Helix R56 Stepped Core FMIC Group Buy!

[Mark@Helix]

Announcing the Group Buy for the Helix Stepped Core Intercooler

We have 10 of these units in stock, so we are opening up a Group Purchase for the production run. The group buy will run from 2/23/09 to 3/23/09. Introductory pricing on the Helix FMIC is $679.00, this group purchase has some excellent discounts for tiered pricing. Now on to the most important thing the price.

0-4 purchasing participants = $650.00 *save $29.00*
5+ purchasing participants = $580.00 *save $99.00*

**Please Direct all inquiries to Eric or Ralph at Helix OR call the shop at 877-Helix-13**

Please Sign Up for this Group Buy:

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Helix R56 Stepped Core Intercooler





Prior to the 335i and the R56 Mini stepped core design you had the option to either go Taller or thicker with the cores. In my design process I measured the captive areas in the front of the bumper in both depth and height and went about designing an intercooler that took up all of this area. The end result is an intercooler with 53% more frontal area as well as 50% more core volume. now about the core, we were not constrained to an off the shelf core in regards to ambient and internal fin count as we custom spec'd the core to this application. the core in the Helix FMIC is a single unit stacked up to our specifications in regards to ambient and charge row height and internal and external fin count. since our core has more volume I could increase the internal fin count to remove more temperature and still meet the targeted air flow and pressure drop for this application. as you see by the AIT data logs the intercooler works amazingly well.



Endank design- all endtanks are not created equally, air likes to flow in a smooth curved radius as you can see the Helix FMIC has rounded endtanks that are cast.



Install:

Fits in stock location- YES
Requires no cutting,removal and/or permanent modification-Yes


Design:
More core volume than stock- Yes 50%
More Ambient face than stock- Yes 53%
More charge rows than stock(5)- Yes 12
Bar and Plate construction- Yes


Performance:
STOCK turbo outlet temperature 245 degrees F(estimated using a 65 degree ambient and 65% compressor efficiency at 15 psi

Temp drop from 245f to 111f(peak temp) in 4th gear run = -134f degree drop

HELIX TEST turbo outlet temperature 253 degrees F(estimated using a 71 degree ambient and 65% compressor efficiency at 15 psi

Temp drop from 253f to 89f(peak) in 4th gear run = -164f degree drop, 21% better cooling than stock

AIT temp- 30 degree drop over stock

pre and post intercooler temp drop- 164 degrees F

Intercooler efficiency- 80% - 21% improvement in efficiency over stock(59%)

Core pressure drop spec is .5psi at 250hp(400cfm) airflow


Installed Pics:

[eR1c]

not sure if this is where I am supposed to sign up?
Count me in if we get 5 people (I like the $99 discount)

[MINIutia]

I'll take one of these.

[Ralph@Helix]

BUMP! If you're only in at the 5+ mark, set it up like below

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[MINIutia]

I'm in at 5+

Originally Posted by Ralph@Helix

BUMP! If you're only in at the 5+ mark, set it up like below

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[LaserNate]

I'm definitely in for the 5+ discount.

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[Mini Bo Bini]

Count me in at the 5+ discount...

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[Mini Bo Bini]

Hence the name MINIutia?

Originally Posted by MINIutia

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[Mark@Helix]

thanks for all of the orders guys. I'll talk with Eric once we hit5-6+ we can probably start shipping these out at the GB rate

[MINIutia]

From "minutia", something or things that are unimportant.

[Mark@Helix]

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[Mark@Helix]

Originally Posted by Mark@Helix

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Okay guys we are at 5+ Helix will contact you early next week and start to ship these out, when you get them please post up your thoughts and pics

[eR1c]

AWESOME!
looking forward to getting contacted!

I am assuming these fit on the R56's w/ JCW aero kit? -Just had that thought and wanted to make sure as I have the JCW aero kit.

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[belacyrf]

Will this fit the 09 JCW? I can't see why it wouldn't but has anyone done any checking to see? If it will fit the 09 without any cutting, I'm in (unless the wife poo poo's the idea)

[MINIutia]

I asked Mark that question via PM regarding my Factory Aero Kit. Here's the Q&A:
Q: Mark,
Will this fit a 2008 MCS with the Factory Aero Kit?
A: yes there should be no reason it would not fit that car as It bolts into stock location and has room to the front grill!

I've sent another inquiry to him detailing the actual space I have between my Aero Kit lower grill and the factory intercooler's aluminum end piece (It's only 3/4") - this is the smallest clearance that I can determine in my situation that could pose a fitment problem.

[belacyrf]

I dont have the Aero kit, I just have the OEM JCW car (new for 09). I dont think there is any hardware difference, so it should work, I just wanted to confirm.

[stinkytofu]

sorry im late...i didnt check this one post, but ill be #6

[eR1c]

A: yes there should be no reason it would not fit that car as It bolts into stock location and has room to the front grill!

Sounds good.

[Mark@Helix]

As you know Helix has moved into their new shop, and is waiting on everything to get into place to bill/package and ship these out to you guys already on the list. I have spoken with Eric and he plans on getting these out to you guys this week, please post up pics, datalogs and your thoughts on the product when you recieve them. thanks for the orders!


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[belacyrf]

Mark, can you confirm the fitment on an 09 JCW? Any reason it wouldn't fit?

[Mark@Helix]

can anyone with with an 09 JCW swing by the new shop for a test fit? Helix 215-739-8800

[belacyrf]

Mark.. if you are unable to verify the fitment. I would still order if you will promise to allow me to get a full refund if for whatever reason it doesn't fit.

I dont mind being the guinea pig, as long as I am not stuck if it doesn't fit.

[Mark@Helix]

Originally Posted by belacyrf

Mark.. if you are unable to verify the fitment. I would still order if you will promise to allow me to get a full refund if for whatever reason it doesn't fit.

I dont mind being the guinea pig, as long as I am not stuck if it doesn't fit.

That shouldnt be a problem but Eric is trying to verify fitment on that model!

[eR1c]

as far as payment and shipping ... just let us know what + when we need to do it.

thanks,