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Monthly Archives: July 2015

  1. Mustang EcoBoost Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 2: First Prototype

    Mustang EcoBoost Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 2: First Prototype

    Interested in purchasing this awesome aluminum radiator? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Performance Aluminum Radiator

    It has been ages since we've had an update on our EBM aluminum radiator, and for good reason. Our team has been hard at work putting together a functional prototype for some initial test fitting. We used dimensions from the stock base model radiator, the performance package radiator, as well as measurements from the vehicle to ensure our prototype would fit and function with all factory components. Our line of 2015 Mustang EcoBoost parts is continually growing and we are looking forward to offering a full cooling package.

    First Prototype Unit

    After making several tweaks to our 2015 Mustang radiator design for fitment purposes, we finally had a complete design that could be developed for some on-car

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  2. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 3: Prototype 2 & 3 Testing

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 3: Prototype 2 & 3 Testing

    The search continues to find the optimal blend between a high-quality WOT (wide-open throttle) exhaust sound and a rich sound during normal driving and light-throttle driving situations. In this segment, we continue with our 2015 Mustang exhaust sound testing to see if we find our second or third prototype setup pleasing.

    Dyno Testing

    We set up our EB on the Dynapack for some more sound collection. We also kept an eye on power output and AFR readings to see if power changed on the factory tune, and to see if the improved flow would impact AFRs in any way. On our 2015 WRX, we saw these readings lean out a bit with the cat-back installed, so we wanted to see if this was the case with the 2.3L!

    Preparing for 2015 Mustang EcoBoost exhaust dyno runs
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  3. Unleashing The EcoBoost. Downpipe Development, Part 4: Prototype Testing

    Unleashing The EcoBoost. Downpipe Development, Part 4: Prototype Testing

    Interested in purchasing our Mustang EcoBoost Downpipe? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Ford Mustang EcoBoost Downpipe!

    With our first EcoBoost downpipe prototype complete and fitting on the EB perfectly, it was time to perform some product testing. We wanted to do so for two reasons. First, we wanted to see the impact on power output with a tune, our intake, and this new downpipe we developed. We have been watching the progress of the EB HP/TQ race on the forums, and we wanted to see what kind of numbers our car could put down. On top of this, we are also itching to drive this Mustang with a bit more power. Our second purpose for testing this component was to evaluate the sound quality of our 2015 Mustang EcoBoost downpipe once installed.

    Dyno Testing

    In some related news, we have a new toy to play with in the shop,

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  4. Fresh Air for the Fiesta! ST Performance Intake R&D, Part 1: Stock Intake & Data Collection

    Fresh Air for the Fiesta! ST Performance Intake R&D, Part 1: Stock Intake & Data Collection

    Automotive passion has evolved over the years, and is still very much alive and well. A lot of this is a result of automakers continually bringing us the best in technology, innovation, and performance. Some will complain that modern automobiles are numb, boring, and full of complicated electronics and gizmos. Whatever your take on this is, one thing is certain. People still love cars, and the impulse to modify vehicles is as strong as it has ever been.

    Take the Fiesta ST for example. A compact hatchback, front-wheel drive, economical vehicle. A few bolt-on modifications can turn this into a tire-shredding, corner-carving autocross monster. It is all in how you approach new technology. You can embrace it and take advantage of what we have available in today's age, or you can curse electronic fuel injection, discredit independent rear suspension, and continue to rip around your hometown streets in your SBF-powered Cougar. Not that there is anything wrong with this. The key here is acceptance,

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  5. Improve The Cooling of Your Wrangler, Part 3: Testing Results and Final Prototype

    Improve The Cooling of Your Wrangler, Part 3: Testing Results and Final Prototype

    Interested in purchasing our YJ/TJ electric fan setup? Check out more details on our product page linked below.

    Mishimoto Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ Performance Fan Shroud Kit

    Quite the project this Jeep TJ electric fan shroud kit has been! We've gone through a few design iterations and conducted some pretty cool testing to ensure that our product will adequately cool both the 2.5L and the 4.0L.

    Testing Results

    The last portion of our article series showed the testing apparatus and our plans for extended idle testing with our Jeep TJ electric fan kit. We would be monitoring coolant temperatures to see the impact of an electric fan as opposed to a mechanical setup provided by the factory.

