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Mishimoto Chevrolet/GMC 6.6L Duramax Intercooler Kit

With our testing complete, it was time to recap the results and see what kind of benefits our cooler was capable of producing. The testing procedures and information from our previous posts are outlined below.

Testing Procedures and Information

Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet 2500 6.6L LML Duramax

Engine Modifications: None, all factory equipped

Ambient Temperature: 85°F (29.5°C)

Humidity: 35%

Sensors: PLX Pressure and temperature sensors were placed on both the hot-side and cold-side intercooler boots.

Physical Benefits

Before we jump right into the testing data, let's compare the physical aspects of our intercooler design that distinguish our unit from the factory cooler. We increased the core size of this cooler significantly, so let's take a look at the actual numbers behind the increase.

Comparison chart of intercooler volumes

The gains in

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Mishimoto Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit

Project Introduction

Factory 6.0L engine bay

The Ford/International 6.0L was launched in 2003 in an effort to compete with the high power output from the GM 6.6L Duramax, while still meeting new emissions standards. In factory form, the 6.0L Powerstroke is generally reliable and will perform a majority of the tasks demanded by truck owners. Unfortunately, as many have discovered, increasing the power output on the 6.0L produces increased stress on the cooling system, resulting in serious head gasket and other cooling system failures. The head bolts tend to stress with increased power, resulting in damage to the gasket. This knowledge is quite widespread, and the basic fix includes a head resurface, head gasket replacement, and the install of ARP (Automotive Racing Products) head studs. Once replaced, you are free to load the truck with power

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Mishimoto Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Baffled Oil Catch Can

Second Prototype Bracket Fabrication

Now that we had our catch can ready to go, it was time to select mounting locations, and fabricate the mounting brackets. First, we will start with the PCV line we initially targeted with the large catch can we had. Check out some initial mock-up shots!

Prototype PCV Catch Can mounted

Prototype PCV Catch Can mounted

Compared to the previous mounting point, we have moved this catch can to a more centralized position. We are no longer using the battery tie-down as a mounting point. This provides a cleaner install, and it also provides space for the brake booster/master on RHD vehicles. The lines shown in the image are purely for mockup and routing purposes.

We will likely offer these lines in our standard three colors; black, blue and red. We also use silicone lines for all of our direct fit kits. Silicone