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      07-12-2016, 10:55 AM   #1
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Lower charge pipe issue

Welp. I screwed up haha.

I bought a used Helix intercooler and I forgot to check if it had the lower charge pipe upgrade since my car was produced after 2009.

I called Helix and they're not making their intercooler or the adapter anymore, so no way to get one from them.

Does anyone know if the VRSF lower charge pipe upgrade will fit the helix intercooler? If not, then anywhere I can get one? Or should I just go to the local fab shop and ask them to fabricate me a 3" J pipe?
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Welp. I screwed up haha.

I bought a used Helix intercooler and I forgot to check if it had the lower charge pipe upgrade since my car was produced after 2009.

I called Helix and they're not making their intercooler or the adapter anymore, so no way to get one from them.

Does anyone know if the VRSF lower charge pipe upgrade will fit the helix intercooler? If not, then anywhere I can get one? Or should I just go to the local fab shop and ask them to fabricate me a 3" J pipe?
Ambient Thermal Management made the Helix FMIC. Call them up and see if they can sell you the lower CP separately.
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I figured that the silicone sleeves are bendable enough that I bought one from VRSF.
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I figured that the silicone sleeves are bendable enough that I bought one from VRSF.
Did it work?
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Did it work?
It's in the shop now. I didn't have time to install it myself... Had to get the car serviced and pass tech inspection before friday when I leave for Dustball 2000 :/

I'll update you guys when I get the car back tomorrow.
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The lower charge pipe fits perfectly, but the Helix intercooler itself was a close fit in the DCT vehicles. There was a pump that made the fitment a very tight squeeze. on the left side of the car.
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