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A Cooler Cummins - Intercooler R&D, Part 2: 3D Printing and Shroud Fabrication

Posted: April 27, 2016

Categories: Dodge 6.7L Cummins Intercooler 2013+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, intercooler, featured, domestic, diesel, cooling, boost

After evaluating the factory intercooler, our team was prepared to begin designing an intercooler with even more efficiency. The process started as a simple 3D model that included our primary mounting points. This model was then sent to the 3D printer for some rapid prototyping.

3D printing Cummins intercooler end tank

Once our tanks were complete, we mated the different pieces using adhesive.

3D printing 6.7 Cummins intercooler end tank

House of the Rising Engine Temperatures - Thermostat Housing R&D, Part 1: 3D-Print

Posted: April 26, 2016

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS 2016+ Thermostat Housing

Tags: thermostat housing, thermostat, teammishi, t-stat, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, mishi, merica, featured, domestic, cooling, camaro ss, camaro, #engineering

For those of you not familiar with the climate here in New Castle, Delaware, let me educate you on our summers; they are hot, and they are HUMID. In the dead of the July heatwave, there is nothing worse than smoldering in an apartment with no AC. I am always very appreciative of the little part of my psyche that drives me, once I can barely stand the heat, to pause Top Gear, get off the couch, and grab a cold, refreshing drink. If I were a car, that little part of my psyche would have a name, and it would be called a thermostat.

2016 Camaro thermostat housing (OEM) next to some of our other 2016 camaro parts

What is a Thermostat, and in what Neighborhood

One Rad GT - Radiator R&D, Part 2: Final Prototype

Posted: April 22, 2016

Categories: Ford Mustang GT Aluminum Radiator 2015+

Tags: track, teammishi, s550, radiator, race, mustang, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, ford, featured

In our last post we took a look at our plans for the Mustang radiator and how we were designing it in Solidworks. Thanks to the speedy design, our first functional prototype is complete and ready for some test fitment!

Straight out of the box, it is quite a hefty unit and should provide some much needed cooling for this GT. Check out some installed photos of our functional prototype.

Mustang radiator installed

With a Little Help from My Aux Rads - Auxiliary Radiator R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

Posted: April 21, 2016

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Auxiliary Radiators 2016+, Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T Auxiliary Radiators 2016+

Tags: teammishi, radiator, performance, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, mishi, merica, lt1, featured, domestic, cooling, chevy, chevrolet, camaro ss, camaro, #engineering

2016+ Camaro Auxiliary Radiator Discounted Pre-Sale has begun!

As I'm sure many of you know, we strive for transparency here at Mishimoto, and we love sharing our development process with all of you. There are many benefits to this, and hearing your feedback ranks highly among them. That said, our search for inspiration is wide-reaching and multidisciplinary. Just recently, I happened upon an interview with Noam Chomsky, renowned thinker and MIT professor, who is quoted as saying: "I like the cold weather. It means you get more work done".

I think Chomsky missed his calling in the automotive parts industry, because his sentiment is very much in line with how we feel about coolant temperatures in your 2016 Camaro SS. To that end, I'm sure he would be thrilled to learn that we have begun development on a brand new set of Camaro auxiliary radiators!

Factory Review

Cool Air for the EcoBoost. F-150 Intercooler R&D, Part 4: Intercooler Ducting

Posted: April 18, 2016

Categories: Ford F-150 EcoBoost Intercooler 2011-2014

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

In our last entry, we finished the 3D-printing process for our first prototype intercooler. Our team then started the tedious work of modeling all the features we plan to implement and finalizing the details of our intercooler design. During this process, a new idea emerged that would both improve the performance of our cooler and set our kit apart from others.

Let's dive right in!

F-150 Intercooler Shrouding Fabrication

The footprint of our intercooler core is far larger than that of the stock intercooler. Because of this, it is likely that the airflow supplied by the stock bumper duct is not reaching the entire surface area of our cooler. To combat any issues with loss of airflow, we decided to experiment with some ducting to direct air through the core.

We began the fabrication process with a few old-school techniques; our engineers broke out the template material and a measuring device and started cutting out some ideas.

The Final Product - Focus ST Intake, Part 4

Posted: April 15, 2016

Categories: Ford Focus ST Intake 2013+

Tags: turbo, teammishi, R&D, mkIII, MK3, mishimoto, mishi, intake, INDUCTION, ford, FOCUS ST, focus, featured, cold air intake, cai, boost

We have an update for our Focus ST intake project! Our first production sample has finally reached our R&D facility, and we have been able to test fit it onto a 2013 Ford Focus ST. Fitment was spot on, and we were able to get all the components properly snug into the car. We made some minor adjustments from our initial design and we included an awesome new feature that will help accommodate more Focus ST's on the road, so let's check it out!

