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A Front-Mount for the 2015 STI, Part 2: Cold-Side Intercooler Pipe Fabrication

Posted: January 19, 2016

Categories: Subaru STi Front-Mount Intercooler 2015+

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

Our first segment of this STI intercooler project involved the test fitting of our WRX crash beam and intercooler core. We were able to verify fitment of both pieces, which allowed our team to move on to piping fabrication. We are starting this kit with the cold-side pipe, which we've decided to place this on the passenger side of the engine bay to reduce the piping length as much as possible. Following this strategy should help reduce lag seen by the driver.

Pipe Fabrication

The cold-side pipe is a great place to start because we are able to use a portion of one of our existing kits. Because the 2015 model shares the EJ from the 2008+, we will be reusing the pipe that attaches to the throttle body and incorporates the BPV (bypass valve).

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 4: Radiator and Oil Cooling Systems

Posted: January 18, 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

We're back with another in-depth look at our 2016 Camaro SS. This video covers the functionality and components included in the factory radiator system. In addition to the radiators, Jason also discusses the stock oil cooler setup and its unique features.

Check it out!

Thanks for watching!

-John

2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Aluminum Coolant Overflow Tank R&D Update!

Posted: January 14, 2016

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Overflow Tank 2008-2014

Tags: wrx, turbo, teammishi, subaru, sti, radiator, overflow, mishimoto, featured, ej, coolant, aluminum

Interested in picking up our 2008-2014 WRX/STi overflow tank? Check out our discounted pre-sale linked below.

2008-2014 Subaru WRX aluminum overflow tank pre-sale!

We last left you with some details of our initial design and a hint of an upcoming pre-sale for this overflow tank. Unfortunately, since that initial test fit we hit a few snags in the design process. Our goal with this product is to provide compatible fitment with all our other 2008+ WRX and STi components. This required numerous stages of test fitting, one of which revealed an issue. With our larger 3-row X-Line aluminum radiator installed, our sight tube on this expansion tank design ended up too close to the belt drive system on our Subaru.

We decided a revision was necessary. Although the two components were not physically touching, the clearances were just too tight for our comfort. Luckily, our team had an

Cool Air for the EcoBoost. F-150 Intercooler R&D, Part 2: Initial Design Work

Posted: January 13, 2016

Categories: Ford F-150 EcoBoost Intercooler 2011-2014

Tags: turbo, teammishi, misimoto, merica, intercooler, ford, featured, f150, f-150, ecoboost, 3.5l

After taking a brief look at the factory cooler and components, we needed to begin the design for our counterpart. This will involve the use of both modern and conventional tools to ensure that our prototype meets all our requirements.

Factory Intercooler Features

Factory F150 intercooler

The factory intercooler pulled from our test vehicle came with the upper shroud that Ford had added to help prevent condensation issues. It also included a couple mounting pegs which use grommets for isolation.

Stiffen Your 'Stang! 2015 Mustang Strut Tower Brace R&D, Part 4: Testing Rig Fabrication Continued

Posted: January 12, 2016

Categories: Ford Mustang Strut Tower Brace 2015+

Tags: turbo, svo, suspension, strut brace, strut, s550, mustang, merica, ford, featured, ecoboost, domestic, brace, 2.3

Last time we wrapped up our first attempt at creating an accurate gauge for measuring strut tower flex. Our initial tests showed some inconsistencies, which have been attributed to the method by which we mounted our gauge.

These inconsistencies occurred most likely because of the difference in materials. Our strut bar is steel, whereas the gauge assembly is aluminum. Welding these materials together is not possible, so we used alternate methods.

We need to eliminate any adverse variables for this test. Measurements of movement are small, so even a seemingly insignificant issue could cause skewed data. We decided to work up a full aluminum prototype modeled after our first design.

All-Aluminum Strut Bar Testing Prototype

In addition to new machining tools, we have a new high-pressure Waterjet cutter here at Mishimoto. We decided to flex its muscles a bit and use it to cut out our strut bar brackets. These were then welded to the bar itself

Pipe Down! Mishimoto Fiesta ST Charge Pipe R&D, Part 4: Prototype Test Fit

Posted: January 11, 2016

Categories: Ford Fiesta ST Charge Pipe Kit 2014+

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

A few weeks ago we completed our first set of prototype pipes. After a quick evaluation by our team, it was time for a vehicle test fit. Last week we set our Fiesta ST (FIST) up on a lift and began swapping the stock piping for our components.

First, the hot-side pipe was bolted into place.

Mishimoto Fiesta ST performance parts installed

The hot-side pipe slid into place perfectly. Our mounting bracket lined up, and the hardware properly secured the pipe into place.

The cold-side pipe was a bit more challenging to install, but soon we had it in place as well.

