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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Forge or Helix Intercooler on JCW 2010

Hello,

Debating on Forge or Helix Intercooler.

Main things I am looking for is no cutting or very little modifying on my vehicle to accommodate this IC.

Forge has stock grille screen to come with it so I assume no cutting?


Thanks.

I have read forge is a Helix generic basically. Price wise they are almost equal so not an issue.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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i have heard good things about the Helix intercooler. you might also check at the Alta Performance intercooler. that personally is my favorite.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Looked at doing black alta IC . Any install issues via cutting or mods to car needed for fitting?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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minor cutting, nothing major.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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I have the Helix. No cutting necessary, and works great. I have no experience with the Forge but I can easily recommend the Helix.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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I have Helix and would recomend it for quality, performance and it's easy to install.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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On the helix it works with stock grille?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by arnk0006
On the helix it works with stock grille?
Yes
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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Helix
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Helix ftw! Love it!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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I can recommend the Helix. I have it and think it is at least as good as everything else that's out there.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Helix Group Buy

Theres a Group buy that just started up. $599.00. Jump on it !!!! I always dwelled on it until now. Price is so right....
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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We're going to keep this GB short, so people have the coolers for warm weather. You can find it here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...group-buy.html
 
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