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  1. Improved Induction - Silicone Induction Hose R&D, Part 2: Production Sample

    Improved Induction - Silicone Induction Hose R&D, Part 2: Production Sample

    Get a silicone induction hose for your LTG powered Camaro or ATS today:

    Mishimoto Camaro/ATS 2.0T LTG Silicone Induction Hose PreSale

    The quality of the airflow is essential for any vehicle boasting a forced induction system. You would think with a compressor literally sucking volumes of air that it would sort itself out, but that's not always the case. Turbulence, and the resulting inconsistent airflow, is the enemy. Any sort of change in the airflow can cause pressure differentials and ultimately keep your turbocharged engine from rising to its full potential. As laid out in the stock review of the Ecotec LTG induction hose, between the couplings, bends, and the muffler, the stock hose isn't exactly the most efficient design. If you recall, GM engineers have certain criteria to meet in their design process and have to consider a broader consumer

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  2. One Cool Hellcat - Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 1: Design and Test Fit

    One Cool Hellcat - Aluminum Radiator R&D, Part 1: Design and Test Fit

    Usually, when I write about our products here at Mishimoto, I'm looking for the underlying meaning behind driving.  Our performance intakes don't just let more air into your engine; they let it breathe as fast as you do when you're pushing the car to its limits.  Our oil coolers don't just keep oil cooler; they give you the confidence to shift a little later, to push the throttle a little harder.  Our products aren't just about what they do or how they do it; they're about possibilities and living a little faster than everybody else.  This time, however, my job is a bit simpler.  This time, I'm writing about our Dodge Charger Hellcat aluminum radiator and the point is clear: it doesn't blow up.

    A Not-So-Peaceful Mind

    You see, about a year ago, Dodge released a factory service bulletin (FSB) for "intermittent coolant weepage from upper radiator hose or radiator."  Yet, if you search

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