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  1. Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series: Introduction

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series: Introduction

    Hey guys,

    As you saw in our post from yesterday, and our threads on the forums, we acquired our 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost today!

    Check out the video and gallery below showing the delivery of our new 2015 Mustang, and an explanation of our plans for the next few weeks!

    Thanks for reading, check back with us Monday for a dyno video!

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  2. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 3: Prototype Intercooler Evaluation and Installation

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler, Part 3: Prototype Intercooler Evaluation and Installation

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins Intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler

    Our prototype intercooler is ready to go! Let's take a quick peek at what our engineers designed!

    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype
    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype

    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype
    Mishimoto 6.7L Cummins intercooler prototype

    First impressions,

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  3. Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STI FMIC Kit, Part 7: Cooler Efficiency Testing

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STI FMIC Kit, Part 7: Cooler Efficiency Testing

    Interested in purchasing our Subaru WRX or STi intercooler kit? Check out more details on our product pages linked below!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler, 2001-2007

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Front-Mount Intercooler, 2008-2014

    Mishimoto Subaru STi Front-Mount Intercooler, 2008-2014

    We are nearing the end of this build. As mentioned in the last post, we wanted to put our core to the test and provide some cooling efficiency data that our customers could use. We decided to modify our 2010 STi to add some heat and power to the CAC system for testing. Information regarding our vehicle is listed below.

    2010 Subaru WRX STI

    • 6-Speed Manual
    • Mishimoto Intake
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  4. First Look: Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost!

    First Look: Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost!

    Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
    Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

    As we mentioned on the forums, we have been aggressively searching for a 2015 Ecoboost Mustang for product development! We are pleased to announce that our purchase has been made, and we are expecting our 2015 Mustang to arrive on Friday the 10th.

    Our team is extremely excited to get this car into the shop and begin tearing it down to develop a performance radiator, intercooler, oil cooler kit, etc.

    Before stripping our 2015 Mustang, we will be collecting a ton of images and video to provide our first impressions of the new model. This includes information regarding the 2015 Ford Mustang chassis, suspension, brakes, wheels, tires, interior, and of course the 2.3L EcoBoost. This is the first time the Mustang has been equipped with a turbo-four since the mid-eighties, and we have a team full of automotive geeks itching for a drive in

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  5. Mishimoto 2011+ Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L LML Duramax Performance Intercooler, Part 1: Product Introduction and Factory Cooler Evaluation

    Mishimoto 2011+ Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L LML Duramax Performance Intercooler, Part 1: Product Introduction and Factory Cooler Evaluation

    Interested in purchasing this Duramax Intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L Duramax Intercooler Kit

    Product Introduction

    The LML Duramax is the cleanest and most powerful Duramax thus far. The innovations made for this new model are quite substantial and are a direct result of serious advances in automotive technology. Unfortunately, stricter emissions standards of today result in the inclusion of a DPF (diesel particulate filter) system, which improves emissions yet hampers fuel mileage.

    Luckily, not all the innovations for newer Durmax models are in place to provide cleaner air; several features of the new engine are in place for improved performance and reliability. Among the long list of improvements, a few highlights include a quick-spooling VGT turbocharger, a factory-equipped exhaust brake, upgraded designs of the main

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  6. Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Factory Radiator Data Collection and Prototype Development

    Mishimoto 2010-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Factory Radiator Data Collection and Prototype Development

    Interested in purchasing this Cummins radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Dodge 6.7L Cummins Aluminum Radiator

    Now that we had our project objectives outlined, we could bring in a vehicle to begin the first stage of product development. After checking with our local contacts, we were able to locate the 2010 6.7L you see below!

    2010 6.7L Cummins test vehicle
    2010 6.7L Cummins test vehicle

    A big thank you to the owner of this truck! Take a look under the hood. This truck was equipped with some basic bolt-on modifications.

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  7. Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler Kit, Part 6: Final Prototype Installation Shots

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler Kit, Part 6: Final Prototype Installation Shots

    Interested in purchasing our Subaru WRX or STi intercooler kit? Check out more details on our product pages linked below!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler, 2001-2007

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Front-Mount Intercooler, 2008-2014

    Mishimoto Subaru STi Front-Mount Intercooler, 2008-2014

    As promised, we have a couple cool images showing these kits fully installed on our test vehicles. Check them out below!

    First, our full kit installed on our shop 2003 WRX Bugeye wagon!

    Bugeye wagon with Mishimoto kit fully installed
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  8. Mishimoto BMW E30/E36 X-Line Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fit and Performance Testing Process

    Mishimoto BMW E30/E36 X-Line Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fit and Performance Testing Process

    Interested in purchasing this BMW E30/E36 aluminum radiator? Check out the product page for more information!

    Mishimoto BMW E30/E36 X-Line Performance Aluminum Radiator

    Being pleased with our design in comparison to the stock unit, it was time to put this radiator to the test and see how the improvements would impact cooling efficiency. The first true test for this radiator would be fitment. Although this product was designed based off of dimensions from the stock radiator and the engine bay of an E36 M, we still had yet to drop this unit into a vehicle to ensure that all components bolted into position properly. We snagged the keys to our test vehicle from our videographer and easily dropped our prototype into place. Check out a few shots of this radiator installed!

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  9. Mishimoto 2015 Subaru WRX Thermostatic Oil Cooler Kit, Part 3: Testing Results

    Mishimoto 2015 Subaru WRX Thermostatic Oil Cooler Kit, Part 3: Testing Results

    Interested in purchasing our thermostatic WRX oil cooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit

    It was now time to test our components and ensure that they were operating to our standards. Our previous testing showed that oil warmup was rapid enough for use on a daily driven vehicle. Next we had to confirm that temperature improvements compared to the stock cooler setup were efficient.

    We used a similar testing practice with the previous version of this kit, which includes the procedures and conditions listed below.

    Testing Conditions

    • Ambient Temperatures: 70°F-75°F
    • Driving Conditions: 6 miles of highway driving at 60 mph
    • Sensors: PLX temperature sensor reading 10 times per second

    Setups Tested

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  10. Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler Kit, Part 5: Intercooler Pipe Fabrication/Development Continued

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler Kit, Part 5: Intercooler Pipe Fabrication/Development Continued

    Interested in purchasing our Subaru WRX or STi intercooler kit? Check out more details on our product pages linked below!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Front-Mount Intercooler, 2001-2007

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Front-Mount Intercooler, 2008-2014

    Mishimoto Subaru STi Front-Mount Intercooler, 2008-2014

    GR STI stock intercooler removed
    GR STI stock intercooler removed

    Once the engine bay was evaluated, we began to fabricate piping. Our goal was to route these pipes in the cleanest possible fashion while keeping the route as short as possible. First, the upper

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