    Testing Conditions

    • Ambient temperature: 72°F
    • Testing timeframe: 1400 seconds (23.3 minutes)
    • Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler
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  6. Don't Let Oil Temps Stop the Fiesta! Mishimoto Oil Cooler R&D, Part 2: Product Testing and Data Crunch

    Don't Let Oil Temps Stop the Fiesta! Mishimoto Oil Cooler R&D, Part 2: Product Testing and Data Crunch

    Interested in purchasing this awesome oil cooler system? Check out our product page for more details!

    Mishimoto Ford Fiesta ST Oil Cooler Kit

    Testing time! It's always fun to see the results when you make changes to your vehicle, whether bolting on a new wheel and tire combo, or installing a  new set of  dampers. In this case, we are expecting our Fiesta ST oil cooler setup to drop fluid temperatures by a substantial margin during our on-road testing.

    Testing Setup and Conditions

    Testing the stock Fiesta ST oil cooler is relatively simple. Only one temperature and pressure will need to be monitored, so we can utilize our sandwich plate sensor adapter shown below.

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  7. Keeping The Twins Cool! Mishimoto's BRZ/FR-S Plug-N-Play Fan Shroud R&D, Part 2: Prototype Completion

    Keeping The Twins Cool! Mishimoto's BRZ/FR-S Plug-N-Play Fan Shroud R&D, Part 2: Prototype Completion

    Interested in purchasing our BRZ/FR-S Fan Shroud Kit? Check out more details at the link below!

    Mishimoto Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S / Toyota GT86 Plug-N-Play Aluminum Fan Shroud Kit!

    We're back for some more fan shroud fabrication! The last portion of this series highlighted the beginning stages of initial shroud design. The BRZ/FR-S uses a fairly unique overflow tank that mounts directly to the factory fan shroud. This is our first target for part two of product design.

    Overflow Tank Mount Fabrication

    This tank has two upper mounting points which use a bolt which passes through the tank material and into threads on the shroud. We utilized round stock aluminum which was cut to the proper length, drilled, and tapped for the appropriate factory bolt. These were then welded to the shroud in a position that would place the tank in the

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  8. Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 2: Fabrication Completion

    Pure VQ Sound! Mishimoto's 350Z Performance Intake R&D, Part 2: Fabrication Completion

    Interested in purchasing our awesome intake system? Check out our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Performance Air Intake!

    We're back with more grinding, fitting, cutting, and welding. The fabrication of our intake prototype for the Nissan 350Z continues!

    Airbox Fabrication

    When we left off, we had fabricated three sides of our airbox and created a 3D model for our MAF-to-filter adapter. The next plan was to continue designing and constructing our airbox, starting with the base.

    Template for 350Z intake airbox base
    Template for 350Z intake airbox base

    We mapped out our base

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  9. Rubbing Elbows with the 6.0L! Mishimoto Powerstroke Intake Elbow R&D, Part 1: Factory Component Evaluation and Initial Prototyping

    Rubbing Elbows with the 6.0L! Mishimoto Powerstroke Intake Elbow R&D, Part 1: Factory Component Evaluation and Initial Prototyping

    Interested in purchasing our 6.0L intake elbow?

    If you are familiar with our brand, you know we have a vast product line of heat exchangers and associated products available for the Ford 6.0L Powerstroke. We've had great feedback from our customers about our existing products as well as the new products they would like to see come out of our garage. Now that we have our own 6.0L shop truck (shown below), we have easy access to a vehicle for product development and test fitting.

    Mishimoto 6.0L shop truck
    Mishimoto 6.0L shop truck

    We decided to come up with our own rendition of an inexpensive, free-flowing intake elbow for the 6.0L. Yes, we realize there are ample options currently on the market. That said, we would like our design

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  10. Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 2: Sound Testing and Second Prototype

    Enhance Your EcoBoost Exhaust! Cat-Back Development, Part 2: Sound Testing and Second Prototype

    First Prototype: Sound

    We're starting this article with a recap of Part 1 of this series, which highlighted our first prototype for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost exhaust design. If you recall, this design featured a midmuffler as well as two rear mufflers.

    We promised a sound clip of our first design, so check it out below!

    As you can hear, this setup is not quite what we are looking for. Although our mufflers are more free-flowing compared to the stock units, the sound of the EcoBoost is still stifled quite a bit. In fact, actual noise increases over the stock exhaust setup are minimal and nearly unidentifiable.

    We needed to make some modifications to create a more prominent sound. Back

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