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  1. 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

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  2. The Tale of the Ugly Hose - Silicone Hose Kit

    The Tale of the Ugly Hose - Silicone Hose Kit

    Mishimoto 2016+ Camaro SS Coolant Hose Kit

    Greetings, Camaro owners, and welcome to the first and only blog post about the new 2016+ Camaro SS silicone radiator hose kit. To get you all in the mood, let me grease you up with a little ditty about something to which we ALL can relate. (maybe).

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    The above account, though fictional, is an example of something very real that could happen to anyone. This charming old tale does an excellent job at touching on two issues that stock coolant hoses bestow upon an otherwise wonderful vehicle.

    Issue #1: The Ugly (but we can fix that)

    When you open the hood of your SS, you

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  3. Upgrading Induction - Induction Hose R&D, Part 2: From Concept to Reality

    Upgrading Induction - Induction Hose R&D, Part 2: From Concept to Reality

    We are now one step closer to completing this induction project! The bulk of our testing is just about finished and we have gotten some awesome results. One of our biggest objectives was to increase the internal volume over the stock intake. With more air surging through the hose, the potential for improved power output is increased as well.

    Prototype 3D printed 2015+ Mustang parts
    Prototype 3D printed 2015+ Mustang parts

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    The sound imposer is blocked off here, but it will be deleted!
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  4. Removing the Rubber - Silicone Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Stock Review and 3D Models

    Removing the Rubber - Silicone Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Stock Review and 3D Models

    Setting the Scene"

    The early summer sun hangs low and cool against the rolling American meadows, lazily beginning to cast its gaze over another serene, newborn morning. Delicate but unwavering, it brings the landscape to life, painting the valley in amber shades so warm they can practically be felt. The depth and flowing continuity in these endless fields, draped in their clementine pallet, remains mostly unbroken but for a neat, dark ribbon of tarmac, slicing back and forth as if laid down by the hawk gliding soundlessly above.

    Like an incoming storm, an imposing, thunderous tone bellows distantly above the hills, cutting through the picturesque still-life and growing louder as it echoes, following the zig-zagging vein of asphalt, ever-aggressively surging forward and inhaling the scene's serenity only to expel it rearward in an affront to all things understated. Contrasting though it may seem, the proprietor

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  5. Building Your Passion: Jeep Wrangler Camouflage and Matte Olive-Drab Silicone Radiator Hoses

    Building Your Passion: Jeep Wrangler Camouflage and Matte Olive-Drab Silicone Radiator Hoses

    The Mishimoto Camo and Matte Olive-Drab Jeep Wrangler radiator hose pre-sale is now live!

    1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler 6-Cylinder Radiator Hose Pre-sale
    Sale Price: $102.95
    MSRP: $185.00


    2007 - 2011 Jeep Wrangler 6-Cylinder Radiator Hose Pre-sale
    Sale Price: $110.95
    MSRP: $200.00

    When the designers at Chrysler were creating the Jeep Wrangler, they spent hours

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  6. XD Induction Hose R&D, Part 2: The Working Prototype

    XD Induction Hose R&D, Part 2: The Working Prototype

    Some exciting developments are brewing in the world of induction hoses! We recently received into our R&D facility our first shipment of samples for the 2016+ Nissan Titan XD, and they are all looking great.

    3D modeling Titan XD performance parts
    3D modeling Titan XD performance parts

    Our tube's design is not overly complex, and it will be an awesome addition to the engine bay of this Cummins-powered Nissan. The design of the factory tube is interesting because of the type of bend it has. The orientation of the airbox opening does not have an even plane for a straight-through design that can just loop over to the throttle body. The opening angles out a bit, facing more in the direction of the truck's firewall. What results is an interesting

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  7. XD Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Design Plans

    XD Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Design Plans

    We're on a roll with new Titan XD project development! In addition to our plans for improving the factory intake, we have decided to implement an upgrade that is simple and awesome. What we'd like to do here is develop a silicone intake hose that will replace the factory intake tube.

    The factory intake tube is a well-designed piece, but it has room for improvement. For instance, we can increase the volume of air that flows through the tube, which will only benefit this 5.0L Cummins turbo diesel. The factory piece will be comparatively restrictive in size when compared with our planned design.

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  8. The Civic Has Boost! - Intake R&D, Part 4: Prototype Kit Components

    The Civic Has Boost! - Intake R&D, Part 4: Prototype Kit Components

    We finally have all our prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts together for this kit. Let's briefly examine everything we have so far, starting with the airbox.

    Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts
    Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts

    Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts
    Prototype 2016 Honda Civic parts

    As we discussed in the last post, we wanted to utilize the stock air inlet as much as possible, which is why we kept an opening at the top of the airbox. The remainder of the filter enclosure is protected within the physical box, to help keep

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  9. Upgrading Induction - Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Design Elements

    Upgrading Induction - Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Design Elements

    Improving airflow is now a recurring theme for the stock 2015+ Mustang GT intake. In addition to finding air flow restrictions in our project to replace the entire stock intake system, we've also found several ways that a silicone induction hose for S550 drivers could improve airflow for drivers who would rather not replace their stock intakes. The stock piece is not only restrictive in size, but it also makes use of a resonator. We can make several improvements to take this induction hose design to the next level.

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    Stock 2015+ Mustang parts

    Stock 2015+ Mustang parts
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  10. Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Silicone Induction Hose Pre-Sale!

    Mishimoto Nissan 350Z Silicone Induction Hose Pre-Sale!

    PRE-SALE LINK

    R&D is complete and we've started producing our first batch of silicone induction hose kits!

    While this process takes place we are launching a discounted pre-sale for those interested in picking up this awesome induction hose.

    Check out the final details below and click the pre-sale link to check out our product page.

    MSRP: $150.00

    Pre-Sale Price: $79.95

    Expected Ship Date: 4/13/16

    • Direct fit for the 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z
    • Up to 4 whp / 6 wtq gains over the stock rubber induction hose
    • Installs in under 30 minutes
    • Fits with the stock air intake system or Mishimoto Performance Air Intake
    • Installs with no tuning necessary
    • 5-Ply Silicone construction for added durability and long service life
    • Silicone hose reinforced with steel rings to prevent collapse
    • Pre-installed CNC connector provides
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