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  1. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 4: A look at our new catch can!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 4: A look at our new catch can!

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Catch Can fully assembled

    The project is complete! We are very pleased with the outcome, and we expect a ton of positive feedback on this product. In fact, three or four of our employees have already reserved units for their personal vehicles. Speaking of " I should pick up one for my NB Miata!

    The production quality catch can is now prepared for your viewing pleasure. Check it out below, starting with the base of the can.

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  2. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 3: Final Prototyping

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 3: Final Prototyping

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Mishimoto catch can final prototype, assembled

    The CNC-machined components keep rolling in! Our last prototype has been constructed and is now ready for our final evaluation before beginning mass production of these units. This prototype is a raw aluminum version; our final version will feature a black anodized finish.

    The first completed component is the base/can portion of the product. This is a CNC-machined piece with internal threading on the upper portion, a port on the bottom for a drain or valve, and knurling at the bottom for ease of removal.

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  3. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 2: Prototype Development and Testing

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 2: Prototype Development and Testing

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Catch can filter evaluation

    Time to fabricate/prototype our awesome catch can design! We would be using our in-house fabrication equipment and our 3D printer to develop a plastic and metal prototype.

    Prototype Fabrication

    We began by fabricating the base of the can from aluminum. Dan set to work cutting, welding, and polishing the base you see below.

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  4. Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 1: Product Introduction and Initial Design

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can, Part 1: Product Introduction and Initial Design

    Interested in purchasing this catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    Initial 3D rendering of Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can
    Initial 3D rendering of Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

    So we asked ourselves, what makes a catch can appealing to the masses? In a market swamped with extremely low-priced options, a new product could easily get lost in the mix of products already available. Our team began sifting through forums and asking our contacts at local shops to see exactly what they wanted from a catch can. We also reviewed our current line of products, to see if we could develop a new design

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  5. Mishimoto In-Line Oil Thermostat: Product Design and Overview

    Mishimoto In-Line Oil Thermostat: Product Design and Overview

    Interested in purchasing our in-line oil thermostat? Check out our product page for full details!

    Mishimoto In-Line Oil Thermostat

    Mishimoto has been at the cutting edge of oil cooler technology for several years, and we continue to test and improve our product lineup. My personal favorite product line is our bundle of direct-fit oil cooler kits. These kits offer a completely bolt-on oil cooling system which includes mounting brackets, premade oil lines, an oil sandwich plate, large oil cooler, and application-specific mounting brackets. Along with this you receive the Mishimoto stamp of approval, acquired through rigorous testing and proven oil temperature drops. Now, you may be thinking that other companies are creating similar products. While true, most of these competitors are providing kits specific to one make or even one model vehicle. The Mishimoto product line is very broad, and includes various Subarus,

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