Technical Write Ups

  A boost leak can hinder the car's performance and potentially cause long-term damage to the engine. That's why boost leak testing is crucial for maintaining the optimal performance of your vehicle. When your vehicle is being tuned, your calibrator (tuner) may suggest you have a boost leak that needs to be resolved before proceeding with tuning. What is a boost leak? Before we dive into boost leak testing, let's understand what a boost leak is. In a turbocharged engine, the boost system delivers pressurized air from the turbocharger to the engine's intake manifold. This pressurized air, commonly referred to...

A common question we receive to our Sales or Support channels is, "Hey will you tune my...?"  We get asked to tune all sorts of different vehicles from A to Z. If there is a way to tune it, we've likely been asked to do it.  Yes, we've tuned a few Dodge's.. crazy right! Will you tune my..? Equilibrium 'Tuning' - Brief History Current Tuning Platforms Cobb Tuning / EcuTek So what other Platforms do Cobb and EcuTek Support? Other Stock Ecu Tuning Options Standalone Engine Management Systems (EMS) Wiring Options for a Standalone EMS In House Tuning Only (Local) At our...

Hey Everyone!We're often asked about clutch upgrades and what we suggest. I've put this guide together to help guide you in the right direction. This is going to be a long one so stay tuned!A few things to consider when buying a clutch kit for your car; 1) How much power do you realistically expect the car to make?  Clutch Kits are Rated in FLYWHEEL Torque Not Wheel Torque 2) What is your end goal and purpose for the car? 3) What climate do you live in? 4) What sort of pedal feel are you after? 5) Stock flywheel or aftermarket...

Hey Everyone, It's become more and more apparent that spark plugs are a touchy subject when it comes to the EA888.3 powered platforms. What works, what doesnt, what fails, what doesnt, etc.We're put together this technical article to try and help explain, and guide you in the right direction. NOTE: These are simply our recommendations and not the end all, be all, law of the land.First lets start off with the Factory spark plug for your EA888.3 Powered vehicle per the VW Parts Catalog. ETKA shows us that the 2017 VW GTI equipped with any of the following engines CHHA, CHHB,...

There seem to be a lot of questions about what is the proper way to install Autotech HPFP Internals.What tools should I use? How hard is the install? How long should it take? etc.Luckily, everythingCPO (IG: go.fast.r) has a great video on how to correctly install these internals. The video outlines all of the proper procedures and tools needed to complete the job. (links in the video description) Be sure to check out this video if you have questions about your HPFP Internal install and make sure to subscribe to his channel for other installation videos