After we witnessed reasonable performance gains with our first prototype, we decided to evaluate what we liked and didn’t like with the design.
Pros
Short line lengths
Efficient cooling
Compact design and packaging
Cons
Did not achieve the temperature decreases we wanted to see
Requires wiring of the electric fan
Airflow was not as sufficient as it could be
This first design was efficient but not ideal for what we wanted out of the project. To obtain the desired cooling benefits, the addition of an electric fan was necessary. … Continue Reading ››
Welcome back! The quest for low transmission fluid temperatures continues. Once we developed our goals and plan of action for this project, our engineering team went to work, grinding, welding, bending, and cutting. Our first prototype design was quite unique. We mounted one of our 19-row, stacked-plate fluid coolers next to the liquid-to-liquid transfer unit. This is the same location as the turbocharger on the previous generation of EJ engines. Check out the beginning of the mock-up below!
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An automatic Subaru WRX … what has this world come to? We’ve read your comments on the forums and social media regarding our purchase of a CVT-equipped 2015 WRX for new product development. Why would anyone want this vehicle? Who would purchase it, and for what reason? Is this even an enthusiast’s vehicle anymore? All great questions. We’ve responded to these comments that we are developing products for … Continue Reading ››
An inside look at the engineering of Mishimoto products.
