Page 8 - Engineering

The right gear is essential to any adventure. This, in turn, makes any adventure the perfect excuse to upgrade your load-out, and who doesn't like to have the latest and greatest equipment? The same could be said about the rig that promises adventure-ready status at all times. While Ford made sure to load these Broncos out with a diverse arsenal of off-roading bits, there were some aspects that we still needed that excuse to upgrade.

Just needing to move a component to clear space for more off-roading equipment is one best excuses to upgrade your systems, and we devised just the thing. This high-mounted intercooler is ideal for those looking to hide a winch or plotting to improve the Bronco's approach angle. Now that it's in the shop, we're stoked to show off this intercooler's final design and rehome it behind the upper grille.

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Any expedition requires preparation, especially one that involves blazing your own path. The success of this journey lies in the tools and equipment we're packing, so proper vetting and maintenance are essential to ensure these implements are a trustworthy addition to the trip. Otherwise, they'll leave you stranded like the dulled machete from our first installment. The Polaris RZR is a trailblazer and the right tool for any adventure, but some components aren't always up to the task. Luckily, we've been working to strengthen these weak links to get it ready for its next venture.

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Any well-stocked off-roading kit is only as valuable as the tools it contains. Wrenches and recovery gear turn into dead weight when they snap under pressure, leaving you even more stranded than before. Meticulous engineering and rigorous testing combined with exhaustive research are needed to assemble the most trustworthy kit. These are the same qualities that make the Polaris RZR XP Turbo the right tool for navigating any terrain, and likely exactly how you ended up with one. 

Even after the immense effort put into these machines, they

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Let's take a trip. We're in a dense, tropical jungle, trudging through the thick vegetation to reach our final destination. We're searching for something so old that all trails were lost to the test of time with only jungle remaining. The only path forward is the one we're blazing with our trusty machete. You swing your arm to carve out a new passage through a tangle of vines. "THWANG!" The blade skips off the bark armoring the thick web obstructing your forward momentum. You make another attempt, this time aiming for a pocket of thick leaves. The blade swings true, with the brush only bending to the will of the machete. Quickly, they snap back in place, mostly unscathed and still standing

Who isn't stoked to show off their new threads? Nothing quite beats the confidence boost we get from a pair of slick shoes, perfect-fitting jeans, or that new band tee getting noticed. The same could be said for the intercooler kit destined for the VR30DDTT. Our prototypes already showed off their cooling abilities on the dyno, but their drab, utilitarian look wasn't inspiring that morale boost. With our production units arriving here at the Mishimoto R&D facility, however, these intercoolers are feeling themselves and confident to post that racy 'fit check.

Our prototype kit'sau natrualelook was done to keep up with our development timeline. We typically use the first production samples off the assembly line to perform our testing, but we wanted to speed things up, so they

Feeding the beast that lives under the hood of BMW's F1X generation M5 and M6 is a multicourse meal. The twin-turbo V8 has quite the appetite, and no forced induction power buffet would be complete without a course of intercoolers. Of course, they're a staple part of any balanced turbocharged meal for a growing powerhouse. Our intercoolers are fresh off the production line and looking mighty appetizing. Before the S63 scarfs these intercoolers down, though, we wanted to get a closer look at Mitch's design come to life. 

When we last left off, these intercoolers were two chunks of shaped plastic, 3D printed to triple our check the fitment in the already cramped engine bay. Now though, we have the real deal, and we're eager to show them off. 

The Bronco rolled back into relevance on a high horse. During the decades-long hiatus from the streets and trails, Ford had ample time to plot their domination of the off-roader market, and so far, it seems to be going to plan. From towering tires to sophisticated trail cameras and everything in between, these Broncos roll off the assembly line fully prepared to dominate any obstacle that gets in their way. However, as well equipped as these wild machines are, even the most prepared adventurer can find themselves tumbling from that high horse, so adding layers of protection is ideal.

One of the best means of protecting your Bronco from the trials and tribulations of the great outdoors is with a snorkel. But with all of the protective measures integrated into the Bronco's design, how would raising the EcoBoost's induction point keep the engine internals safe? Well, we're glad you asked!

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There's a beauty in simplicity, especially in the automotive realm. In an age where cars practically pilot themselves, the lack of features and frills puts some character back into the driving experience. Our 2.3L Bronco is a prime example of this. Sporting almost no options from the factory other than standard equipment, this baby Bronco left enough of an impression on us here that it's one of the few vehicles in Mishimoto history to be given a name. Pedro looks great in steel wheels, but this plucky off-roader is still a blank canvas for plenty more modification.

Our intake followed a similar design path based on the simplicity of this base Bronco's accouterments. On the surface, Pedro might look run-of-the-mill, but that's only skin deep. The 2.3L under the hood is packing plenty of high-tech features,

Let's face it; nobody's perfect. From the OEMs and the engineers to the one turning our product development into engaging behind-the-scenes blog content (yours truly), no one can claim the superlative of "No longer Needs Improvement." Yet, as unattainable as the concept of perfection is, it's our human nature to chase it still. No matter our trade or walks of life, we're always striving to improve and enhance every aspect of our lives one step at a time.

Since we, the human race, are intrinsically less than perfect, the same could be said about the things we make and create. The constant cycle of innovation is just another journey toward the ever-elusive destination of perfection. While we may never reach that destination, each iteration is still a step above the last. It's an improvement on the creation and for those making the revisions. Case and point, the 2022+ Subaru WRX. The VB may be the latest and greatest of the highly-regarded road-going rally car, but some aspects still need