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  1. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 5: Sound Testing

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 5: Sound Testing

    With just a couple small tasks to go, we're near the completion of this 2015 Mustang cat-back exhaust project. Our design for this system is complete from the downpipe connection to the end of the stainless exhaust tips.

    3D Models

    Our prototype exhaust meets our requirements for both fitment and performance, so it was time to create a 3D-model of our design, which would ensure that our manufactured exhausts match our design exactly. After some time at the computer screen working in Solidworks, we ended up with the awesome renderings below!

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost exhaust rendering
    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost exhaust rendering

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  2. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 4: Tip Fabrication

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 4: Tip Fabrication

    We've logged some miles (and smiles) during the testing of our two cat-back exhaust setups. We've decided on a strategy for the muffler selection, one that we feel best suits the tones of the Mustang EcoBoost (EB). Our team determined that the round muffler setup is just a touch too loud, and that the oval mufflers shown in the previous segment provided the exact sound we are seeking. Months of tedious design and testing have resulted in drone-less operation on the highway, improved volume at wide-open-throttle( WOT), and stock-like sounds during light/partial throttle.

    I am sure you guys are eager for some final sound clips, but you will have to wait just a bit longer. In the meantime, we've settled on the muffler tip we will be using, and we've fitted it to our final prototype. Check out the process below!

    Tip Design

    We've gone with an appealing tip design for our EcoBoost Mustang exhaust system. Check out a few shots prior to mating this with the

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  3. Mustang EcoBoost Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 3: Final Prototype and Testing Data

    Mustang EcoBoost Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 3: Final Prototype and Testing Data

    Interested in purchasing this awesome aluminum radiator? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Performance Aluminum Radiator

    We're back with another prototype! After fitting our first unit, we found a few areas of our design that required minor adjustments to fulfill our goals of perfect fitment and optimal heat transfer. Our new 2015 Mustang EcoBoost parts are nearly complete!

    Final Prototype

    As noted in our previous article regarding the EcoBoost Mustang (EBM) radiator, we wanted to make modifications to both the core and our lower mounting brackets. These were easy changes, and we now have the second prototype shown below!

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  4. Mustang EcoBoost Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 2: First Prototype

    Mustang EcoBoost Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 2: First Prototype

    Interested in purchasing this awesome aluminum radiator? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Performance Aluminum Radiator

    It has been ages since we've had an update on our EBM aluminum radiator, and for good reason. Our team has been hard at work putting together a functional prototype for some initial test fitting. We used dimensions from the stock base model radiator, the performance package radiator, as well as measurements from the vehicle to ensure our prototype would fit and function with all factory components. Our line of 2015 Mustang EcoBoost parts is continually growing and we are looking forward to offering a full cooling package.

    First Prototype Unit

    After making several tweaks to our 2015 Mustang radiator design for fitment purposes, we finally had a complete design that could be developed for some on-car

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  5. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 3: Prototype 2 & 3 Testing

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 3: Prototype 2 & 3 Testing

    The search continues to find the optimal blend between a high-quality WOT (wide-open throttle) exhaust sound and a rich sound during normal driving and light-throttle driving situations. In this segment, we continue with our 2015 Mustang exhaust sound testing to see if we find our second or third prototype setup pleasing.

    Dyno Testing

    We set up our EB on the Dynapack for some more sound collection. We also kept an eye on power output and AFR readings to see if power changed on the factory tune, and to see if the improved flow would impact AFRs in any way. On our 2015 WRX, we saw these readings lean out a bit with the cat-back installed, so we wanted to see if this was the case with the 2.3L!

    Preparing for 2015 Mustang EcoBoost exhaust dyno runs
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  6. Unleashing The EcoBoost. Downpipe Development, Part 4: Prototype Testing

    Unleashing The EcoBoost. Downpipe Development, Part 4: Prototype Testing

    Interested in purchasing our Mustang EcoBoost Downpipe? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Downpipe!

