testing the turbo blanket is next.
Modifications	CTS Intercooler Install	CTS stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI / Golf R is installed in preparation for recording street data.
Modifications	Shuenk IS38+ Bearing Check	Checking the bearing play of a Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger for my VW Mk7 GTI after a year in operation. With the downpipe removed the check was good.
Modifications	EQT Custom Tuning Update	EQT is developing a custom tune for my Shuenk IS38+ turbo equipped GTI. This post is a status update on the tuning progress with the HPA HPFP.
Modifications	IE V2 Intercooler Install	A prerequisite to recording street data is to install the Integrated Engineering v2 Intercooler on my Mk7 GTI.
Modifications	ARM FMIC Bicooled	ARM Motorsport front mounted intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is setup to work as a bicooler with the stock GTI intercooler.
Modifications	Ethanol Mix Time	Ethanol E30 tune transition process to pump gas and watching the change in mixture ratios over time is the point of discussion in this post.
Modifications	Bicooler Swap	Integrated Engineering v1 intercooler is paired with a Majesty FMIC in a bicooler arrangement.
Modifications	Fuel-It! Ethanol Content Analyzer	Install of the Fuel-It! Ethanol Content Analyzer is part of the preparation for Stratified ECU tuning
Modifications	Shuenk IS38+ 2 years in service	Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger passes two years in operation on my Mk7 GTI supporting various test activities and a dyno session as well as 93 octane and E30 tuning.
Modifications	Apex Wheel Arrival	Apex wheels for the Mk7 GTI are delivered at the conclusion of a group buy that is the culmination of a two year development effort.
Modifications	Baun Performance Midpipe	Baun Performance mid-pipe with AWE fitment is ordered for my GTI to help support downpipe testing. Baun Performance was able to ship this mid-pipe quickly.
Modifications	AMS IC Install	AMS IC for the Mk7 GTI is acquired to conduct street testing with in order to measure data that can be compared with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Modifications	Shuenk IS38+ 3 Year Update	Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger for the Mk7 GTI was installed on my GTI three years ago. This post is a progress check on how the turbo is holding up.
Modifications	Mabotech M520H Turbocharger Swap	The Mabotech M520H turbocharger is swapped onto my Mk7 GTI after using a Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger for testing over the past four years.
Modifications	Fluidampr Install	Fluidampr for the Mk7 GTI is installed on my car and the effect on noise and vibration is measured to see if any improvement is detectable..
Modifications	Mabotech M520H – Round 1	Tuning progress with the Mabotech M520H turbocharger that was recently swapped into my Mk7 GTI after removing a Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger.
Modifications	Bicooler FMIC Temperature Contribution	A new biccoler combination includes a Neuspeed FMIC for the IS38 Equipped VW Golf R. This FMIC is installed along with an AMS stock location intercooler.
Modifications	Stratified OTS IS20 Tune Datalog Refinement	Stratified datalog refinement of an off the shelf Mk7 GTI IS20 ECU tune is compared to the base tune. Engine variable and vehicle performance are compared.
Modifications	034 Motorsport Density Line Mount Installation	034 Motorsport density line engine and transmission mounts are installed on the MK7 GTI and noise and vibration are compared with BFI Stage 1 mounts.
Poll	Transmission Poll
Poll	Poll: Turbocharger Size	Poll inquiring about the size of turbocharger the owner is operating their car with.
Poll	Poll: IS20 Turbocharger Tune	Poll to see what tune level owners have on the Mk7 GTI. Options are Stock Tune, Stage 1, Stage 2, or something else.
Quick Analysis	Metal or Plastic Turbo Inlet Piping	A back of the envelope analysis of the affect that material type of inlet piping might have on the air that is flowing through the Turbo Inlet Pipe.
Quick Analysis	Mk7 GTI Majesty FMIC	Evaluating the dimensions of a Majesty Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) for the VW Mk7 GTI and making a comparison with the Mabotech FMIC.
Quick Analysis	eBay Intercooler for Mk7 GTI	Measuring the dimensions and internal volume of an eBay sourced stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI.
Quick Analysis	IE Intercooler Pressure Drop Analysis	Integrated Engineering Mk7 GTI and Golf R intercooler is compared with a stock Golf R intercooler for differences in pressure drop.
Quick Analysis	Vibrant Baun Performance FMIC Flow Analysis	The Vibrant Performance Intercooler core is the product featured in the GTI-Jake FMIC for the Mk7 GTI. An analysis of the claimed air flow is performed.
Quick Analysis	Dragy Time Result Resolution
Quick Analysis	IE Intercooler Claim – Part2	The Integrated Engineering intercooler cooling performance of a hybrid turbocharger output air is evaluated by analysis against expected performance.
Quick Analysis	IC Temperature Drop Log	Intercooler charge air temperature drop is measured by a temperature sensor located in the cold side charge pipe and the GTI IAT sensor.
Quick Analysis	Analysis: Burger Motorsports Intercooler	Burger Motorsports Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is analyzed on the basis of cooling performance against the Integrated Engineering intercooler.
Quick Analysis	Turbocharger Intake Temperatures	Turbocharger Intake Temperatures are investigated for an affect on turbocharger wastegate duty cycle versus pressure drop from intercooling.
Quick Analysis	FMIC Hurts AC Performance	Frount mounted intercoolers degrade air conditioning system performance is a claim that is tested by measuring the air temperature between the two parts.
Quick Analysis	Temperature, Pressure, and Work	Looking at temperature changes caused by the Injen intake with a partition and the ARM FMIC combined with the stock IC as a bicooler.
Quick Analysis	DBV2 Charge Pipes – Part 2
Quick Analysis	Hood Clearance	Hood to grill clearance is a source of concern to owners seeking to modify their GTI intake for maximum airlfow. Play-Doh answers the question.
Quick Analysis	Is the modified stock airbox as good as aftermarket?	Comparing the flow performance of a modified stock airbox with drop in filter against an aftermarket intake with different turbocharger configurations.
Quick Analysis	Sub-Ambient IAT	Sub-ambient intake air temperature is possible under the proper conditions. Understanding what these are can help to properly interpret Cobb Accessport data.
Quick Analysis	Contact Patch Determination	What size is the Mk7 GTI stock Austin wheel contact patch? Traction issues led to an investigation to calculate the contact patch size on my GTI.
Quick Analysis	Demographics Poll: Power Setup	Poll to gauge the power level of enthusiasts who visit this website and some of the Mk7 GTI, Golf R, and Sportwagen enthusiast groups.
Quick Analysis	Dragy vs Cobb AP	Dragy GPS acceleration meter is compared with the Cobb Accessport to see how well the Cobb generated engine speed data compares with GPS based vehicle speed.
Quick Analysis	Mk7 GTI Oil Pressure Logging	An oil pressure gauge was installed in my GTI and I have connected the pressure sender signal to a data logger to observe trends in the oil pressure while driving.
Quick Analysis	Oil Pressure – Continued	Continuing to log oil pressure with my Mk7 GTI to understand how the oil pressure is varied by the engine computer under different operating conditions.
Quick Analysis	Intake Dyno Test – Analysis	Intake dyno test was done using a number of Mk7 aftermarket intakes along with the stock airbox to measure changes in horsepower and torque.
Quick Analysis	Cobb Tune – OTS IS38 GTI	Cobb tune for the Mk7 GTI with an IS38 is installed on my Mk7 to record performance data. Figures are compared with a customer EQT tune.
Quick Analysis	IS38 using IS20 Tune	Using an IS20 tune with an IS38 turbocharger is the focus of this experiment to see what the results are. Regular driving and hard acceleration are test conditions.
Quick Analysis	Stock IC Power Drop Estimates	Stock IC for the Mk7 GTI is assessed to see how well the intercooler cools intake air temperatures during a series of third gear pulls.
Quick Analysis	Modified Stock Intake vs Eventuri	The stock intake is modified and compared with an Eventuri aftermarket intake to compare air flow rates and wheel horsepower estimates during street pulls.
Quick Analysis	DSG Shift Time Analysis	Shift time of different DSG tunes is considered a reason to select one tune over another. This post looks at DSG shifting times to find what the difference might be.
Quick Analysis	Turbo Muffler Delete – Boost Onset	Turbo muffler delete, or TMD, is occassionally promoted by enthusiasts and vendors as improving turbo spool time. This post presents an analysis of turbo spool data.
