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MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

jimlloyd40

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG
StorableComa said:
Not removing it, just curious if anyone blocks it off. Looking at the ARM FMIC, and while it has everything to hook it up and mount it, I was just curious if people leave the dead IC open to the elements.
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You wouldn't block it off because the radiator and the condenser wouldn't get any airflow.
 
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El_bigote_AJ

Autocross Champion
Location
Las Vegas
Car(s)
2019 GTI bunny
StorableComa said:
For those of you running a FMIC that left the stock IC as dead weight in the heat sandwich - Did you use some sort of block off plates on the stock IC, or just leaving it hanging out? Most kits include pipes and couplers, but I don't see anything for the dead stocker to close it off.
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These :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHZVHB7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_ENF7KCK6YAEN5KJWHZX8

If they have some flex these may fit snug
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PK5B9D...t_i_C6Y1KEF7NSNKVWTC0ZZB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Factory size is something like right under 2.5”


Or some 2” to 2.5” PVC rubber end caps from Home Depot will work.

You just reused the stock clamps to keep in place.
 
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StorableComa

StorableComa

Autocross Champion
Location
SoCal, USA
Car(s)
17 GSW S FWD
El_bigote_AJ said:
These :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHZVHB7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_ENF7KCK6YAEN5KJWHZX8

If they have some flex these may fit snug
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PK5B9D...t_i_C6Y1KEF7NSNKVWTC0ZZB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Factory size is something like right under 2.5”


Or some 2” to 2.5” PVC rubber end caps from Home Depot will work.

You just reused the stock clamps to keep in place.
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@Keehs360 found these :
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/intercooler-cap-priced-each/11131101/

ECS says they'll fit, and for the price i'm willing to give it a go. If they fall off I'll look into the longer cap and clamp as that's a pretty good idea.
 
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El_bigote_AJ

Autocross Champion
Location
Las Vegas
Car(s)
2019 GTI bunny
Keehs360

Keehs360

Autocross Champion
Location
Denver
Car(s)
Mk7.5
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does the shape of this badge symbolize anything? Kinda looks like the end of a katana but that makes no sense. Cuz Germany.
 
StorableComa

StorableComa

Autocross Champion
Location
SoCal, USA
Car(s)
17 GSW S FWD
Any have recommendations on a compression tester? Running a test has popped up in a few threads, along with the new thread on it. Figured it'd be a good test to run before I turbo swap for piece of mind and wouldn't be too much hassle to tack onto my next plug swap.

This one was the one used in the recent thread on the topic:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVU89I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Though digging into the Amazon reviews there seem to be a fair share of issues with it. Mainly looking for something that isn't going to break the bank (under $50), but would last potentially past one or two tests. :ROFLMAO:
 
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dlhoovler

Go Kart Champion
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Car(s)
2017 GTI Sport 6MT
StorableComa said:
Any have recommendations on a compression tester? Running a test has popped up in a few threads, along with the new thread on it. Figured it'd be a good test to run before I turbo swap for piece of mind and wouldn't be too much hassle to tack onto my next plug swap.

This one was the one used in the recent thread on the topic:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVU89I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Though digging into the Amazon reviews there seem to be a fair share of issues with it. Mainly looking for something that isn't going to break the bank (under $50), but would last potentially past one or two tests. :ROFLMAO:
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Many of the auto parts chains have these in their loan-a-tool program, so you pay the deposit, use the tester, then return it and get your deposit back. I've had good results using this for tools I won't use very often.
 
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