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2001-2007 Subaru WRX/STI Top-Mount Intercooler Part 3: Test Fitting and Data Collection

Posted: February 22, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Top-Mount Intercooler 2001-2007

Tags: turbo, tuning, topmount, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intercooler, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

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Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Performance Top-Mount Intercooler Kit

Armed with a 3D printed prototype and a full day of test fitting, we were able to produce some very insightful renderings of how this intercooler was going to look. Initial flow testing and calculations showed that performance would be ideal for our target power range. After spending some time with Solidworks, Kevin produced the fantastic rendering you see below.

Mishimoto intercooler rendering

2002-2007 Subaru WRX/STI Top-Mount Intercooler, Part 2: Prototypes and Test Fitting

Posted: February 12, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Top-Mount Intercooler 2001-2007

Tags: turbo, tuning, topmount, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intercooler, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi top-mount intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Performance Top-Mount Intercooler Kit

Before we attempted the initial design, we first took a good look at the stock Y-pipe design. Although the spaced ports provide dispersion of air throughout the stock core, we saw immediately that this portion of the design needed improvement.

Kevin, our lead engineer for this project, began by taking measurements of the stock engine bay and intercooler. He used these measurements to begin developing a Solidworks model that would emulate the direction we wanted to go with the overall design. Once the model was completed, it was time to utilize our 3D printer to create a prototype. The initial prototype would be used primarily to test fitment and check clearance before we developed a final prototype. Because this was

2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Half-Size Radiator, Part 2: Final Testing and Completion

Posted: February 12, 2014

Categories: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Half-Size Radiator 2001-2007

Tags: turbo, radiator, mitsubishi, mishimoto, lancer, featured, evo, boost, aluminum

Interested in purchasing our Evolution radiator? Check out our product page for more details!

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Half-Size Performance Aluminum Radiator

With our design essentially solidified, and our prototypes ready to be put into action, it was time to perform another test fit and gather data. Lucky for us, one of our new engineers (Steve) happens to daily drive an Evo 9, and we talked him into allowing us to use his car for development. Steve's Evo is making around 350 hp to the wheels with a few modifications and quite a helping of boost. This should be a great vehicle for our second round of testing.

Test fit vehicle

2002-2007 Subaru WRX/STI Top-Mount Intercooler, Part 1: Introduction and Goals

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Top-Mount Intercooler 2001-2007

Tags: turbo, tuning, topmount, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intercooler, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi top-mount intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STi Performance Top-Mount Intercooler Kit

The Bugeye, Blobeye, and Hawkeye Subarus have always been a prime choice for a fun daily driver or project vehicle. With a burbley turbocharged flat-four and a robust AWD system, it is hard to beat the overall value of these early models. Nonetheless, the performance aftermarket is massive with documentation available for building your car from mild to wild. Key components to the aftermarket success are the large enthusiast groups such as NASIOC and IWSTI that provide a great place for swapping information on repairs and modifications, and also general discussions about why these cars are so great! These Subarus provide a great base for entry into the racing world, whether it be rallycross, autocross, or track days. Reasonably inexpensive

2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Performance Air Intake Part 7: Product Release

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Intake 2008-2014

Tags: turbo, tuning, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intake, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Subaru WRX/STi Performance Cold-Air Intake

This product is finally available! Check out the details below!

Subaru WRX/STI Performance Cold-Air Intake, 2008–2014

Direct fit for the 2008–2014 Subaru WRX/STI
Dyno-proven gains of 25 hp/25 tq at 5300 rpm
Eliminates restrictions and improves airflow
Mandrel bent aluminum intake pipe with air straightener and CNC-machined MAF housing
Powder-coated heat shield for optimal air temperatures
High-quality Mishimoto free-flowing air filter provides 16% greater filter surface area
True cold-air design with filter placement outside the engine bay
Fully serviceable oiled air filter
Provides an aggressive,

2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Half-Size Radiator, Part 1: Project Introduction and Initial Test Fitting

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Half-Size Radiator 2001-2007

Tags: turbo, radiator, mitsubishi, mishimoto, lancer, featured, evo, boost, aluminum

Interested in purchasing our Evolution radiator? Check out our product page for more details!

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Half-Size Performance Aluminum Radiator

Our initial test fit donor vehicle

It is hard to argue with the masses who rave about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. A turbocharged, AWD, rally-inspired chassis wrapped in a tastefully designed and aggressive body is enough to provoke envy in anyone, enthusiast or not.

During the past few years, we’ve kept a close eye on the Evolution forums and enthusiast groups, and we’ve also kept tabs on the success of our current

2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Performance Air Intake Part 6: Final Product Reveal

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Intake 2008-2014

Tags: turbo, tuning, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intake, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Subaru WRX/STi Performance Cold-Air Intake

With positive horsepower data and an impressive intake tone, all our goals were met, so it was time to move towards project completion. We set out to finalize the design, finishes, and construction of our production units and, as you can see below, they turned out quite well. This will be offered in three finishes including polished aluminum, wrinkle-red, and wrinkle-black. Each kit includes an intake pipe with air straightener and MAF housing, a Mishimoto high-flow air filter, a heat shield, a silicone coupler, clamps, and all hardware necessary for installation.

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2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Performance Air Intake Part 5: Sound Testing

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Intake 2008-2014

Tags: turbo, tuning, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intake, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Subaru WRX/STi Performance Cold-Air Intake

Finally, we come to the sound improvements that the Mishimoto intake provides. Everyone loves a nice throaty intake sound, almost as much as the intoxicating burble from a set of unequal-length headers. During our many dyno pulls, collection of data for decibel strength was something we wanted to explore and compare between the factory design and our design.

Intake sound testing

2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Performance Air Intake Part 4: Final Design Testing and Data

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Intake 2008-2014

Tags: turbo, tuning, subaru, sti, performance, mishimoto, mishi, intake, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boost, awd

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Subaru WRX/STi Performance Cold-Air Intake

It was now time to see the fruits of our labor and collect some data with our revised design. Our poor STI was once again strapped to the dyno (This is what it’s built for, right?) and endured pull after pull as we evaluated power, AFRs, sound improvements, and durability. Weeks of testing resulted in a design that not only pleased our engineers, but also excited them to see some enthusiasts install and use it. Bolting on 25 whp has never been easier, and this intake shows gains through the entire power band.

2008+ Subaru WRX/STI Performance Air Intake Part 3: Prototype Testing

Posted: February 10, 2014

Categories: Subaru WRX/STi Intake 2008-2014

Tags: turbo, subaru, mishimoto, mishi, intake, filter, featured, ej, dynojet, dyno, boxer, boost

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Subaru WRX/STi Performance Cold-Air Intake

With our initial designs complete and fully assembled, the engineers were ready for testing. We strapped our STI to the dyno and began making some initial pulls with the car completely stock and using the OEM intake. We were averaging upper 250s to lower 260s at the wheels, which was what we expected from this car. After having some fun we removed the factory intake system, including the airbox, air induction tube, and MAF housing. We bolted on our first design and made a few pulls. We found that the air/fuel ratio (AFR) was a bit on the lean side for our tastes, so after a few runs we decided to call it quits for the day and reevaluate this design. Bolting on the second design provided slightly improved AFRs, but they were still at a point where we were

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Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi top-mount intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi top-mount intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

Interested in purchasing our Evolution radiator? Check out our product page for more details!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi top-mount intercooler? Check out our product page for more information!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Interested in purchasing our Evolution radiator? Check out our product page for more details!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

Interested in purchasing our WRX/STi intake? Check out more details on our product page linked below!

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