Buschur Racing FMIC Race vs Deluxe reviewed

Mellon Tuning · Feb 28, 2008, 07:32 AM

ok, so the deluxe FMIC from Buschur Racing as done me well... 500+ awhp DLL charts 11.33 @ 125mph traps on the g-tech (no tracks open and no dyno for 6 hours from here) This is on 93 octane pump gas @ 30psi, no meth or anything like that.

Tonight I swapped out the deluxe FMIC for the race FMIC, no fitment issues whatsoever but I don't use the stock crash bar anymore so keep that in mind. it took about an hour to install.

I went out to do a few pulls and found that I had to pull 1* of timing from 3000rpm to 6000rpm and by 7000-8000rpm my AFR went from ~ 11.3 to 11.9 I added a ton of fuel in the map but it's not richening up anymore. I checked the IDC's on my PTE 880's and they are showing 110% now.

The most recent DLL dyno showed 527awhp and the new one showed 545awhp but it was just a tiny peak higher.

I did a single test pull with the g-tech and here are the results of the old fmic vs the new:

new on the left and old on the right:
0-60 3.31 3.15
60' 1.81 1.70 (spinning so badly I had to get off the gas, street tries this time, used drag radials last time)
1/8th et 7.36 7.32
1/8th mph 99.39 96.9
1/4 et 11.23 11.33
1/4mph 130.2 125.07 (best ever was 127.2 previously)

so clearly the car is moving more air than ever at the same boost level and I have a new fuel supply issue, this is a good thing! it means the car is making more power. I'm loving that new best trap!!!!

potential issues are:
single walbro + kenne bell boost a pump is no longer sufficient and I need to go with twin walbro

PTE 880's are too small for the AWHP (the IDC's were already 100%+ prior to the FMIC swap when the AFR was 11.3)

so, I just got off the phone with Buschur and have a twin walbro fuel pump setup and PTE 1000cc injectors on the way. This should finalize my fuel supply for a long time and I can put my kenne Bell boost a pump back on the stealth that's getting a fresh shorty right now and will need it soon anyway

comparison pics:
deluxe, stock, race

btw, please excuse my messy garage, the stealth has been sitting in there and now that it's backed out junk found it's way in there.

Mulholland0132 · Feb 28, 2008, 07:41 AM

Nice mellon....man I am starting to think I am going to have a serious issue with fuel this month. We are basically running 100% same set up except I have alky....but I planned to use 780injectors and one walboro. I wonder how much alky affects all of this because it starting to seem like my injectors are going to be an issue.

Jrod@Buschur · Feb 28, 2008, 07:42 AM

Nice review Chris thank you. Glad you're happy with the new FMIC.

We'll get your new order going and you should see it in a few days.

Thanks again!

P.S. - I also have this FMIC currently on sale if anyone is interested in taking advantage of the special pricing.

zbomb · Feb 28, 2008, 07:45 AM

Coming along nicely Chris, I have to say you do the best reviews on this site. Thanks for putting in the time and effort to do it right.

evovin · Feb 28, 2008, 08:06 AM

I knew you going to change your fuel set up eventually!

Now I can buy a 1000cc and BR double pumper!

Mellon Tuning · Feb 28, 2008, 08:22 AM

haha yeah it was just a matter of time...I know it sounds crazy but I like to find the limits of x injectors/pump before I upgrade. In hind sight I should have started with the 1000cc and twin pump a long time ago but then I wouldn't have learned anything from this experience. I'm the type person that likes to figure things out for myself so that I can speak more intelligently about the limits of parts in the future and not be one of the masses on evom that simply repeat what someone else said.

zbomb · Feb 28, 2008, 08:23 AM

I feel like I'm going to be in a similar boat Chris, I just put some 880's on the car and hoping a big shot of meth will help keep the IDC's down. We'll see.

Mellon Tuning · Feb 28, 2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrod@Buschur

Nice review Chris thank you. Glad you're happy with the new FMIC.

We'll get your new order going and you should see it in a few days.

Thanks again!

P.S. - I also have this FMIC currently on sale if anyone is interested in taking advantage of the special pricing.

excellent, I can't wait... from the looks of it I might even be able to add a little timing or run a little more boost once I get the AFR back in check. Surprisingly even with the leaner than ideal AFR I didn't get a single knock count beyond 6000 rpm even though it's moving more air now. I guess that's a benefit of the colder temps thanks to the badass BR Race FMIC

LilRico · Feb 28, 2008, 08:39 AM

I see the tape got on your FMIC too. I had it on mine, but that's because they wrap that bad boy up so good, but the tape is a pain in the ass to get off...

Great review though Mellon!

Mellon Tuning · Feb 28, 2008, 08:56 AM

yeah that darn tape! hehe, Oh well, it's going under the bumper never to be seen again.

Thank god Buschur does a good job packaging their FMIC because my box was beat all to hell...my delivery guy must drive a slow camaro

Mellon Tuning · Feb 28, 2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulholland0132

Nice mellon....man I am starting to think I am going to have a serious issue with fuel this month. We are basically running 100% same set up except I have alky....but I planned to use 780injectors and one walboro. I wonder how much alky affects all of this because it starting to seem like my injectors are going to be an issue.

it all depends on how much meth you're injecting and how much boost you're going to be running. If it were me I would start with low boost and ease it up keeping a careful eye on AFR/knock etc...

Mulholland0132 · Feb 28, 2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mellon

it all depends on how much meth you're injecting and how much boost you're going to be running. If it were me I would start with low boost and ease it up keeping a careful eye on AFR/knock etc...

Thanks Chris...sorry to jack your thread. I will send you results in about two weeks when its all put together. Should be interesting and your input means a lot

Boost3dxEvO · Feb 28, 2008, 09:13 AM

VERY nice review as always Mellon Head!

That thing looks top notch and is HUGE! Looking at your numbers makes me sad because I am not going to have my setup for at least 3 weeks from now ): Although I did the springs, retainers, valve seals, seats, and new head gasket! And some new gauges so it will be easier to video tape the wideband while driving! I got rid of the mickey mouse (steering wheel column). But yeah.. can't wait to work with you in a few weeks (: I have already recommended a few people to get tuned through you!

Enjoy this beautiful front mount and your wonderful car!

newbieEVO8 · Feb 28, 2008, 09:14 AM

Its amazing that this little evo is making all the f-body owner's in memphis buy new mods.....(ie bigger shot of no2)

Plus a certain gto that continues to add power without traction...doh

Congrats mellon and thanks for taking the time to find the limits of each part.

Now I know what to get when its time for my hta35r kit.

9sec9 · Feb 28, 2008, 09:24 AM

You're doing the same thing that we're going to do. The Deluxe is what we've been running and actually hot-lapped at a few races, but the time has come to get the Race type. We're also close on IDC, so it's either a little more Meth or larger injectors. Thanks for the review Mellon, it helps us make our final decision.