{"product_id":"mishimoto®-15-23-mustang-s550-aluminum-coolant-expansion-tank","title":"Mishimoto® (15-23) Mustang S550 Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible: (2.3L\/3.7L\/5.0L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 - 2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 - 2017 Ford Mustang V6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 - 2023 Ford Mustang GT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"construction\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter a few hot and cold cycles, Mishimoto recommends checking the sight glass on the side of the expansion tank to confirm proper coolant level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"2015+ Mustang Expansion Tank (EcoBoost, V6, V8) Features Video By Mishimoto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SCIn64jiSvc\" height=\"943\" width=\"1266\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"Description\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1266\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_fPiTJDOcdY\" title=\"2015+ Mustang Expansion Tank (EcoBoost, V6, V8) Install Video By Mishimoto\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"Description\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"2015+ Ford Mustang Expansion Tank Testing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/trs72upEwc4\" height=\"943\" width=\"1266\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"Description\"\u003eAdd some additional reliability and engine bay styling with the Mishimoto V6, V8, and EcoBoost Mustang expansion tank. The Mishimoto Mustang expansion tank has internal baffles to prevent coolant starvation from overflow ports to engine. Also, during high speed cornering, braking, and acceleration, the internal baffled reduce coolant sloshing. The engineers at Mishimoto have also included a sight glass to allow for proper hot and cold coolant levels. The stock coolant Mustang expansion tanks is major eye sore in the engine bay, so the Mishimoto tank is offered in polished or anodized black to keep your Mustang looking great. As an added feature, you can install your tank in under one hour! This Mustang expansion tank was designed to work with the stock expansion tank cap and includes an overflow nipple on the fill neck for adding an additional coolant tank so your Mustang is NHRA legal. Plastic expansion tanks are prone to failure after years of constant temperature variations, so the Mishimoto tank is constructed from durable, TIG-welded aluminum for optimal durability and longevity. The Mishimoto V6, V8, and EcoBoost Mustang expansion tank is engineered for perfect fitment in 2015 Mustang, and as with all our 2015 Mustang parts, this expansion tank includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit for the 2015+ Ford Mustang EcoBoost, V6, and V8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal baffles keep coolant near overflow port during aggressive driving, preventing air entry into coolant system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight tube allows for proper hot and cold coolant levels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls in under 1 hour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverflow nipple on fill neck allows for installation of additional NHRA-mandated overflow reservoir\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% aluminum, fully-welded construction for maximum durability during repeated temperature transitions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits with stock overflow tank cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in polished or black powder coat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMishimoto Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"noborder\"\u003ePRODUCT SPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003e6061 Aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALL TORQUE SPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003e22 in-lbs (2.5N*M) recommended for all worm-gear clamps. These clamps have an operating range of 18-27 in-lbs 2-3N*M. Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of 27 in-lbs (3N*M).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"value\"\u003eSilverorBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"construction\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePURCHASE INCLUDES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"construction\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) Aluminum Expansion Tank w\/ Sight Glass\u003cbr\u003e(1) Overflow Hose\u003cbr\u003e(3) Worm-Gear Clamps\u003cbr\u003eMounting Hardware\u003cbr\u003eMishimoto Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"construction\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-thumbnail\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"1038\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?resize=1038%2C576\u0026amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-twentyfourteen-full-width size-twentyfourteen-full-width wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"3066\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/render-1-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?fit=1254%2C904\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1254,904\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?fit=350%2C252\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?fit=600%2C433\u0026amp;ssl=1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 572px; display: block; margin: 72px auto 0px; width: 1038px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cat-links\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003e2015 MUSTANG EXPANSION TANK PROJECT, PART 1: STOCK TANK AND 3D MODELING \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s hard to match that feeling you get when purchasing a new car, especially the new S-550 Mustang. Picking up your friends for joy rides, melting the tires down the full length of your neighborhood, pulling into the driveway, popping the hood in complete ecstasy … wait … what is that? Is that the coolant expansion tank? Why is it so terrible looking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is pretty similar to what happened the day our shop 2015 EB arrived. The engine bay on both the 2.3L and 5.0L vehicles is quite nice, well organized, and clean. Unfortunately, right up front in plain sight sits quite an eyesore in the form of your coolant expansion tank. To improve aesthetics, we decided to tackle R\u0026amp;D to bring you guys a more appealing alternative to the stock tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Expansion Tank Exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore jumping into a design of our own, we needed to capture the dimensions and features of the stock unit to ensure that we include these in our component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3051\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3051\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-2.jpg?fit=5184%2C2917\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,2917\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-2.jpg?fit=350%2C197\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-2.jpg?fit=600%2C338\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3051\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-2-300x169.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3052\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3052\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-1.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-1.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-1.