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Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit 2015+

  1. 2015+ Subaru WRX Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 2: Product Testing and Completion

    2015+ Subaru WRX Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 2: Product Testing and Completion

    June 16, 2014
    Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit 2015+
    # turbo, tuning, topmount, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intercooler, featured, fa20, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

    Interested in purchasing our WRX oil cooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit

    3D printed prototype (left) and final prototype of sandwich plate
    3D printed prototype (left) and final prototype of sandwich plate


    3D printed prototype (left) and final prototype of sandwich plate
    3D printed prototype (left) and final prototype of sandwich plate

    Let's see how this guy looks installed!

    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate installed
    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate installed

    Throw on a few banjo fittings!

    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate installed with banjo fittings
    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate installed with banjo fittings

    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate installed with banjo fittings
    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate installed with banjo fittings

    And then we attach and route our lines.

    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate fully installed
    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate fully installed

    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate fully installed
    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate fully installed

    Here's a shot of the rendering of the assembled kit. These Solidworks software renderings are always neat!

    Rendering of Mishimoto oil cooler assembly
    Rendering of Mishimoto oil cooler assembly

    Testing time! We spliced our temperature sensors into the lines and hit the road for some testing. Our testing conditions are listed below.

    • 79°F-80°F with 62% humidity
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  2. 2015+ Subaru WRX Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 1: Product Inception and Initial Development

    2015+ Subaru WRX Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit, Part 1: Product Inception and Initial Development

    June 13, 2014
    Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit 2015+
    # turbo, tuning, topmount, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intercooler, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

    Interested in purchasing our WRX oil cooler? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit

    19-row oil cooler mounted with bumper installed on the WRX

    The most obvious thing to do with your brand new WRX is to take it to the track immediately after leaving the dealership. Fortunately, the WRX is a rather competitive package right out of the box. Our initial driving impressions were very positive, and we have no doubt that this vehicle is going to make a big impact on the enthusiast world. We monitored fluid temperatures at stock power levels during normal driving conditions and found that everything seems to be in spec. We are assuming a majority of these vehicles will not remain at stock power levels for very long. Soon enough, many enthusiasts will be bolting on intakes and exhaust systems and supporting everything with a solid tune. As we have seen with our initial intake testing, the FA20DIT responds very well to modifications. We expect the 2015 WRX should be able to attain 300 whp with a few simple modifications.

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  3. 2015+ Subaru WRX Initial Product Development Video, Part 1-2 : Oil Cooler & Downpipe

    2015+ Subaru WRX Initial Product Development Video, Part 1-2 : Oil Cooler & Downpipe

    June 12, 2014
    Subaru WRX Oil Cooler Kit 2015+, Subaru WRX Downpipe 2015+
    # turbo, tuning, topmount, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intercooler, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

    Interested in purchasing our 2015 WRX downpipe? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Downpipe

    Mishimoto prototype of oil sandwich plate fully installed

    As I am sure you are aware, we have been working diligently to develop innovative components for the new 2015 Subaru WRX. To continue our video series regarding the new model, we have captured some of the new products in various stages.

    Check out these videos featuring our in-house Subaru expert, Jason, as he provides an inside look at products we already have on the market, as well as two unique products we are currently working on.

    Direct-Fit Oil Cooler

    Downpipe

    Thanks for watching!

    Interested in purchasing our 2015 WRX downpipe? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Subaru WRX Downpipe

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