Buschur Racing's Air Intake shield
Buschur Racing's Air Intake shield
The EVOX has an idle problem with an open element filter in place when the a/c is on in the car. The idle will stumble.
We were made aware of this from a customer or two and then we had some paperwork forwarded to us from Mitsubishi talking about the problem.
The problem is caused by hot air being forced from the fan on the radiator into the air filter, this throws off both the intake air temps and MAF rate causing the car to stumble when the fan cycles.
With every problem there is a solution. Below is our solution to the problem. These shields will end up being used in all of our filter kits for the EVOX. I do not have final pricing yet. The shields will be available in powder coated black initially with the possibility of a carbon fiber piece coming too, depending on the price.
Here is the picture of the front side. The end and opposite side are open to draw air in. The bottom fits over the filter and the clamp holds both pieces on:
We were made aware of this from a customer or two and then we had some paperwork forwarded to us from Mitsubishi talking about the problem.
The problem is caused by hot air being forced from the fan on the radiator into the air filter, this throws off both the intake air temps and MAF rate causing the car to stumble when the fan cycles.
With every problem there is a solution. Below is our solution to the problem. These shields will end up being used in all of our filter kits for the EVOX. I do not have final pricing yet. The shields will be available in powder coated black initially with the possibility of a carbon fiber piece coming too, depending on the price.
Here is the picture of the front side. The end and opposite side are open to draw air in. The bottom fits over the filter and the clamp holds both pieces on:
Last edited by David Buschur; Jun 19, 2008 at 09:38 AM.
How close does this get to the edge of the filter? This was less of a problem on the VIII's and IX's because the filter was further away from and not directly in front of the radiator. Nice piece.
I do not have a picture on the car yet. Soon, next week. I just wanted to get a picture of it out there as there will be many released in the future and wanted to show what we are doing first, rather than after someone else made them and showed pictures. Then the "copy" thing can't be pointed at us.
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There is a good sized air gap between the shield and filter, it will not effect air flow.
I don't see this piece being made for the EVO 8-9 as it hasn't been an issue like it is on the EVOX.
I don't see this piece being made for the EVO 8-9 as it hasn't been an issue like it is on the EVOX.
I too would love to see this for the VIII or IX because those of us who have after market hoods, it looks like it will block rain from hitting the filter like those of us who have a Siebon Hood... Just a thought...
I do not have a picture on the car yet. Soon, next week. I just wanted to get a picture of it out there as there will be many released in the future and wanted to show what we are doing first, rather than after someone else made them and showed pictures. Then the "copy" thing can't be pointed at us.
This thread is about the BR intake shield. If you would like to talk about what intakes you prefer or would use, I'll start a thread. Please do not hijack this one.
Also, please stop asking for pics installed. See the above quoted post (emphasis mine).