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12-05-2010, 12:51 PM | #1 |
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Helix N55 FMIC Review
I installed my FMIC from Helix. First Sorry i have no pictures since my bb died yesterday.
First: Fitmet, The FMIC fitment is great and no cutting whatsoever needs to be done. A+ in fitmen. Second: Construction: The Construction of the intercooler is very good, no flaws no irregularities, great quality and great materials. Third: Looks car looks great from the front!!! Forth: Performance, there is a sligth gain in horsepower, (buttdyno) there is a lot of more consistency in the driving performance of the vehicle. Temperature: up to this moment, the car has never reached the 250 in temp, always 240-245. I live in Puerto Rico, so temps are always very high here. (90's) overall im verry happy with my purchase and I will recomend the FMIC to any N55 owner.
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12-05-2010, 06:04 PM | #5 |
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its hot in PR.
by the way update.... i used it in the nigth (86 degrees) its a pleasure to drive!!! im ready for the AR DP
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12-05-2010, 07:26 PM | #7 |
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I think to fully take advantage of the power of a larger intercooler, he would need a full tune. On a full tune, one can often expect up to 30 WHP gain, on a stock tune or something like the N55 JB Stage 1, I wouldn't expect too much in power gain but instead more efficiency/cooling gains allowing him to drive hard without losing power as quick.
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12-05-2010, 07:45 PM | #8 |
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i notice a bit of a gain, my but dyno says (7-9whp). i have jb3, and afe filter.
i want a more aggressive tune, just waiting on terry to see the new tune or call shiv!!
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12-05-2010, 08:27 PM | #9 |
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Are you installing the DP or someone else?
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12-06-2010, 06:38 AM | #11 |
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12-06-2010, 09:56 AM | #13 |
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i dont have idea, what it does have to do. Its only a curious fact. My tuner will install the DP once it arives
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12-22-2010, 08:39 PM | #16 |
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Still waiting for the ar downpipes to go to the dyno.
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