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What would be the purpose of IC upgrade on a stock 2011 MCS? What would I gain? Should I upgrade the IC with no other mods done to the car? Thanks!
The biggest improvement you'll see is more consistent performance out of the engine and less heat soak. The factory intercooler is about the size of the stepped section on aftermarket intercoolers, plus is half blocked by the lower lip of the front bumper, so air flow is minimal. Not so with an aftermarket IC.
Most coatings work against the thermal efficiency of intercoolers. If you are interested in a coating for a stealth look, your best bet, although expensive, would be to get the intercooler anodized. Powdercoats and hightemp paints will give you some protection from road grit and bugs, but the thermal efficiency will go down.
I am still interested if Helix does make some sort of black/stealth version whether it'd be anodized, coated, painted etc...
Helix, care to chime in? Would this be an available option?
Put me down for this fall's group buy. There's a growing number of installed Helix IC's out there and you just don't hear complaints from buyers of this key upgrade
I'd be interested in some details from Helix such as starting group buy price, price reduction for a higher volume group, deposit timing/amount, timing from end of group buy to shipping,etc. Thanks
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Yeah but having it only secured by 2 hoses and their respective hose clamps seems, at least in my opinion, a major flaw for an item whose normal price is around 800$.
I have a helix for sale right now and it's not because I didn't like it. It was absolutely perfect I've just sold the car and have no need for it. No tabs are necessary. The IC sits between the radiator area and the crash bar/bumper. It's a tight fit once the bumper is on. Zero strain on the hoses. The IC doesn't budge. Simple design with great results.
