Good point, I could see where the Helix could help the fuel/
air mix or help in TB/intake transition. This could be where
they're getting their dyno numbers.
GS -
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
> You'll have to remember that some of the Chevy's use a TBI and not
> Multiport Fuel Injection. With the Injector on the top of the TB, it works
> on the same principle like a high-rise manifold and carb. More Top-End HP.
>
> - Bernd
>
> At 11:44 AM 01/12/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >Alan, I've had the spacer w/helix now for about a year. Its
> >aluminum, 1" thick and fits under the hood well (w/o insulation).
> >I was told to expect about 11-14 hp on the 5.2L. NOT SO. However,
> >the truck has run a little better ever since and I don't care to
> >take it off. Not sure about the HP gains but I'm sure its real low.
> >(guessing 1-3hp). I noticed one advertiser in Sport truck magazine
> >(I think) was boasting 15hp for Chevys. Sounds like another
> >"splitfire" boast *lawsuit* to me.
> >
> >GS -
> >
> >
> >Alan Short wrote:
> > >
> > > Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Alan S has tried one, I'm still running mine through its paces, and
> > others
> > > > have used them as well. Most everyone agrees that they're really not
> > worth
> > > > it. I personally didn't gain anything substantial to warrant the cost.
> > >
> > > Is a "riser" the same as a spacer between the manifold & t/b?
> > >
> > > Also, I'm curious Bernd, what did the Helix g tech? Mileage?
> > > You say you didn't gain anything "substantial", I'm curious what you DID
> > > gain! And don't tell me "a little more top end" that doesn't mean squat.
> > >
> > > No offense, but you keep saying it isn't worth "much", implying that it
> > > IS worth something. What would that be?
> > > Alan S.
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