Page 35 - Engineering

Requesting Backup - Secondary Race Radiator Prototype and Testing

Posted: December 20, 2018

Categories: Honda Civic Type R Secondary Race Radiator, 2017+

The FK8 was designed to be a road warrior. From the twisty mountain backroads to the most Ivy League of race tracks, Honda built this Civic to dominate the tarmac. Even with its inherent skill and teeming aggression, the Civic Type R still comes under fire from the heat it produces. There's nothing more frustrating than having to cut your track day or canyon run short when the car that Honda designed for just such driving gets pinned down from high temperatures. Looks like this Civic could use some backup, maybe something like a secondary race radiator.

"Why not just make a performance radiator?" is the question I'm sure many of you are currently asking. Radiators are, in fact, our area of expertise. The K20C1 is nestled close to the front end of the 10th generation Civic. Combine that with the front-mounted

Everyday Hercules - Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

Posted: December 20, 2018

Categories: Ford F-150 Aluminum Radiator 2015+

Tags: raptor, radiator, ford, f-150, ecoboost, cooling, aluminum, 2015

Like the Roman hero Hercules, the 2015+ F-150 is capable of other-worldly feats. From the street to the jobsite, and even the dunes or the track, there's little that the F-150 can't conquer. With three available engines producing over 350 lb. ft. of torque, the 2015+ F-150 could probably stop the rotation of the earth. Even with all that power, many of the F-150's on the road will never see Moab or drag a 1,000 lb. log up a mountain. But that doesn't mean your F-150 shouldn't be your everyday Hercules.

Owning an F-150 should mean being confident that you can tackle any task life throws your way, but that confidence may be shaken if your stock cooling system has seen better days. Hercules is nothing without his strength, and if your F-150 is overheating, all the power in the world means little. That's why we here at Mishimoto are developing an all-aluminum radiator to keep your 2015+ F-150 going strong.

Shared Heartburn - Direct Fit Catch Can R&D, Part 1 - Concept and Design

Posted: December 19, 2018

Categories: Honda Accord 1.5T Direct Fit Catch Can, 2018+

It's not out of the ordinary for auto manufacturers to share parts across their lineup. The practice of repurposing a component rather than producing something completely new and unique is a huge money saver. This is why we see the Chevy LS engine everywhere, and why the Accord is also sporting a turbo-flavored setup similar to the Civic. We already spent some time rerouting blow-by in the K20 powered Accord, very much aware that the 1.5T would share some of the drawbacks.

With the K20C4 replacing Honda's V6 Accord option, they still needed something to fill the gap between that and the mild Hybrid. Enter the L15B7. The 1.5T variant is powered by almost the same engine found in the Civic. Granted, there were a few adjustments needed. For instance, this 1.5T has less aggressive tuning and uses a different intake system. This means

Breathing Fresh Air - Intake R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

Posted: December 14, 2018

Categories: Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0L Turbo Performance Intake 2018+

There's something about hitting the road, leaving the smog and haze of the city, and breathing in the crisp, fresh air of the wilderness that brings a person to life. The Jeep Wrangler JL, like all Wranglers before it, was built to take you there. To let you escape those everyday boundaries and breathe fresh air. And for the JL equipped with the new 2.0L turbo engine, breathing fresh air is more important than ever.

While you're taking a deep breath in and enjoying the view, your Wrangler's two-liter engine is using that same air to drive you both forward. It breathes air in through its intake, compresses it with the turbocharger and even more in the cylinder, ignites it with fuel and a spark, then breathes out through its exhaust. In this never-ending cycle, air is as vital to your Jeep as it is to your lungs. And it all starts with the intake system.

Poster Boy - Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

Posted: December 13, 2018

Categories: Volkswagen GTI/Golf R Performance Intercooler

Big things come in small packages, so the saying goes. I would venture to guess that if you're reading this then you already know that is the general concept behind the GTI and Golf R. The turbo four-cylinder coupled with a stiff suspension guarantees a stellar smiles-per-mile rating. Given that the MK6 has become the figure head of the VW modification scene, plenty are wondering how to make this small hot-hatch seem even bigger. This just happens to be the thought process behind our new intercooler design.

