Been running my helix since they did pre orders. Had an issue where oil would seep past the gearbox seal but fixed that by installing a new hpfp seal on both the helix->engine and helix->pump Turned down the rail target from 14 to 8-9 mPa on cold start to get rid of the noise. The biggest issue if you’re running on ethanol is that the supplied line is a hydraulic line that is not rated for ethanol and WILL eventually crack and leak very high pressure fuel. Already had to warranty out my line once PFS Pod has a better rail and seemingly hose design .
@1SIK3352 ай бұрын
I’ve heard they can destroy your motor… it’s not near as good as going with something like reflex.
@seamonsterco75703 ай бұрын
My Helix went on perfect. It was a pretty tight fit, though. When you first cold start the car, you're going to hear an obnoxious rattle sound. It goes away in a minute or 2. This is normal. Being able to run E85 right out of the pump is great! Well worth the hassle and cost.
@turbolabamerica
3 ай бұрын
I’m on e85 too. I have been on e85 without the hpfp upgrade but I never ran the car hard. I do a lot of normal driving. I’m not sure what the problem is, the guy I bought it from said he bought it for an n54 engine. I thought they may have included an incorrect part. I got it all assembled and it’s running great. I’m very happy with it.
@1SIK335
2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard they can destroy your motor… it’s not near as good as going with something like reflex.
@seamonsterco7570
2 ай бұрын
@1SIK335 Isn't Reflex a tuner? The Spool Helix is just a hpfp overdrive. Helix can wear out a hpfp faster. I guess it could put a little extra strain on the timing components, too. Never heard about one destroying an engine. I'm custom tuned by JSR, making 614 rwhp for 2 years now. Crappy 17t turbos @ 28 psi.
@1SIK335
2 ай бұрын
@@seamonsterco7570 lol, no reflex is not a tuner. John tuned mh car too, I’m around 700. Reflex is auxiliary fuel injection and Flex Fuel ni can run whatever in my car now
@seamonsterco7570
2 ай бұрын
@1SIK335 lol. That wasn't even a thing when we did mine. Some people were doing PI using jb4 to control it. I opted for the Helix and small meth shot to cool things down/clean the valves. This was back when index 12's were $1049 for 6! Hpfp was $499! The good ol days.
@ben70203 ай бұрын
Huh, are they all a bad fitment?
@turbolabamerica
3 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s for a different car. I bought it 2nd hand. It was listed for an n54. Maybe spool sent the guy the wrong one because there is an n55 overdrive kit too.
@michaelcalin4047
3 ай бұрын
Hey not sure if the thumbs up was from you but I asked on another video if the GTX2863 CHRA could be fit into a machined GT2860rs compressor housing. Would you be able to perform this service and if so where is the best place to reach out to you about it? Thanks
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Been running my helix since they did pre orders. Had an issue where oil would seep past the gearbox seal but fixed that by installing a new hpfp seal on both the helix->engine and helix->pump Turned down the rail target from 14 to 8-9 mPa on cold start to get rid of the noise. The biggest issue if you’re running on ethanol is that the supplied line is a hydraulic line that is not rated for ethanol and WILL eventually crack and leak very high pressure fuel. Already had to warranty out my line once PFS Pod has a better rail and seemingly hose design .
I’ve heard they can destroy your motor… it’s not near as good as going with something like reflex.
My Helix went on perfect. It was a pretty tight fit, though. When you first cold start the car, you're going to hear an obnoxious rattle sound. It goes away in a minute or 2. This is normal. Being able to run E85 right out of the pump is great! Well worth the hassle and cost.
@turbolabamerica
3 ай бұрын
I’m on e85 too. I have been on e85 without the hpfp upgrade but I never ran the car hard. I do a lot of normal driving. I’m not sure what the problem is, the guy I bought it from said he bought it for an n54 engine. I thought they may have included an incorrect part. I got it all assembled and it’s running great. I’m very happy with it.
@1SIK335
2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard they can destroy your motor… it’s not near as good as going with something like reflex.
@seamonsterco7570
2 ай бұрын
@1SIK335 Isn't Reflex a tuner? The Spool Helix is just a hpfp overdrive. Helix can wear out a hpfp faster. I guess it could put a little extra strain on the timing components, too. Never heard about one destroying an engine. I'm custom tuned by JSR, making 614 rwhp for 2 years now. Crappy 17t turbos @ 28 psi.
@1SIK335
2 ай бұрын
@@seamonsterco7570 lol, no reflex is not a tuner. John tuned mh car too, I’m around 700. Reflex is auxiliary fuel injection and Flex Fuel ni can run whatever in my car now
@seamonsterco7570
2 ай бұрын
@1SIK335 lol. That wasn't even a thing when we did mine. Some people were doing PI using jb4 to control it. I opted for the Helix and small meth shot to cool things down/clean the valves. This was back when index 12's were $1049 for 6! Hpfp was $499! The good ol days.
Huh, are they all a bad fitment?
@turbolabamerica
3 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s for a different car. I bought it 2nd hand. It was listed for an n54. Maybe spool sent the guy the wrong one because there is an n55 overdrive kit too.
@michaelcalin4047
3 ай бұрын
Hey not sure if the thumbs up was from you but I asked on another video if the GTX2863 CHRA could be fit into a machined GT2860rs compressor housing. Would you be able to perform this service and if so where is the best place to reach out to you about it? Thanks