It's the Little Things

During the time we were updating our design, we discovered small differences between the stock 2013"2015 and the 2016+ Focus ST intakes. The 2013"2015 Focus ST's have a screw type mass airflow (MAF) sensor that goes into the stock pipe. In the 2016+ model, however, the MAF sensor is replaced with an IAT sensor in the same location and it fits into a push-type clip housing. Many aftermarket intakes retain use of the stock accordion style boot that holds the sensor in place, " especially in

Eliminating the Eyesore. Mishimoto 2016 Camaro Expansion Tank R&D, Part 2: 3D-Printed Prototype

Posted: April 12, 2016

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Coolant Expansion Tank 2016+, Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T Coolant Expansion Tank 2016+

Tags: v8, teammishi, ss, overflow, mishimoto, merica, lt4, lt1, lsx, featured, expansion, exhaust, dyno, dynapack, coolant, camaro, 6.2l

Design work and refinement continue with our 2016 Camaro expansion tank. To verify fitment within the constraints of the engine bay, we've 3D printed a prototype in plastic to install on our test vehicle.

Check out a few shots of this prototype installed!

Prototype 2016 Camaro coolant expansion tank installed

The image above shows the tank with a sight tube instead of a sight glass, which we used on our previous 3D models. We are experimenting with both designs to determine which is easier to read and which is going to provide the most durability. Let us know what you think!

(I Can't Get No) Low Oil Temps - Oil Cooler R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

Posted: April 11, 2016

Categories: Chevrolet Camaro SS Oil Cooler Kit 2016+

Tags: teammishi, performance, oil cooler, oil, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, mishi, merica, featured, cooling, chevy, camaro6, camaro ss, camaro, bowtie

Here at the Mishimoto R&D facility in New Castle, DE, we are hard at work designing 2016 Camaro parts, but we've been experiencing some pretty inconsistent weather lately. We've had brief glimpses of spring, but this past weekend has thrust us back into the sulk of the winter that we so naively thought was behind us. As one might imagine, we're really looking forward to some sunshine and scorching summer weather! But do you know what is NOT looking forward to the heat?

You got it! The oil in your 2016 Camaro SS.

That's right, folks, you needn't fret anymore; Mishimoto has tasked our engineers with making you and your oil much more comfortable by kicking off the development process for a snazzy new 2016 Camaro oil cooler! Our company is full of enthusiasts, and we understand how frustrating the fear of overheating can be when you have to pass on autocross or cut off those last few runs at the strip. Let's take a quick look at what we've got going on from the factory

Working on a Cooler Coyote - Cooler R&D, Part 2: Bracket Fabrication

Posted: April 06, 2016

Categories: Ford Mustang GT Oil Cooler 2015+

Tags: teammishi, s550, OilCooler, oil, MustangGT, mustang, mishimotoengineering, mishimoto, GT, ford, featured, Cooler

Prototype Bracket

Last time, we looked at how we began our bracket design and also the location of the oil cooler. Our design has certainly progressed since then. After we were certain of the dimensions of the bracket, we ditched the cardboard for some steel. Using our waterjet the engineers cut out our first functional prototype bracket. The waterjet is one of our newest tools and has been making development a breeze, as it allows us to make much more precise prototypes compared to fabricating them by hand.

Mustang oil cooler bracket

The bracket will be bent and the tabs in the center will fold together to better emulate the stock component. If you have noticed all of the small circles

Treat Your Transmission. Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 3: Testing Data

Posted: April 04, 2016

Categories: Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Transmission Cooler 2003-2007

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

It's now time to install our prototype and put some data behind the efficiency differences we expect to see between our cooler and the factory heat exchanger. We did add a substantial amount of core surface area, so we anticipate that heat transfer will improve during a load test. Check out this shot of the Mishimoto 6.0L transmission cooler installed!

Mishimoto 6.0 Powerstroke transmission cooler installed

Testing Process

We have numerous tools at our disposal to test heat exchangers. For this one, we will be using our Dynapack™ dynamometer. With a transmission cooler test, we want to apply some load on the vehicle to ensure that stress is created within the drivetrain.

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A Cooler Cummins - Intercooler R&D, Part 2: 3D Printing and Shroud Fabrication

House of the Rising Engine Temperatures - Thermostat Housing R&D, Part 1: 3D-Print

What is a Thermostat, and in what Neighborhood

One Rad GT - Radiator R&D, Part 2: Final Prototype

With a Little Help from My Aux Rads - Auxiliary Radiator R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

2016+ Camaro Auxiliary Radiator Discounted Pre-Sale has begun!

Factory Review

Cool Air for the EcoBoost. F-150 Intercooler R&D, Part 4: Intercooler Ducting

F-150 Intercooler Shrouding Fabrication

The Final Product - Focus ST Intake, Part 4

It's the Little Things

Eliminating the Eyesore. Mishimoto 2016 Camaro Expansion Tank R&D, Part 2: 3D-Printed Prototype

(I Can't Get No) Low Oil Temps - Oil Cooler R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

Working on a Cooler Coyote - Cooler R&D, Part 2: Bracket Fabrication

Prototype Bracket

Treat Your Transmission. Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 3: Testing Data

Testing Process

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