Monthly Archives: December 2015

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 3: Handling

Posted: December 30, 2015

Categories: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Vehicle Review

Tags: v8, teammishi, ss, mishimoto, merica, meric a, lt4, lt1, lsx, intake, featured, exhaust, dyno, dynapack, camaro, 6.2l

The second segment of our video review series is up! In this video, we take you on some local back roads to test out the impressive handling characteristics of the SS. This includes:

-Overall Handling Impressions
-Steering Feel
-Tire Performance
-Electronic Rev-Match Function
-Highway Manners

Check it out!

Our next video covers some of the neat interior features found on the SS!

Thanks for watching!
-John

Pipe Down! Mishimoto Fiesta ST Charge Pipe R&D, Part 3: First Prototype Evaluation

Posted: December 30, 2015

Categories: Ford Fiesta ST Charge Pipe Kit 2014+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, piping, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, FordFiestaST, ford, FiST, fiestast, featured, charge, CAC

Good news! Our first prototype intercooler pipe kit is complete. We can now evaluate both fitment and functionality on our Fiesta. Let's take a look at each pipe we created.

Prototype Cold-Side

First we have the more complex pipe of the pair, the cold-side.

Fiesta ST charge pipe prototype

Complexity comes in the way of multiple bends combined with numerous pipe-mounted features. To the right side of the pipe, you can see the flat flange that serves as a mounting point for the factory pressure sensor. This flange is CNC-machined to provide a proper seal.

Power through Deletion. 2015 WRX TGV Delete Kit, Part 3: First Prototypes

Posted: December 29, 2015

Categories: Subaru WRX TGV Delete 2015+

Tags: wrx, turbo, track, top-mount, teammishi, subaru, scca, oil, mishimoto, Intercooler 2015+ 2015, intercooler, heat, featured, fa20dit

We're back with another quick update on our TGV delete project for the 2015+ WRX. After designing our initial models and then 3D-printing a prototype for test fitting, we worked up a couple functional prototypes for on-car testing.

First Prototype Images

Check out a few images of our functional prototype deletes!

Mishimoto's 2015 WRX TGV delete prototypes

Mishimoto's 2015 WRX TGV delete

The Final Product - MK7 GTI Induction, Part 4

Posted: December 29, 2015

Categories: Volkswagen GTI Intake 2015+

Tags: vw, volkswagen, vag, turbo, R&D, PROTOTYPE, mk7, mishimoto, intake, INDUCTION, gti, featured, euro, boost

Great news from the Mishimoto garage! We have tested and fitted the final iteration of our airbox design for this prototype MK7 intake. We made some minor adjustments for fitment and ease of installation, but more on that later. This has been an interesting project from the start because of the uniqueness of this box design - check it out!

Final Intake System

Once this prototype system was ready to go, we prepared it for final fitting into the MK7. The next step is paint! The final products will be powder coated, with the intake pipe color options ranging from wrinkle black/red powdercoat or chrome polish. So the painted parts below are just for visualization purposes.

Prototype MK7 parts drying from paint

Clean Valves for the SS. Camaro Catch Can Development, Part 3: Catch Can and Silicone Hose Details

Posted: December 23, 2015

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Catch Can Kit 2016+

Tags: v8, teammishi, ss, mishimoto, merica, lt4, lt1, lsx, intake, featured, exhaust, dyno, dynapack, camaro, 6.2l

Interested in picking up our Camaro SS catch can kit? Check out it at our online store!

Mishimoto 2016+ Camaro SS Catch Can

Our Camaro catch can project continues! If you follow our development posts on the forums, please be sure to cast additional votes for our bracket design and silicone hose color. We are interested in obtaining as much feedback/opinion as possible so we can bring to market exactly the kit you want to see. So far, we've inspected the stock systems, selected a catch can location, and designed our initial bracket prototype. The final developmental phase includes constructing our direct-fit lines that will run from the PCV to the catch can, and from the catch can to the intake manifold.

Before showing our progress with that, I'd like to cover some of the neat aspects of our catch can.

Mishimoto Baffled Oil Catch Can

Dyno Results - E46 Intake Development, Part 2

Posted: December 22, 2015

Categories: BMW 3-Series E46 330i Intake 2001-2006

Tags: R&D, PROTOTYPE, intake, featured, dyno, 330i, #bmw, #bimmer

We've made some progress with testing our E46 intake and the dyno results are finally in! This intake was put through some extensive testing and it held up to the abuse with consistent and repeatable output numbers. Let's see how our finalized prototype fits on the car!