Quick Analysis	Analysis: Blaze Intake “Real World” Data	Blaze ATOM intake for the Mk7 is compared with a Racingline R600 intake by an enthusiast. Claims regarding differences are analyzed.
Quick Analysis	Turbo Outlet Temperature vs Boost	Turbo outlet temperature from an IS38 turbocharger being operated at eighteen psi and at twenty-eight psi is compared.
Quick Analysis	Dynojet and Virtual Dyno Compared	Virtual dyno application is used to estimate wheel horsepower on the street and the results are compared to Dynojet readings made with the same Mk7 GTI.
Quick Analysis	GFB DV+ Counterfeit Analysis	GFB DV+ genuine diverter product is compared with a counterfeit DV+ product to illustrate performance differences between genuine and fake products.
Quick Analysis	Open vs Closed Intake Turbo Outlet Air Temperature	The effect of turbocharger intake air temperature on the compressor outlet temperature is discussed after noticing abnormally higher compressor outlet air temperatures.
Quick Analysis	CTS Turbo TIP Numerical Comparison	CTS Turbo turbocharger inlet elbow dimensions are reviewed and assessed against recent test results for the Blaze Performance Intake and Racingline R600.
Quick Analysis	Turbo Inlet Air Temperature Spike	The air temperature inside the air intake during boost pressure discharge is analyzed to understand possible causes for the phenomena.
Quick Analysis	Logging Acceleration: Dragy vs Accessport	Dragy and Cobb Accessport measurements of vehicle acceleration are compared to evaluate how similar the devices are when recording this value.
Quick Analysis	Bicooler or Stock Location Intercooler	Bicooler and stock location aftermarket intercooler data is compared to see how the average temperatures compare. Results are inconclusive.
Quick Analysis	Mk7 TIP PCV Port Vacuum Test	Vacuum created at the pcv port by the design of the the Mk7 turbo inlet elbow is investigated through a comparison of the stock inlet elbow and aftermarket elbows.
Quick Analysis|Testing>Airflow	RacingLine Performance Inlet Elbow Analysis	RacingLine Performance VRW Turbo 90 Inlet elbow flow results are analyzed to compare with TIP ranking results and vendor results from APR and Unitronic.
Quick Analysis|Testing>Temperature	Shuenk IS38+ Boost and Temps	Shuenk IS38+ Turbocharger is logged to record intercooler outlet temperature and compare with the GTI reported intake air temperature.
Testing	Dragy Datalogger	Dragy datalogger is offered through Burger Motorsport and with a low price compared to VBOX and GTech I decided to give the product a try.
Testing	eBay FMIC Flow Test	eBay Front Mount Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is put on the flow bench to determine how airflow compares with other Mk7 GTI Intercoolers.
Testing	Mk7 Intercooler: Stock vs Unitronic	Unitronic’s intercooler is compared with the stock GTI intercooler to determine how the two stack up with respect to cooling efficiency and airflow.
Testing	ARM FMIC Street Data	ARM Motorsports Front Mounted Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is installed and measured for cooling and pressure drop performance in operation.
Testing	Catted vs Catless Downpipe vDyno Comparison	ARM catless downpipe is compared with a Trackslag catted downpipe using street acceleration data to find wheel horsepower and wheel torque.
Testing	Catted vs Catless DP – Part 2	A catless ARMMotorsports downpipe is compared with an ARM catted downpipe to learn if estimated wheel horsepower changes with the use of a catless downpipe.
Testing	Shuenk IS38+ Dyno – HPA HPFP on 93	Shuenk IS38+ dyno is made with an HPA high pressure fuel pump and using 93 octane fuel. This dyno is a final check of the custom 93 tune from EQT.
Testing	Shuenk IS38+ E30 Dyno	E30 tune for my Mk7 GTI is dyno’d using an IS38 turbocharger and compared with a 93-octane tune to see how horsepower and torque compare.
Testing	ARM Bicooler Street Data	ARM bicooler is an intercooler option for the Mk7 that utilizes special IC hoses to convert the ARM Motorsports FMIC into a Bicooler. Street data with this IC is presented.
Testing	Stock Exhaust Street Test	The stock exhaust from the Mk7 GTI is compared with an aftermarket exhaust by conducting a number of street pulls with each exhaust to compare data.
Testing	Shuenk IS38++ Speed Test	A modified Shuenk IS38 turbocharger is installed in my Mk7 GTI for the purposes of recording compressor rotation speed during operation at IS38 boost pressure.
Testing	034 Street Density vs BFI Stage 1 – Vibration	034 Street Density mounts and BFI Stage 1 mounts are compared to see how vibration resulting from each set of mounts compares on a Mk7 GTI and Golf R.
Testing	TIP Test	Turbo inlet pipes (TIP) for the Mk7 are installed and acceleration and power performance is compared between a stock TIP and an aftermarket TIP.
Testing	Sneeky Tuned vs EQT vs Stratified	Several Cobb-based Mk7 GTI tunes of the Off-The-Shelf variety are compared. Sneeky Tuned, EQT, and Stratified are subject of road and dyno testing.
Testing	Stratified OTS Revised E10 to E20	Stratified Automotive Controls IS20 Tune for the Mk7 GTI is used to evaluate the effect of ethanol percentage in 93 octane fuel on occurrences of engine knock.
Testing	ECS Tuning FMIC Data Collection	ECS Tuning FMIC is installed on the Mk7 GTI to collect street performance data from the engine and vehicle to then compare with other front mount intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	Stock Airbox Modification	A Stock Airbox modification is made to a Mk7 GTI airbox to determine how airflow amount is changed and if improvements result by removing the Snow Guard.
Testing>Airflow	aFe Magnum Flow Pro Dry S Air Filter	Continuing to try and improve airflow through the Mk7 GTI stock airbox by testing the Magnum Flow Pro Dry S Air Filter for Mk7 GTI on the flowbench.
Testing>Airflow	Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Airflow Test	Airflow test involving the Mk7 GTI stock Turbocharger Inlet Pipe with two different coupler hoses to evaluate the affect that coupler shape has on airflow.
Testing>Airflow	Stock Airbox with Stock TIP	Airlfow through the Mk7 GTI stock intake comprising the stock airbox, accordion hose, and turbocharger intake pipe is measured on the flowbench.
Testing>Airflow	APR Intake Airflow Test	APR Carbon Fiber Intake for the Mk7 GTI is placed on the flowbench to measure the amount of airflow through the aftermarket intake part.
Testing>Airflow	APR Intake with Stock Turbocharger Inlet Pipe	APR Carbon Fiber Intake is tested with the Stock Mk7 GTI Turbocharger Inlet Pipe to evalaue airflow through the intake components.
Testing>Airflow	APR Intake with APR Turbo Inlet Pipe	APR Carbon Fiber Airbox is flow tested along with the APR Turbocharger Inlet Pipe to compare with results obtained when measuring the same airbox with Stock TIP.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 GTI Turbo Inlet Pipe Evaluation	APR Carbon Fiber Airbox and APR Turbocharger Inlet Pipe are compared with the Mk7 GTI stock airbox with aFe Dryflow filter and stock GTI turbo inlet pipe.
Testing>Airflow	eBay DF Flow Test	Flow test is conducted using an eBay direct fit intercooler for the Mk7 GTI. Results of the airflow test from the flowbench are compared with other ICs.
Testing>Airflow	TIP Ranking Round 1	Turbocharger inlet pipes for the Mk7 GTI MQB engine are undergoing testing on a flow bench to rank the airflow performance of the provided products.
Testing>Airflow	TIP Ranking Round 2	Turbocharger Inlet Pipes for the Mk7 GTI and Golf R are evaluated on a flowbench for airflow performance and compared to one another.
Testing>Airflow	TIP Ranking Test Change	Turbo inlet pipe ranking results thus far lead to changes in the test methodology to try and better represent IS20 and IS38 turbocharger inlet dimensions.
Testing>Airflow	TIP Ranking Round 3	Turbocharge Inlet Pipes from APR, Burger, CTS, Induct, Leyo, MST, Neuspeed, Unitronic are flow tested and compared for maximum airflow measured.
Testing>Airflow	APR Carbon Fiber “Hose”	The APR Carbon Fiber Inlet Hose that replaces the stock accordion hose on the Mk7 GTI MQB engine is tested for affect on maximum airflow through the TIP.
