SVP Vehicles

Core Confidence - Transmission Cooler for the 2025+ Ram 1500 3.0L Hurricane

February 25, 2026

SVP Vehicles, 2025 Ram 1500 RHO

Josh Wayman

Heat is one of the most significant threats to transmission longevity, particularly when tapping into the full capability of the 2025+ Ram 1500 3.0L Hurricane. The twin-turbocharged inline-six delivers substantial power and torque, making it a capable platform for towing heavy trailers, hauling equipment, or tackling rugged terrain. However, that performance comes with a thermal challenge. Automatic transmissions generate considerable heat under stress, and while the stock cooling system handles everyday driving well, sustained heavy loads or demanding conditions can push transmission temperatures beyond optimal ranges. A dedicated, high-capacity transmission cooler provides a way to manage temperatures more effectively, reduce stress on the drivetrain, and ensure the truck is ready for whatever job comes next.

The stock transmission cooling system does a reasonable job of maintaining fluid temperatures under normal driving conditions. However, the surface area and capacity of the factory

An image of the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler installed on our Honda Civic Si.

Cold Front - Performance Intercooler Kit for the 2022+ Honda Civic Si

February 02, 2026

SVP Vehicles, 2022+ Honda Civic Si

Josh Wayman

When extracting every bit of performance from an eleventh-generation Honda Civic Si, managing intake air temperatures becomes essential for consistent power delivery. The L15CA turbocharged engine offers strong factory performance, but under sustained high-load driving, intake temperatures climb rapidly. This reduces peak power output and prompts the ECU to pull timing as a protective measure. To address these limitations, we developed the Performance Intercooler Kit for the 2022+ Civic Si, engineered to lower intake air temperatures, increase airflow, and deliver measurable gains in horsepower and torque.

Our development process began with a thorough evaluation of the stock intercooler and piping system. The factory intercooler measures 26.18 inches wide by 4.39 inches high by 2.52 inches thick, featuring a 7-row tube-and-fin design with plastic end tanks crimped to the core. While adequate for daily driving, this construction lacks the strength and cooling capacity needed for more demanding

Image of the Mishimoto Performance Air Intake.

Deep Breath - Performance Air Intake for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

December 07, 2025

SVP Vehicles, 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

Josh Wayman

The fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma is a capable truck, but its stock air intake leaves untapped potential. Designed for quiet operation and everyday reliability, the factory system restricts airflow, softens induction sound, and dulls throttle response. The Mishimoto Performance Air Intake addresses these limitations, providing a direct-fit, bolt-on upgrade that enhances power, improves engine tone, and refines the engine bay’s appearance, all without compromising reliability or requiring a custom tune.

Development started with a detailed analysis of the OEM system, which includes a corrugated rubber intake tube, a panel filter housed in a closed airbox, and ducting that draws air from under the hood. While functional, this design introduces airflow turbulence, limits the filter’s effective surface area, and exposes intake air to engine bay heat. Each of these factors reduces volumetric efficiency, creating throttled airflow that limits turbocharger response and overall performance. Our

Image of the Mishimoto Oil Cooler installed on our Civic Type R.

Cooler by Design – Oil Cooler Kit for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type R

December 07, 2025

2023+ Honda Civic Type-R

Josh Wayman

The FL5 Honda Civic Type R is engineered for performance, whether on the street or track, but the FL5’s high-revving 2.0L turbocharged engine can push its oil system to the limit during spirited driving. Sustained high-speed runs, aggressive cornering, and track sessions elevate oil temperatures, increasing the risk of premature wear and reduced performance. The Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit for the 2023+ Civic Type R addresses these challenges by expanding oil capacity and improving cooling efficiency, giving enthusiasts the ability to drive harder for longer without compromising reliability.

At the heart of the kit is a 19-row stacked plate cooler designed to capture maximum airflow while remaining protected behind the vehicle’s front structure. This high-capacity design increases total oil volume by 12% over stock and was tested to deliver approximately 5°F lower oil temperatures under demanding driving conditions. The cooler is thermostatic, which ensures rapid warm-up for normal driving

Image of the front of our 2024 Honda Civic Type R.

Frigid FL5 - Performance Intercooler for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type R

December 07, 2025

2023+ Honda Civic Type-R

Josh Wayman

When pushing a 2023+ Honda Civic Type R to its limits, heat becomes one of the most restrictive factors in extracting consistent performance. The K20C1 turbocharged engine delivers impressive power out of the factory, but under sustained high-load driving, intake air temperatures rise quickly. This not only limits peak power but also causes the ECU to reduce output as a protective measure. To address these challenges, we developed the Performance Intercooler Kit for the FL5 Civic Type R, engineered to reduce intake air temperatures, improve airflow, and maintain consistent performance through repeated heat-soak conditions.

Our development process began with a detailed analysis of the stock intercooler and piping. The factory setup is compact and tightly packaged within the engine bay, adequate for everyday driving but limited under extended high-performance conditions. We performed theoretical calculations on multiple core configurations and compared them to the stock unit to identify

Image of the Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator installed on our 2024 Toyota Tacoma.

