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Testing and Results - ND Miata Intake, Part 4

Posted: February 08, 2016

Categories: Mazda Miata ND Intake 2016+

Tags: team mishi, skyactiv, nd, mx5, mishimoto, miata, mazdaspeed, mazda, lightweight, intake, featured, convertible, cold air intake, cai, aluminum, 2.0l

We finally have an update for the Miata intake project!

With our prototype now in working order, we were finally able to hook up our ND Miata to our dynamometer and get some pulls underway. At this point in the process, we knew we'd want to play around with some other design ideas while the car was hooked up to the Dynapack. AFRs, power output, and sound clips were all on the agenda for the evaluation of this prototype system.

Results

Miata intake dynamometer results results

We did gain some decent performance in the low end of the power band, but the upper end of the curve follows the path of the

Treat Your Transmission. 6.0L Powerstroke Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1: Factory Cooler Options

Posted: February 05, 2016

Categories: Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Transmission Cooler 2003-2007

Tags: turbo, transmission, teammishi, muddin, mishimoto, merica, ford, featured, diesel, 6.0l, 4x4, #engineering

Yes, that's right, we are not quite done with product development for the 6.0L Powerstroke. Although these trucks are getting older, our team is finding more and more ways to enhance and improve them.

The factory-equipped 6.0 transmission cooler is relatively stout. In fact, swapping this cooler into the 7.3L is a pretty common upgrade. That said, we think we can provide even greater cooling efficiency and offer an upgrade for 6.0L and 7.3L trucks that tow heavy loads.

Factory Cooler Options

From 2003 to 2007, the 6.0L came from the factory with two different cooler options, a 26-row cooler and a 31-row cooler. Mounting and line connections were similar on both.

Our shop truck came equipped with the 26-row unit, so we ordered the 31-unit cooler as well for data collection.

Prototype Development - Camaro SS Intake, Part 2

Posted: February 03, 2016

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Performance Intake 2016+

Tags: v8, ss, R&D, PROTOTYPE, power, featured, dyno, cold air intake, chevy, chevrolet, camaro ss, cai, america

Last time we left you with a detailed breakdown of the massive stock intake system of the 2016 Chevy Camaro. Designing a prototype that will keep this big V8 happy has been quite a task, but our awesome engineering team has come up with a unique design for a prototype. Let's start by taking a look at our components.

Mass Airflow Sensor Housing

The stock mass airflow (MAF) sensor is sandwiched inside an air straightener. This straightener differs from others because it doesn't take up the entire length of the tube. Instead, it's pretty much only as long as the length of the sensor. Based on this, we decided to take that element of Chevy's design and incorporate it into our housing piece.

A More Durable Degas. Mishimoto's Ford Powerstroke 6.0L Aluminum Degas Bottle R&D, Part 2: Initial 3D Models

Posted: February 02, 2016

Categories: Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Aluminum Degas Bottle 2003-2007

Tags: turbo, teammishi, powerstroke, mishimoto, merica, ford, featured, diesel, degas, 6.0l, 4x4

Quick update for this awesome degas bottle project! Our engineering team has been working to construct an aluminum degas bottle design for the 6.0, using our 3D-modeling software. We've incorporated some neat features, and we've included factory-style hose connection points and bottle mounts.

Let's take a look!

Mishimoto 6.0 Powerstroke degas bottle 3D model

In this model you can see our plans for maintaining an appropriate fluid level. A simple sight tube will do the trick for our bottle design. You can also see the machined cap threads that we designed to function with the factory cap.

A Front-Mount for the 2015 STI, Part 3: Hot-Side Intercooler Pipe Fabrication

Posted: February 01, 2016

Categories: Subaru STi Front-Mount Intercooler 2015+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, subaru, sti, scca, race, mishimoto, intercooler, featured, fast, ej257

With our cold-side piping complete, it was time to focus on the hot side. This portion of the piping system would require a bit more attention, mainly because we were unable to scavenge any existing pipes from our WRX/STI front-mount intercooler kits (as we did with the cold side). Let's get to it!

Piping Fabrication

The hot-side piping will route from the turbocharger compressor outlet, around the driver side of the engine bay, and into the front bumper area to attach to the intercooler.

Here is a look at the turbocharger connection point.

2015 STi front-mount intercooler hot-side pipe turbo connection

A coupler attaches the pipe to the turbocharger.

Fresh Air For The Fiesta! ST Performance Intake R&D, Part 6: Final Prototype

Posted: January 27, 2016

Categories: Ford Fiesta ST Intake 2014+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, intake, ford, FiST, fiestast, fiesta, featured, ecoboost, cooling, cold-air

We are quite excited about the completion of our final prototype intake for the Ford Fiesta ST (FIST)! After months of development, testing, and design work, we are ready to present our final creation. First we will go through each component and cover important details regarding their features.

Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose

Starting at the turbocharger compressor inlet, we have our silicone inlet hose. This piece was constructed specifically for this kit and is extremely robust.

Mishimoto's Ford Fiesta ST intake silicone inlet hose

Five layers of silicone comprise this hose, along with embedded fibers and steel wire for added rigidity. This hose must withstand the suction

Pipe Down! Mishimoto Fiesta ST Charge Pipe R&D, Part 5: Prototype Testing

Posted: January 25, 2016

Categories: Ford Fiesta ST Charge Pipe Kit 2014+

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

We are nearing the completion of this project. Our engineering team is ready for dyno testing that will verify any power gains made with our larger-diameter intercooler piping. Exactly how much larger is the piping we designed?

Fiesta ST charge pipe volume comparison hot side

The Mishimoto hot-side design provided the greater increase in volume between the two, coming in at a 51% increase over the stock pipe.

Fiesta ST charge

Beat The Heat! Mishimoto Fiesta ST Intercooler R&D, Part 3: Completed Prototypes

Posted: January 22, 2016

Categories: Ford Fiesta ST Intercooler 2014+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, intercooler, ford, fmic, FiST, fiestast, fiesta, featured, ecoboost, cooling, cold-air

We're back with another update! Our team has been busy constructing our functional Ford Fiesta ST (FIST) intercooler prototypes, putting a lot of work into the R&D design stages, and now we get to see if it pay off. Enough of the wait, lets jump right into some images of our five prototype coolers.

Ford Fiesta ST intercooler prototypes

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 5: Transmission and Differential Cooling Systems

Posted: January 22, 2016

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

Check out the fifth segment of the Mishimoto 2016 Camaro SS video review series! In this video we provide an in-depth look at the factory-equipped transmission/differential cooling system.

Our next video will include details about the front suspension of our SS.

Thanks for watching!

-John

Let Your Ponies Be Heard - Exhaust Components R&D, Part 1: Stock Evaluation

Posted: January 21, 2016

Categories: Ford Mustang GT Exhaust Components 2015+

Tags: teammishi, s550, MustangGT, mustang, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, GT, ford, featured, exhaust, 2015

At Mishimoto, our job is to bring you more than just exceptional cooling products. Another product category that we offer is exhausts, and what better car for an exhaust project than the fantastic-sounding Mustang GT!

The stock system on the Mustang GT sounds pretty darn good as is, but after inspection we found some ways that we could improve on the stock design. If you aren't familiar, here are some photos of the stock Mustang GT exhaust.

Stock Mustang GT exhaust