Testing>Airflow	Induct Performance Intake System Flow Test	Induct Performance Air Intake System and Turbo Inlet Pipe are tested using a flow bench to evaluate any changes compared to stock Mk7 GTI intake parts.
Testing>Airflow	APR Naked Airbox Flow Test
Testing>Airflow	MST Performance Inlet Elbow v2
Testing>Airflow	More Stock Airbox Work – Duct Test	Modification to the plastic channel that leads into the airbox is a common change made to the Mk7 GTI and Golf R intakes. This modification is flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 Inlet Elbow Large Bore Adapter Test	A larger bore adapter is used to connect Mk7 GTI Turbo Inlet Elbows to a flow bench to measure airflow performance versus a stock IS20 size adapter.
Testing>Airflow	Airflow Velocity Uniformity Check – Part One	Turbo inlet elbow airflow velocity at the product outlet is evaluated for uniformityon products from APR, Unitronic, Frankenturbo and Burger Motorsports.
Testing>Airflow	Airflow Velocity Uniformity Check – Part II	Turbocharger Inlet Elbows for the VW Mk7 GTI are tested on the flow bench to evaluate how uniform teh airflow exiting the elbow is.
Testing>Airflow	APR CF Inlet Pipe Airflow Test	The APR Carbon Fiber Inlet Pipe is evaluated on the flowbench to determine if airflow changes compared to the stock Mk7 GTI accordion intake pipe.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Flow Test	Flow bench testing of the Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler to measure airflow rates and compare with other available intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	Integrated Engineering Cold Air Intake Airflow Test	Integrated Engineering Cold Air Intake for the Mk7 is measured on the flowbench to determine the airflow through the intake compared with a stock Mk7 GTI
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 GTI Stock Airbox Airflow Baseline	Searching for the best air intake for the Mk7 GTI involves measuring the stock air intake system along with various aftermarket options.
Testing>Airflow	S&B Cold Air Intake Flow Test	S&B Filter Cold Air Intake is flow tested as part of the search for the best Mk7 GTI intake. Flow results of the S&B Intake are compared to other intakes.
Testing>Airflow	Turbo Muffler Delete Testing	Turbo muffler delete is a common modification of the Mk7 GTI, but does a turbo muffler delete provide the performance gains claimed by vendors?
Testing>Airflow	GTI IC plus eBay FMIC Flow Test	ebay FMIC for the Mk7 GTI is combined with a stock GTI intercooler and the combination is flow tested to find the change in airflow versus the GTI alone.
Testing>Airflow	APR Carbon Fiber Intake Retest	APR Carbon Fiber Intake and Turbo Inlet Pipe are returned to the flow bench for airflow testing using an adapter to simulate the IS20 and IS38 turbochargers
Testing>Airflow	Racingline VWR R600 Cold Air Intake Flow Test	Racingline VWR R600 Cold Air Intake system for the Mk7 GTI is placed on the flow bench to determine airflow compared with other Mk7 GTI airbox options.
Testing>Airflow	Racingline R600 with MST Performance Replacement Filter	Racingline R600 Intake airbox with MST Performance replacement Air Filter is put on the flowbench to compare the foam filter with fabric replacement.
Testing>Airflow	Neuspeed IS38 FMIC Flow Test	Neuspeed IS38 FMIC for the Mk7 GTI is installed on the flow bench to determine how much airflow this stand alone front mount intercooler flows.
Testing>Airflow	MST Performance Intake Parts Analysis	MST Performance Intake Components are paired with the Racingline R600 airbox to measure airflow through different inlet elbow options and turbo compressors.
Testing>Airflow	Eventuri Intake Flow Test	Eventuri’s Carbon Fiber Intake for the VW Golf Mk7 GTI and R is placed on the flow bench to measure the airflow through the intake.
Testing>Airflow	Integrated Engineering Turbo Muffler vs Stock	Integrated Engineering Turbo Muffler is tested on the flow bench for airflow versus a stock Mk7 GTI turbo outlet muffler.
Testing>Airflow	Ultimate Mk7 GTI Air Intake	The Mk7 GTI air intake system is modified with aftermarket parts to compare airflow with top performing aftermarket cold air intakes.
Testing>Airflow	APR Intercooler Airflow Measurement	APRs Mk7 GTI intercooler is mounted to the flow bench to record airflow through the intercooler charge air path. Airflow results are compared to other ICs.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 GTI Charge Pipe Evaluation	Mk7 GTI aftermarket charge pipes are advertised to increase airflow. Several charge pipe options are flow tested and compared versus stock GTI charge pipes.
Testing>Airflow	Stock Airbox-Filter with MST Parts	A Stock Mk7 GTI Airbox and Stock Air Filter are flow tested along with with MST Performance Intake Parts to compare airflow with the aFe air filter.
Testing>Airflow	LT Motorsport FMIC Flow Test	LT Motorsport sells a FMIC for the Mk7 GTI. One of these intercoolers is attached to the flow bench to measure airflow compared to other intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	eBay DF with eBay FMIC Bicooler Flow Test	eBay direct replacement intercooler and eBay FMIC configured as a Bicooler are attached to the flow bench for airflow testing.
Testing>Airflow	Air Scoop Airflow Test	The air scoop for the Mk7 GTI is installed to test if pre-turbocharger pressure drop is changed with the presence of the scoop in the GTI grill.
Testing>Airflow	Air Scoop Throttle Response	A Mk7 GTI air scoop is run through a throttle response test to determine if the scoop has an affect on the throttle response.
Testing>Airflow	MST Performance Intake System Flow Test	MST Performance Mk7 GTI Intake System undergoes flow bench testing to compare airflow values with other cold air intakes for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Airflow	Turbo Intake Hose Flow Test	VWR Intake hose versus the Stock Mk7 GTI intake hose in a flow test comparison using a Turbo Inlet Pipe simulator and direct to flow bench.
Testing>Airflow	034 Motorsport Turbo Inlet Elbow	034 Motorsport provides an aftermarket turbocharger inlet elbow for the Mk7 GTI. A sample TIP was provided to take part in an airflow test.
Testing>Airflow	IE Turbo Inlet Elbow	A Integrated Engineering Turbocharger Inlet Elbow for the Mk7 GTI has been received from IE to conduct flow bench airflow testing with.
Testing>Airflow	DBV2 Turbo Inlet Elbow	DBV2 manufacturers an aftermarket turbocharger inlet elbow for the Mk7 GTI. DBV2 provided one to take part in air flow testing with other intake pipes.
Testing>Airflow	Turbo Inlet Pipe Test Second Wave	Turbocharger inlet elbows from 034 Motorsport, Integrated Engineering, and DBV2 are measured on the flow bench and compared with MST Performance.
Testing>Airflow	Inlet Elbow Flow Test Round Two – Large Adapter	Additional airflow testing of the DBV2, Integrated Engineering, 034 Motorsport, and MST Performance inlet elbows on a flow bench with a large adapter.
Testing>Airflow	APR DF plus eBay Front Mount Intercooler Flow Test
Testing>Airflow	034 and IE Elbow Velocity Investigation	034 Motorsport and Integrated Engineering Turbo Inlet Pipes are flow tested to evaluate velocity uniformity exiting the turbo elbow outlets.
Testing>Airflow	TIP Adapter Flow Test	Adapters used during turbocharger inlet pipe airflow testing are checked for maximum airflow values without inlet elbows being attached.
Testing>Airflow	Unitronic IC Flow Test	Unitronic Mk7 GTI stock location intercooler is flow tested to measure airflow and pressure drop across the intercooler and compared with other Mk7 GTI intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	Ram Air Test Preparations
Testing>Airflow	Airflow Testing “Open” Intakes	Some candidates for the “open” intake category are tested to see how their airflow performance compares when tested on the flow bench.
Testing>Airflow	Ram Air Results
Testing>Airflow	Ram Air Part II
Testing>Airflow	Forge Motorsport Turbo Inlet Pipe Flow Test	Forge Motorsport supplied me with several of their parts for the Mk7 GTI to include the Forge Turbo Inlet Pipe. Flow testing is performed with the part.
Testing>Airflow	Forge TIP Flow Test Part 2	Forge Motorsport Turbo Inlet Pipe is hooked up to a flow bench using a large adapter to measure airflow through the elbow and a Forge silicone intake hose.
