FYI: Helix downpipe WILL NOT fit 05+ Evo
Nov 1, 2004, 05:47 PM
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FYI: Helix downpipe WILL NOT fit 05+ Evo
Found this out today at the shop when installing the helix pipe on an 05 Evo. The transer case is noticeably larger than the non-ACD version. The helix downpipe touches the TC and doesnt allow it to be attached to the hangers.
I wonder if any other manufacturers will have these issues also. It's a really tight fit now with the larger TC.
Just wanted to give you 05 owners a heads up.
Rob
I wonder if any other manufacturers will have these issues also. It's a really tight fit now with the larger TC.
Just wanted to give you 05 owners a heads up.
Rob
Nov 1, 2004, 06:03 PM
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i called helix today and they said the same thing they also said they are working on the new DP it will be done in about 3 weeks. to all 2005 evo owners do not buy DP unless it was made for 2005 .........
Nov 1, 2004, 11:26 PM
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Since we suspected this would happen, we designed our WORKS Exhale DPs with the EVO VII. Therefore both our 70mm and 76mm downpipes work for all the '05 EVOs.
We are only offering our Ceramic Coated versions due to the long term ramificatins with radiant heat transfering to the transfer case.
We are only offering our Ceramic Coated versions due to the long term ramificatins with radiant heat transfering to the transfer case.
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Mar 28, 2005, 05:53 PM
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Helix is coming out with the new version DP that will fit the 05 EVO GSR and MR version. Stay tuned! 
Mar 28, 2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruppe-S
Helix is coming out with the new version DP that will fit the 05 EVO GSR and MR version. Stay tuned!
Funny your advertisement says "Helix Downpipe (Confirmed fitment on MR!!) "
I actually bought a Helix DP from another vendor because you were sold out, regardless, it fits like ****!
Its right up against my TC. How long will it be until the 05 version is out and will it be more expensive?
Mar 31, 2005, 10:54 AM
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I've heard rumor that it does fit because when they designed it, it was designed off their Evo 7 rally car with the electronic diffs.