Core Evolution - Performance Aluminum Radiator for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

December 07, 2025

SVP Vehicles, 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

Josh Wayman

Keeping your 2024+ Toyota Tacoma cool isn’t just about comfort or convenience, it’s central to the truck’s ability to tow, climb, crawl, and survive long days on the trail without losing performance. Modern Tacomas are built on a far more complex platform than previous generations, with more electronics, more thermal load, and more demand placed on the engine and transmission. That means the stock cooling system has more work to do even before you begin adding larger tires, steel bumpers, camping gear, or towing weight. Heat steadily builds as the vehicle works harder, and while the stock components manage everyday driving reasonably well, they begin to reveal their limitations once conditions turn demanding. A performance aluminum radiator and silicone coolant hose kit address those limitations by strengthening the system where it matters most, improving heat management, and eliminating known weak points before they become failures.

The radiator is the heart of the cooling system, and

Image of the Mishimoto Transmission Cooler installed on a 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Thermal Guard - Transmission Cooler for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

November 04, 2025

SVP Vehicles, 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

Josh Wayman

Upgrading a transmission cooler on a 2024+ Toyota Tacoma might not be the first modification off-roaders think of, but for anyone towing trailers, tackling rugged trails, or running their truck hard, heat is the silent threat that can compromise performance and reliability. Automatic transmissions generate a lot of heat under stress, and while the stock liquid-to-liquid coolers in the Tacoma’s radiator and fan shroud do a reasonable job, they have their limits when the load increases or conditions become extreme. That’s where a dedicated, high-capacity transmission cooler comes in, offering a way to manage temperatures more effectively and reduce stress on the truck’s entire cooling system.

The stock setup uses two liquid-to-liquid coolers. This design is compact and efficient at getting the transmission fluid up to operating temperature quickly, which is crucial in cold climates or short trips. The trade-off is that surface area is limited, and the fluid relies on engine coolant for heat

Mishimoto intercooler installed on a 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Even Flow - Performance Intercooler Kit for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

November 04, 2025

SVP Vehicles, 2024+ Toyota Tacoma

Josh Wayman

The fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma introduced a new turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, replacing the long-standing naturally aspirated engines used in earlier generations. Turbocharged setups offer increased torque and efficiency, but higher intake air temperatures can reduce performance consistency during sustained load conditions such as towing, off-roading, or repeated high-RPM operation. The Performance Intercooler Kit for the 2024+ Tacoma is designed to address these challenges through improved cooling efficiency, optimized airflow, and precise fitment within the tightly packaged engine bay.

Our engineers began the development process by evaluating the stock intercooler, which already demonstrated during single-run dyno testing. However, extended high-load operation revealed rising charge air temperatures and increased pressure drop, creating additional stress on the turbocharger. The stock core exhibited a peak pressure drop of approximately 2.9 psi. To improve upon Toyota's design,

A cutaway image showing a 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with and without the bumper installed.

Wild Horses – Performance Intercooler Kit for the 2024+ Ford Mustang EcoBoost

September 15, 2025

SVP Vehicles, 2024+ Ford Mustang

Josh Wayman

When Ford introduced the 2024 Mustang EcoBoost, it represented the latest chapter in a decade-long experiment that proved a turbocharged four-cylinder belongs in America’s most iconic pony car. But like every turbocharged platform, the 2.3L EcoBoost is only as strong as its ability to manage heat. That limitation became our focus as we set out to engineer a performance intercooler and piping kit that would not only outperform stock, but also deliver the reliability and fitment Mustang owners expect.

Ford equips the S650 EcoBoost with a compact tube-and-fin intercooler mounted low in the front bumper. This design is effective for stock output and casual driving, but it reveals its shortcomings under extended load. Tube-and-fin construction is lightweight and inexpensive, but it sacrifices both durability and efficiency. The thin-walled tubes are vulnerable to road debris and long-term fatigue from repeated heat cycles. More critically, the small size of the stock core leads to heat soak

Image of the FL5 Type-R engine bay with Mishimoto cooling products.

Frosty FL5 – Performance Cooling Lineup for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type-R

June 13, 2025

2023+ Honda Civic Type-R

Josh Wayman

In a world of performance-oriented hatchbacks, few names carry the same reverence as the Honda Civic Type R. Whether it’s carving through backroads or setting lap times that embarrass cars twice its price, the CTR continues to punch above its weight. But with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine putting out 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, the FL5-generation Type R faces a common challenge shared by all high-performance machines—heat.

Honda’s engineering team gave the new CTR a capable cooling system from the factory, but like most OEM setups, it’s built with mass production and cost-efficiency in mind. For owners who demand more—whether that’s consistent lap times at the track or extra margin on a hot summer drive—our engineers set out to create a comprehensive cooling solution. The result is a trio of upgrades built to work in harmony: our Performance Aluminum Radiator, Silicone Radiator Hose Kit, and Aluminum Expansion Tank.