Fitment

Prototype E46 intake ready for the dyno

E46 parts fitment

Power Through Deletion. 2015 WRX TGV Delete Kit, Part 2: 3D-Printed Prototype Test Fit

Posted: December 22, 2015

Categories: Subaru WRX TGV Delete 2015+

Tags: wrx, turbo, track, top-mount, teammishi, subaru, scca, oil, mishimoto, Intercooler 2015+ 2015, intercooler, heat, featured, fa20dit

3D-Printed Prototypes

To confirm the dimensions and design of our prototype, we decided to utilize some of our rapid prototyping tools. We fired up our 3D printer and loaded the model. Check out a couple images showing the progress of the print.

3D-printing 2015 WRX parts

Once the printing process was complete, we cleaned up the prototypes and installed them on our 2015 WRX to verify fitment.

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 2: On-Road Review

Posted: December 21, 2015

Categories: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Vehicle Review

Tags: v8, teammishi, ss, mishimoto, merica, meric a, lt4, lt1, lsx, intake, featured, exhaust, dyno, dynapack, camaro, 6.2l

The second segment of our video review series is up! In this video, we take you on-board our SS for a quick drive and some basic first impressions. In this video we cover:

-Driving Modes
-Exhaust and Intake Sound
-Wide Open Throttle Pull
-Highway Manners

Check it out!

Our next video will feature some additional driving footage which highlights the handling of the SS.

Thanks for watching!
-John

Stock System Review - Mini Cooper S Intake Development, Part 1

Posted: December 21, 2015

Categories: Mini Cooper S Intake 2014+

Tags: turbo, R&D, Mini Cooper S, Mini Cooper, Mini, intake, featured, F56, F55, boost

Mini Cooper S's have always been fun little hatchbacks with large potential. True enjoyment comes during track days thanks to with their small and light chassis and a lively power-plant. The story is no different here with the newest model Mini Cooper S which is the most recent test subject to make into our garage for some intake R&D.

Stock System Review

Our goal here is to provide an enhanced driving experience to those purchasing our Mini Cooper air intake. Let's jump into the stock intake to see what we're working with!

Aerial view of the Mini Cooper S engine bay

Clean Valves for the SS. Camaro Catch Can Development, Part 2: Bracket Design and Fabrication

Posted: December 16, 2015

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Catch Can Kit 2016+

Tags: v8, teammishi, ss, mishimoto, merica, lt4, lt1, lsx, intake, featured, exhaust, dyno, dynapack, camaro, 6.2l

Interested in picking up our Camaro SS catch can kit? Check out our discounted pre-sale linked below.

Mishimoto 2016+ Camaro SS Catch Can Pre-Sale!

Bracket Location and Fabrication

The starting point for this Camaro oil catch can project is to determine the location of the catch can. Our can will be mounted by a direct-fit bracket specifically designed for the Camaro.

Our goal is to create a kit that is stock-like in appearance and allows for easy draining and servicing.

After considering a variety of locations for the can, we decided that the driver-side strut tower would be ideal.

Camaro oil catch can mounting location</body>

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Monthly Archives: December 2015

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 3: Handling

Pipe Down! Mishimoto Fiesta ST Charge Pipe R&D, Part 3: First Prototype Evaluation

Prototype Cold-Side

Power through Deletion. 2015 WRX TGV Delete Kit, Part 3: First Prototypes

First Prototype Images

The Final Product - MK7 GTI Induction, Part 4

Final Intake System

Clean Valves for the SS. Camaro Catch Can Development, Part 3: Catch Can and Silicone Hose Details

Interested in picking up our Camaro SS catch can kit? Check out it at our online store!

Mishimoto 2016+ Camaro SS Catch Can

Mishimoto Baffled Oil Catch Can

Dyno Results - E46 Intake Development, Part 2

Fitment

Power Through Deletion. 2015 WRX TGV Delete Kit, Part 2: 3D-Printed Prototype Test Fit

3D-Printed Prototypes

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 2: On-Road Review

Stock System Review - Mini Cooper S Intake Development, Part 1

Stock System Review

Clean Valves for the SS. Camaro Catch Can Development, Part 2: Bracket Design and Fabrication

Interested in picking up our Camaro SS catch can kit? Check out our discounted pre-sale linked below.

Mishimoto 2016+ Camaro SS Catch Can Pre-Sale!

Bracket Location and Fabrication