I'm getting my Helix FMIC installed on Sunday...

Sal Collaziano · 09-23-2010, 12:13 PM

...so what shall I expect? Anything noticeably different? Any sound? Any performance gain? Or just cooler temperatures? I don't expect anything more than cooler temperatures but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask...

Bimmer This · 09-23-2010, 12:26 PM

I wouldn't too much to start off. Usually highways pulls is the only time you can feel the performance gains of an IC.

I335 · 09-23-2010, 12:30 PM

My understanding is that you'll feel the gains in the upper rpm range - more so if you have a decent tune such as GIAC, Procede, JB. That said, this is just an understanding from what I've heard. I too would like to hear more details from the experts.

GaryS · 09-23-2010, 12:40 PM

I imagine your JB3 has a hotter map you can use now.

Bakeme521 · 09-23-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

My understanding is that you'll feel the gains in the upper rpm range - more so if you have a decent tune such as GIAC, Procede, JB. That said, this is just an understanding from what I've heard. I too would like to hear more details from the experts.

That's what I heard too. Apparently people hit the rev limiter for the first time in their cars when they have a FMIC. I can't wait to get one.

Bimmer This · 09-23-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

That's what I heard too. Apparently people hit the rev limiter for the first time in their cars when they have a FMIC. I can't wait to get one.

Just kind of curious as to why people would hit rev limiters only with IC's?

SfValley335i · 09-23-2010, 01:00 PM

I had the Helix IC when they first came out... You'll feel the power above 5k rpm... and you'll also notice the difference on hot humid days, it wont feel sluggish anymore.

Forcefed3 · 09-23-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

I had the Helix IC when they first came out... You'll feel the power above 5k rpm... and you'll also notice the difference on hot humid days, it wont feel sluggish anymore.

Yea, i heard its really important to have one if you live in a hot climate. Which is why im getting one around March.

I335 · 09-23-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

I had the Helix IC when they first came out... You'll feel the power above 5k rpm... and you'll also notice the difference on hot humid days, it wont feel sluggish anymore.

My car never feels sluggish - even this summer in the constant 90 degree weather we had around here. Still looking forward to installing my IC soon though...

Bakeme521 · 09-23-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Just kind of curious as to why people would hit rev limiters only with IC's?

B/c normally people shift when the power falls off, which happens with our cars after 5k. But since it pulls harder over 5k with the IC on you just want to keep winding it out til you hit the rev limiter.

Sal Collaziano · 09-23-2010, 03:47 PM

Thanks, everyone! Great discussion.. As for maps, I'm running #5 but I'll probably stay there. I think I'll need downpipes to move up to Map 7.. All I'll have is the JB3 2.0, a dual cone intake and FMIC..

Alex@Helix · 09-23-2010, 03:56 PM

Hey Sal, we dont publish any sort of HP gains but the car will run more efficiently. Instead of looking at it as gaining power in certain areas see it as you wont lose power because of heat in situations that you did. You recover lost power in many places including high up in the RPM range.

PS did the Mrs ever find out how many pocketbooks and shoes she could have bought with the money or is our secret safe

EDIT: I also just uploaded a youtube I just made of the intercooler install on my car. Take a look

I335 · 09-23-2010, 04:30 PM

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EDIT: I also just uploaded a youtube I just made of the intercooler install on my car. Take a look

Link!!!

alextremo · 09-23-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

My car never feels sluggish - even this summer in the constant 90 degree weather we had around here. Still looking forward to installing my IC soon though...

You probably just didn't realize it was sluggish

You'll definitely feel the difference, especially at higher RPM levels as others have said.

You will be able to run more boost and more timing advance with the lower IAT temps, which will make the difference more obvious.

I335 · 09-23-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alextremo

You probably just didn't realize it was sluggish

You'll definitely feel the difference, especially at higher RPM levels as others have said.

You will be able to run more boost and more timing advance with the lower IAT temps, which will make the difference more obvious.

I suspect you're right - looking forward to it as soon as I have a chance to install it - probably another week or so...

Alex@Helix · 09-23-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

Link!!!

Sal Collaziano · 09-23-2010, 08:35 PM

Thank you.

And our secret is safe.

I'll check out that video in the morning.. It's time to watch movies with the wife...

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

Hey Sal, we dont publish any sort of HP gains but the car will run more efficiently. Instead of looking at it as gaining power in certain areas see it as you wont lose power because of heat in situations that you did. You recover lost power in many places including high up in the RPM range.

PS did the Mrs ever find out how many pocketbooks and shoes she could have bought with the money or is our secret safe

EDIT: I also just uploaded a youtube I just made of the intercooler install on my car. Take a look

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Alex@Helix Colonel 150 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	Hey Sal, we dont publish any sort of HP gains but the car will run more efficiently. Instead of looking at it as gaining power in certain areas see it as you wont lose power because of heat in situations that you did. You recover lost power in many places including high up in the RPM range. PS did the Mrs ever find out how many pocketbooks and shoes she could have bought with the money or is our secret safe EDIT: I also just uploaded a youtube I just made of the intercooler install on my car. Take a look
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