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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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Helix Power Tower

Anyone used one of these things?
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I know the idea behind adding a throttle body spacer to get more power on V8's. Does this work with our motors as well.

Id love some more low rpm power.
Ive looked for peoples opinions on this product and I found a mix of answers.

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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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I have one.. it helps alil and sounds great!!!
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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is there one for the 97 3.0???
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by Acura3.0CL
is there one for the 97 3.0???
Yeah we just get the 98-00 accord v6 J30A1

how much is it?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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umm...sounds interesting...Casper, do you think it's worth getting one?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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This sounds like that Tornado thing all over again - I like the idea of a high-pitched whistling sound, although my K&N drop in already has a little one....
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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i have it and yes i think it works it is aluminum abot 2.50 in wide and sounds like u have a turbo and it helped out alot with throttle response and low end torque i dont have to give it half gas to get on the interstate and the sounds draws alot of attention i think i payed 120.00 from summit
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:28 PM
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Do you think the tornado works good?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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I don't understand how that increases HP or torque. It makes the same claims as that Tornado thing on TV. Can someone explain how this is beneficial?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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Ok i called the Street & Performance Products and talked to guy named Dean. He told me that they are only avalibe througha dealer. if you are in calii can get a group buy if you are seriously interested, i am working on a dyno for the cars, but he can get it to me in a week for sure, because it needs to be scanned and put on the server.

I called a local dealer the price for them retail is $109.99 and if we were to do a group buy it would be around 90 or so. i should be getting a call from this guy soon

but according to Dean at S&P the dyno chart gave 12hp and 16ft of torque with the power tower for the 3.0. mroe numbers to come soon if this price is good i might get them to hook it up for us. ill keep you all posted
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Old May 22, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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after talking with the local distributor in california i can get them for $86 each. for sure price. thats not bad for 12 hp and 16lbs of torque let me know if anyone else in interested, this is for all model for the 2.2, 2.3, and 3.0. any one you can get for $86. let me know and pm me if you want more details
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Old May 22, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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I want one! Price sounds good, will it work on an H22 also, about to do a swap in two weeks?

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Old May 22, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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hell yea.. get one!
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Old May 22, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by Casper98CL
hell yea.. get one!
Are you saying hell yeah to the H22 part of the question?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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i want 1 r they really good
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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Originally posted by 97Acura3.0CL
after talking with the local distributor in california i can get them for $86 each. for sure price. thats not bad for 12 hp and 16lbs of torque let me know if anyone else in interested, this is for all model for the 2.2, 2.3, and 3.0. any one you can get for $86. let me know and pm me if you want more details

I'll be interested if it really does give some gains. So are you getting one?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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I work at Summit Racing and we sell at least 300 Power Towers a day. I just never gave them much thought until now. I'm fortunate to get all parts at cost too.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:58 AM
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gjr.. any alternators for our cars at Summit?!?!?! I need an alternator (hopefully a High Perf one)... anything there?!

and You can get it from Ross for like $95 w/out group buy!!!!
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Old May 23, 2003 | 08:24 AM
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I HAVE ONE

YES THEY WORK

I SELL THEM

$85 + SHIPPING.

WHO WANTS ONE?

SHOULD I START A GROUP BUY THREAD?
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Old May 23, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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85 plus ship thats killer they offered 896, everyone go through ross and he can ship them to you and no worries about my istributor. hey ross can you get pics of the Helix power tower? im trying right now to get dyno sheets but a pic of the unit would help

thanks
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Old May 23, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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are there any disadvantages to them? Do they cause any problems? And what exactly does it do? I would be interested.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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ive heard they make a whistle sometimes but thats the only bad stuff ive heard from the people that actualy have one.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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ill try a groupbuy and see how it goes.
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