Can't decide between ETS or Helix

jabroni-O · 02-12-2013, 08:35 AM

Have 6MT

jabroni-O · 02-12-2013, 08:41 AM

I was informed that I need a J pipe for my Helix intercooler even though I have a ER Charge Pipe?

Where exactly does the J pipe go?

tphss · 03-02-2013, 04:44 PM

I was dealing with the same choice and ended ordering intercoolers from ETS (5"). I wanted a 5" and a bolt on with no trimming required and after reading I decided to go with ETS. I liked the fact that ETS cults/bends/welds their intercoolers in house. Going to install in a few weeks!

BEAR-AvHistory · 03-02-2013, 05:49 PM

Went with ETS 5". Live in Carolina & have been pleased with it during the summer heat. Logs show very good heat management. My other choice was Helix but based on where I was taking the cars mods it was not worth the additional cost.

solow · 03-02-2013, 06:20 PM

Hey-- if your not going to get into heavy mods but would like to have some constant pull you shoud go with the 7' VRSF FMIC. You will have to trim a littel bit but nothing more then a usual 7' IC. For the buck and what i think your going for the VRSF should be a good fit.

jabroni-O · 03-03-2013, 01:09 PM

eventually decided on black thermalcoated helix; was able to get a price that i cannot refuse =X

thanks for all the feedbacks though!

Bimmerprid3 · 03-03-2013, 02:14 PM

Just installed "7" EtS. LoViN" It!!!!

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jabroni-O New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I was informed that I need a J pipe for my Helix intercooler even though I have a ER Charge Pipe? Where exactly does the J pipe go?
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03-02-2013, 04:44 PM	#25
tphss das Eichhörnchen 47 Rep 279 Posts Drives: e92 M3, F32 435xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I was dealing with the same choice and ended ordering intercoolers from ETS (5"). I wanted a 5" and a bolt on with no trimming required and after reading I decided to go with ETS. I liked the fact that ETS cults/bends/welds their intercoolers in house. Going to install in a few weeks!
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03-02-2013, 05:49 PM	#26
BEAR-AvHistory 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convt 3165 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convrt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC - OIB, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 COBRA (FFR rep ... [8.57] 2023 Jeep Wrangler ... [9.50] 2009 Yamaha V-Star [0.00] Cars 2-BMW, 2-FORD, ... [0.00] 2023 Ford Expeditio ... [0.00] 2020 Z4 M40i [10.00] 2022 BMW M4C [7.25] 1998 FORD Ranger 4X4 [0.00]	Went with ETS 5". Live in Carolina & have been pleased with it during the summer heat. Logs show very good heat management. My other choice was Helix but based on where I was taking the cars mods it was not worth the additional cost. __________________ Kevin Dravit Gray, Black Leather, Moonlight Roof, Red Calipers 2022 M4C - 2020 Z4 M40i - 2023 FORD Expedition XLT Max 4X4 400BHP - 2009 V-Star - 1998 Ranger 4X4 5MT - 1965 Cobra (R) 5MT - 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 6MT
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03-02-2013, 06:20 PM	#27
solow Just to sweet 22 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Hey-- if your not going to get into heavy mods but would like to have some constant pull you shoud go with the 7' VRSF FMIC. You will have to trim a littel bit but nothing more then a usual 7' IC. For the buck and what i think your going for the VRSF should be a good fit.
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03-03-2013, 01:09 PM	#28
jabroni-O New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	eventually decided on black thermalcoated helix; was able to get a price that i cannot refuse =X thanks for all the feedbacks though!
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03-03-2013, 02:14 PM	#29
Bimmerprid3 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Bmw 335I Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (5)	Intercooler Just installed "7" EtS. LoViN" It!!!!
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