Testing>Airflow	Forge Motorsport Intake Flow Test
Testing>Airflow	Fact or fiction: Stock Airbox
Testing>Airflow	Forge Motorsport Bicooler Flow Test	Forge Motorsport Bicooler is taken to the flow bench to measure airflow readings of the intercooler standalone and along with the stock Mk7 GTI intercooler.
Testing>Airflow	034 Cold Air Intake Flow Test
Testing>Airflow	do88 Intercooler Flow Test	do88 intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is tested on a flow bench for pressure drop performance and airflow then compared to other stock location intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	Forge Intercooler Flow Test	The Forge stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a flow test to measure pressure drop across this aftermarket intercooler
Testing>Airflow	Mishimoto Intercooler Flow Test	Mishimoto stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is flow bench tested to measure airflow and pressure drop and compare with aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	Vibrant 12810 Intercooler Flow Test	The Vibrant Performance 12810 Intercooler is offered for use on the Mk7 GTI by JD Eurosport and Baun Performance. The Vibrant intercooler is flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	AMS Performance Intercooler Flow Test	AMS performance intercooler undergoes flowbench airflow testing to compare pressure drop versus other intercoolers available for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Airflow	USP Tear-Duct Intake Airflow Test
Testing>Airflow	Stock Charge Pipe Airflow – Part 2
Testing>Airflow	Revo Turbo Inlet Hose Flow Test
Testing>Airflow	Snow Guard Flow Test Part 2	The snow guard grate installed in the Mk7 GTI stock airbox is removed to test airflow with an aFe filter and MST inlet hose and turbo inlet pipe.
Testing>Airflow	Integrated Engineering Flow Test	Integrated Engineering intercooler for the Mk7 GTI and Golf R is flow tested and compared with other aftermarket intercoolers available for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Airflow	MST vs Stock Inlet Elbows	MST Performance and Stock Mk7 GTI Turbo Inlet Elbows are compared using a stock airbox with aFe filter and aftermarket turbo inlet hoses.
Testing>Airflow	034 Carbon Fiber Intake Flow Test	034 Carbon Fiber Intake for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a flow bench airflow test comparing it with other aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Airflow	SXTH Element Turbo Inlet Elbow Flow Test	SXTH Element Engineering sent a Turbo Inlet Elbow and Turbo Inlet Pipe for the Mk7 GTI to have air flow testing performed to compare to other TIPs.
Testing>Airflow	CTS Stock Location IC Flow Test	CTS stock location intercooler for Mk7 GTI is flow tested to evaluate pressure drop against other aftermarket intercoolers available for the GTI.
Testing>Airflow	APR Intake with MST Hose and TIP	APR Carbon Fiber Mk7 Intake is modified with AEM air filter and MST inlet hose and turbo inlet pipe to determine affect on airflow.
Testing>Airflow	Flow Test vs Vehicle Pressure Drop	Flow bench flow test data for several intercoolers is compared with vehicle operating pressure drop readings to assess how well they compare.
Testing>Airflow	ARM Motorsports FMIC Flow Test	ARM Motorsports Front Mount Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is flow tested on the flow bench and airflow readings compared with other FMICs.
Testing>Airflow	Neuspeed Re-do	Neuspeed’s Mk7 GTI / R Frount Mount Intercooler is tested again for airflow readings in preparation for on-vehicle pressure drop testing.
Testing>Airflow	Injen Mk7 Intake Flow Test	Injen Mk7 intake is tested for airflow performance and the receives a small modification to the coupler to check for airflow changes.
Testing>Airflow	Integrated Engineering V2 Intercooler Flow Test	Integrated Engineering V2 Intercooler Flow Test. The IE revised Mk7 intercooler is the subject of an airflow test.
Testing>Airflow	DBV2 Charge Pipe Flow Testing	DBV2 Charge Pipes and Stock GTI Charge Pipes are flow tested to compare pressure drop across full pipes and individual pipes.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 Intake Manifold Flow Test	Mk7 GTI Intake Manifold is subject of a flow bench flow test. Individual runner and combined airflow is measured.
Testing>Airflow	Treadstone TR8C Flow Test 2
Testing>Airflow	Racingline R600 Cotton Filter Flow Test	Racingline R600 Cotton Air Filter for the Mk7 GTI is subject of an air flow test and compared with other aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Airflow	Eventuri with MST inlet hose	Eventuri intake is flow tested using an MST inlet hose and TIP to compare to previous results with a Racingline hose
Testing>Airflow	Downpipe Flow Test	Stock Mk7 GTI downpipe and the USP Motorsport downpipe are subjects of a flow test to evaluate how they compare.
Testing>Airflow	CTS Turbo Intake Flow Test	CTS Turbo 3.5″ Intake for the Mk7 GTI is attached to a flow bench to measure airflow and compare to other GTI intakes.
Testing>Airflow	CTS Intake Flow Test – Part 2	CTS Turbo 3.5″ Intake for the Mk7 GTI is modified with a larger silicone adapter to fit the MST inlet elbow.
Testing>Airflow	Wagner Tuning Intercooler Flow Test	Wagner Tuning Competition intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject of an airflow / pressure drop flow bench test and compared with aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 Exhaust Flow Test	Mk7 GTI full turboback exhaust with CTS turbo downpipe, catalytic converter, vibrant resonator, magnaflow muffler, and AWE track exhaust is flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	aFe Power Charge Pipe Airflow Test – Part I	aFe Power BladeRunner charge air pipes for the Mk7 GTI are flow tested to compare flow performance with the stock Mk7 GTI charge air pipes.
Testing>Airflow	do88 Turbo Inlet Elbow Flow Test	do88 Turbo Inlet Pipe for the Mk7 GTI is flow tested to determine airflow and compare the results with other aftermarket turbo inlet elbows.
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 GTI Stock Exhaust Flow Test	The Mk7 GTI stock exhaust is flow tested and compared with an aftermarket exhaust to compare the flow rates measured when paired with a Trackslag downpipe.
Testing>Airflow	CTS 3.5″ Downpipe Flow Test	CTS Turbo 3.5″ Cast Downpipe for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a flowbench flow test to measure airflow through the downpipe using different configurations.
Testing>Airflow	ARM Motorsport Downpipe Flow Test	ARM Motorsport catted downpipe is subject of a flow test to measure the airflow through the downpipe and compare with other MK7 downpipes.
Testing>Airflow	do88 Intake System Flow Test	do88 intake system for the mk7 gti is flow tested to determine the airflow through a fully assembled intake. The do88 airbox is also compared to do88 test results.
Testing>Airflow	More Mk7 Turbo Muffler Delete Flow Testing	Mk7 Turbo muffler deletes (TMD) sold for the GTI are tested on the flow bench to compare how aftermarket turbo muffler deletes compare with the stock turbo muffler.
Testing>Airflow	034 Motorsport “Insuction Bundle” Air Intake Kit	034 Motorsport Insuction Bundle air intake kit for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a flow test and compared with the MST Performance turbo inlet kit and aFe air filter.
Testing>Airflow	Trackslag Downpipe Flow Test	Trackslag Mk7 downpipe is flow tested to compare with other aftermarket downpipes. The 4″ Trackslag catted downpipe is compared with ARM Motorsport and CTS Turbo.
Testing>Airflow	APR PEX Intake Flow Test	APR PEX open intake review including flow tests of the intake and comparison with other aftermarket performance intakes. APR intake is combined with other parts.
Testing>Airflow	Vargas Charge Pipe Test	Vargas Turbo Technologies charge pipes for the Mk7 GTI and Golf R are flow tested and compared to the stock GTI charge pipes to evaluate airflow gains.
Testing>Airflow	Turbo Inlet Hose Flow Test	Turbo inlet hose flow test is performed to compare aftermarket inlet hoses with the stock Mk7 GTI inlet hose for flow performance.
Testing>Airflow	aFe Power Charge Pipe Flow Test – Part 2	aFe Power Charge Pipe Kit with Turbo Muffler Delete for the Mk7 GTI is the subject of a flow bench flow test. The airflow measurements are compared to other aftermarket options.
Testing>Airflow	ARM Motorsport Cat-less DP Flow Test	ARM Motorsport provided a sample of their Mk7 cat-less downpipe to conduct a flow test with. Results are compared with the stock GTI downpipe.
Testing>Airflow	Stock Airbox Chamber Flow Test	The airbox chamber at the back of the Mk7 GTI stock airbox is tested to determine if the chamber has an effect on the airflow through the stock airbox.
