Info on FAE or OEM surf pipe for '17 Helix

**Dtbradly** · 03-08-2019, 01:03 PM

i paid a hair under $1000 for all the bells and whistles plus install by the dealer.

**corvette8189** · 03-08-2019, 01:35 PM

Install is not very difficult. If you can change your oil you can change your exhaust pipe.
I'm available for any tech questions as well.

**LAwake** · 03-08-2019, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by corvette8189

Install is not very difficult. If you can change your oil you can change your exhaust pipe.
I'm available for any tech questions as well.

Good to know because I may be having to call ya. I've changed all my fluids so.........we'll see.

**LAwake** · 03-08-2019, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Dtbradly

i paid a hair under $1000 for all the bells and whistles plus install by the dealer.

You have any pics of the finished install, by chance? It's good to find someone else that's already had it done to their Helix.

**Boonejeepin** · 03-08-2019, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by corvette8189

Install is not very difficult. If you can change your oil you can change your exhaust pipe.
I'm available for any tech questions as well.

Just be 100% sure that you have the FAE oriented correctly before you drill. It’s not difficult but you will need to step back from the boat to visually confirm the pipe alignment.

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**Boonejeepin** · 03-08-2019, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Boonejeepin

Just be 100% sure that you have the FAE oriented correctly before you drill. It’s not difficult but you will need to step back from the boat to visually confirm the pipe alignment.

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On a Max but the setup is the same.

I ended up taping things off and painting the flange black to better match the hull.

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**Dtbradly** · 03-08-2019, 04:55 PM

yup my helix pipe looks exactly the same

**LAwake** · 03-08-2019, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Boonejeepin

On a Max but the setup is the same.

I ended up taping things off and painting the flange black to better match the hull.

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Looks sharp. No issues with clearance of the center smartplate? It looks like it's a pretty tight fit in the pics.

**Boonejeepin** · 03-08-2019, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by LAwake

Looks sharp. No issues with clearance of the center smartplate? It looks like it's a pretty tight fit in the pics.

Make sure you have the FAE clocked right and you will have at least 3/4” gap. Make sure to double and triple check.

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