The MK6 Golf R is the prime example of big things coming in small packages. Sporting a powerful 2.0T along with Volkswagen's 4Motion, subtly aggressive styling, this hatch is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This particular R happens to be a our test rig for the new intercooler design.

The Luxury of Performance - Direct Fit Catch Can R&D, Part 1 - Concept and Design

Posted: December 07, 2018

Categories: Infiniti Q50/Q60 3.0T Direct Fit Catch Can Kit, 2016+

Traditionally in the automotive world, luxury is defined by vehicles that come out of Germany. They set the mark at least. Nissan, however, has challenged the status quo with their Infiniti lineup, most recently with their Q50 and Q60. Where the BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are covered in a thick layer of dusty heritage, Infiniti has introduced a breath of fresh air into the sport luxury segment.

In other markets, the Q50 carries the notorious Skyline nomenclature, and where it's not quite on the level of the GT-R, it can certainly hold its own.

Where Infiniti has been a player in the upscale

Going the Distance - Aluminum Degas Tank, Part 4: Final Design

Posted: December 06, 2018

Categories: Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Aluminum Degas Tank 2008-2010

This 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Aluminum Degas Tank is now available. Click here to check it out!

Our last 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Powerstroke aluminum degas tank post ended on a high note. We had pushed through challenges, taking an overcomplicated, ungainly design and creating one of our most refined prototypes to date. With the help of Powerstroke forum members and our future customers we decided to trim down our design to include only the degas tank while reusing the stock battery tray. This strategy required cutting the stock degas tank off the battery tray, but our engineer thought about that and created a simple plate to cover up the cut line and make installing our tank a seamless affair.

_MG_9558

Before

Off-Road to Recovery - Coolant Filter Kit R&D, Part 1: Start to Finish

Posted: November 29, 2018

Categories: Jeep Wrangler JK Coolant Filter Kit 2012-2018

This 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Coolant Filter Kit is now available! Click here to check it out!

For an automotive enthusiast, caring for your vehicle is tantamount to caring for yourself. An enthusiast's vehicle is part of the family and it's treated as such. When that vehicle happens to be a Jeep Wrangler, maintenance and modification can become nearly ritualistic. Check tire pressures, coolant level, and engine oil. Hit the trail, break something, upgrade the broken part so that it doesn't break again. Rinse, and repeat. From the outside, it looks like a constant battle of man against machine, but the enthusiast knows that it's more like a conversation among friends. You tell your Jeep what you want to do, it does it and then tells you what it needs in return.

But not every Wrangler/enthusiast relationship is so amicable. For many 2012-2018 JK Wrangler owners with the 3.6L Pentastar engine, that relationship is contaminated from the beginning. Literally.

If

Keep the Good Times Rolling - Direct-Fit Catch Can R&D, Part 1 - Concept and Prototype

Posted: November 29, 2018

Categories: Hyundai, Veloster Turbo 2019+

Tags: PROTOTYPE, Hyundai, catch can, blow by, Baffled Oil Catch Can, A3

Hyundai may have never been a brand synonymous with producing the driver's car. Their models are often used as some sort of punchline to illustrate what we gearheads don't want in our cars. There have been some contenders throughout the years to ward off the bad jokes, but the quirky, asymmetrical Veloster that followed the Genesis earns the most credit for injecting new energy into Hyundai's image. Its release had us all thinking that the real spirited driving experience finally made its way to the well-known manufacturer.

While the Genesis Coupe might be a piece of Hyundai History now, the Veloster continues to deliver the sporty flair to the car maker's lineup.

While the Genesis Coupe might be a piece of Hyundai History now, the Veloster still delivers

Prepare for Adventure - Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Stock Review

Posted: November 20, 2018

Categories: Jeep Wrangler JL 3.6L Pentastar Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit 2018+

"What's the point?" A question commonly asked by those who see cars and trucks solely as a means to get from point A to point B, from where they are to where they want to be. Those people look at a Ferrari and a Camry the same way. There are speed limits and traffic, so what's the point of having a fast car? They look at off-road capable vehicles and ask, "What's the point?" We have roads and highways that get you wherever you need to go, why would you ever want to leave them? What those people miss, however, is that with the right vehicle, every inch of Earth is your road, and any drive can be a journey. No vehicle better embodies that idea than the Jeep Wrangler.

_MG_4553