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  1. Conquering the Catch Can - Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Initial Fabrication

    Conquering the Catch Can - Catch Can R&D, Part 1: Initial Fabrication

    Here at Mishimoto, we know the importance of a good catch can as far as preventative maintenance goes. For most vehicles, installing a catch can means protecting your engine from the silent monster that is blow-by. Blow by can consist of excess oil, fuel, moisture, and pure evil. Engines with direct-injection, like our good friend the Titan XD, are prone to blow-by creeping its way back into the engine through the intake, and caking debris on valves which can be very harmful to an engine over time. To read more in depth about blow-by, check out our complete write up on Blow-By 101.

    Stock Titan XD engine bay
    Stock Titan XD engine bay

    Not to worry gentle Titan, we are here to help.

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  2. XD Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Design Plans

    XD Induction Hose R&D, Part 1: Design Plans

    We're on a roll with new Titan XD project development! In addition to our plans for improving the factory intake, we have decided to implement an upgrade that is simple and awesome. What we'd like to do here is develop a silicone intake hose that will replace the factory intake tube.

    The factory intake tube is a well-designed piece, but it has room for improvement. For instance, we can increase the volume of air that flows through the tube, which will only benefit this 5.0L Cummins turbo diesel. The factory piece will be comparatively restrictive in size when compared with our planned design.

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  3. XD Intake R&D, Part 1: Stock System Review

    XD Intake R&D, Part 1: Stock System Review

    Some exciting things are happening for this new Titan! In addition to the projects already planned, we want to develop a performance intake that will squeeze out a bit more power from this 5.0L V8 Cummins Turbo Diesel. We managed to get an accurate dyno reading with a few adjustments, which we know a few folks have been struggling with on this truck, but more on that later - let's dive into the stock intake!

    Stock Nissan Titan air intake
    Stock Nissan Titan air intake

    Throttle body from the stock Nissan Titan air intake
    Throttle body
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  4. Treating the Titan - Exhaust R&D, Part 1: Stock Evaluation

    Treating the Titan - Exhaust R&D, Part 1: Stock Evaluation

    Our Titan XD has been poked and prodded, and the next upgrade we are working on is a DPF-back exhaust. Before we begin development, we like to take a peek at the stock version to determine which upgrades we can make to the design. Our first observation was that this exhaust is, well, plain. Not to worry; our goal is to spice up the design a bit to give this Titan more to show off.

    Stock Titan XD Exhaust
    Stock Titan XD Exhaust

    Stock Titan XD Exhaust
    Stock Titan XD Exhaust

    You will have to excuse the

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  5. Refining a Titan - Intercooler Pipe Kit R&D, Part 1: Stock Evaluation

    Refining a Titan - Intercooler Pipe Kit R&D, Part 1: Stock Evaluation

    Over the last month we have been going all out on the Titan XD, and we are pleased to report our progress on the hot- and cold-side intercooler pipes. As with most development projects, we first examined the factory components in order to see how we might improve them. At first glance, the intercooler pipes appear to be your average factory aluminized steel pipes. Further inspection, however, revealed that these pipes were not in good condition. The hot-side pipe had a bit of oily film coating the inside and worse still, the cold-side pipe had a startling coating of rust. Yes, you read that right; the pipe that supplies cool air to this brand-new truck's turbo is coated with rust.

    Titan XD engine bay
    Titan XD engine bay

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  6. Nissan Titan XD Review Series Part 1: Initial Impressions

    Nissan Titan XD Review Series Part 1: Initial Impressions

    We are diving into our brand-new Nissan Titan XD! This video provides our initial impressions of the Titan and some of the features we plan to take a closer look at.

    Check it out below!

    Feel free to let us know what you would like to see us cover during this series.

    Thanks for watching!

    -Sara

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  7. Mishimoto Welcomes the New Titan XD

    Mishimoto Welcomes the New Titan XD

    Recently, quite a few exciting development vehicles have arrived at our headquarters, but none received quite the same welcome as our Titan XD.

    Mishimoto's Nissan Titan XD
    Mishimoto's Nissan Titan XD

    Last Friday, we set out to our local Nissan dealership to pick up the newest member of the Mishimoto family, and we wasted no time in making the Titan feel welcome. While the head of our Production Department was inside doing whatever it is you do when purchasing a new vehicle, the rest of Team Titan was wasting no time in revealing to the world the proud new owners of this Titan XD.

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