Buschur Race Intercooler FMIC on Evo ix 9
I couldn't find anyone with a writeup on this, so i figure i would do it. First off I must say this is a damn nice piece. Installation was not that bad, although while trying to pull my lexus drag car out of the garage the trunk lid slammed me in the head and i had to go to the ER to get 4 staples in my head.
Here are some notes when installing a Buschur RACE FMIC onto an EVO IX
1. Crash bar goes bye-bye
2. Left hand crash bar mount needs removed
3. All mesh has to be removed
4. Left and right side ducts on the front bumper will need some trimming
5. I left the splash shield off, but i think it would fit with some trimming but not totally sure.
6. If you have the Buschur IX LICP for the evo IX it will not fit when you go to the race intercooler. That lower pipe only fits the stocker.
Other than that it's not that bad to install. Front bumper comes off and the rest is all downhill from there. In the pics you will see i am still using the stock LICP until i get my Buschur 3065 kit (should be this coming week). I saw an immediate difference in power level after taking it out on the street, my guestimate would be around 25hp increase. I saw about a 2 psi pressure drop also.
Stock intercooler in place ready to be removed
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In this pic you will see the Buschur IX LICP - would not work as it curves up to mate to the stock style endtanks.
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Buschur Race FMIC installed
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Notice the stock LICP here. I had to bend the brackets on it to get it to fit
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Trimming on passenger side (needs filed and cleaned up i know) notice the stock LICP for now =(
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Trimming on drivers side
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Finished product, my car needs washed, i know
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Here are some notes when installing a Buschur RACE FMIC onto an EVO IX
1. Crash bar goes bye-bye
2. Left hand crash bar mount needs removed
3. All mesh has to be removed
4. Left and right side ducts on the front bumper will need some trimming
5. I left the splash shield off, but i think it would fit with some trimming but not totally sure.
6. If you have the Buschur IX LICP for the evo IX it will not fit when you go to the race intercooler. That lower pipe only fits the stocker.
Other than that it's not that bad to install. Front bumper comes off and the rest is all downhill from there. In the pics you will see i am still using the stock LICP until i get my Buschur 3065 kit (should be this coming week). I saw an immediate difference in power level after taking it out on the street, my guestimate would be around 25hp increase. I saw about a 2 psi pressure drop also.
Stock intercooler in place ready to be removed
In this pic you will see the Buschur IX LICP - would not work as it curves up to mate to the stock style endtanks.
Buschur Race FMIC installed
Notice the stock LICP here. I had to bend the brackets on it to get it to fit
Trimming on passenger side (needs filed and cleaned up i know) notice the stock LICP for now =(
Trimming on drivers side
Finished product, my car needs washed, i know
That air duct just barely hits the lower pipe. It has on most of the EVO's I put the BR cores on. I chose to remove it rather have it squish and rub. For a no interference bumper cover install. In all the core fits the car really well.
I have tested and seen many an intercooler on my Mustang dyno. The best results and most consistent charge air temps have been the BR cores.
I have tested and seen many an intercooler on my Mustang dyno. The best results and most consistent charge air temps have been the BR cores.
Apparently though from other posts i could have gotten it to fit better by pushing it back towards the rad support. I will take a look at this when i get it up on my lift again.
I don't understand how you mounted it that it needs to be pushed back. The top bracket on the BR Race core simply bolts where the stock IC's top bracket bolted up. No mess, no fuss. The side bracket requires a body colored bolt be removed and reinstalled to hold that bracket. The bumper is a little tight and simply using a hammer and indenting the inside of the bumper where it contacts the IC for clearance. Problem solved. I see a lot of IC's with the front steel bumper removed altogether. Maybe the owner didn't take the time to make it fit or it did not fit with that particular core. The BR cores do not require hacking the car all up for installation. Of course those doing the install can often lack the skills or ability to do a clean install.
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I like the buschur parts I have gotten to this point but there is too much inconsistentcies with this fmic unless they can clear this up, maybe does not matter much but I have yet to recieve any directions for any of the parts I have gotten, that might have solved some of these problems. Still great parts though!!
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If you need directions for a direct replacement intercooler. Wow. Its not that difficult. Lot of times people need to set down the tools and have someone with some mechanical experience install their parts. It would cut down on all the threads of " so and so's parts don't fit, yo." I have used BR parts since 1992. On over 17 different Mitsu cars of my own. Have yet to see inconsistencies with exhausts, intercoolers, intakes. Have seen others attempted installs though. Makes one realize not all enthusiasts should do their own wrenching. The BR Race core IC setup is very simple. Because one guy posts up with his all jacked out of shape and the car cut up, missing stock parts cause they claim they won't fit. Its not the best way to lay judgement on a parts fitment. Yet its how many, many people base their decisions on a myriad of products in this day and age. 