Testing>Airflow	Air Duct Flow Testing – Continued	Mk7 GTI air duct is subject of a flow test to determine how different configurations of the air duct affect airflow into the stock airbox.
Testing>Airflow	Aftermarket Intake Manifold Flow Test	An aftermarket intake manifold flow test was peformed using a prototype Mk7 intake manifold and the results were compared with the Mk7 GTI stock intake manifold.
Testing>Airflow	Intercooler External Airflow	Intercooler external airflow for several stock location and FMIC intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI are flow tested to help gauge impact on radiator performance.
Testing>Airflow	IC External Airflow – Baun & ARM	External airflow is measured using a flow bench through an ARM Motorsport FMIC and Vibrant Baun Performance intercooler to compare with other intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Airflow	Golf R IC Flow Test	Golf R IC is subject to flow testing to measure external cooling airflow and pressure drop across the intercooler. Comparison is made with GTI and aftermarket ICs.
Testing>Airflow	Racingline Intercooler Flow Test	Racingline intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject to a flow test using a flow bench. Airflow readings are compared with other stock location aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	HPA Intercooler Flow Testing	HPA intercooler for the Mk7 is flow tested to measure the airflow through the external and internal fins to compare with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	AMS IC External Airflow Test	AMS IC for the Mk7 is subject in an external airflow test. External airflow may impact radiator cooling capacity and this test helps to rank products in this measure.
Testing>Airflow	APR IC External Airflow Testing	APR IC for the Mk7 GTI is the subject of an external airflow test to measure airflow through the cooling fins. Airflow is compared with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Airflow	ECS Tuning FMIC Flow Test	ECS Tuning front mounted intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject to flow testing. The ECS FMIC was measured for internal pressure drop and external airflow.
Testing>Airflow	G-Plus Bicooler Flow Test	G-Plus intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject to airflow testing of external fins and interior pressure drop. The G-Plus as a bicooler is also flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	Mabotech Intercooler Flow Test	Mabotech intercooler for the Mk7 is subject of flow testing to determine pressure drop through the core and external cooling support of the radiator.
Testing>Airflow	Mabotech Bicooler Flow Test	Mabotech bicooler intercooler for the Mk7 is subject to a flow bench flow test to measure the airflow rate through the intercooler to compare with other aftermarket products.
Testing>Airflow	Blaze Performance Turbo Inlet Pipe Flow Test	Blaze Performance manufactures a turbo inlet pipe for the Mk7 GTI. A flow test of the Blaze TIP is performed to measure airflow and compare to other aftermarket TIPs.
Testing>Airflow	Blaze Performance ATOM Race V1 Flow Test	ATOM Race V1 intake from Blaze Performance is subject of a flow test. Left and right hand drive intakes are tested and compared with other aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Airflow	Blaze ATOM V2 and Racingline R600	Blaze ATOM v2 induction kit is flow tested and compared with airflow measurements from other intake options available for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Airflow	Mishimoto TIP Flow Test	Mishimoto TIP (turbo inlet pipe) is flow tested with a stock Mk7 accordion hose and an aftermarket hose to compare flow results with other inlet elbows.
Testing>Airflow	Mishimoto Intake Flow Test	Mishimoto intake for the Mk7 GTI is the subject of an airflow test to measure airflow through the intake and compare the flow rate with other aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Airflow	Mabotech Intake Manifold Flow Test	Mabotech intake manifold for the Mk7 is subject of a flow test to compare airflow measurements with the stock Mk7 GTI intake manifold.
Testing>Airflow	Blaze Intake Flange Insert	Blaze intake has an optional turbo flange insert for use with IHI turbos. The effect of the turbo flange on airflow is measured and compared with other intakes.
Testing>Airflow	PTS Flow Bench	PTS Design flow bench is discussed to address the motivation for building the flow bench and to review the capabilities and components of the flow bench.
Testing>Airflow	IE V2 Intake Flow Test	IE V2 intake for the Mk7 GTI is the subject of a flow test to measure the airflow and compare the results with other aftermarket air intakes for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Airflow	CTS FMIC Flow Test	CTS FMIC for the Mk7 GTI is subject of an airflow test. The CTS front mount intercooler flow rate is compared with other Mk7 aftermarket intercooolers.
Testing>Airflow	Intake Testing for Hybrid Turbos	Hybrid-optimized intake setups are the subject of this flow test and review. CTS Turbo, Racingline, Mishimoto, Blaze Performance, and DBV2 flow rates are compared.
Testing>Airflow	Panel Air Filter Flow Test	Panel air filters for the Mk7 GTI are measured using a flow bench to determine how air flow rates compare between the stock air filter and aftermarket options.
Testing>Airflow	Modified Stock Airbox Hybrid Airflow	Mk7 GTI stock airbox is modified for use with a hybrid turbocharger and airflow through the modified system is compared with aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Airflow	Baun Performance DP Flow Test
Testing>Airflow	Mk7 GTI Radiator External Fin Flow Test	Mk7 GTI Radiator is put on a flow bench to measure the airflow rate through the external fins. The stock GTI radiator is that first that I have flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	More Modified Stock Airbox Testing	Modified stock Mk7 intake is combined with 034 Motorsport insuction bundle parts for a flow test and comparison with Blaze Performance ATOM V2 intake.
Testing>Airflow	CTS Turbo Inlet Elbow Flow Test	CTS Turbo inlet elbow is flow tested and the results are compared with other turbo inlet elbows for the IHI turbocharger. The CTS TIP is also compared with a DBV2.
Testing>Airflow	Mabotech IC Hose V2 Flow Test	Mabotech stock location intercooler silicone hoses were previously flow tested. A new design is available, and these new parts are now being flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	APR PEX Flow Test – Part 2	The APR PEX intake is the subject of a flow test using a hybrid style adapter to see how the flow performance compares with other hybrid optimized intakes.
Testing>Airflow	K&N Typhoon Intake Flow Test	K&N Typhoon intake for the Mk7 GTI is subject of an airflow test. The K&N Typhoon flow results are compared with other aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Airflow	CSF Radiator External Airflow Test	CSF Radiator for the Mk7 GTI is subject of an external fin flow test to compare the flow measurement with the stock Mk7 GTI radiator.
Testing>Airflow	DBV2 Intake Flow Test	The DBV2 Intake for the Mk7 is subject to a flow test. The DBV2 3.5″ intake is configured several ways and the flow test results are compared with other intakes.
Testing>Airflow	Unitronic Intake Flow Test	The Unitronic carbon fiber intake system for the Mk7 is subjected to a flow test and the measured airflow rate is compared with the stock GTI intake flow rate.
Testing>Airflow	More Ram Air Testing
Testing>Airflow	MGM7 Intake Development – Beta 4	Beta version number four of the MGM7 intake development process is subject to a flow test to see how the revised design compares with previous beta and commercial intakes.
Testing>Airflow	6″ Air Filter Flow Testing	Air filter flow testing is the subject of this post where several aftermarket air filters with 6″ inlets are attached to a large custom intake and flow tested
Testing>Airflow	Trackslag Catless Downpipe Flow Test	Trackslag 4″ downpipe for the Mk7 is flow tested in the catless option. Airflow rates are compared with the Trackslag catted downpipe and other aftermarket DPs.
Testing>Airflow	Inverted Cone Filter Flow Test	Testing an inverted cone filter setup with my Eventuri intake to see how airflow is affected. Also comparing results with the Blaze Performance ATOM V2 intake.
Testing>Airflow	TIP PCV Port Test 2	PCV Port vacuum testing is conducted on a series of turbo inlet elbows. A prototype elbow utilizing an airfoil shaped internal raised area is flow tested.
Testing>Airflow	034Motorsport S34 Intake Flow Test	034Motorsport S34 open intake for the Mk7 is flow tested to compare flow rates with other intakes for the Mk7. Both stock and hybrid turbo sizes are tested.
Testing>Airflow	Stock Airbox Ram Air Test	Ram air effect using a Mk7 stock airbox is investigated. Does the stock airbox benefit from a ram air effect, measures are made and compared with an aftermarket intake.
Testing>Airflow|Modification Research	R600 Intake Flow Test II	R600 intake for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a flow test to evaluate how changing intake components can affect overall airflow through the intake.
Testing>Airflow|Quick Analysis	Instant Test: Cold Side Charge Pipe Flow
Testing>Airflow|Testing>Temperature	Integrated Engineering Temperature Summary	Summary of performance data for the Integrated Engineering Cold Air Intake for the VW Mk7 GTI as measured on the flowbench and the street.
