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      07-24-2024, 06:46 AM   #1
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Hey Guys,

So I’ve been looking into PI/Helix overdrive kits for a couple of months now…
And I happen to come across the Hydra Performance kit…
Anybody have any experience with this kit…
I know Hydra is reputable and believe they put enough thought into this product…
Just looking for any real world users here…

It’s been backed by Ken from Wedge, so that’s promising I suppose!

Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7uBq...M4NnF6MWZoeA==
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      07-24-2024, 06:52 AM   #2
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Just came out. I'll be getting it at some point and nice I have all his stuff for the most part. Hydra is a N54 savant.
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      07-24-2024, 07:13 AM   #3
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Just came out. I'll be getting it at some point and nice I have all his stuff for the most part. Hydra is a N54 savant.
Was hoping you responded…
I know you are very familiar with their parts…
Appreciate the feedback!
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      07-25-2024, 01:43 PM   #4
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I haven't used it, but from an engineering perspective I love the approach Hydra took with that. So simple, it's obvious in hindsight. If I had the n54 style rotary pump, that's the direction I'd go.
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Ordered a kit yesterday…
Shipped and will be here soon!
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Just came out. I'll be getting it at some point and nice I have all his stuff for the most part. Hydra is a N54 savant.
Just out of curiosity…
What other things do you have from hydra performance?
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Just out of curiosity…
What other things do you have from hydra performance?
Turbos head inlets outlets heat shielding crank hub pcv cowl filters differential csl brake adapter etc etc etc.

I've had numerous chats with them on how to spec other things basing off Omars car. Obviously not everything is available for purchase.

Big fan.
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      07-28-2024, 03:20 PM   #8
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Turbos head inlets outlets heat shielding crank hub pcv cowl filters differential csl brake adapter etc etc etc.

I've had numerous chats with them on how to spec other things basing off Omars car. Obviously not everything is available for purchase.

Big fan.
I’m hoping on that wagon myself!
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Ordered a kit yesterday…
Shipped and will be here soon!
any update?
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      10-04-2024, 11:59 AM   #10
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any update?
Oh…
I have had the kit for some time now…
Haven’t installed yet because I am going to install and aftermarket crank hub with the install…
The crank hubs are pretty expensive!
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Haven’t installed it…
I’ve been focusing on cooling and suspension work to ensure all goes well when I install this kit and push for more power…

I have everything needed…
Hydra over drive kit and pinned crank hub…

I’m also addressing fueling…

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      05-02-2025, 05:23 PM   #13
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I added the kit to my pending revision from Hydra. Not sure if I added it in time but I'll update once here.
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