People need to use common sense of they have it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But come on. 
How can one argue if a BR part fits or not. Its their reputation. High Quality parts that outperform much of the competition with unparalled fit and finish.
People need to use common sense of they have it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But come on. How can one argue if a BR part fits or not. Its their reputation. High Quality parts that outperform much of the competition with unparalled fit and finish.
I installed this IC on my EVO 8. Mine sat too far out from the radiator support right out of the box. I had to push it around a bit to get it to sit closer to the car. There was also no way to fit the crash beam without trimming at least a half inch from the inside corner. The beam would be useless without boxing it back in again, and leaving it off the car was easier than even just getting the welder out.
Parts don't come perfect, from any vendor. Welding warps flanges and brackets, it's not uncommon to have to massage things a little when installing, no matter how hard you swing from the bean bag.
You can definitely expect ridiculous temperature performance from this core. Like other's with the tools to measure the output temp, I've recorded zero degree temp increases on 3rd gear pulls, and a max of about 10 degrees increase on a full drag run with a typical case being 5, measured in the UICP. I'm tempted to take this off the EVO and see if it will fit on the RWD...
Parts don't come perfect, from any vendor. Welding warps flanges and brackets, it's not uncommon to have to massage things a little when installing, no matter how hard you swing from the bean bag.
You can definitely expect ridiculous temperature performance from this core. Like other's with the tools to measure the output temp, I've recorded zero degree temp increases on 3rd gear pulls, and a max of about 10 degrees increase on a full drag run with a typical case being 5, measured in the UICP. I'm tempted to take this off the EVO and see if it will fit on the RWD...
I AM HAPPY WITH IT, and happy with Buschur's parts. and i dont care if i had to remove the crash beam or do some bumper trimming. I don't see why people make such a huge deal out of trimming the bumper. this thread was not intended to make buschur look bad, guess that backfired on me.
Last edited by joel(PA); Sep 17, 2007 at 06:22 AM.
Thanks for the pics and the post Joel.
I know that we had discussed our standard lower IC pipe not fitting the race FMIC when you had ordered the FMIC so I hope that wasnt an issue.
For others that do not know..... The race FMIC can be used with the stock lower piping or we do offer a seperate lower IC pipe for the race FMIC. The lower pipe that we sell for $210 ONLY fits the stock turbo and stock intercooler.
I know this has already been touched on...... The stock crash bar can be modified to fit if you do want to keep it in there. Some have even got it to fit with no modifications. Its just VERY snug.
This was commented on as well..... The mesh shouldnt have needed to have been removed either.
Also NO cutting should have been needed for the installation.
Thats all that is normally needed.
You do NOT need to.
I know that we had discussed our standard lower IC pipe not fitting the race FMIC when you had ordered the FMIC so I hope that wasnt an issue.
For others that do not know..... The race FMIC can be used with the stock lower piping or we do offer a seperate lower IC pipe for the race FMIC. The lower pipe that we sell for $210 ONLY fits the stock turbo and stock intercooler.
I know this has already been touched on...... The stock crash bar can be modified to fit if you do want to keep it in there. Some have even got it to fit with no modifications. Its just VERY snug.
This was commented on as well..... The mesh shouldnt have needed to have been removed either.
Also NO cutting should have been needed for the installation.
You do NOT need to.
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ETS would probably fit but, I havent' found any data showing how well their FMIC works. For those who are looking to get into a core without having the skills to mod or wanting to cut up their bumpers you might want to go Nisei. I know David himself has tested against their "Street" version against his "Race" core about a year ago and the wasn't a real difference at all (technically I believe it was 5whp in favor of the "Race" BUT, David was running about 1psi more through his core). So, it's fair to say all things we're equal I guess. Since then I know Nisei Engineering has released their "Compeition" FMIC which I guess their version of a "Race" core. I've heard this unit dwarfs their old "Street" unit in performance. I'm sure if you search it you will find some good info but, here is what the Nisei Competition looks like installed.
No cutting and the crash beam still fits...for those not big on modification.
No cutting of the bumper skin either.
No cutting and the crash beam still fits...for those not big on modification.
No cutting of the bumper skin either.