Testing>Airflow|Testing>Temperature	Stock Mk7 GTI Intercooler – FMIC Test Baseline	The stock Mk7 GTI Intercooler is installed on the GTI to record engine and vehicle performance data on the street for comparison with FMIC products.
Testing>Boost	Boost Onset Baseline	A method for measuring turbocharger boost onset of the Mk7 GTI IS20 turbocharger and other available turbochargers is presented and explained.
Testing>Boost	Shuenk IS38+ Turbo First Full Pull	First solid pull with the Shuenk IS38+ turbocharger for the Mk7 GTI. Turbo is paired with the Eurodyne IS38 base adjustable file.
Testing>Boost	Air Scoop Boost Onset	Air scoop boost onset test is peformed on a Mk7 GTI to determine if the air scoop affects the boost onset rate for the turbocharger.
Testing>Boost	Bicooler Turbo Lag	Bicooler turbocharger lag was a concern that prompted a boost onset test to determine if the Majesty FMIC bicooler causes turbo lag for the Mk7 GTI turbo.
Testing>Boost	Turbo Blanket Spool Up Evaluation	Turbo blanket claims of faster spool up, reduced turbo lag, and earlier peak torque are tested by comparing IS38+ boost onset times.
Testing>Boost	CTS vs ARM Downpipe – Boost Onset	Boost onset might be affected by downpipe design choices. The CTS Turbo and Arm Motorsport downpipes are compared on the GTI for affect on spool time.
Testing>Boost	Trackslag vs ARM Downpipe Boost Onset	Trackslag downpipe for the Mk7 GTI is swapped out with the ARM Motorsport downpipe to evaluate the affect on boost onset times. Ambient air temperature differences prevented a valid comparison.
Testing>Boost	Turbo Inlet Elbow Boost Onset Test	Turbo inlet elbows are hypothesized to improve turbocharger boost spool up. The stock GTI inlet elbow is compared with an aftermarket inlet elbow to check boost onset.
Testing>Boost	ARM Motorsport Catless Downpipe Boost Onset	ARM Motorsport catless downpipe is installed on my Mk7 GTI to test how quickly boost pressure builds compared to catted downpipes from ARM and Trackslag.
Testing>Boost	Turbosmart DV Performance	Turbosmart diverter valve for the Mk7 GTI is compared with the Mk7 GTI stock diverter valve. Measures related to boost pressure are recorded for comparison.
Testing>Boost	Disconnected DV	Tried logging with a disconnected DV to see how the pressure along the charge piping and intake manifold was affected. Then plugged the DV in and repeated.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Cruise Temperature	The Mk7 GTI stock intercooler is taken on a routine drive to record Intake Air Temperature and then assess how well the intercooler controls the IAT.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Drive Part 2	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler taken on a loop drive to assess how the Intake Air Temperatures are affected when the GTI is accelerating rapidly.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Drive 3	Evaluating Intake Air Temperture changes on a VW Mk7 GTI equipped with a stock intercooler and comparing with previously recorded IAT.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI eBay FMIC First Drive	eBay FMIC for theVW Mk7 GTI is installed in parallel with the Stock GTI intercooler in a Twintercooler configuration and Intake Air Temperature is measured.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI eBay FMIC Drive Comparison	Comparing Intake Air Temperature measured during drives performed with the Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler and with the addition of an eBay FMIC.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI eBay FMIC Minus Stock IC	Mk7 GTI eBay Front Mount Intercooler is taken for a test drive to record intake air temperature under typical driving conditions.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Underhood Cruising Temperature	Recording of the underhood temperature on a Mk7 GTI is undertaken with two RTD temperature sensors and datalogging equipment. Measurements are evaluated.
Testing>Temperature	Commute Temperatures 1	Underhood temperature inside the engine compartment is measured with two RTD probes during daily driving activities to asses magnitude and variation.
Testing>Temperature	Commute Temperatures 2	Engine compartment temperature readings are made to evaluate how the temperature inside the Mk7 GTI engine compartment varies with location.
Testing>Temperature	Commute Temperatures 3
Testing>Temperature	Commute Temperatures 4	Fourth installment of the series of temperature readings being taken within the engine compartment of the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Air Intake Temperature Evaluation	Searching for the best air intake for the Mk7 GTI moves from airflow testing to evaluating the intake air temperature at the IS38 turbocharger inlet elbow.
Testing>Temperature	Integrated Engineering Temp Measurement 1	Integrated Engineering Cold Air Intake is driven with a Mk7 GTI to measure turbocharger air intake temperature during the course of two drives.
Testing>Temperature	Integrated Engineering Temp Measurement 2	Intake air temperatue readings entering the turbocharger are recorded for the Integrated Engineering Cold Air Intake on my VW Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Induct Performance Intake Temperature Measurements	Induct Performance Air Intake System for the Mk7 GTI is installed and temperature sensors placed to record air intake temperature on my Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Induct Performance Intake Day 1	Temperature readings with the Induct Performance Air Intake System are shown for the first day of the data collection using my Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Intake Air Temperature Worst Case	Turbocharger intake air temperature is recorded during high ambient temperatures following a previous drive to heat the GTI engine compartment.
Testing>Temperature	Turbo Outlet Temperature	IHI IS38 turbocharger outlet temperatures are measured with an RTD temperature probe installed in a 034 Motorsport Turbo Muffler delete on my Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Induct Performance Temperature Summary	Induct Performance Air Intake System for the Mk7 GTI is measured for affect on Intake Air Temperatures going to the Turbocharger.
Testing>Temperature	S&B Intake System Commute Temperatures Day 1	S&B Air Intake System for the Mk7 GTI is installed and temperature readings taken of the air temperature leaving the S&B intake airbox and pipe.
Testing>Temperature	S&B Intake Temperature Summary	S&B Intake for the Mk7 GTI is installed and a series of drives are made to gather pre-turbocharger intake air temperature data. Results are shown on a chart.
Testing>Temperature	APR Intake Commute Temperatures – Initial	APRs Carbon Fiber Intake for the Mk7 GTI is installed on my VW to collect pre-turbocharger inlet air temperatures during daily commute driving conditions.
Testing>Temperature	Racingline R600 Intake Commute Temperatures – Initial	Racingline R600 Intake Commute Pre-turbocharger Intake AIr Temperatures during the first day commute.
Testing>Temperature	APR Intake Temperature Summary	APR Carbon Fiber Air Intake is used during a daily commute and pre-turbocharger air temperature is recorded for comparison with other aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Temperature	APR Intercooler Loop Drive
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Intercooler Outlet Temperature	Mk7 GTI Intercooler Outlet Temperature is recorded and compared with the GTI stock Intake Air Temperature sensor reading.
Testing>Temperature	Air Conditioned Commute Temperatures	Recording intercooler outlet temperatures during a daily commute with the Mk7 GTI air conditioner on and then off to compare temperatures.
Testing>Temperature	VWR R600 Intake Temperature Results	VWR R600 pre-turbo intake air temperatures are recorded during a daily commute and compared with other Mk7 GTI air intake options.
Testing>Temperature	Eventuri Intake Temperature First Drive
Testing>Temperature	Eventuri Intake Temperature Composite	Eventuri intake air system for the Mk7 GTI is installed while measuring the air temperature entering the GTI turbocharger. Composite results are shown.
Testing>Temperature	Air Scoop Preparations	Air Scoop for the Mk7 GTI is installed in the grill using an Eventuri scoop. Temperature probes are installed along the intake to measure intake temps.
Testing>Temperature	Intitial Drive Stock GTI Airbox Commute Temps	Intake air temperatures readings during morning and afternoon drives are taken with a stock Mk7 GTI intake to compare with several aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Stock Airbox Final Commute Temperatures	Stock GTI airbox air temperature into the turbocharger is recorded over several days of commuting and compared with aftermarket intakes.
Testing>Temperature	Airbox Insulating Wrap Test	Modifying a Mk7 GTI air intake to see if insulating wrap lower the pre-turbocharger intake air temperature. Pipe Wrap Insulation is applied to an Eventuri.
Testing>Temperature	Air Scoop IC Data	Intercooler outlet temperatures recorded during third gear pulls using the Mk7 GTI air scoop are compared between the scoop being open and closed.
