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      02-06-2009, 02:49 PM   #1
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-=EMS=- Helix Stepped Core Intercooler For 135

Exquisite MotorSports is proud to present Helix Products !!!
First up:

Helix is proud to introduce the first stepped core intercooler for the BMW 335i/135/535. This intercooler design is unique in that it has a bigger frontal ambient face combined with thicker-than-stock core that seals off to the radiator fan/shroud. The cast end tanks have factory mounting points and factory charge pipe angles. Installation is pretty straight forward and does not require removal of the front bumper.

Install:
Fits in stock location- YES
requires no cutting,removal and/or permanent modification- For the 335 YES (Minor trimming for the 135)
Can it be installed without removing front Bumper- YES
Utilizes factory mounting points- Yes
Design:
More core volume than stock- Yes 56%
More Ambient face than stock- Yes 56%
More charge rows than stock(8)- Yes 13
Bar and Plate construction- Yes
Removes restrictive stock O ring connectors- Yes
Seals to factory radiator fan shroud so air is drawn through when car is not in motion- Yes
Performance:
Helix intercooler at 13.5psi 63 degree ambient temps:
372whp +22whp
turbo outlet temperature 228 degrees F(estimated using a 63 degree ambient and 65% compressor efficiency at 13.5 psi)
AIT temp- 75 degrees F - 54 degree drop over stock
pre and post intercooler temp drop- 153 degrees F
Intercooler efficiency- 93% - 33% improvement in efficiency over stock
Core pressure drop spec is .5psi at 450hp(600cfm) airflow




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      02-07-2009, 08:12 PM   #2
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will be instock in 6-8 weeks
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      02-07-2009, 08:27 PM   #3
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So what needs to be trimmed?
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      02-08-2009, 09:39 PM   #4
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Just shaving down a small section of the OEM fmic bracket. Same as all the others
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      02-08-2009, 10:40 PM   #5
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This is hard my next mod is

My options are

Code 3

And now

Helix

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      02-10-2009, 11:47 AM   #6
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Cant wait to hear from you
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      02-10-2009, 01:55 PM   #7
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well the dyno was done with a tune obviously with more boost comes more heat if you look at the oem vs helix intercooler air temps if your running a tune the intercooler would show more gains against a stock ecu.
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      02-10-2009, 04:28 PM   #8
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That is not an 'intro' price, correct?
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      02-10-2009, 04:46 PM   #9
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Nope that is the regular price ...

will be in stock in 6-7 weeks

we are taking pre orders supply could be limited
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