The Helix Attaché DME Tuner is a tuning solution for the BMW 335i and upcoming 135i. A simple plug-and-play computer, it takes control of boost, timing, fuelling, and numerous sensor signals to dramatically improve the power output of your BMW. We have worked hundreds of hours and logged thousands of miles to ensure that the car retains excellent drivability.

The Helix Attaché DME Tuner comes with two tuning files loaded, one that is active, based upon the modifications that you have on your car, and one that is dormant, which you can switch to if you install this kit. Many people switch between stock and thier performance tuned file, or if you like to go to the track, you could switch between street and race gas. Installation takes about 2 hours if you follow our instructions using the suggested switch location, or about 1/2 hour if you leave the switch in the DME box. The kit comes complete with everything that you need to complete the wiring, including the switch, connectors, terminals, zip ties and shrink wrap.

Helix is proud to introduce the first stepped core intercooler for the BMW 335i. This intercooler design is unique in that it has a bigger frontal ambient face combined with thicker-than-stock core that seals off to the radiator fan/shroud. The cast end tanks have factory mounting points and factory charge pipe angles. Installation is pretty straight forward and does not require removal of the front bumper. The intercooler pictured has 3/8” ambient fin height and ¼” charge fin height with 10 charge rows. the other intercooler will have ¼” ambient fin height and ¼” charge row height with 14 charge rows.

Legendary chip tuner GIAC now bring their magic to BMW with flash-to-DME software.

E90 and E92 sotware is now in development. Stay tuned for updates.

The K&N Air Filter is designed to achieve high, virtually unrestricted air flow while maintaining filtration levels critical to ensure long engine life. The high flow cotton gauze air filter allows dramatically more air into an engine, is washable and reusable, and will protect your engine for the life of your vehicle.
This drop-in filter requires no engine modifications and is a direct replacement for the factory paper filter.

The Typhoon short ram intake is engineered to replace the factory air box of your BMW. The Filtercharger® — its washable, reusable filter element — allows for the virtually unrestricted flow of cooler air to your engine. This results in improved performance — performance you can feel every time you step on the accelerator. The fluid, dynamic design also smooths out and straightens airflow — air moving in a straight line is more easily assimilated by your engine than the turbulent air typically sent by factory systems.

Supercharger kits are also available for the E36 323, 325, and 328.

VF-Engineering chose to supercharge the BMW 3-series to improve throttle response and mid-to-top end power with the centrifugal Vortech supercharger. Maintaining the the original BMW quality, smoothness and reliability were the key factors in the VF design. This is where the GIAC software comes into full play. VF have harnessed reliability of Vortech superchargers and quality of GIAC custom software with their 10 years of supercharging experience and worldwide OEM supply contacts to create the ultimate supercharger system for the ultimate drivers car.

All key components are 100% made in California. This system has been fully road tested and dyno tuned on both the GIAC Mustang MD500AWD and in-house Dynojet 224XLC dynamometers with and without engine load. All stage 1 kits are setup at 6 psi and create as much, if not more power than similar products running greater levels of boost.

VF engineers spent over 12 months software testing the BMW Bosch and Siemens ECUs and resolved “stalling and MAF issues” faced by other supercharger systems. Software flash technology and latest BMW file versions have all been employed to provide the cleanest and most reliable method of software installation. GIAC engineers extensively re-wrote the ECU software using their own binary, assembly and disassembly algorithms written from scratch. Testing the software included extensive road and dyno test cycles, with acceleration and deceleration tests for driveability smoothness and ECU fuel management. All test cars were put through long term full throttle testing in conditions varying from wet cold climates to hot dry Arizona desert temperature for safe-optimal air fuel ratios and knock activity monitoring. Competantly written ECU software has allowed VF to fully explore the potential of the BMW engine making over 40% more power in most applications.

VF chose to mount the Vortech supercharger with an in-house CNC machined aluminum bracket system. The unit is positioned in line with the original serpentine belt which is replaced with a longer OEM belt. The key to this design is that the OEM active-spring belt tensioner remains fully functional and eliminates belt slip or the need to manually tension the belt. The supercharger air ducts are custom molded in-house from plastic to give an OEM appearance, quality and fit. The incorporated Bosch boost overrun system is designed for smooth off-throttle cruising and deceleration with clean emmissions. The crankcase ventillation sytem is designed to cope with positive pressure and high flow OEM injectors are supplied to fit as direct replacements without modification to the injector rail. A removeable plastic air box is provided with the K&N induction filter for those who use their vechicles in persistently wet climates.The VF supercharger system remains fully OBD2 compliant and is supported by a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty on the product only. Installation can be performed in approximately 8 hours and is non-intrusive allowing it to be fully reversible.

