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  1. Shift Change - Automatic Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    Shift Change - Automatic Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    TRANSMISSION COOLER, FITS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 3.0L, 2020+

    There's just something special about sitting basically on the pavement in your sports coupe, gear lever in one hand, rev-matching 100% of the time simply because you have the option. For us automotive purists, that is the dream, which is why it seems almost blasphemous to resurrect one of the most legendary names in the sports car segment without the opportunity for us to row through the gears manually.

    In the A90 Supra, Toyota and BMW decided that we humans wouldn't be able to manually shift as efficiently as the Supra needed so that responsibility is up to the ZF 8HP automatic transmission. If we're honest, it almost makes you forget that you're missing the 3rd pedal at your feet. Lightning-fast changes in the planetary gear sets know what you're thinking quicker than you do, and add a degree of smoothness that is typically sacrificed in a dual-clutch. However, as advanced as ZF's

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  2. Building Endurance - Performance Radiator Kit R&D, Part 3 - Auxiliary Radiator Design Plans

    Building Endurance - Performance Radiator Kit R&D, Part 3 - Auxiliary Radiator Design Plans

    PERFORMANCE ALUMINUM RADIATOR KIT, FITS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 3.0L, 2020+

    Team: a group of persons associated in work or activity, striving for a common goal. Yes, the auxiliary coolers on the 2020+ Toyota Supra aren't what you'd consider being "persons," but the sentiment remains. Keeping the B58 operating within temperature is a group effort, and all members, no matter how small, do their part. These auxiliary radiators play an essential role in the cooling process at each end of the spectrum, so it' only makes sense that they would also receive a similar overhaul to our primary radiator.

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  3. Building Endurance - Performance Radiator Kit R&D, Part 2 - Primary Radiator Design Plans

    Building Endurance - Performance Radiator Kit R&D, Part 2 - Primary Radiator Design Plans

    PERFORMANCE ALUMINUM RADIATOR KIT, FITS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 3.0L, 2020+

    The Toyota Supra is essentially the definition of automotive athleticism. It's compact, agile, makes all of the right sounds, and the B58 is more than willing to give you a sharp shove back into the driver's seat at a moment's notice.  Though BMW/Toyota designed the Supra to be a top performer, even the most well-trained athletes can still succumb to the brutal heat. We here at Mishimoto already have the plans to keep the Supra running at peak performance.

    If you remember back to our first post, and if you saw the sneak preview in our heat exchanger post, you might already know that it's a group effort when it comes to cool this B58. The front end of the Supra houses a squadron of different heat exchangers

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  4. The Pieces of Equipment that Get Us Through the Day

    The Pieces of Equipment that Get Us Through the Day

    The Mishimoto engineering facility houses top tier equipment that helps our team produce the high-quality parts you depend on. We love to use the latest tech while we work, especially if it means we can develop parts faster and save some money in the process. Take a look at five pieces of equipment that help our team in the product development process.


    3D Faro Scanner

    Our FARO Design ScanArm is a favorite with our team because it saves

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  5. Speed Evolved - Performance Intake R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

    Speed Evolved - Performance Intake R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

    PERFORMANCE INTAKE, FITS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 3.0L 2020+

    The evolutionary process happens in stages. We humans didn't jump to the top of the intellectual food chain overnight. We had to traverse that process through plenty of less advanced stages of ourselves. Now, look at us. Ogling sports cars and figuring out the best ways to improve on them.

    Our intake has evolved in stages as well, and we're now at what is essentially the final stage. No, we don't expect that our kit will become sentient and form a species of its own, but it has developed into a different kind of animal. We'll get to see just how well our new design performs on the vehicle in a later post, but for now, let's take a look at the kit's latest form.

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  6. For a Flawless Return - Direct-Fit Catch Can R&D, Part 2 - Design and Test Results

    For a Flawless Return - Direct-Fit Catch Can R&D, Part 2 - Design and Test Results

    BAFFLED OIL CATCH CAN KIT, CCV SIDE, FITS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 3.0L 2020+

    Just about every major launch these days is complemented by some unforeseen bug in the system. It's just the way of the world, and manufacturers are quick to solve these small hiccups with a recall or a software update. Some bugs aren't easily remedied with a code revision or swapping for updated parts. For many vehicles, including your A90 Supra, blow-by will be an issue no matter the measures taken by Toyota and BMW to prevent it. When it comes to protecting your intake components, the solution requires a hardware upgrade, and we have that hardware.

    Even with the help of some technical documents from BMW, determining which line to tap for our catch can requires some hands-on science.
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  7. Heritage Revamped - Baffled oil Catch Can Kit R&D, Part 1

    Heritage Revamped - Baffled oil Catch Can Kit R&D, Part 1

    The Corvette is essentially the definition of America's automotive heritage. Sure, there have been some tweaks throughout the years, but for 67 years, Chevrolet has been churning out the basic formula that we Americans crave in a sports car: small block V8, power to the rear wheels, light and nimble in the corners all with an affordable price tag. For the Corvette's 8th generation, it was more than just a tweak with the formula, but rather a reinvention. The mid-engined 'Vette was long-awaited but has finally arrived. However, even starting from the ground up still means contending with a long-standing tradition for the internal combustion engine - blow-by.

    Before we dive into the solution, let's take a look at the problem. To start, yes, the C8's suite of tech is quite

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  8. Cool Integration - Performance Heat Exchanger R&D, Part 2 - Design Plans

    Cool Integration - Performance Heat Exchanger R&D, Part 2 - Design Plans

    PERFORMANCE HEAT EXCHANGER, FITS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 3.0L, 2020+

    The tag-team between BMW and Toyota that resurrected the Supra was a good sign that this platform would be well prepared to take on any challenge that the road had to offer. That is, in stock form, at least. We all know that the Supra is a tuner's dream, so plenty will inevitably see some means of increased power by way of a tune, turbo, or a combination of the two, where the stock heat exchanger just won't cut it. Luckily, our engineer, Jason, has already been on the case and has a plan for keeping the intercooler's coolant temperatures in check.

    We start with the core since it does the heavy lifting. When it comes to any variation of a heat exchanger, bigger is typically better.

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  9. Take in the World - Intake R&D Part 3: Design to Production

    Take in the World - Intake R&D Part 3: Design to Production

    The dyno roller whirred away as we ran the Ranger through its warmup runs. We watched as the line on the graph climbed and fell with the sound of the Ranger's 2.3L EcoBoost. With the engine up to operating temp and the dyno computer logging, we started our power runs.

    When we last saw the 2019+ Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost intake, we performed our 3D scans and flow-benched the stock intake. In this post, we'll take leaps and bounds towards a finished product.

    From our measurements and flow testing, we

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  10. Do Try This at Home - 10 Easy Updates You Can Do This Weekend

    Do Try This at Home - 10 Easy Updates You Can Do This Weekend

    We created a comprehensive list of easy Do-It-Yourself tasks to keep your ride fresh. These tasks span from addressing general maintenance to increasing aesthetics. We hope this list helps inspire you to show your vehicle some love in your spare time whether you complete this whole list or pick and choose what you want to tackle.


    10. Upgrade Your Lug Nuts

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