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Monthly Archives: March 2014

  1. 2008-2014 Mishimoto Lancer Evolution X Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 2: CAD Design and Product Testing

    2008-2014 Mishimoto Lancer Evolution X Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 2: CAD Design and Product Testing

    Interested in purchasing our Evolution oil cooler kit? Check out our product page for more details!

    Mishimoto Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Oil Cooler Kit

    With our general design created, our engineering team set to work developing 3D models of the components for this kit. Check them out below!

    Mishimoto prototype rendering
    Mishimoto prototype rendering

    Mishimoto prototype rendering
    Mishimoto prototype rendering

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  2. Mishimoto's Quest to Acquire a 2015 Subaru WRX

    Mishimoto's Quest to Acquire a 2015 Subaru WRX

    With our success in providing high quality, effective cooling solutions for several generations of Subaru models we decided it would be wise to dive into development of the brand new 2015 WRX! With so many changes to the vehicle this year, our team came to the conclusion that we would purchase this vehicle for R&D purposes.

    Today we are on quite a journey from our facility in New Castle, DE to Canton, CT to pick-up our brand new WRX. Loaded up with testing equipment, coffee, snacks, and enough Dramamine to settle the stomach of the entire east coast, we set off to enjoy a day of highway driving and flat-four fun. The next several weeks will be spent tearing the car apart, evaluating the different systems and components, and getting a jump on developing our new products.

    The mission to find one of the first vehicles available has been quite a challenge. We considered traveling to California as well as Canada to obtain this vehicle as quickly as possible. Yesterday we finally were

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  3. 2008-2014 Mishimoto Lancer Evolution X Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 1: Project Direction and Prototyping

    2008-2014 Mishimoto Lancer Evolution X Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 1: Project Direction and Prototyping

    Interested in purchasing our Evolution oil cooler kit? Check out our product page for more details!

    Mishimoto Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Oil Cooler Kit

    If you have not kept up with Mishimoto's new line of direct-fit oil coolers, you will be surprised to see that we are working on developing a kit for any vehicle we find that has a general need for reduced temperatures. A majority of our selections are enthusiast vehicles, which we know are being driven on the track and pushed hard on a regular basis. Oil temperature regulation will help reduce engine wear and is key to ensuring that your bearings are properly lubricated. I am sure you already know that! As oil heats up it begins to lose its viscosity, and at a certain point it becomes essentially useless for both temperature reduction and lubrication.

    Stock Evolutions are having some issues with temperature, but we have seen even more problems with

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  4. 2013+ Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Performance Cold-Air Intake, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

    2013+ Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Performance Cold-Air Intake, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

    Interested in purchasing our BRZ intake? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Performance Cold-Air Intake

    These articles normally begin with a quick background of the vehicle in question, followed by some of the performance high points and pitfalls of the car. With this particular vehicle, this process is not necessary. If you are reading this, you probably already own a BRZ/FR-S, and/or you are well aware of the effect this vehicle has had on the automotive world. Autocross, track days, drifting, daily driving, even rally; the 86 has everything you need to really enjoy yourself behind the wheel in any setting. Mishimoto dove headfirst into the performance cooling market, releasing several innovative cooling products already well known for other chassis. Our current product list for the BRZ/FR-S includes a performance aluminum radiator, silicone radiator hose kit,

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  5. 2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Performance Intercooler, Part 2: Data Collection and Project Completion

    2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Performance Intercooler, Part 2: Data Collection and Project Completion

    Interested in purchasing our Evolution intercooler? Check out our product page for more details!

    Mishimoto Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7/8/9 Race Intercooler

    And we are back! Enough drooling over our large core, cast tanks, and slick powder-coated finish. It was time to put these coolers to work. If you recall from the previous post, our fantastic engineer Steve is the proud owner of the super clean Evolution 9 you see below. Steve agreed to donate his vehicle for testing, which eliminated the process of tracking down a local Evo that would fit our requirements.

    Mishimoto prototype intercooler installed on test vehicle
    Mishimoto prototype intercooler
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  6. 2007-2011 BMW E90 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

    2007-2011 BMW E90 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

    Interested in purchasing this E90 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    BMW 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator

    The BMW E90 combines the use of forced induction and a silky smooth inline-six engine to produce very impressive power output, and an extraordinary response to additional modifications. Simple bolt-on modifications and tuning can net an additional 80 hp to 100 hp, which is an unreal bang for your buck. The E90 is a fantastic vehicle with all the creature comforts needed, while also generating quite a flurry of power when the skinny pedal is pressed to the floor. That being said, this vehicle is not completely faultless. It is plagued with typical BMW cooling issues, so water pump failures are quite common, and keeping coolant and oil temperatures under control can be an absolute nightmare. For those who do not have an oil cooler from the factory, even aggressive

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  7. 2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Performance Intercooler, Part 1: Project Introduction and Design

    2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Performance Intercooler, Part 1: Project Introduction and Design

    Interested in purchasing our Evolution intercooler? Check out our product page for more details!

    Mishimoto Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7/8/9 Race Intercooler

    The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ticks all the necessary boxes to make it a legendary and unforgettable sedan that continues to be competitive on and off the tarmac. Mitsubishi has always had a way of triggering the enthusiast in their consumers, by producing unique vehicles for people who are looking for more than typical transportation. I spent a fair amount of my youth drooling over the body lines of Starquests, the immense power of DSMs, and the absolutely ridiculous 3000GT VR4. The Evo really was the compilation of everything great about Mitsubishi. For these unique vehicles oozing with character, we can only thank Mitsubishi and plead for its return to vehicle design based more on insanity and spirit, and less on the general consumer's

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