Every aspect of this kit has been fully engineered for high quality fitment and highly demanding performance and expectation. VF's in-house horizontal, turning and milling CNC's and plastic molding plant, GIAC's industry reputation and track record and Vortech's reliability have been fully exploited to create a product with internationally un-rivalled material technology, quality and performance.

Not all vehicles respond identically to engine modifications which is why it is important to consider the "delta" or relative power increase measured on the same dyno before and after modification. Power gains shown by VF have been found to be accurate on test vehicles on 91 octane at sea level, with stock setups (ie throttle body, exhaust system etc). The GIAC software adapts just as the OEM software and a slight increase in performance may be expected from the use of higher quality fuels such as 93 octane. Power gains may vary according to factors such as altitude or vehicle condition. Automatic vehicles are compatible but due to the nature of the transmission, dyno measurements are not made.

The US model B30/B32 engine responds extremely well to the introduction of positive pressure. Strong acceleration and smooth power are all exaggerated to a point where one wants to push the car in all gears. European models are not compatible due to the engine variations.

Stage 1 is setup to create 6psi manifold pressure at peak boost taking the E36 M3 from 212hp to 302hp at the wheels. This represents and increase of 110hp at the flywheel. Some test cars have yielded power gains of upto 125hp. VF engineers tested and found 6psi to be the optimal induction charge limit without aftercooling. Stage 2 is in development with boost having been upgraded by 2-3psi and the stock manifold being replaced with an air-to-water integrated chargecooler manifold. Air/water cooling requires less lengthy pipework than an intercooler and provides more consistent aftercooling effect. The stage 2 upgrade package is being designed as an add-on kit to the stage 1.

PRODUCT FEATURES

3 Year Warranty

Vortech Supercharger Unit

In-House CNC Machining

Plastic Molding

Cold Air Intakes

GIAC Chip Tuning

After Cooling

Made in the USA


• GIAC custom tuned stage 1 software
• RPM limiter increased to 7000 rpm
• Soft rev limiters and top speed governor removed
• Vortech V2 Super Quite SC trim polished supercharger
• 3 year unlimited mileage limited product warranty
• VF- CNC machined 6061 aluminum bracket system
• OEM BMW idler pullies
• OEM High flow fuel injectors
• VF- Custom molded polypropylene ducting
• VF- Customer tuned supercharger intake
• Bosch overrun bypass valve system
• Custom crank case ventilation system
• 4 ply silicon couplers with OEM screw clamps
• VF- CNC oil fittings with high pressure OEM oil lines
• Replacement OEM serpentine belt
• K&N induction filter with cold air intake and optional air box
• Comprehensive installation CD Rom
• Compatible with automatic transmission (pls specify)
• Precision Made in California, USA

Optional stage 2 kits in development for certain models
• 8-9 psi supercharger pulley
• GIAC custom tuned stage 2 software
• Replacement intake manifold with integrated heat exchanger
• Bosch OEM high flow water pump and reservoir system
• OEM water radiator and front mounting system
• OEM high flow (Stage2) fuel injectors

The VF kit is also available for the E46 323, 325, 328 and 330.

VF-Engineering chose to supercharge the BMW E46 M3 to add to an already superior throttle response and give wild mid-to-top end power (sport mode) with the centrifugal Vortech supercharger. Maintaining the the original BMW quality, smoothness and reliability were the key factors in the VF design. This is where the GIAC software comes into full play. VF have harnessed reliability of Vortech superchargers and quality of GIAC custom software with their 10 years of supercharging experience and worldwide OEM supply contacts to create the ultimate supercharger system for the ultimate drivers car.

VF purchased a 2005 model M3 (shown above) and chose to create a complete aftercooled stage 1 kit comprising of a production manufactured aluminum manifold with integrated air-to-water heat exchanger (charge cooler). Typically used in European Rally cars, air/water cooling is the ultimate in aftercooler technology for on-and-off the race track. Air/water cooling provides superior cooling ability over air/air, without lengthy ducting and giving cooler intake temperatures fot more powerful ignition.

