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

    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

    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

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

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

    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

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

    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

    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.

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  4. Clean Valves for the SS. Camaro Catch Can Development, Part 1: Intro and Stock Systems

    Clean Valves for the SS. Camaro Catch Can Development, Part 1: Intro and Stock Systems

    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!

    The 2016 Camaro is an impressive feat of modern technology. A 6.2L power plant pushes massive power through a true manual transmission while producing some incredible exhaust tones. GM has really captured the interests of enthusiasts with this new model, and the cues to vintage models are apparent throughout. The 2016 model receives the new LT1 engine, which is a direct-injection V8. In addition, the 2016 has shed a few hundred pounds over the previous model, which was often criticized for its pudginess. We've been filming various video reviews for our 2016 development vehicle, so be sure to check out our thoughts and let us know what you would like to see reviewed next!

    Now, on to the project at hand! Our first targeted

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  5. 2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 1: Introduction & Initial Impressions

    2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 1: Introduction & Initial Impressions

    We've started our video review series! This first segment provides some insight into our plans for both the video series as well as initial product development. In addition, we cover some standout features on the 2016 and finish it off with a neat exhaust clip.

    Check it out!

    Thanks for watching!

    -John

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  6. 2016 Camaro SS Baseline Dyno Data!

    2016 Camaro SS Baseline Dyno Data!

    Our Camaro arrived late on Friday last week. As soon as it rolled off the truck, a swarm of employees surrounded the car, taking turns sitting in the seats, inspecting under the hood, snapping pictures, and wiping slobber from their chins. Alright, maybe not that last one. New development vehicles arrive here pretty frequently, but this one definitely attracted some attention. Being late in the day, we were left with the weekend to ponder and daydream about our turn at taking it for a spin. Before we left for the weekend, our team picked straws to see who would have the privilege of driving it first. One lucky team member took the car home for some break-in driving and splashed some water on the paint to clean it up from a long journey to our facility.

    This morning, we slapped on our official "Development" banner and started working out our schedule for development as well as plans for coverage on reviewing this brand new model. Check out a Full gallery of images from the front, back,

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  7. Prototype Sound Clips - ND Miata Intake, Part 3

    Prototype Sound Clips - ND Miata Intake, Part 3

    We want to be absolutely sure we are designing an intake that will provide what the MX-5 enthusiasts crave from such a product - sound, throttle response, looks, and of course, driving feel and performance.

    Our prototype is still in the testing process so we do not have dyno results quite yet. Instead, to hold everyone over till our next, more substantial update, we have some sound clips of the prototype being tested on our Dynapack. Keep in mind, this is just a prototype and does not feature any finalized production-quality components. We just wanted to give our readers a quick peek into what is going on behind the scenes.

    In the clip below, we have a short sound comparison of the stock intake vs. our prototype. The airbox lid is removed so you can clearly hear the sound. Some of the footage may look familiar, as it

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  8. Mazda Miata ND Oil Cooler R&D, Part 3: Initial Data Collection

    Mazda Miata ND Oil Cooler R&D, Part 3: Initial Data Collection

    Interested in purchasing our new ND Miata direct-fit oil cooler kit? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Mazda Miata Oil Cooler Kit!

    The most exciting part of product design happens during the final stages. Product testing reveals any flaws in the design and also provides insight into possible adjustments for enhanced performance. In addition, testing validates our existing design and makes all our efforts well worth the time spent. So far, our team is having a great time developing new ND Miata parts.

    Our ND Miata oil cooler kit will be no different. Since the stock vehicle with SkyActiv technology does not include a factory oil cooler system, we expect to see some pretty big decreases in fluid temperatures. On to testing the Miata oil cooler!

    Testing Conditions and Instruments

    As we noted in the conclusion of our last segment,

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  9. ND Miata Catch Can R&D, Part 2: Bracket Construction

    ND Miata Catch Can R&D, Part 2: Bracket Construction

    Interested in purchasing our new ND Miata catch can system? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Mazda Miata Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit!

    In our first segment, we removed all components within the 2.0L intake system to evaluate oil contamination. Our findings indicated that a reasonable amount of oil was making its way into the intake manifold through the PCV system. Not only was this coating the manifold, it was producing buildup on the valves themselves. A catch can install is an easy way to slow this progress, which is exactly what we will be working on for the ND.

    Catch Can

    For the ND, and all our existing direct-fit kits, we will be utilizing our compact baffled oil catch can. This component has proven to be extremely effective at separating oil/fuel byproduct in numerous applications.

    This catch can has numerous features that

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  10. ND Miata Oil Cooler R&D, Part 2: Bracket Completion and Sandwich Plate Details

    ND Miata Oil Cooler R&D, Part 2: Bracket Completion and Sandwich Plate Details

    Interested in purchasing our new ND Miata direct-fit oil cooler kit? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Mazda Miata Oil Cooler Kit!

    Not long ago we posted some initial details regarding plans for our direct-fit Miata oil cooler solution. We've been hard at work on our design, with hopes that our end product will provide optimal oil temperatures for track junkies.

    Final Bracket Design

    Last time, we constructed two mounting brackets for our kit. We prefer three mounting points for optimal rigidity. This Miata oil cooler is going to see quite a bit of airflow, so we want to ensure the cooler mounts can handle this force. Below is a shot of our third bracket, which ties into the passenger side of the radiator support.

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