Helix Full Intercooler Pipe Kit
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Helix Full Intercooler Pipe Kit
Besides the cosmetic appeal, is there a significant performance advantage to replacing the stock intercooler lines with aluminized piping? I'm always paranoid about boost leaks. Does a kit like the one Helix is offering make our cars any less prone to them. I'm guess you could say I'm looking for boost leak insurance.
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Originally Posted by Turd Squirter
Besides the cosmetic appeal, is there a significant performance advantage to replacing the stock intercooler lines with aluminized piping? I'm always paranoid about boost leaks. Does a kit like the one Helix is offering make our cars any less prone to them. I'm guess you could say I'm looking for boost leak insurance.
http://www.nisei-evo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30
Great review of the two there.
~Zach
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Thanks Zach. It was a great review until the very end where it says that in order to use the Nisei kit we'll need a mini battery or relocation kit. That's a hassle.
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Originally Posted by Turd Squirter
Thanks Zach. It was a great review until the very end where it says that in order to use the Nisei kit we'll need a mini battery or relocation kit. That's a hassle.
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Originally Posted by Turd Squirter
Besides the cosmetic appeal, is there a significant performance advantage to replacing the stock intercooler lines with aluminized piping? I'm always paranoid about boost leaks. Does a kit like the one Helix is offering make our cars any less prone to them. I'm guess you could say I'm looking for boost leak insurance.
the full pipe kit takes out the stock rubber pieces that like to swell under boost. which when replaced gives you a quicker throttle response.
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what do you mean by this? why is it not worth the money or hassle? why is it not a "real" IC piping kit?
Originally Posted by Soon2BEVO
I had the Helix kit, I reccomend you keep your stock piping. Its not worth the $ or hassle. If you want a real IC piping kit get the BR kit. Otherwise, keep it stock.
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The price of the Nisei is $480 and can be bought here.
Originally Posted by Jo & Joey
I didn't see a price on the Nisei kit....does anyone know the price? What was the price on the Helix kit?
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Originally Posted by MeKilla
what do you mean by this? why is it not worth the money or hassle? why is it not a "real" IC piping kit?
Also, I said a REAL IC PIPE (talking upper here) like Buschur, RNR, or AMS because they are 2.5, get rid of multiple bends, AND cut like 2 feet of piping off. Yes they require a mini battery but that opens up tons of space in the engin bay to work with which IMO is worth it.
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