Testing>Temperature	FMIC vs DF IC Loop Drive	Mk7 GTI FMIC versus direct replacement stock location intercooler along a semi-controlled loop recording various temperatures to determine IC efficiency.
Testing>Temperature	Frost King Intake First Drive	Frost King wrapped Eventuri intake is driven during a daily commute to evaluate the pre-turbocharger intake air temperature.
Testing>Temperature	Frost King Temperature Summary
Testing>Temperature	Underhood Temperatures	Temperature at various locations inside the engine compartment of my Mk7 GTI are recorded during a routine daily commute.
Testing>Temperature	IC Temp Testing: Trial 1
Testing>Temperature	USP Boost Tap Caution
Testing>Temperature	Intake Duct Block Off Plate Test	Testing to determine if the air intake temperature inside the Mk7 GTI airbox changes when covering the opening at the back of the inlet duct.
Testing>Temperature	Intake Manifold External Temperatures
Testing>Temperature	Engine Compartment Temps – Weather Seal Removal	Engine compartment temperatures measured near the turbocharger and map sensor with the weather seal strip in place and removed.
Testing>Temperature	Underhood Temps Near Oil Filter	Testing is done to evaluate the affect that opening the passenger side intake duct has on the engine compartment underhood temperatures of a Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	IC Temp Testing: Trial 6
Testing>Temperature	AC and Intercoolers
Testing>Temperature	Closed Intake Turbo Inlet Temps	Mk7 GTI closed air intake system is used to measure the turbo inlet temperature during a series of wide open throttle pulls to set a temperature baseline.
Testing>Temperature	AMS Performance Intercooler Bench Cooling	AMS Performance intercooler is subject of a bench air temperature cooling test to evaluate how well the AMS intercooler compares with the stock Mk7 GTI IC.
Testing>Temperature	Semi-Open Intake Turbo Inlet Temps
Testing>Temperature	Forge Motorsport Intercooler Bench Testing	Forge Motorsport Mk7 GTI intercooler is evaluated using a bench cooling test and compared with other aftermarket intercoolers for combined perfomance.
Testing>Temperature	APR Intercooler Bench Cooling Test	APR intercooler for the VW Mk7 GTI is subject of a bench cooling performance test to see how it compares with other aftermarket intercoolers for the GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Closed Filter-On-A-Stick Inlet Temperatures	MST Performance Intake for the Mk7 GTI is installed with the cover on the air filter enclosure to measure the temperature to the turbocharger during a pull.
Testing>Temperature	Open Intake Turbo Inlet Temperature	MST Performance intake housing is removed to expose the air filter to the engine compartment. Air temperature entering the turbocharger is recorded at WOT.
Testing>Temperature	Mishimoto Intercooler Bench Cooling Test	Mishimoto intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is bench tested to compare cooling performance with other aftermarket intercoolers for the GTI.
Testing>Temperature	eBay Tube & Fin Intercooler Bench Test	An eBay brand stock location tube and fin intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is bench cooling tested and compared with aftermarket intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Street Battle: APR vs Unitronic	Intercooler performance data comparing the APR and Unitronic stock location intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI after recording street temperature data.
Testing>Temperature	Integrated Engineering Intercooler Bench Test	Integrtaed Engineering intercooler for the VW Mk7 GTI is subject of a bench cooling efficiency test and compared with other aftermarket intercooler cooling.
Testing>Temperature	IAT Sensor Lies
Testing>Temperature	Street Battle: APR vs IE	Integrated Engineering intercooler compared with the Audi Performance and Racing intercooler on the street using an IS38 turbo on my Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	do88 Intercooler Bench Cooling Test	do88 intercooler for the VW Mk7 GTI is subject of a bench cooling test and compared with other aftermarket intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Street Battle: do88 vs IE	do88 intercooler and Integrated Engineering intercooler street pull data is the basis for a cooling performance comparison.
Testing>Temperature	Turbo Blanket Spool Test Temperatures	Engine compartment and air intake temperatures are compared during turbocharger blanket boost onset testing with an IS38 equipped Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Turbo Blanket Long Drive Temperatures	Test and Evaluation of turbocharger blanket affects on underhood temperature and air intake temperatures on a Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Exhaust Downpipe Wrap Drive Evaluation	DEI Titanium exhaust pipe wrap is used on the Mk7 GTI downpipe from turbo to flex joint and engine compartment temperatures are recorded.
Testing>Temperature	CTS Intercooler Bench Cooling Test	CTS stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is bench tested for cooling efficiency and compared to other GTI intercoolers.
Testing>Temperature	Extended Intercooler Bench Testing Trials	Test of several methods for conducting an extended cooling test using a flow bench and stationary cool air supply along with regulated hot air supply.
Testing>Temperature	ARM Motorsports FMIC Bench Cooling Test	ARM Motorsports FMIC is configured for a bench cooling efficiency test and the results are compared with the Vibrant 12810 intercooler.
Testing>Temperature	Neuspeed FMIC Bench Cooling Test	Neuspeed Front Mount Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject of a bench cooling efficiency test and compared to other aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Temperature	IE Intercooler V1 vs V2 Bench Cooling Test	Integrated Engineering Intercooler V1 vs V2 Bench Cooling Test. Temperature rise rate and steady state temperature are compared.
Testing>Temperature	CTS Intercooler Street Data	CTS Mk7 Stock Location Intercooler is tested on the GTI operating on the street for cooling and pressure drop performance.
Testing>Temperature	Treadstone TR8L Street Data	Treadstone TR8L FMIC is part of the JD Eurosport Intercooler Kit. Street temperature data is recorded for evaluation.
Testing>Temperature	Wagner Intercooler Street Data	Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is tested for street cooling performance and temperature drop compared with other aftermarket IC options.
Testing>Temperature	Open Intake vs Closed Intake Continued	Open intake versus closed intake test is conducted to evaluate how the pre turbocharger air temperature affects turbo wastegate duty cycle.
Testing>Temperature	FMIC vs SMIC | AC On	FMIC vs SMIC outlet air temperatures with the air conditioning system operating are compared for a stop and go test drive route to compare intercooler performance.
Testing>Temperature	Stock Mount vs Front Mount Intercooler Initial Cooling	Stock location and front mount intercooler affect on temperature drop is evaluated. A route with stops is driven and intake air temperature is compared.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Heat Soak	Mk7 GTI Stock Intercooler Heat Soak is quoted as a problem leading to conclusions that the GTI IC sucks. This post looks at IC efficiency and recovery times.
Testing>Temperature	Treadstone TR8C Too Much Airflow	Treadstone TR8C intercooler is installed on a Mk7 GTI along with an Integrated Engineering stock location intercooler. Bicooler performance is measured.
Testing>Temperature	IE + Majesty Bicooler	Integrated Engineering v1 intercooler is matched with a Majesty Front Mounted Intercooler for the Mk7 GTI. Intercooler outlet temperature is evaluated.
Testing>Temperature	APR PEX Intake – Road Test	APR Pex Open Intake is subject of a street test to record intake air temperature prior to the turbocharger. Stock airbox temperatures are measured and compared.
Testing>Temperature	Intercooler Test Trends	Intercooler tests of various options for the Mk7 GTI are compared showing the variation of temperature delta for different IC placements and configurations.
Testing>Temperature	Bicooler & Intercooler Heavy Lifting	Bicooler and stock location stand alone intercooler are used to support data logging of parts during heavy acceleration. Cooling performance is compared.
Testing>Temperature	Bicooler with Air Conditioning On	Mk7 GTI Bicooler with air conditioning on is evaluated to determine how the intake air temperature is affected when the air conditioner is on.
Testing>Temperature	do88 + TR8C Bicooler	do88 + TR8C bicooler temperature rise test with a comparison to other bicooler intercoolers that have been installed on the Mk7 GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Stock IC Cruising IAT	Cruising IAT can be misleading when assessing the cooling performance of an intercooler. The stock GTI IC is evaluated during cruising to compare IC out with IAT.
Testing>Temperature	Mid-term IC Comparison	APR, do88, and IE intercooler upgrades for the Mk7 GTI are measured to record intake air temperature rise during a third gear pull. Results are compared.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 GTI Stock Airbox Modification Testing – Part 2	Mk7 GTI stock airbox modification is continued. The airbox outlet air temperature with holes in the airbox is compared with a stock GTI airbox.
Testing>Temperature	Downpipe Area Air Temperature	Downpipe area air temperature is the subject of this post. A temperature probe is located over the downpipe and recorded during routine driving.
