Anyone running the Helix HPFP Overdrive

Bmw doubles · 11-03-2019, 03:52 PM

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

addictedtoboost · 11-03-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

jpauten · 11-03-2019, 04:29 PM

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I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

was it a pita to install?

ragingpanda · 11-03-2019, 05:22 PM

Going to have mine installed soon and then send logs to my tuner for adjustments.

Bmw doubles · 11-03-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Damn FCP is selling it?

Update: I see a hpfp from FCP. Good idea btw.

addictedtoboost · 11-03-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

was it a pita to install?

No it was not a pita the install the helix overdrive pump.

Bmw doubles · 12-08-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

There's another thread a video going around about the noise the helix od makes at idle. Are you experiencing loud metal clanking sounds at idle?

addictedtoboost · 12-09-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

There's another thread a video going around about the noise the helix od makes at idle. Are you experiencing loud metal clanking sounds at idle?

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

There's another thread a video going around about the noise the helix od makes at idle. Are you experiencing loud metal clanking sounds at idle?

Yes the loud metal clanking sounds are normal on a cold start up.

DR-JEKL · 12-09-2019, 07:51 PM

One of the guys in Australia had ran it for about 3 weeks with billet cover and he lost his brake assist (having difficulties to stop the car).

When he carefully limped his car to shop for diagnosis they discovered a cracked vac pump housing...

Bmw doubles · 12-09-2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

There's another thread a video going around about the noise the helix od makes at idle. Are you experiencing loud metal clanking sounds at idle?

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Is anyone running the helix overdrive hpfp mod on their Continental? I know it's still early but wanted to see if anybody is having luck or issues with it. Thanks.

I'm running it on my new hpfp I ordered from fcp not long ago. It's working great! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

There's another thread a video going around about the noise the helix od makes at idle. Are you experiencing loud metal clanking sounds at idle?

Yes the loud metal clanking sounds are normal on a cold start up.

How long does that last for on cold days? Or warm days.

Bmw doubles · 12-09-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

One of the guys in Australia had ran it for about 3 weeks with billet cover and he lost his brake assist (having difficulties to stop the car).

When he carefully limped his car to shop for diagnosis they discovered a cracked vac pump housing...

Holy shite! The brake vacuum is next to the hpfp? I don't recall seeing that down there last time I had her under the knife.

nyt · 12-09-2019, 08:09 PM

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Holy shite! The brake vacuum is next to the hpfp? I don't recall seeing that down there last time I had her under the knife.

How can you miss it?

DR-JEKL · 12-09-2019, 08:11 PM

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Holy shite! The brake vacuum is next to the hpfp? I don't recall seeing that down there last time I had her under the knife.

In the image below the red arrow is the HPFP and the yellow arrow is the brake/vac pump. In the subsequent images you can see how the brake vac pump drives the HPFP

Also the billet piece helix offer upgrades the piece in between the red yellow arrows albeit it seems the extra load is then transferred to the next weakest link which is the vac pump housing itself?

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Bmw doubles · 12-09-2019, 11:10 PM

Got it, i have the 2011 N55 but very similar engine configuration. And Spool sells an upgraded casing to prevent against this exact dilemma? Good to know thanks guys.

DR-JEKL · 12-09-2019, 11:44 PM

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Got it, i have the 2011 N55 but very similar engine configuration. And Spool sells an upgraded casing to prevent against this exact dilemma? Good to know thanks guys.

Yes they sell a billet casing which replaces the weak cast oem component, but with this billet piece it seems the next weakest link is the cast pump housing (which what occurred in the pic above he had billet piece and pump housing cracked)

They only recently released the billet item so they probably had a few failures, unsure what they'll do now that the pump housing itself will fail..

Jeef · 12-10-2019, 09:42 AM

that's unfortunate. I've seen people designing brackets to try and support the extended weight so hopefully something is released soon!

Wonder how long it took until it cracked..

Silent9n54 · 12-10-2019, 12:29 PM

my friends vacuum pump housing cracked as well. He had the helix on for 2 weeks.

type-dRew · 12-10-2019, 01:01 PM

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my friends vacuum pump housing cracked as well. He had the helix on for 2 weeks.

Starting to look like VTT shotgun might stay the move if wanting to stay DI only.

feuer · 12-10-2019, 01:39 PM

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I've seen people designing brackets to try and support the extended weight so hopefully something is released soon!

Share some links.

houtan · 12-10-2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Yes they sell a billet casing which replaces the weak cast oem component, but with this billet piece it seems the next weakest link is the cast pump housing (which what occurred in the pic above he had billet piece and pump housing cracked)

They only recently released the billet item so they probably had a few failures, unsure what they'll do now that the pump housing itself will fail..

Am I the only one that thinks it’s crazy you have to buy the billet piece separately?!!

Thanks to everyone providing their experience or sharing information on this product.

Bmw doubles · 12-10-2019, 03:52 PM

Or jam a bunch of heat proof foam round the HOD lol

tyson413 · 12-10-2019, 04:18 PM

I know a shop that designed a bracket to hold HPFP with overdrive pump. Their Instagram page @gdoautomotive

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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	One of the guys in Australia had ran it for about 3 weeks with billet cover and he lost his brake assist (having difficulties to stop the car). When he carefully limped his car to shop for diagnosis they discovered a cracked vac pump housing...
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Bmw doubles Dream crusher 984 Rep 2,421 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: westside iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535 [0.00]	Got it, i have the 2011 N55 but very similar engine configuration. And Spool sells an upgraded casing to prevent against this exact dilemma? Good to know thanks guys. __________________ 535i MIssion Performance, PS2, Helix HPFP Kit, Wagner FMIC, Spec 3 clutch, Steel SMF, Wolf Racing CP, UUC SSK, GFB dv, SprintBooster, Custom Dynomax Exhaust, M5 Sways, Eibach OE Springs, Koni Sports Adjustable, Custom Short Ram CAI IG: @bmwdoubles
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Jeef Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	that's unfortunate. I've seen people designing brackets to try and support the extended weight so hopefully something is released soon! Wonder how long it took until it cracked..
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