BLOG CATEGORIES

k20

  1. Everyday Hero - Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 1 - Concept and Design

    Everyday Hero - Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 1 - Concept and Design

    Every superhero has a weakness or villain thwarting them at every turn. Superman has those glowing alien rocks. Batman is constantly putting out fires both figuratively and literally set by some deranged clown, and the internal combustion engine has its respiratory system clogged up by its own lifeblood. Yes, we're talking about blow-by. Granted, carbon buildup from blow-by might not seem as serious as the threat of a supervillain, but it's an affliction that affects every engine out there, even your new Honda Accord.

    IMG_2301

    The 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T might not be flying around Metropolis or Gotham punching criminals in the face, but this generation of Honda's full-sized sedan is taking the heroics of daily driving to a new level. Utilizing the K20C4 derived from the heavy-hitting Civic Type R, Honda ditched the V6

    Continue Reading »
  2. Heavy Breathing - 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake R&D, Part 2 - Design and Prototype Fabrication

    Heavy Breathing - 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake R&D, Part 2 - Design and Prototype Fabrication

    Intakes are typically the first modification that any automotive enthusiast would recommend in the name of quick power gains. It's really no surprise either. If you take a look at any modern vehicle on the road today, including the Civic Type R, stock intakes are full of silencers, restriction points, and accordion-style hoses. Those are three things that I know every gearhead doesn't want, and in fact it's quite the opposite when looking to add some power, so we've been researching solutions to get rid of them.

    The top view of the airbox once it's removed from the car. The slim width of the box might lead to some creative solutions once we get into designing our box.

    To start, let's briefly revisit our stock air intake

    Continue Reading »
  3. Defending the King - 2017 Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 2 - Prototype

    Defending the King - 2017 Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 2 - Prototype

    Engine blow-by is something that affects just about every engine on the road. Though plenty of manufacturers have made leaps and bounds in filtering blow-by from the intake, finding clever ways to keep the carbon deposits from building up on intake valves, blow-by remains an issue. This should come as no surprise if you've spent any time on our blog. Just about every type of car and truck that has made its way into our R&D facility, ranging from BMWs to F-150s, and even the 1.5T found in the base Civics, have all produced varying levels of the murky stuff. The K20C1 is likely to be no exception to this trend. That leaves it up to us at Mishimoto to make sure none of the contaminates in the crankcase gasses make it to your valves.

    Our Championship White loaner on the Dynojet for</body> " width="578" height="600">
    Continue Reading »
  4. Heavy Breathing - 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review

    Heavy Breathing - 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review

    66 out of 100. That might not sound too impressive, but when it comes to the top 100 Nürburgring lap times, any manufacturer would be honored to even make the list. 66 is where the current Civic Type R sits with a time of 7:43.8, making it the fastest front wheel drive car to hit this notorious 12-mile stretch of track. If you scroll though the list, you'll only be able to find a few other FF cars peppered in with all of the Porsches, Bimmers, and countless exotic hypercars. You might also notice that the CTR has made back-to-back appearances in the top 100, which is an impressive feat for any company that isn't Porsche apparently. By this point though, I'm sure you've all already heard the news about the record setting lap time. What the world of new CTR owners want to know is, "How do I make it faster?"

    With Honda's K20C1 delivering power figures of 298HP

    Continue Reading »
  5. Defending the King - 2017 Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 1 - Stock Review

    Defending the King - 2017 Honda Civic Type R Direct Fit Catch Can R&D Part 1 - Stock Review

    It's finally here. After 20 years, and a few extra months of waiting, the Civic Type R has made its way to the States. I have to say, if the standard Civic wasn't striking enough, the Type R has the qualities to make it one scalding hot hatchback. While some of the components carried over from the last generation, including some of the aerodynamics and the return of the mighty K20C1, the FK8 actually went on a bit of a diet and received not only a cosmetic makeover, but also a suspension overhaul fit for the new king of the Nürburgring. It's easy to see why so many are willing to pay thousands over MSRP for the chance to call this new Civic their own.

    Something about that wing lets you know that the CTR means business.
    Something about that wing lets
    Continue Reading »
  6. Smooth Airflow For The 8th-Gen. Mishimoto Civic Si Induction Hose R&D

    Smooth Airflow For The 8th-Gen. Mishimoto Civic Si Induction Hose R&D

    We've got another awesome project in the works for the 8th-generation Honda Civic Si! Our recently released performance intake system received great feedback from customers, but it also identified an additional need for intake system components. We decided to develop a Civic Si induction hose made from silicone to replace the stock rubber unit.

    Stock Civic Si Induction Hose

    Before jumping into the design of our prototype hose, check out a few shots of the stock unit.

    Stock Honda Civic parts
    Stock Honda Civic parts

    Stock Honda Civic</body> " width="640" height="426">
    Continue Reading »
  7. 8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 3: Final Product Design

    8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 3: Final Product Design

    Interested in purchasing our new Civic Si intake system? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Honda Civic Si Performance Air Intake

    Our last write-up for this Civic Si intake included our dyno testing results as well as some insight into our use of 3D printing for rapid prototyping. Since then, we've tweaked our design to provide flawless fitment and we've constructed a final prototype. The last box to check on our list is a final fitment verification and road testing. Our test vehicle owner will be putting some additional road miles on the car and will offer his opinion of the improved intake sound. Soon we will have a new addition to our line of Honda Civic Si parts!

    Final Prototype

    Continue Reading »
  8. 8th Generation Honda Civic Si Intake Development, Part 2: Dyno Testing and Results

    8th Generation Honda Civic Si Intake Development, Part 2: Dyno Testing and Results

    Interested in purchasing our new Civic Si intake system? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Honda Civic Si Performance Air Intake

    Now that we had a functional prototype, it was time to perform some dyno testing to ensure that we were on target for producing a power-adding intake system. The dyno results would provide some base-line data so we could move forward with refining our intake design.

    Dyno Runs

    We quickly strapped the Si onto our Dynojet in preparation for our day of testing.

    Honda Civic strapped to Dynojet for intake testing
    Honda Civic strapped to Dynojet for intake testing
    Continue Reading »
  9. 8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 1: Prototype Design

    8th Generation Civic Si Intake Development, Part 1: Prototype Design

    Interested in purchasing our new Civic Si intake system? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

    Mishimoto Honda Civic Si Performance Air Intake

    Stock Si engine bay
    Stock Si engine bay

    With a K-series power plant, 6-speed manual transmission, and a limited slip differential, the Si is a great choice as a fun commuter that can double as an autocross machine on the weekends. As with any performance vehicle, more power is always on the minds of enthusiasts. Mishimoto has been working to develop brand-new intake systems for a variety of vehicles, and the 8th generation was next on our list for some R&D.

    Continue Reading »