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2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 6: Front Suspension

Posted: February 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

Check out the sixth segment of the Mishimoto 2016 Camaro SS video review series! In this video we provide a neat look at some of the unique features on the front suspension of the '16.

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

Thanks for watching!

-John

Final Prototype Installed - ND Miata Intake, Part 5

Posted: February 16, 2016

Categories: Mazda Miata ND Intake 2016+

Tags: R&D, PROTOTYPE, nd, mx5, miata, mazdaspeed, mazdanation, mazda, intake, featured, cold air intake, cai, 2016

As we finally round the end of the long and arduous testing and data collection process, it's time to test the fitment of the final prototype to ensure there are no issues before we kick off full-scale production. A lot of effort has gone into designing and engineering this kit, and it has been rewarding to see this project finally come together.

There were some minor changes and cool feature additions that will make this kit unique. Take a look at some images below.

Prototype Miata intake box

After we pieced together the rest of the box, we cleaned it up with some fresh paint and added a neat feature that will help with cooling. Right underneath the front of the box, you can see an angled plate that has been attached. This plate acts

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

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

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

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

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

Prototype Fabrication and Fitment - Mini Cooper Intake Development, Part 2

Posted: January 06, 2016

Categories: Mini Cooper S Intake 2014+

Tags: waterjet, turbo, R&D, Mini Cooper, intake, featured, F56, F55, cooper s, boost, #bts

In our last post for this project, we went through the stock system and left you with a teaser look at our initial design plans for the filter's heat shield. We now have a functional prototype fabricated, which will soon be ready for testing. Let's go through the interesting process of how we were able to make the heat shield and pipe.

Parts Fabrication

Usually, when it comes to creating the pieces to a heat shield, our process involved measuring twice and cutting once with the use of a band-saw, shears and a bender. It was laborious and time-consuming.

With this project, we took a slightly different approach during the design and prototyping phase of our heat shield R&D. After capturing the dimensions we needed from the vehicle, a prototype design was drawn in 3D modeling software. Once completed, we used our waterjet machine to cut the shapes out of the steel metal sheets.

If you don't know about the waterjet, it is an apparatus for

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

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Page 5 - intake

2016 Camaro SS Video Review Series, Part 6: Front Suspension

Final Prototype Installed - ND Miata Intake, Part 5

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

Testing and Results - ND Miata Intake, Part 4

Results

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

Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose

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

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

Prototype Fabrication and Fitment - Mini Cooper Intake Development, Part 2

Parts Fabrication

Stock System Review - Camaro SS Performance Intake, Part 1

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