Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: Helix | Intercooler Introductory Offer!

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  1. vetsvette

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    #79 vetsvette, Sep 2, 2015
    According to the USPS, mine should be here Friday.....

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    #82 peep, Sep 2, 2015
    HAHAHAHA. Perfect Nathan !!!
     
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    #83 AWD_Rally, Sep 2, 2015
    Mine will be here tomorrow! Excited. Also wi be throwing on a 2.5" aluminum cold side IC pipe.
     
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    #86 nxtMINI, Sep 3, 2015
    I'll be getting my intercooler next week! Got the call from Helix yesterday. :D
     
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    #89 AWD_Rally, Sep 3, 2015
    Sick!
     
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    #90 peep, Sep 4, 2015
    Got mine yesterday too !!!! So excited !!
     
  7. Metalman

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    #96 Metalman, Sep 10, 2015
    I have that effect on people..... Sometimes....:biggrin5:
     
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    #97 Metalman, Sep 10, 2015
    I'm already modding my brand spanking new Helix IC.....:D
     
  9. Eric@Helix

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    #99 Eric@Helix, Sep 16, 2015
    ^I giggled at the Paul Blart reference. Zillion, you have to stop messing with authority!
     
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    #100 Zillon, Sep 16, 2015
    :D

    I never mess with authority, but they always seem to find me.

    "Just what are we doing here?"

    "Um... taking... pictures?"
     
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    #101 Eric@Helix, Sep 16, 2015
    Tell me he was on a Segway...
     
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    #102 Zillon, Sep 16, 2015
    :lol:

    No, he wasn't. Ford Escape Mall-cop edition.

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  13. Metalman

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    #103 Metalman, Sep 16, 2015
    You should have asked him if he wanted to chase your MINI around the parking lot with his siren blasting and the lights flashing...

    You know... Just for "Mall Cop" pursuit practice...:D
     
  14. Metalman

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    #104 Metalman, Sep 16, 2015
    Back on topic...
    Got this pic today....
    Why does my Helix not look like all the rest.....:D

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    helix ic_0.jpg
     
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    #110 Crashton, Sep 17, 2015
    Ha! You are leading the next mystery tour I see. :)
     
  16. DneprDave

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    #112 DneprDave, Sep 18, 2015
    Won't a ceramic coating keep the heat in?
     
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    #113 Crashton, Sep 18, 2015
    Nice great use of ceramics. That thing is cool as a cucumber.
     
  18. Metalman

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    #114 Metalman, Sep 18, 2015
    Not all, some are exothermic...
     
  19. Zapski

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    #115 Zapski, Sep 18, 2015
    The coating actually helps radiate heat at lower speeds, and doesn't hinder anything at higher speeds.

    At least according to these guys. There is some disagreement though.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1QL9veQaNg"]Black Intercoolers Mythbusted - YouTube[/ame]

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_mmmXTbLP0"]Black Intercoolers - Mythbusting Mighty Car Mods - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #118 Qik, Oct 30, 2015
    SO. Was talking with my uncle about turbo engines, since this is my first. We got onto the subject of intercoolers. He is a die hard VW fan/owner. Loves them. He said to avoid an aftermarket intercooler because it'll throw codes and i'll have issues with pressure drop and air flow issues in regard to the amount of air changing... Is there any truth to what he says or is he just being ignorant?
     
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