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Something new... boost leak tester
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7umberjackZac
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Car(s)
- Gti
3D printed obviously. Hoping to sell this item to members for a shameless profit?
I like the idea of not having to take off hard to reach piping hoses to test.
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I like the idea of not having to take off hard to reach piping hoses to test.
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Hoon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Rhode Island
Awesome, I like it.
This is a tool every modded MK7 owner should have.
This is a tool every modded MK7 owner should have.
Wrath And Tears
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Azusa, CA
- Car(s)
- 17 Sport, 99 E36
Best / coolest design I've seen for a boost leak tester. No screw clamp to worry about or anything. Perfect. I guess once this comes out, it's time for an order of all the goodies!
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Nice work, have you tried anything above 30psi? Would be a great tool to have on hand
30 was just a BS number i aimed for because i figured it would cover most people. What is the limit before the piece snaps? I will definitely try to find that out for you guys if i ever release this to the public. Whatever the number winds up being, i recommend staying clear of it a few psi hahah.
Jose_Gti
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Philadelphia
I wouldn’t know how to use it... does the turbo need to be remove to install it?
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Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
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Jose_Gti
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Philadelphia
Lol
Wrath And Tears
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Azusa, CA
- Car(s)
- 17 Sport, 99 E36
Exactly right.
Step 1: Remove turbo
Step 2: ???
Setp 3: Profit
P.S there is some heavy sarcasm going on just in case others can't tell (on both our parts).
Edit: Turns out sarcasm only on my part. I couldn't comprehend the fact that some one with a modded turbo car wouldn't know how to use a boost leak tester. What a world we live in.
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Very cool. Do you have your own 3D printer / rapid prototyper or use an industrial one at work? I've thought about buying one just for these sorts of fun projects and to keep my CAD skills sharp; I haven't designed parts in like a decade and I'm afraid I'm forgetting how to do it.
imthanick_a
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Ohio
I'll offer a word of caution, as I work in fluid systems and we frequently prototype with 3D printing. The material is porous and will allow fluid to escape between the layers of filament. Thicker objects are better at blocking the flow but eventually fluid will permeate through.
Pretty cool idea though. I was just thinking the other day about how I need to test for boost leak on my car.
Pretty cool idea though. I was just thinking the other day about how I need to test for boost leak on my car.
railroader
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Yuma Arizona
Be careful with the sarcasm these days, people need cry closets now stocked with tissues
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Wastegate13
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SoFla
Back in my day we used PVC caps with a tire stem in them and a rubber coupler. Jesus I feel old.
railroader
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Yuma Arizona
Lol yup
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