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  1. Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL 2.) - Catch Can R&D Part 2: Gunk In The System

    Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL 2.) - Catch Can R&D Part 2: Gunk In The System

    Our engineering department has made some great strides in completing this catch can design as they have reached the final R&D stages. Overall strength and can rigidity were primary design goals for the kit, as we are aware of the rough and tough off-road lives many of these Wranglers live. We want to be sure that once you install this can on your car, it will stay put, no matter what rigorous environment you take your JK Wrangler through.

    Bracketry starts with precise design and component fabrication. Our engineers had to be sure that our bracket would effortlessly hold our 2oz catch cans without any damage-inducing stress. In our last update, we left off with some of the cool tech we planned to use. The first tool we used was our FARO Design ScanArm.

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  2. Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL. 1) - Catch Can R&D Part 2: Designing The Final Product

    Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL. 1) - Catch Can R&D Part 2: Designing The Final Product

    Jeeps are built to be rugged, all-terrain vehicles. We can bet that most of the aftermarket parts you purchase for your Jeep are designed to make it tougher. There's no reason for our upcoming catch can kit to be any different. Our engineers have made this can nearly indestructible and will be able to handle any abuse your 2007-2011 3.8L Wrangler can throw at it.

    In our last update, we discussed our plans for how we wanted to mount this catch can. We determined that the best location for a bracket was right behind the ECU. We could use the stock bolts that are already there, and the components can attach to the chassis, making it a solid and sensible location.

    3D scanning on our intended area for bracket design
    3D scanning on our intended area for
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  3. Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL. 1) - Catch Can R&D Part 1: The 3.8L Stock System

    Got Trucks, Got Jeeps (VOL. 1) - Catch Can R&D Part 1: The 3.8L Stock System

    Do you know the origin of the term Jeep? Some say that during WWII, these vehicles were referred to as General Purpose vehicles, and soldiers began slurring the acronym, G.P., into Jeep, hence its name today (there's a similar story behind the term Humvee). Others say that the name was derived from the popular cartoon character, Eugene the Jeep, from when the Popeye show aired back in the 1940's. Eugene the Jeep was a "go anywhere, do anything" type character, and interestingly enough, the US government had a contract sent out to several automotive manufacturers requesting a vehicle to replace the horse that was able to go anywhere and do anything. Are we going to try and debunk this once-and-for-all? No, I'm no historian. While there is still a lot of background I can go into there, this is a blog about awesome vehicle product development, so let's get to it.

    We already know that the Jeep name is synonymous with utility. Their notoriety soared for being the go-to service

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  4. Building Your Passion: Jeep Wrangler Camouflage and Matte Olive-Drab Silicone Radiator Hoses

    Building Your Passion: Jeep Wrangler Camouflage and Matte Olive-Drab Silicone Radiator Hoses

    The Mishimoto Camo and Matte Olive-Drab Jeep Wrangler radiator hose pre-sale is now live!

    1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler 6-Cylinder Radiator Hose Pre-sale
    Sale Price: $102.95
    MSRP: $185.00


    2007 - 2011 Jeep Wrangler 6-Cylinder Radiator Hose Pre-sale
    Sale Price: $110.95
    MSRP: $200.00

    When the designers at Chrysler were creating the Jeep Wrangler, they spent hours

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  5. Improve The Cooling of Your Wrangler, Part 3: Testing Results and Final Prototype

    Improve The Cooling of Your Wrangler, Part 3: Testing Results and Final Prototype

    Interested in purchasing our YJ/TJ electric fan setup? Check out more details on our product page linked below.

    Mishimoto Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ Performance Fan Shroud Kit

    Quite the project this Jeep TJ electric fan shroud kit has been! We've gone through a few design iterations and conducted some pretty cool testing to ensure that our product will adequately cool both the 2.5L and the 4.0L.

    Testing Results

    The last portion of our article series showed the testing apparatus and our plans for extended idle testing with our Jeep TJ electric fan kit. We would be monitoring coolant temperatures to see the impact of an electric fan as opposed to a mechanical setup provided by the factory.

    Testing Conditions

    • Ambient temperature: 72°F
    • Testing timeframe: 1400 seconds (23.3 minutes)
    • Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler
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  6. Improve The Cooling Of Your Wrangler, Part 2: Prototype Fitment and Testing

    Improve The Cooling Of Your Wrangler, Part 2: Prototype Fitment and Testing

    Interested in purchasing our YJ/TJ electric fan setup? Check out more details on our product page linked below.

    Mishimoto Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ Performance Fan Shroud Kit

    Wrangler test vehicles in shop
    Wrangler test vehicles in shop

    Now that we had our initial shroud prototype prepared for testing, we installed it on the stock radiator and the Mishimoto aluminum radiator. We wanted to ensure that it fit perfectly and that it enclosed the full length and height of both radiator cores. Once complete, it was time to test the shroud within the engine bays of our test vehicles.

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  7. Improve The Cooling Of Your Wrangler, Part 1: Fabrication Work

    Improve The Cooling Of Your Wrangler, Part 1: Fabrication Work

    Interested in purchasing our YJ/TJ electric fan setup? Check out more details on our product page linked below.

    Mishimoto Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ Performance Fan Shroud Kit

    Jeep YJ in Mishimoto shop
    Jeep YJ in Mishimoto shop

    Project Intro

    After a few successful electric fan conversion projects, we chose yet another vehicle that could benefit from the removal of the stock clutch fan. Our previous endeavors involved BMWs that experienced frequent failures of the plastic stock clutch fan. After checking through potential applications and scouring the forums, our team chose the Wrangler as a prime subject for a reliable and efficient electric fan conversion

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