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Old 03-17-2011, 06:15 PM
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I did this a few days ago and a bunch of mechanical problems after installing it. I was driving on the highway when i lost power and the ASC light came on and 'Transmission service required' showed up on the info display as well as a CEL. I was also getting some major idle surge when i pulled over. After i turned the car off for a while i turned it back on and everything was fine (CEL was still on). So i got home and switched back to the stock IC in case i had to get it towed to the dealer and it ran fine and CEL went off. I have no clue what could have caused all the warning lights but i won't be putting the Evo IC back on.
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Old 06-17-2011, 12:33 PM
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Sorry to hear you had problems. You may not have tightened everything down, or you could have a tear in one of the couplers. This is a very simple upgrade and few (if any) things should go wrong if you take your time since it's pretty much a direct swap.

So I got tired of the OEM Evo intercooler and decided to upgrade to an aftermarket core. This is a 3" bar/plate design which has excellent cooling properties. The install is the same as before.

1. Remove the bumper
2. Remove the upper IC piping
3. Loosen the lower IC Piping
4. Remove the lower support bracket bolts (keeping the rubber donuts attached)
5. Remove the rubber donuts and carefully slide the core out.

Install is a repeat of the above.

One thing to note if this is your first time installing an intercooler, oil cooler or radiator. THE FINS ARE VERY FRAGILE. This is why they ship them with a cardboard shield. I recommend leaving the cardboard on during install to avoid raking the fins across anything while you're sliding the core into place.

a) Bumper removed. Excuse the mess.



b) Leave the donuts on until the last minute. They will support the core, but give you flexibility to move it while getting the rest of the attach points loose and off.



c) Yuck! I banish thee.....

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Old 06-17-2011, 12:35 PM
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d) Comparing cores



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Old 06-17-2011, 12:36 PM
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e) Slip the new one in and secure. Leave the cardboard on until the last minute to avoid a whoopsie.



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Old 06-17-2011, 12:37 PM
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f) Remove the cardboard and replace the bumper.





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Old 06-17-2011, 02:02 PM
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Very nice!
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Old 02-19-2012, 06:39 PM
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Wooot!!!!
Just did mine today too. =D
Remember to take your time while doing this and double check all of the hose clamps are tight. The Licp is a B$tch!!!
I love the outcome of it. =D


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Old 02-19-2012, 10:41 PM
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Wooot!!!!
Just did mine today too. =D
Remember to take your time while doing this and double check all of the hose clamps are tight. The Licp is a B$tch!!!
I love the outcome of it. =D

What kind of FMIC do you have?
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Old 02-19-2012, 11:20 PM
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What kind of FMIC do you have?
Its a DTM FMIC.
This FMIC has been discontinued.
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Old 03-19-2012, 05:38 AM
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Just an FYI since I noticed a lot of people having trouble with their bumpers not being flush after removal. I just installed the evo x intercooler as well as the upper and lower pipes and I did not have to remove the bumper at all. All I did was remove the lower plastic tray (skidplate) from under the car that is connected to the bumper and it slid right out and the evo one went right in. I was able to get at the 2 screws from underneath as well as the licp hose clamps. I just unscrewed the lower grill and used a screwdriver and the rubber hangers popped right off.
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