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  1. Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit, Part 2: Initial Design Prototypes

    Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit, Part 2: Initial Design Prototypes

    Posted: December 12, 2014
    Categories: Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit 2003-2007
    Tags: torque, team mishi, radiator, powerstroke, performance, mishimoto, international, intercooler, ford, featured, diesel, cooling, 6.0l, 4x4

    Interested in purchasing this Coolant Filter Kit? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit

    Coolant Filter Housing Prototype

    Time for some CNC-machined goodies! Last time we left you with a look at our 3D-printed prototype housing. After reviewing the design and making some minor adjustments, we were able to create a CNC-machined aluminum housing. Check out the results below!

    3D prototype housing (right) and CNC-machined housing
    3D prototype housing (right) and CNC-machined housing

    And a few close-up shots!

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  2. Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

    Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

    Posted: December 05, 2014
    Categories: Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit 2003-2007
    Tags: torque, team mishi, radiator, powerstroke, performance, mishimoto, international, intercooler, ford, featured, diesel, cooling, 6.0l, 4x4

    Interested in purchasing this Coolant Filter Kit? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit

    Project Introduction

    Factory 6.0L engine bay
    Factory 6.0L engine bay

    The Ford/International 6.0L was launched in 2003 in an effort to compete with the high power output from the GM 6.6L Duramax, while still meeting new emissions standards. In factory form, the 6.0L Powerstroke is generally reliable and will perform a majority of the tasks demanded by truck owners. Unfortunately, as many have discovered, increasing the power output on the 6.0L produces increased stress on the cooling system,

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  3. Winterize Your Diesel: How to prepare your truck for the coldest of enemies!

    Winterize Your Diesel: How to prepare your truck for the coldest of enemies!

    Posted: November 25, 2014
    Categories: Technical Articles
    Tags: turbo, teammishi, powerstroke, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, featured, duramax, diesel, cummins, chevy, chevrolet, boot, 4x4

    If you’ve faced a winter or two with your diesel truck, you are probably aware of the challenges that lie ahead for this coming season. Proper vehicle preparation is key to reducing vehicle downtime and making sure your truck survives low  temperatures. Although modern trucks are well set up from the factory for cold climates, there are always preventive measures that will make your life a bit easier when the temperature drops. Our team has prepared an in-depth checklist, with the goal that your truck makes it to spring without incurring too much wear.

    Truck

    This is an in-depth article, so we have included a table of contents. Each title will link you to the appropriate section. Thanks for taking a look at our article!

    Table of Contents

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  4. Boots, Blowouts, and Boost Tubes: How to Build a Reliable CAC Piping System

    Boots, Blowouts, and Boost Tubes: How to Build a Reliable CAC Piping System

    Posted: November 17, 2014
    Categories: Technical Articles
    Tags: turbo, teammishi, powerstroke, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, featured, duramax, diesel, cummins, chevy, chevrolet, boot, 4x4

    So, let’s talk boots! No, were not talking about Red Wings, steel toes, or Timberlands. This article is about ensuring that your charge-air cooler boots remain intact and in place to keep your car or truck on the road and out of the garage. So what’s the big deal? You clamp the boot down, and if it blows off you clamp it a bit tighter. While this might be a quick solution, that boot blowout is likely to occur again unless you address the issue properly. If you have a modified car or truck that produces an absurd amount of boost, pay close attention to this article for tips about selecting the right products for the job and creating a reliable system. No one wants to be left on the side of the road in frigid weather when a cheap boot decides to commit suicide. Okay, let’s jump right in!

    Charge-Air Cooler Basics

    This section is for those who are completely new to turbocharged vehicles. If you have a basic understanding of the intercooler

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  5. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Prototype Road Testing and Project Conclusion

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Prototype Road Testing and Project Conclusion

    Posted: August 29, 2014
    Categories: Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Radiator 2011+
    Tags: torque, team mishi, scorpion, radiator, powerstroke, performance, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, featured, diesel, cooling, 6.7l, 4x4

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Time to put some numbers behind the effort our team has put forth on this project! As mentioned in the last post, we would be collecting real-world driving data to analyze the effectiveness of our performance aluminum radiator against the factory unit. To prepare for this, we attached our temperature sensors to both the inlet and outlet of the radiator. This would allow us to analyze the efficiency of the radiator by comparing the reduction in temperature from inlet to outlet. Check out these sensors attached to the factory radiator.

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  6. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

    Posted: August 29, 2014
    Categories: Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Radiator 2011+
    Tags: torque, team mishi, scorpion, radiator, powerstroke, performance, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, featured, diesel, cooling, 6.7l, 4x4

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Now that the prototype was complete and all dimensions checked out with our drawings, it was time to drop this into a truck to ensure that fitment was spot on with all engine bay components. To give you an idea of the scale, take a look at this unit next to one of our Subaru WRX aluminum radiators.

    Mishimoto 6.7L Size comparison of Powerstroke prototype radiator (left) and Subaru WRX aluminum radiator
    Mishimoto 6.7L Size comparison of Powerstroke prototype radiator (left) and Subaru WRX
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  7. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Prototype Design Evaluation

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Prototype Design Evaluation

    Posted: August 28, 2014
    Categories: Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Radiator 2011+
    Tags: torque, team mishi, scorpion, radiator, powerstroke, performance, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, featured, diesel, cooling, 6.7l, 4x4

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Time to design a new radiator! Now that we had the factory radiator removed and the engine bay dimensions documented, we needed to determine the individual dimensions of the factory radiator. We set the radiator up on our Romer arm to begin drawing this component in 3D. Check it out!

    6.7L Powerstroke factory radiator modeling
    6.7L Powerstroke factory radiator modeling

    This tool allows our engineers to capture dimensions in a controlled environment. The radiator is secured

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  8. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction, Explanation, and Factory Radiator Analysis

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction, Explanation, and Factory Radiator Analysis

    Posted: August 27, 2014
    Categories: Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Radiator 2011+
    Tags: torque, team mishi, scorpion, radiator, powerstroke, performance, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, featured, diesel, cooling, 6.7l, 4x4

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    The Ford Powerstroke 6.4L has not had a fantastic reputation for radiator reliability. Radiator failures are nearly a guarantee, with many vehicle owners experiencing frequent failures in an extremely short time frame. Ford began tackling the problem with a variety of Technical Service Bulletins for coolant system upgrades to remedy the issues. To provide even more protection, the team at Mishimoto developed a very successful bolt-in radiator for the 6.4L that eliminates several common failure points in the factory unit: the plastic material used in the end tanks, and the crimp connection of the core to the tanks. We also investigated the reasoning for frequent failures in certain trucks, and we identified several factors that would

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