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  1. Helping Hand - Transmission cooler R&D, Part 2 - Production Sample

    Helping Hand - Transmission cooler R&D, Part 2 - Production Sample

    If you remove the body from your 2011-2019 Ford F-Series Super Duty, you'll be left with less of a truck chassis and more of a factory. This assembly line is spec'd out for one product, made to order torque shipments, and you're the primary customer. Like a non-truck-based factory, the process is a group effort, with every component depending on each other to create the final product. The 6R140 TorqShift transmission mated to the 6.7L Powerstroke is the torque factory's distribution wing, and we felt that it was time for an expansion.

    It's no secret that Ford's Super Duty trucks are towering metal machines, which require massive amounts of cooling. The stock liquid-to-liquid transmission cooler provides adequate cooling in a compact package, but it has its limitations. Some Powerstrokes need extra cooling power, especially when it comes to towing or hauling a heavy payload. We already went over this concept in our last post, so let's dive into our final production-level transmission

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  2. Tough Tanks - Aluminum Secondary Degas Tank R&D - Concept to Completion

    Tough Tanks - Aluminum Secondary Degas Tank R&D - Concept to Completion

    The Ford Super Duty trucks are the definition of dependability. When it comes to utility, the mighty 6.7L Powerstroke under the hood is more than capable of towing, hauling, carrying, and just about every other activity these pickup trucks were designed to handle. While Ford intended for the Powerstroke to endure extended punishment, some of the engine bay components (specifically the secondary degas tank) might not last as long.

    Ford's 6.7L Powerstroke has two cooling systems. The first is tasked with keeping the engine internals cool, as is the function of most cooling systems. The second is employed primarily to reduce the charged air temperatures within the air-to-water intercooling system. Expansion, or degas, tanks are required on both systems and allow for hot gasses

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  3. Protect the Lifeblood - Performance Oil Cooler R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

    Protect the Lifeblood - Performance Oil Cooler R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

    No matter the size, shape, or purpose of your vehicle, keeping engine oil temperatures in check is vital. However, some vehicles, like the 6.7L Powerstroke, require a little more cooling power. The stock liquid-to-liquid cooler is adequate for most Ford F-series owners. Yet, these types of coolers have their faults and limitations, which we're already improving on.

    When we last left off, we developed our prototype block-off plate to ensure a leak-free connection to our new oil cooler. Since our last post, our plate has received a makeover for an even better look.

    To further reduce the risk of leaks, we also opted for including a fresh set of O-rings with our kit to replace worn-out OEM seals.

    With the block-off plate complete, our engineer set their focus

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  4. Helping Hand - Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design

    Helping Hand - Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design

    Many believe that the key to a great truck is a powerful engine when, in reality, the transmission can make or break a truck. Your 2011+ Ford F-Series equipped with the 6.7L Powerstroke was delivered with enough torque to spin the Earth off its axis. Still, without a sturdy transmission distributing that power, you're left with gear confetti in a transmission fluid stew. In short, maintaining proper temperatures in your Powerstroke is vital to keep it towing, pulling, and hauling to its full potential. It's about time the 6.7L was due for a cooling upgrade.

    Before we can dive into the improvements, we need to understand the OEM system fully. In 2011, Ford upped the ante in the heavy-duty truck segment with the 6.7L Powerstroke, complete with all the technology to earn the Super Duty moniker, specifically the addition of an entire secondary cooling system. This system's focus is dissipating heat from the air-to-water intercooler and channels coolant through several of the vehicle's other

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  5. A History of Experience - 2017+ Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Primary Radiator: Pre-Sale Launch

    A History of Experience - 2017+ Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Primary Radiator: Pre-Sale Launch

    The difference between success and failure is often a matter of experience. Nothing quite compares to the lessons learned from doing, and even failures can build success. Experience is an endless road to becoming better and at Mishimoto, we are constantly drawing on our experience to make better products for our customers. Our latest addition to the Mishimoto line of Powerstroke products is the result of years of experience producing powerful cooling products for some of the most powerful trucks on earth.

    The Mishimoto 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke aluminum primary radiator combines the best features of our previous Powerstroke radiators for a strong and efficient design. Like our 2011-2016 6.7L radiator, strutted tubes throughout the core of

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