General

In the world of high-power trucks, turbochargers are a godsend. No matter whether you’re piloting a twin-turbo F-150 or a Cummins-powered heavy-duty Ram, the turbo is what gives your truck the extra kick it needs to get the job done. While vital to generating power, the exhaust circulating through the turbo can also generate the internal combustion engine’s arch-nemesis – heat. But don’t worry, we here at Mishimoto have you covered, literally. 

For those who don’t know or need a refresher, exhaust heat is the primary fuel source for a turbocharger. The turbocharger uses hot exhaust gasses to spin the turbine wheel and force more air into the engine. The side effect of this process is that the turbine housing heat soaks and therefore radiates heat through the engine bay, especially after heavy use. Depending on your turbo, or engine layout, this glowing hunk of hot metal could start transferring that heat into your intake

The turbocharger is a source of unadulterated automotive bliss. This little compressor injects character into any engine by way of added ponies while making all the right sounds. The biggest downside, however, is the heat that they produce. You're in luck, though, since managing heat is the name of the game here at Mishimoto. 

For those who don't know or need a refresher, exhaust heat is the primary fuel source for a turbocharger. Specifically, the turbocharger uses hot exhaust gasses to spin the turbine wheel and force more air into the engine. The side effect of this process is that the turbine housing heat soaks and therefore radiates heat through the engine bay, especially after heavy use. Depending on your turbo, or engine layout, this glowing hunk of hot metal could start transferring that heat into your intake or cooling system.  

Looking to treat your motorhead this holiday season but don’t know what to get them? We have gift ideas that your car-loving friend or family member would love to receive – or you could just ‘Treat Yo Self’. Check out these gift ideas for some giving inspiration and minimal wrapping!

#1 Mishimoto Swag

You’ve seen what goes into the making of our products, but do you know who is making them? At Mishimoto, we’re proud to say that our products are made for automotive enthusiasts by automotive enthusiasts and engineered in New Castle, DE. We took it upon ourselves to ask each of our engineers a series of questions so you can get to know them better and see their enthusiasm for automobiles shine. If you've been following along with our blog, we're sure you'll recognize each of our team members.

Ye Liu: Product Engineer

Our shop contains many unique tools and equipment to help aid our R&D team in the process of product development and testing. One of our more recent acquisitions is a very nice Waterjet machine. We’ve used this device to cut airbox pieces, catch can brackets, shop signage, fan shrouds, and many other components that can be constructed from flat sheet material. This tool been helpful in speeding up development projects, and we’ve really enjoyed learning about its many features.

Waterjet Basics

Waterjet cutting bay

Waterjet technology has been around for ages and became common for machining purposes in the

Interested in picking up this awesome catch can? Check out our product page for more information!

Mishimoto Rockstar Compact Two-Port Baffled Oil Catch Can

Every once in a while our engineering team has the pleasure of collaborating with our talented marketing team to produce a unique product. We recently worked together to produce a very slick shift knob for professional drifter, Ryan Tuerck.

Our latest project is even cooler. This time we are partnering with Rockstar Energy Drink and Rockstar Performance Garage to customize one of our new oil catch cans! If you aren’t familiar with the company (you must be living in a cave), Rockstar makes a variety of “energy-generating” drinks. Those cans are filled with concoctions of deliciousness that will help keep you running

What does one do with a blown Subaru EJ20? We asked this question on one of our social media outlets and had a ton of responses. This included a coffee table, flower pot, speaker system, stove, and even a boat anchor. After spinning a few rod bearings during some dyno testing (this WRX led a pretty rough life), we decided it was time to get creative with the remains. With an upcoming open-house event, we were determined to turn this grimy, beaten engine into a display unit for our Subaru product line.

With little time before the event, we set one of our engineers to the task of disassembling and refinishing this filthy engine. Our goal was to have a mobile display unit that could be used as a great conversation starter at events we attend. The entirety of our product line would be used to provide a neat glance at what we offer for the Subaru WRX/STI. Check out the build process below!

After a few hours in the shop, the engine was finally out and ready for disassembly.