VF have planned a (VHPD) Very High Performance Derivative stage 2. Aimed at the hard core enthusiast, this upgrade from the stage 1 package will include engine internal and lowered compression components. The VF demo car has been earmarked for conversion to be a 100% race car to show off this eventual flagship product.

All testing has been carried out on 91 octane Californian fuel and long term testing is currently being conducted in Summer 100+deg F temperatures.

All key components are 100% made in California. Supporting components such as injectors, radiators and water pumps are all aquired from German OEMs. This system has been fully road tested and dyno tuned on both the GIAC Mustang MD500AWD and in-house Dynojet 224XLC dynamometers with and without engine load. All stage 1 kits are setup at 6 psi and create as much, if not more power than similar products running greater levels of boost.

VF engineers spent over 12 months software testing the BMW Bosch and Siemens ECUs and resolved “stalling and MAF issues ” faced by other supercharger systems. Software flash technology and latest BMW file versions have all been employed to provide the cleanest and most reliable method of software installation. GIAC engineers extensively re-wrote the ECU software using their own binary, assembly and disassembly algorithms written from scratch. Testing the software included extensive road and dyno test cycles, with acceleration and deceleration tests for driveability smoothness and ECU fuel management. All test cars were put through long term full throttle testing in conditions varying from wet cold climates to hot dry Arizona desert temperature for safe-optimal air fuel ratios and knock activity monitoring. Competantly written ECU software has allowed VF to fully explore the potential of the BMW engine making over 40% more power in most applications.

VF chose to mount the Vortech supercharger with an in-house CNC machined aluminum bracket system. The unit is positioned in line with the original serpentine belt which is replaced with a longer OEM belt. The key to this design is that the OEM active-spring belt tensioner remains fully functional and eliminates belt slip or the need to manually tension the belt. The supercharger air ducts are custom molded in-house from plastic to give an OEM appearance, quality and fit. The incorporated Bosch boost overrun system is designed for smooth off-throttle cruising and deceleration with clean emmissions. The crankcase ventillation sytem is designed to cope with positive pressure and high flow OEM injectors are supplied to fit as direct replacements without modification to the injector rail. A removeable plastic air box is provided with the K&N induction filter for those who use their vechicles in persistently wet climates.The VF supercharger system remains fully OBD2 compliant and is supported by a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty on the product only. Installation can be performed in approximately 8 hours and is non-intrusive allowing it to be fully reversible.

Stage 1 Bolt-on 6.0 psi VF-Engineering supercharger with integrated chargecooler replacement manifold sytem. Target est 475hp at flywheel Stage 2 (in development) lowered compression high boost /VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative). Target HP tba

Every aspect of this kit has been fully engineered for high quality fitment and highly demanding performance and expectation. VF's in-house horizontal, turning and milling CNC's and plastic molding plant, GIAC's industry reputation and track record and Vortech's reliability have been fully exploited to create a product with internationally un-rivalled material technology, quality and performance.

Not all vehicles respond identically to engine modifications which is why it is important to consider the "delta" or relative power increase measured on the same dyno before and after modification. Power gains shown by VF have been found to be accurate on test vehicles on 91 octane at sea level, with stock setups (ie throttle body, exhaust system etc). The GIAC software adapts just as the OEM software and a slight increase in performance may be expected from the use of higher quality fuels such as 93 octane. Power gains may vary according to factors such as altitude or vehicle condition.

PRODUCT FEATURES

3 Year Warranty

Vortech Supercharger Unit

In-House CNC Machining

Plastic Molding

Cold Air Intakes

GIAC Chip Tuning

After Cooling

Made in the USA

Ongoing Developments

E46 M3
• GIAC custom tuned stage 1 software
• Top speed governor removed
• Vortech V2 Super Quite SC trim polished supercharger
• 3 year unlimited mileage limited product warranty
• Replacement chargecooler manifold
• Bosch water pump with VF water reservoir system
• VF- CNC machined 6061 aluminum bracket system
• OEM BMW idler pullies
• OEM High flow fuel injectors
• VF- Custom molded polypropylene ducting
• VF- Custom tuned supercharger intake
• Bosch overrun bypass valve system
• Custom crank case ventilation system
• 4 ply silicon couplers with OEM screw clamps
• VF- CNC oil fittings with high pressure OEM oil lines
• Replacement OEM serpentine belt
• K&N induction filter with cold air intake
• Comprehensive installation CD Rom
• Precision Made in California, USA