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  1. Heavy Breathing - 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake, Part 5 - Turbo Inlet Production Sample

    Heavy Breathing - 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R Performance Intake, Part 5 - Turbo Inlet Production Sample

    Just as the Civic Type R evolved into a tarmac devouring beast of a hot-hatchback, we here at Mishimoto have kept up with the K20C1's induction needs. Our entire race intake setup unleashes more of the CTR's competitive spirit on the track, but what about those not ready for complete custom tuning yet? Enter our performance turbo inlet kit fresh off the production line.

    If you're looking to update your FK8's intake system but conflicted on which Mishimoto set up to grab, make sure that you check out our video on the benefits of each system, but make sure to keep reading for specifics on our inlet kit:

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  2. Heavier Breathing - 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R Race Intake R&D, Part 3 - Full Kit Testing

    Heavier Breathing - 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R Race Intake R&D, Part 3 - Full Kit Testing

    It's old news that the FK8 Honda Civic Type R is a record-setting speed machine. Now that the years have passed, plenty of drivers are looking for ways to take the Civic's record-setting run even further, and we're ready to deliver the solution.

    There's no shortage of speed when it comes to the Civic Type R, but we wanted to unlock even more gumption from the K20C1 with our race intake kit. Before we dig into our performance testing results, though, let's just take a minute to admire Ye's hard work:

    In our

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  3. People's Choice - 2007-2021 Toyota tundra 5.7L Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 1 - Concept

    People's Choice - 2007-2021 Toyota tundra 5.7L Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 1 - Concept

    No matter what brand is plastered across the front of your truck, the key proponent for purchasing it was rugged dependability. Toyota has long bolstered its name as one of the most unstoppable truck manufacturers out there. Toyotas are the preferred machine for traversing these environments from desolate deserts, swampy jungles, or just across the construction site. Toyota's quest for tough trucks didn't' stop with their full-sized Tundra, but as the miles rack up, there are some chinks appearing in this truck's armor, precisely when it comes to the cooling system.

    A dependable cooling system is vital for the Tundra's workhorse status, which might hold up for most drivers. However, the harder these trucks work, the more stress is added to the factory radiator. Over time, the constant heat cycles of hot coolant degrade the plastic end tanks, which we saw firsthand on our donor truck.

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  4. Practically Cool - 2018+ Honda Accord 1.5T/2.0T Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 4 - Performance Testing

    Practically Cool - 2018+ Honda Accord 1.5T/2.0T Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 4 - Performance Testing

    The 2018+ Honda Accord is more than just a family-friendly grocery-getter. We've been hammering this point home since we first laid eyes on Honda's tenth-generation mid-sized sedan. No matter if you're being propelled by the 1.5T or 2.0T, these new-fangled turbocharged Honda motors add the much-needed dash of spice into the daily commute. This platform rolls off the factory floor with loads of potential too. Just how much potential, you ask? Well, to find out, we ran a series of tests on our loaner 2.0T Accord Sport to collect baseline readings along with torture tests for our intercooler design.

    Upgrading your intercooling system is all about keeping your intake air temperatures down. Like we've mentioned before, heat-soaking the intercooler is not very practical for your sporty sedan. Hotter air doesn't compress as well as cool, charged

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  5. Ultimate Induction - 2021+ BMW G8X M3/M4 Performance Intake R&D, Part 3 - Prototyping

    Ultimate Induction - 2021+ BMW G8X M3/M4 Performance Intake R&D, Part 3 - Prototyping

    Innovation moves fast these days. Anything heralded as a technological feat is already outdated by the time it hits the market. Well, sort of. BMW has a knack for engineering iconic cars, specifically when it comes to the benchmark of the performance compact sedan: the M3. The launch of the G8X M3 and M4 might have delivered polarizing looks, but this generation's performance leaves a lasting impression. But even though it's the most powerful M of this class to date, enthusiasts still want more, and an upgraded air intake kit is the best starting point. 

    The upside to fast-moving innovation is that it helps streamline our process. Once upon a time, our intake development took a long time. There was much more custom fabrication and manual measuring required to generate a prototype. Thanks to the wide array of tech housed under our R&D facility's roof, we're

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