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03-02-2012, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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Has anyone really pushed the Helix turbos?
iam hopefully picking up my new project car in the next few weeks ( 07 335i), And the more i research the less info i come up with.
As most of us here have just pushed the stock turbos to their absolute limit which from my understanding is around 18psi. What should i expect out of a helix, FBO, meth car @ 19-20 psi? Just asking out of sheer interest as the RB's or Shivs single, Is at the top of the list right now.
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03-02-2012, 03:09 PM | #4 |
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I have a feeling you Helix guys are underboosting on standard mapping. Am I right? You need a TON of WGDC to get those big boost numbers up top. Don't ask me how I know.
I am seeing 74% WGDC at 16.2 psi at redline. Getting to 18-19 psi is hopefully possible to wake these things up. Peak 460-470 on a dynojet isn't out of the question.
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Either way, we're both getting close.
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I have been on the lookout for information on the Helix turbos for a long time now. There's almost no information out there.
I have been thinking about getting them because my AT won't be very happy with RB turbos at their full potential. Might as well save a few bucks and go with Helix. |
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03-02-2012, 06:27 PM | #13 | |
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When you spike 500+ lbs of torque off the line that's when trannys go kaput!
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The n54 throws out every ounce of tq @ 2000 rpms lol.
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