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2012+ Honda Civic Si Induction Hose Development

Posted: February 11, 2016

Categories: Honda Civic Si Induction Hose 2012+

Tags: silicone, si, mishimoto, k24, k-series, intake, INDUCTION, featured, dynojet, dyno

If you follow our engineering blog you may have noticed some recent attention on the 8th-generation Civic Si. Well, we aren't making a push for just this generation. We also want to dive into the 9th-generation and develop some unique new parts to improve this awesome car.

Our first project will be quite simple: to produce a Civic Si induction hose that replaces the stock rubber unit. This upgrade provides improved durability as well as pleasing aesthetics for those seeking some engine bay style. We have seen slight power increases with intake hoses developed in the past, so we will be dyno testing our component to bust any myths around power gains.

Stock Civic Si Induction Hose

Stock Honda Civic parts

350Z Silicone Intake Hose R&D, Part 1: Stock Hose and Silicone Prototype

Posted: February 10, 2016

Categories: Nissan 350Z Induction Hose 2003-2006

Tags: VQ, silicone, nissan, mishimoto, intake, INDUCTION, featured, 350Z

We recently designed a performance intake system for the 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z. This included an airbox and filter that attaches to the end of the stock mass airflow (MAF) housing. Our results were positive in that we achieved a significant improvement in intake sound, and we increased power output by 10 whp and 13 wtq without any additional tuning.

This project is not so much performance oriented but is intended to add reliability and additional aesthetic appeal to the intake system on the Z.

To start this project, we rolled our test vehicle into our development facility and started inspecting the stock piece. Check out our test subject.

350Z intake hose test vehicle

Stock System Review - Camaro SS Performance Intake, Part 1

Posted: January 04, 2016

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Performance Intake 2016+

Tags: v8, team mishi, ss, R&D, mishimoto, merica, lt1, lsx, intake, INDUCTION, featured, cold air intake, chevy, chevrolet, camaro ss, camaro, 6.2l

This brand new Camaro has been quite the buzz in the world of muscle cars. If you haven't viewed it already, we break down this new SS in great detail in our video review series on our engineering blog. You should check it out!

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series

On to the intake. We want to help free up some of that airflow, as these cars have been restrictive in the past. However, Chevy does have an interesting stock intake design for this 6th-generation Camaro. Let's dive into it.

Stock System Overview

Camaro SS parts under review

The first thing we notice is how massive this intake tube is - the

The Final Product - MK7 GTI Induction, Part 4

Posted: December 29, 2015

Categories: Volkswagen GTI Intake 2015+

Tags: vw, volkswagen, vag, turbo, R&D, PROTOTYPE, mk7, mishimoto, intake, INDUCTION, gti, featured, euro, boost

Great news from the Mishimoto garage! We have tested and fitted the final iteration of our airbox design for this prototype MK7 intake. We made some minor adjustments for fitment and ease of installation, but more on that later. This has been an interesting project from the start because of the uniqueness of this box design - check it out!

Final Intake System

Once this prototype system was ready to go, we prepared it for final fitting into the MK7. The next step is paint! The final products will be powder coated, with the intake pipe color options ranging from wrinkle black/red powdercoat or chrome polish. So the painted parts below are just for visualization purposes.

Prototype MK7 parts drying from paint

Prototype Sound Clips - ND Miata Intake, Part 3

Posted: November 30, 2015

Categories: Mazda Miata ND Intake 2016+

Tags: team mishi, skyactiv, rwd, nd, na, mx5, mishimoto, mishi, miata, mazda, intake, INDUCTION, featured, dynapack, 2016

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

Fabricating the Prototype - Focus ST Intake R&D, Part 2

Posted: October 16, 2015

Categories: Ford Focus ST Intake 2013+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, R&D, PROTOTYPE, MK3, mishimoto, mishi, intake, INDUCTION, FWD, fost, FOCUS ST, featured, boost

We have been hard at work developing our 2013 Ford Focus ST intake system. When the stock intake system was removed, there was room to get creative for improving airflow. Right off the bat, you can see how Ford designed its intake to grab as much cold air as possible by using the two tubes that both conjoin at the front grille and connect into different points on the box. We know it will be important to retain this feature and include it in our airbox design for the Focus ST intake.

Fabricating the Prototype

With the removal of the stock Focus ST intake leaving a good amount of space, we wanted to design an airbox that uses that space effectively. After the space was carefully and thoroughly surveyed, we got to work fabricating and welding together a working prototype!

Stock System Evaluation - Focus ST Intake R&D, Part 1

Posted: September 24, 2015

Categories: Ford Focus ST Intake 2013+

Tags: turbo, R&D, MK3, mishimoto, intake, INDUCTION, FWD, fost, ford, FOCUS ST, focus, featured, boost

The 2013 Ford Focus ST has a lot going for it. This 2.0L front-wheel drive, turbocharged, four- cylinder engine pumps out around 250 hp in its stock form, which is impressive for a two-year-old car you can find for under $20,000. Ford now has two weapons in its modern sport-hatch arsenal, and the company is staying competitive. Most car enthusiasts elect to remove the stock intake system first so they can free up some contained power potential. The story here is no different with our development of an upgraded Ford Focus ST intake.

The Stock System

Our garage was graced with the presence of a nice 2013 Performance Blue Focus ST. Per the usual routine, we began taking apart the stock intake system to familiarize ourselves with and understand Ford's design. One unique element of this Focus ST intake is how air is drawn into the box. As you can see below, the air duct is split into two and the airflow gets routed to both the top and bottom of the system.

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2012+ Honda Civic Si Induction Hose Development

Stock Civic Si Induction Hose

350Z Silicone Intake Hose R&D, Part 1: Stock Hose and Silicone Prototype

Stock System Review - Camaro SS Performance Intake, Part 1

Stock System Overview

The Final Product - MK7 GTI Induction, Part 4

Final Intake System

Prototype Sound Clips - ND Miata Intake, Part 3

Fabricating the Prototype - Focus ST Intake R&D, Part 2

Fabricating the Prototype

Stock System Evaluation - Focus ST Intake R&D, Part 1

The Stock System

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