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  1. Boots, Blowouts, and Boost Tubes: How to Build a Reliable CAC Piping System

    Boots, Blowouts, and Boost Tubes: How to Build a Reliable CAC Piping System

    So, let’s talk boots! No, were not talking about Red Wings, steel toes, or Timberlands. This article is about ensuring that your charge-air cooler boots remain intact and in place to keep your car or truck on the road and out of the garage. So what’s the big deal? You clamp the boot down, and if it blows off you clamp it a bit tighter. While this might be a quick solution, that boot blowout is likely to occur again unless you address the issue properly. If you have a modified car or truck that produces an absurd amount of boost, pay close attention to this article for tips about selecting the right products for the job and creating a reliable system. No one wants to be left on the side of the road in frigid weather when a cheap boot decides to commit suicide. Okay, let’s jump right in!

    Charge-Air Cooler Basics

    This section is for those who are completely new to turbocharged vehicles. If you have a basic understanding of the intercooler

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  2. Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series, Parts 6-8: Rear Suspension, Oil Cooler Development, and Engine Components

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series, Parts 6-8: Rear Suspension, Oil Cooler Development, and Engine Components

    We have a few really neat updates on the progress of our 2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost! First, we cover the brand new independent rear suspension on our 2015 model. This includes identification of major components, as well as comparisons between a base model and the Performance Package! Check it out!

    Our next video highlights one of the awesome components our team has been working to develop/test for the past few weeks, a direct-fit oil cooler kit specifically for the EcoBoost! We saw really impressive fluid temperature decreases with this kit, and we are preparing to release this unit in around 4-6 weeks. Check out the video below for more details on our development!

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  3. Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series, Parts 3-5: Driving Impressions and Front Suspension Information

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series, Parts 3-5: Driving Impressions and Front Suspension Information

    Thanks for following along with our video review series for the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost! We have three new videos featuring some really neat content. The first two videos are a continuation of our on-road driving review of the new Mustang. Check it out below!

    Part 3: Driving Impressions Round 2

    Part 4: Driving Impressions Round 3

    The next video from our series covers the front suspension featured on the 2015

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  4. Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series, Part 1-2: Interior Review and First Drive Impressions

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series, Part 1-2: Interior Review and First Drive Impressions

    Check out the next two videos featuring our 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost! The first video below shows the interior fit and finish of the 2015 Mustang and highlights some of the neat features.

    In our fourth installment of the Mishimoto video review series, we take you on the road and provide some insight into how the 2015 Mustang drives and handles.

    Thanks for watching! Check back for additional reviews of the 2015 Mustang as well as information regarding

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  5. Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series: Initial Dyno Pulls

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series: Initial Dyno Pulls

    Check out a few of our initial dyno pulls with our new 2015 EcoBoost Mustang!

    The plot is shown below!


    2015 EcoBoost Mustang Dyno Plot

    Yes, these numbers appear to be a bit low. Unfortunately we are not sure what fuel grade the dealership filled our car with! Once we empty the tank we will be filling it with some fresh 93 octane and collecting data on a few more pulls!

    Thanks for taking a look!

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  6. Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series: Introduction

    Mishimoto 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Video Review Series: Introduction

    Hey guys,

    As you saw in our post from yesterday, and our threads on the forums, we acquired our 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost today!

    Check out the video and gallery below showing the delivery of our new 2015 Mustang, and an explanation of our plans for the next few weeks!

    Thanks for reading, check back with us Monday for a dyno video!

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  7. First Look: Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost!

    First Look: Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost!

    Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
    Mishimoto's 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

    As we mentioned on the forums, we have been aggressively searching for a 2015 Ecoboost Mustang for product development! We are pleased to announce that our purchase has been made, and we are expecting our 2015 Mustang to arrive on Friday the 10th.

    Our team is extremely excited to get this car into the shop and begin tearing it down to develop a performance radiator, intercooler, oil cooler kit, etc.

    Before stripping our 2015 Mustang, we will be collecting a ton of images and video to provide our first impressions of the new model. This includes information regarding the 2015 Ford Mustang chassis, suspension, brakes, wheels, tires, interior, and of course the 2.3L EcoBoost. This is the first time the Mustang has been equipped with a turbo-four since the mid-eighties, and we have a team full of automotive geeks itching for a drive in

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  8. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Prototype Road Testing and Project Conclusion

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Prototype Road Testing and Project Conclusion

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Time to put some numbers behind the effort our team has put forth on this project! As mentioned in the last post, we would be collecting real-world driving data to analyze the effectiveness of our performance aluminum radiator against the factory unit. To prepare for this, we attached our temperature sensors to both the inlet and outlet of the radiator. This would allow us to analyze the efficiency of the radiator by comparing the reduction in temperature from inlet to outlet. Check out these sensors attached to the factory radiator.

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  9. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Now that the prototype was complete and all dimensions checked out with our drawings, it was time to drop this into a truck to ensure that fitment was spot on with all engine bay components. To give you an idea of the scale, take a look at this unit next to one of our Subaru WRX aluminum radiators.

    Mishimoto 6.7L Size comparison of Powerstroke prototype radiator (left) and Subaru WRX aluminum radiator
    Mishimoto 6.7L Size comparison of Powerstroke prototype radiator (left) and Subaru WRX aluminum
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  10. 2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Prototype Design Evaluation

    2011-2014 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Prototype Design Evaluation

    Interested in purchasing our 6.7L Powerstroke radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

    Mishimoto Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator

    Time to design a new radiator! Now that we had the factory radiator removed and the engine bay dimensions documented, we needed to determine the individual dimensions of the factory radiator. We set the radiator up on our Romer arm to begin drawing this component in 3D. Check it out!

    6.7L Powerstroke factory radiator modeling
    6.7L Powerstroke factory radiator modeling

    This tool allows our engineers to capture dimensions in a controlled environment. The radiator is secured to

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