Testing>Temperature	CTS Open Intake Air Temperature	CTS open intake is installed on the GTI and pre-turbo air temperature is measured to compare with a closed stock airbox. Intake air temperature is compared.
Testing>Temperature	Golf R IC Street Data	Golf R IC for the Mk7 is installed on a GTI and street driving temperatures are logged to compare the Golf R intercooler with aftermarket IC options.
Testing>Temperature	HPA IC Street Data	HPA IC for the Mk7 GTI is installed on my GTI and driven to record air temperature and pressure. The HPA intercooler is then compared to other aftermarket ICs.
Testing>Temperature	Stock Location vs Front Mount	Stock location versus front mount intercooler is a popular discussion topic that rarely includes objective data in support of either product. Relevant data is analyzed.
Testing>Temperature	Vibrant-Baun Performance FMIC Street Data	Baun Performance FMIC for the Mk7 GTI is tested on the street to record IAT and pressure drop data to compare with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Temperature	Hood Seal Affect On Temperature	Hood seal affect on engine compartment temperatures is investigated by driving a planned route with the hood seal installed and then removed.
Testing>Temperature	Engine Compartment Temperature Monitoring	Temperature readings within the Mk7 GTI engine compartment are recorded at several locations during vehicle operation. Temperatures are then comapred.
Testing>Temperature	Hood Seal Investigation Continued	Air temperature inside the engine compartment near the battery with the hood seal in place and then removed.
Testing>Temperature	Tube and Fin vs Bar and Plate Temperature Recovery	Tube and fin style intercooler is compared with bar and plate style intercooler to see if there is a difference in temperature recovery.
Testing>Temperature	Racingline Intercooler Street Data	Racingline intercooler for the Mk7 is installed and measured on the street using a GTI. Temperature data is compared with other aftermarket intercoolers.
Testing>Temperature	Mabotech Stock Mount Street Data	Mabotech stock location intercooler for the Mk7 GTI is subject to street testing to evaluate cooling efficiency against other aftermarket intercoolers for the VW GTI.
Testing>Temperature	Mk7 Intercooler Temperature Trends	Intercooler temperature trends for a number of aftermarket intercoolers using an IS38 turbocharger are displayed in side-by-side slideshows.
Testing>Temperature	Engine Compartment Temps	Engine compartment temperatures above the engine with the engine cover installed and removed are measured during routine driving for comparison.
Testing>Temperature	Air Duct Experiment – Part 1	Air duct experiment to assess changes to intake air temperatures in the area of the air filter and going into the turbocharger compressor with a stock air duct.
Testing>Temperature	Air Duct Experiment – Part 2	Air duct experiment is continued to see how the turbocharger inlet air temperature and air temperature near the air filters change when modifying the stock duct.
Testing>Temperature	Air Duct Experiment – Part 3	The air duct modification experiment continues by covering the rear of the passenger side of the stock GTI air duct to measure the effect on intake air temperature.
Testing>Temperature	Air Duct Testing – Part 4	More air duct testing on the Mk7 GTI, this time using foam pieces to increase the effectiveness of the heat shield around the CTS intake air filter.
Testing>Temperature	Air Duct Testing – Part 5 (Heat Shield)	The Intake heat shield is removed from the CTS Turbo cold air intake to measure how the partition affects the turbocharger inlet air temperature.
Testing>Temperature	Coil Pack Temperature	Coil pack temperature of a stock GTI coil pack is measured using an RTD temperature probe. The temperature trend is evaluated and compared to 034Motorsport.
Testing>Temperature	Stock Mk7 GTI Intercooler vs Aftermarket IC	The stock Mk7 GTI intercooler compared to an aftermarket intercooler is the topic of this post. Intake air temperatures and estimated wheel horsepower are compared.
Testing>Temperature	Duct Analysis Part 6 – IE V2 Intake	IE V2 intake is installed in the GTI to log pre-turbocharger air temperature during routine driving and during pulls in third gear for comparing to other intakes.
Testing>Temperature	G-Plus Bicooler Street Data	The G-Plus intercooler is a small bicooler that works with the Mk7 GTI stock intercooler. The G-Plus is installed and measured during street pulls.
Testing>Temperature	Duct 7 – APR PEX	APR PEX intake pre-turbocharger intake air temperatures were recorded during full throttle pulls and compared with data from other intake configurations.
Testing>Temperature	Duct 8 – Eventuri and MST	An Eventuri intake and MST silicone turbo inlet hose are installed on the GTI to test for the effect on pre-turbocharger intake air temperature.
Testing>Temperature	Boost Pressure and Turbo Outlet Temperature	Turbo outlet temperature at two boost levels is compared to see what effect the pressure has on the air temperature.
Testing>Temperature	AC Condenser Temperature	The temperature at the ac condenser is measured using an RTD sensor to compare the temperature when the air conditioner is off with when it is on.
Testing>Temperature	AC Condenser Temps – Part 2	Effects of the state of operation of the ac condenser are evaluated by measuring the temperature of the AC condenser with a temperature probe.
Testing>Temperature	AC Condenser Temps – Part 3	Air temperature after the air conditioning condenser is measured during driving to evaluate the effect of the AC operation on the air temperature.
Testing>Temperature	Duct 9 – Eventuri and Stock Accordion	The stock accordion hose is used to measure pre-turbocharger air temperature and compare with results measured with a silicone intake hose.
Testing>Temperature	AC Condenser Temps – Part 4	Temperature between the AC Condenser and stock location intercooler are measured while driving with the air conditioner on and then off.
Testing>Temperature	Air Conditioner Efficiency and FMICs	Effect of a FMIC on the Air Conditioner efficiency is the subject of a test comparing air vent outlet temperature when a FMIC is installed and when removed.
Testing>Temperature	Neuspeed + AMS Intercooler – FMIC Test Baseline	The Neuspeed FMIC and AMS stock location intercooler are installed on the Mk7 GTI to collect street data for comparison with the stock GTI IC and FMIC options.
Testing>Temperature|Modification Research	Air Scoop Commute Temperature Test	An Eventuri air scoop for the Mk7 GTI is installed to determine if intake air temperature is reduced with the addition of the air scoop to the grill.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – Base File	Stratified E30 tuning effort is started upon receipt of a base ethanol file for my GTI. Acceleration data is recorded for analysis.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – rev1	Stratified Automotive Controls E30 tuning on my Mk7 GTI. Results for the first revision with increased boost pressure.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – rev2	Stratified Automotive Controls custom Ethanol E30 tuning on my Mk7 GTI. Here is the second revision to the base file that adjusts timing during boost onset.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – rev 3	Stratified E30 tuning of my Mk7 GTI with IS38 turbocharger moves onto the third revision. This revision a closer look is made at the low pressure fuel supply.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – rev 4	Stratified customer E30 tune for my IS38 turbocharger is onto revision number four. This posts looks at logged engine data and acceleration to evaluate progress.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – rev 5	Stratified Automotive Controls E30 ethanol tuning process with my VW Mk7 GTI. This is a progress review of the fifth revision of the E30 Custom Tune.
Tuning	Stratified E30 Tuning – rev 6	Stratified Automotive Controls E30 custom tune for my Shuenk IS38+ equipped Mk7 GTI. This is the sixth revision of the custom road tuning process.
Tuning	REVO IS20 Stage 2 Tune	Revo IS20 Stage 2 tune for the Mk7 GTI is used to collect engine and vehicle performance data and the results are compared to other Mk7 GTI Stage 2 tunes.
Vehicle Quest	VW Golf GTI trim levels compared	Comparing the various VW Golf GTI trim levels is something I need to get settled and decided upon early in the process so that I can narrow my search.
Vehicle Quest	The Search Continues
Vehicle Quest	Golf GTI vs Golf R
Vehicle Quest	Journey to the MK7
Vehicle Quest	VW Mk7 Golf R Resources
Vehicle Quest	Decision: Golf R
Vehicle Quest	DSG or 6MT
Vehicle Quest	Close Call
Vehicle Quest	VW Golf GTI Sport
Vehicle Quest	Golf R Test Drive
Vehicle Quest	GTI vs R Analysis	VW GTI versus R decision matrix to help determine which of these Volkswagen performance hatchbacks best meets my automobile needs and wishes.
Vehicle Quest	Test Drive Decision
Vehicle Quest	Depreciation
Vehicle Quest	Winner