I have an Alta FMIC. Today, I use it as a heat sink, for a DOS W2A IC… Don't buy an Alta FMIC! It's to big, it doesn't fit, and I thought that it created lag. It works very well, cooling the coolant, for the DOS W2A IC….

 

FYI if you want to know the weights

Forge 8lbs 7oz
Helix 13lbs 12oz
Alta I'll have to reweigh it, but I think it was 15lbs
Tyrolsport I never weighted

 

OH I agree, not going to cry over 1lb.... like I was saying before , I heard everything from 25 ,16 , 12lbs for the Wagner. I just have not checked with them for the truth yet. Evolve sent me a reply in email saying 8lbs.... Was hoping to get a reply here on the Helix...?
Also i'm not a fan of paint or a coating trapping more heat in so another sell point would be raw...

 

Don't be fooled by the 'lighter is better' sales pitch. A heavier intercooler is a better heat sink, and will give you more consistent performance than a lighter one. People surmise that a few more pounds will affect the acceleration or handling of their car. As I've said before, Sebastian Loeb wouldn't feel the difference. Any performance lost by an extra 4-5 pounds will be made up for (by a factor of multiples) by a better performing intercooler. Ask yourself: when you put a grocery bag in the boot, do you feel a difference in handling?

 

well I'm big into my HP to weight ratio but...
what got me going after the weights of the coolers was I read on here someone said the Wagner was 25lbs no way would I put that on the front of my car.... that is what got me into checking out weights. but the Wagner is close with everyone else ...

 

when is the next Helix fmic group buy?