    With our first EcoBoost downpipe prototype complete and fitting on the EB perfectly, it was time to perform some product testing. We wanted to do so for two reasons. First, we wanted to see the impact on power output with a tune, our intake, and this new downpipe we developed. We have been watching the progress of the EB HP/TQ race on the forums, and we wanted to see what kind of numbers our car could put down. On top of this, we are also itching to drive this Mustang with a bit more power. Our second purpose for testing this component was to evaluate the sound quality of our 2015 Mustang EcoBoost downpipe once installed.

    Dyno Testing

    In some related news, we have a new toy to play with in the shop,

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  7. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 2: Sound Testing and Second Prototype

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 2: Sound Testing and Second Prototype

    First Prototype: Sound

    We're starting this article with a recap of Part 1 of this series, which highlighted our first prototype for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost exhaust design. If you recall, this design featured a midmuffler as well as two rear mufflers.

    We promised a sound clip of our first design, so check it out below!

    As you can hear, this setup is not quite what we are looking for. Although our mufflers are more free-flowing compared to the stock units, the sound of the EcoBoost is still stifled quite a bit. In fact, actual noise increases over the stock exhaust setup are minimal and nearly unidentifiable.

    We needed to make some modifications to create a more prominent sound. Back

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  8. Unleashing The EcoBoost. Downpipe Development, Part 3: First Prototype Presentation and Test Fitting

    Unleashing The EcoBoost. Downpipe Development, Part 3: First Prototype Presentation and Test Fitting

    It is quite an exciting week here at Mishimoto. Yes, that's right " our first prototypes of the Mustang EcoBoost downpipe assemblies have arrived and are ready for test fitting and some road testing! Our extensive 3D-modeling design work has paid off with some very nice downpipe prototype pieces. No more delay, on to the images!

    First Prototype Images

    Our first prototypes include both a catted downpipe and a catless downpipe. Each unit features a two-piece design for easy install, a slip-joint connection between the two pieces, and a V-band connection at the rear cat-back connection point.

    We will start with a look at the upper portion of the downpipe that mates with the turbocharger. First, our catless pipe.

    Mishimoto EcoBoost catless downpipe prototype</body> " width="300" height="160">
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  9. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 1: Stock Exhaust and Initial Fabrication

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 1: Stock Exhaust and Initial Fabrication

    If you follow any of the product development going on here at Mishimoto, you should have noticed our recent concentration on the Ford Mustang EcoBoost. So far we've developed, tested, and perfected a variety of awesome new components, including the list below.

    • Performance Intake System
    • Direct-Fit Catch Can
    • Direct-Fit Oil Cooler
    • Baffled Coolant Expansion Tank (still in the works)
    • Downpipe (still in the works)
    • Radiator (still in the works)
    • Intercooler
    • Intercooler Pipes
    • Low Temp Thermostat (more on this soon)

    The next target on our list will help your EcoBoost breathe a little easier, in the form of a larger-diameter and better-flowing cat-back exhaust. This is especially helpful for vehicles with aftermarket tuning packages. Combined with our 3" downpipe that is being developed, the exhaust system will provide the necessary flow for very high power goals, not to mention the sound you can expect with a larger

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  10. Mustang EcoBoost Intercooler Pipe R&D, Part 3: Final Pipe Design and Test Fit

    Mustang EcoBoost Intercooler Pipe R&D, Part 3: Final Pipe Design and Test Fit

    Interested in picking up our Mustang EcoBoost Intercooler Pipe Kit? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Intercooler Pipe Kit

    After putting some final touches on our pipe design in 3D modeling software, we concluded the design phase of this project. With only inspection of our final prototype and final test fitting on the agenda, this project was nearly complete.

    Final Prototype Pipe Kit

    Check out a look at the final prototypes we worked up!

    Mishimoto hot-side (left) and cold-side (right) intercooler pipes
    Mishimoto hot-side (left) and cold-side (right) intercooler pipes

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