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Time for an update! Check it out.

The EcoBoost Intake Project, Part 3: Airbox Design

Last time we covered the design of our intake pipe and left you with a look at our airbox design in the form of a rendering. It’s time to show you how we developed this component.

First, we started with some steel and began selecting mounting points for attaching our box. Once we found these points, we pulled out the welder and began fabricating a prototype.


Fabricating Mustang airbox

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Fabricating Mustang airbox

We then constructed a lid to fully seal the filter from engine bay temperatures.

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Fabricating Mustang airbox

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Fabricating Mustang airbox

Now that we had a basic design, our engineering team put this into Solidworks to create the awesome 3D renderings shown below.


Mishimoto intake system rendering


Mishimoto intake system rendering

We didn’t stop here! To ensure the perfect fitment of this component, we used our 3D printer to construct an actual prototype from our 3D renderings. This unit was printed in several sections and glued together.

The external ribs you see running across the surface are specifically included to strengthen the plastic construction. They will not be needed in the final airbox design.

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3D Printed airbox


3D Printed airbox

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3D Printed airbox


3D Printed airbox

And here’s the printed unit next to our drawing!


3D Printed airbox and drawing

Next we installed this prototype in our Mustang to confirm fitment. Check it out!

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3D Printed airbox installed

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3D Printed airbox installed

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3D Printed airbox installed


3D Printed airbox installed

Now that we had a functional prototype it was time for the fun part, product testing! Check back with us next time for a look at dyno testing and the results!

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Is your intake going to be metal or plastic?
As noted above, our intake pipe will be constructed from mandrel bent aluminum. Our inlet hose, which contacts the turbocharger, will be made from a wire-reinforced silicone material.

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This project is complete! Check out the testing details and final product in the post below!

http://engineering.mishimoto.com/category/ford-mustang-2-3l-ecoboost-performance-air-intake-2015/

The EcoBoost Intake Project, Part 4: Testing Data & Final Product

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Mishimoto intake installed

After wrapping up the design of our intake for the 2015, it was time to put the car on the rollers to see if we were making any power gains. As mentioned earlier in this series, we believed that significant power gains were unlikely due to the MAP-based ECU, which is not normally affected by modified intake systems.

Dyno Testing

With that in mind, we strapped the Mustang down and made a few pulls.

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2015 Mustang EcoBoost on the dynamometer

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Testing Results

After making several pulls with both the stock intake and Mishimoto intake, we averaged the runs, and the results are shown in the plot below.

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Dyno results for Mishimoto and stock intakes

Although we were a bit skeptical about power gains for this vehicle, we did end up with some nice increases throughout most of the RPM range. These gains are likely due to the reduced restriction caused by the stock airbox system. We saw 4–8 whp gains from about 3,500 rpm through redline. Torque benefits were similar and peaked around 9 wtq at 5,500 rpm.
It is extremely likely that additional modifications and tuning will provide even greater gains with our intake system, thanks to the free-flowing filter and piping design.

We are very pleased with these results. Not only did the vehicle make some decent power gains, but we also really liked the improved tone provided by the intake setup. Spool noise is greatly amplified and sounds terrific both inside and outside of the vehicle.

Filter Surface Area

Along with dyno pulls, we performed some comparison analyses of the stock air filter versus the Mishimoto unit we would be using with our kit.

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Comparison of air filter surface areas

Air filter surface area is one of the features we like to compare when looking at the stock intake system. So what is the benefit of greater surface area? Greater filter surface area significantly increases the potential CFM of our filter. More air passages will provide less restrictions, especially for modified vehicles moving more air than a stock vehicle.

Silicone Inlet Hose

Another interesting update for this project is the arrival of our final prototype for the silicone inlet hose. We have been discussing this part for quite some time, and we have posted some 3D-printed prototype images. Check out this unit in its final form!

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Mishimoto silicone inlet hose

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Mishimoto silicone inlet hose

The next image shows a more detailed shot of our CNC-machined fittings that are molded into the hose.

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Mishimoto silicone inlet hose with CNC-machined fittings

The final shot shows the thickness of this hose and the fibers that are embedded with the silicone we use to manufacture this piece.

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Mishimoto silicone inlet hose thickness

Intake Piping

Along with our finalized silicone piece, our intake piping was also completed. Check out a few shots.

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Final prototype of intake piping

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Final prototype of intake piping

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Final prototype of intake piping

A few details about this pipe. This unit is constructed from mandrel-bent aluminum, and it features smooth bends to route air from our airbox to the turbocharger inlet. We utilize a bracket to stabilize the pipe and prevent vibration. The bung mounted to the top of the pipe mates perfectly with the stock sensor for the intake air temperature (IAT).

Not a fan of the polished look? Don’t worry, we will be offering this piping in a wrinkle black finish as well. We are also considering a blue (Ford) finish of some sort, so let us know if this interests you and perhaps we can give it a run!

We finish off the end of this piping with our Mishimoto oiled air filter.

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Mishimoto air filter

Completed Airbox

The airbox is a key component that helps reduce the effect of engine bay heat on our filter and on air temperatures. You saw our 3D-printed unit earlier; check out the final design below.

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Final prototype of intake box

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Final prototype of intake box

We also created an easily removable lid for servicing of the filter.

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Final prototype of intake box

This box is constructed from powder-coated steel and works to properly isolate the air filter. This unit mounts to existing points within the engine bay and provides a stock-like appearance.

Fully Installed Kit

And check out this kit fully installed in our EB!


Final prototype installed

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Final prototype installed


Final prototype installed

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Final prototype installed

Release Details

Now that all our data are complete, we are fully prepared to release this product. Keep an eye on this thread, as we intend to release our kit within the next 1-2 weeks.

A big thank you to everyone who followed our progress in the development of this product!

Feel free to follow up with any questions!

-John
 

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the final product looks nice. would like to see another video of how it sounds outside revving
 

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I might sell my Airaid race intake and buy this one! Any ideas on price??
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