Say No to Plastic - Coolant Expansion Tank, Post 2: Final Prototype

Posted: January 11, 2016

Categories: Ford Fiesta ST Coolant Expansion Tank 2014+

Tags: st, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, FordFiestaST, ford, FiST, fiestast, fiesta, featured, ExpansionTank, ecoboost, cooling, aluminum

It has been a while since we took a look at what is going on in the world of the Fiesta expansion tank. In our last post we test fitted our 3D-printed prototype on the Fiesta ST. After fitment was confirmed, we played the waiting game for our final prototype's arrival at our development facility. Our best efforts at being patient paid off when we had two packages arrive this morning!

Fiesta ST expansion tank

Each expansion tank comes with an overflow hose

Prototype Fabrication and Fitment - The FXT Intake, Part 2

Posted: January 07, 2016

Categories: Subaru Forester XT Intake 2014+

Tags: xt, turbo, subie, subaru, fxt, forester xt, forester, featured, fa20dit, fa20, boost, awd

The progress on our intake system is coming along nicely for this Forester XT. We have created a pipe that will fit well with our airbox design and filter selection. Remember, our pipe is within the acceptable pipe diameter to run this system with a stock tune.

The Fabricated Prototype

Below are some shots of the system we plan to put on an FXT for testing. The routing for this tube will follow a more direct path from filter to turbo. This is especially helpful for when the car is sitting at idle with ambient air around the box. With a shorter pipe distance, it will take less time for fresher, cooler air to get to the engine upon acceleration over stock. Check out images of the initial design below!

Prototype Subaru Forester parts

Stiffen Your 'Stang! 2015 Mustang Strut Tower Brace R and D, Part 3: Testing Rig Fabrication

Posted: January 07, 2016

Categories: Ford Mustang Strut Tower Brace 2015+

Tags: turbo, svo, suspension, strut brace, strut, s550, mustang, merica, ford, featured, ecoboost, domestic, brace, 2.3

It has been quite some time since our last update on this project, but for good reason. Our engineering team has immersed themselves into suspension research and determining the impact of stiffening on handling. Chassis bracing is a new market for our team, and we want to ensure we provide ideal solutions. In addition, we needed to develop a method for testing our components properly.

Not much information is available about the effectiveness of strut bracing. Would bracing have an impact on handling or on chassis flex? Do only sloppy, old chassis benefit from bracing? The Mustang is a great first test subject because it has a new chassis and an option for additional chassis stiffening. Let's get to work!

Pressure Gauge Fabrication

The first testing device we wanted to explore was a pressure gauge. Ideally, this would be installed within the strut brace to measure any pressure occurring as the strut towers flex toward each other.

With some

Power through Deletion. 2015 WRX TGV Delete Kit, Part 4: Product Testing

Posted: January 06, 2016

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've got some interesting plans to evaluate the performance benefits of our TGV delete kit. In addition, we want to evaluate any appreciable differences in terms of air temperature between the two materials (aluminum and Delrin) we have selected for our prototypes.

Test Preparation

For our first assessment, we will evaluate airflow temperatures in both materials during dyno testing. The goal here is to determine whether the different heat transfer properties of the two materials have an impact on the airflow within the TGV unit. Ideally we would use pre-TGV and post-TGV sensors to evaluate this, but for our initial test a single sensor will be used.

We started by drilling and tapping each prototype.

Initial Data

We put together several plots to help analyze the data from our dyno pulls so we could reach a conclusion regarding appreciable temperature differences. First, a look at our initial runs with each material on

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A Front-Mount for the 2015 STI, Part 2: Cold-Side Intercooler Pipe Fabrication

Pipe Fabrication

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 4: Radiator and Oil Cooling Systems

2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Aluminum Coolant Overflow Tank R&D Update!

Interested in picking up our 2008-2014 WRX/STi overflow tank? Check out our discounted pre-sale linked below.

2008-2014 Subaru WRX aluminum overflow tank pre-sale!

Cool Air for the EcoBoost. F-150 Intercooler R&D, Part 2: Initial Design Work

Factory Intercooler Features

Stiffen Your 'Stang! 2015 Mustang Strut Tower Brace R&D, Part 4: Testing Rig Fabrication Continued

All-Aluminum Strut Bar Testing Prototype

Pipe Down! Mishimoto Fiesta ST Charge Pipe R&D, Part 4: Prototype Test Fit

Say No to Plastic - Coolant Expansion Tank, Post 2: Final Prototype

Prototype Fabrication and Fitment - The FXT Intake, Part 2

The Fabricated Prototype

Stiffen Your 'Stang! 2015 Mustang Strut Tower Brace R and D, Part 3: Testing Rig Fabrication

Pressure Gauge Fabrication

Power through Deletion. 2015 WRX TGV Delete Kit, Part 4: Product Testing

Test Preparation

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