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04-24-2012, 07:30 PM | #1 |
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ER piping with helix FMIC
I got a ER about 2 weeks ago and actually am going to get a helix, reason is this (I like the size of the helix and quality of the face, and a lot more pleasing on the eyes). I am NOT saying my ER does not perform it does....my buddy has helix and we removed the bumper and his just looks better and mine is easily seen. With the said, is anyone using the ER lower intercooler piping with a Helix FMIC? The ER piping is pretty close to stock location so I imagine it would fit pretty good.
For those of you who own a ER FMIC I am not downing your product..li just prefer the larger face of the Helix, I know it also performs because my buddy has one in his 335i. I also know my ER performs...so it's a win/win...big size and great performance and SOMEONE will get a GREAT deal on a 2 week old ER FMIC lol!!
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04-24-2012, 10:20 PM | #3 |
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I have the ER charge pipe to but I am referring to the lower intercooler pipe (from intercooler to charge pipe).
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04-25-2012, 03:01 PM | #5 |
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The bend coming out of the intercooler is pretty restrictive....I would thnk you would gain a bit of throttle response. Also looks pretty awesome lol! Alo the plastic you can't tighten the clamps as much because it can flex and crack. While I have you here, are you using the shorter ER pipe and the stock OEM lower pipe?
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04-25-2012, 03:54 PM | #7 |
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I am looking at both of these setups...why are you switching to the Helix exactly. Is it just the looks or can you actually tell that Helix is better for performance?
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04-25-2012, 09:22 PM | #9 | |
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Post #28 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=680355&page=2 Here s my car with the ER...sorry about the link, I am posting from my IPad lol!! http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/7...5407052111.jpg Bumper off: http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/2...5407126352.jpg
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04-25-2012, 09:32 PM | #10 |
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08-03-2012, 12:43 PM | #12 |
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Helix only provides the core & silicone connection hoses, no cold side piping up to the CP is included
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By the way, does adding meth affect what FMIC chracteristics I should be looking for? Such as flow/pressure over IAT, etc. |
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08-03-2012, 02:45 PM | #14 |
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Meth won't increase any FMIC's efficiency, look at it more as an additive that specifically increase octane rating (thus creating more HP) and has a substantial cooling effect (separate from the cold air "trapped" by an FMIC or ANY intake)
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08-03-2012, 04:18 PM | #15 |
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Hey,
The Helix silicone couplers can be purchased as well as the J pipe that connects the Intercooler to the upper charge pipe. I do not recall if the ER upper charge pipe fits with the Helix lower charge pipe but we can figure it out. Call the shop to check up on the J pipe. Good call going with the Helix IC. You will be much happier! 267 335 4337 |
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08-03-2012, 05:33 PM | #16 | |
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08-04-2012, 07:46 PM | #20 |
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interested in a hard j-pipe as well. please let us know what comes of this.
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12-21-2012, 06:37 PM | #21 |
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Hey people,
Just to clear this up for anyone still unsure (as I was when it came to ordering and this is the first search result); I have a late 2007 335i E90 and just fitted a new Helix FMIC and ER charge pipe. I got the 09+ ER charge pipe (long version) AND got the 09+ Helix FMIC WITH the hard J-Pipe. You'll see the extra J-Pipe below (available upon request from Helix). Everything fit perfect and the entire 'cool' side of the FMIC piping is replaced going by this method. The throttle response is amazing! And am guessing it's due to the whole cool side piping now being solid rather than plastic / rubber. Hope this helps someone. |
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12-21-2012, 07:11 PM | #22 | |
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