There's nothing quite like hearing the roar of an engine mixed with the whir of rollers spinning under your wheels, all while you watch the line on the graph climb. Running a powerful car on a dynamometer (dyno) is the epitome of instant gratification for gear-heads. Here at Mishimoto, we use our dynos on a daily basis. From all-wheel-drive (AWD) hatchbacks, like the Ford Focus RS, to the high-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Camaro SS, and even trucks like the Nissan Titan XD. Almost every vehicle we bring in finds itself strapped (or bolted) down to a dyno at one point or another.
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Posted: July 16, 2016Categories: Equipment Profiles
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Posted: October 23, 2015Categories: Mazda Miata ND Intake 2016+
The Engineering Department here at Mishimoto has been buzzing with activity around our new Miata intake design. We've just constructed a prototype pipe and box, bringing us even closer to dyno testing! Let's walk through the process.
It's extremely important we pay close attention to detail on this project. From the beginning, we knew this box had to be made of aluminum, not steel, which is much too heavy. We also decided to utilize the factory air duct on this setup, so the box has an inlet accommodating that component.
Airbox Construction
The next few images show how we went about designing the air box. A major goal for the air box design was for it to be simple to install so utilizing factory mounting points was a must. Below, you'll see shots of the stock Miata intake system removed and a couple of our pieces being
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Posted: February 05, 2015
Interested in purchasing our 6.4L coolant filter kit? Check out our product page for more information!
Mishimoto Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit
Final Prototype Bracket
Welcome back! Our final bracket prototype is in and ready for installation. Check it out!
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Posted: January 22, 2015
Interested in purchasing our 6.4L coolant filter kit? Check out our product page for more information!
Mishimoto Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Coolant Filter Kit
We mentioned in our 6.0L coolant filtration thread that we would be tackling the 6.4L as well. Let's take a look at some of the components our team has been putting together for the 6.4L kit.
Although the 6.4L does not seem to be as susceptible to buildups as is the 6.0L, a coolant filtration setup is certainly still a worthy investment in preventive maintenance.
So let's get started!
Filter Housing
We'll start with the filter housing. As mentioned in our 6.0L thread, we developed a housing with a wide range of adjustability that could be utilized for a variety of kits. This housing is shown below.
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Posted: January 22, 2015Categories: Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Coolant Hose Kit 2008-2010
Interested in picking up our 6.4L Powerstroke coolant hose kit? Check out our product page linked below!
Mishimoto Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Silicone Coolant Hose Kit
Our full prototype unit has arrived and is ready for some final test fitting! Before introducing our final product, let's take one last look at the stock hose setup.
Now, check out the Mishimoto prototype kit!
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Posted: January 13, 2015Categories: Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Coolant Hose Kit 2008-2010
Interested in picking up our 6.4L Powerstroke coolant hose kit? Check out our product page linked below!
Mishimoto Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Silicone Coolant Hose Kit
The Project Begins
Looking to pair your 6.4L aluminum radiator with a nice set of silicone hoses? We thought so! After developing a variety of components for the 6.4L Powerstroke, we decided to take a closer look at the radiator hoses on this truck.
After Ford released this truck in 2008, there were numerous complaints about leaking hoses. Ford issued a technical
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Posted: July 09, 2014
Interested in picking up our aluminum 6.4L radiator? Check out our product page for more information!
Mishimoto Ford Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator
We recently decided to take a look at the issues surrounding the frequent radiator failures for the 6.4L, check out our findings below!
After identifying the radiator as a common failure point on the Ford 6.4L Powerstroke, Mishimoto was quick to develop a full aluminum cooling solution for the plastic end-tank factory radiator. We are well aware of the widespread issues with stock radiator leaking at the end tanks, core, and hoses. Ford has attempted to remedy this issue throughout several years, releasing numerous TSB's for a variety of cooling components.The Mishimoto radiator