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3052\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-1-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tank features three coolant ports; two are on the top and one is on the base of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3053\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3053\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3053\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-5.jpg?fit=4361%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4361,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank ports\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank ports \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank ports \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-5.jpg?fit=350%2C277\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-5.jpg?fit=600%2C475\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3053\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-5-300x238.jpg?resize=300%2C238\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank ports\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank ports\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3054\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3054\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-7.jpg?fit=4033%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4033,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank ports\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank ports \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank ports \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-7.jpg?fit=350%2C300\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-7.jpg?fit=600%2C514\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3054\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-7-300x257.jpg?resize=300%2C257\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank ports\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank ports\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the primary portion of this tank being constructed from plastic, these ports feature a metal internal sleeve to prevent failure. If you’ve ever removed hoses from an old radiator or expansion tank, you will understand how brittle this plastic can become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3055\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Nipple-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3055\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-nipple-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Nipple-1.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank ports\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank ports \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank ports \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Nipple-1.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Nipple-1.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3055\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Nipple-1-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank ports\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank ports\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last remaining external features to consider are the cap threads and fill neck, which are shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3056\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3056\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-6.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank cap\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank cap \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank cap \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-6.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-6.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3056\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-6-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank cap\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank cap\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Expansion Tank Internal Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3057\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3057\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-split-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-3.jpg?fit=4676%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4676,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-3.jpg?fit=350%2C259\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-3.jpg?fit=600%2C443\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3057\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-3-300x222.jpg?resize=300%2C222\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank split\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is only slightly noticeable from the shape of the exterior, the internal portion of this expansion tank features a ton of baffling. To get a better look, we sliced the expansion tank in half and had a look inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3058\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3058\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-split-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-4.jpg?fit=5184%2C2468\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,2468\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-4.jpg?fit=350%2C167\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-4.jpg?fit=600%2C286\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3058\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-4-300x143.jpg?resize=300%2C143\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank split\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3059\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3059\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3059\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-split-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-6.jpg?fit=4709%2C3191\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4709,3191\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-6.jpg?fit=350%2C237\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-6.jpg?fit=600%2C407\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3059\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-6-300x203.jpg?resize=300%2C203\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank split\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach half is shown individually below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3060\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3060\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3060\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-split-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-9.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-9.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-9.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3060\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-9-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank split\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3061\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3061\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/stock-tank-split-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-10.jpg?fit=4388%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4388,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock Mustang expansion tank split \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-10.jpg?fit=350%2C276\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-10.jpg?fit=600%2C473\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3061\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stock-Tank-Split-10-300x236.jpg?resize=300%2C236\" alt=\"Stock Mustang expansion tank split\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock Mustang expansion tank split\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s with all the chambers? The chambers in the tank are in place to prevent any sloshing of coolant during hard cornering. One of the ports requires submersion in coolant to function properly, and if coolant were to end up below the port location, air would enter the system. As you may know, air within the cooling system can cause serious issues. An air pocket will restrict or block coolant flow which can cause massive temperature fluctuations and overheating. If an air pocket exists, it must be purged from the system to avoid continual overheating concerns. If the port in question were to become exposed to air during hard cornering, the possibility of air pockets entering your coolant system is quite high. This is not something you want to occur at a weekend autocross or track day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese baffles are just as important as every other feature on this expansion tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaffle Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to see firsthand what impact this baffling would have on coolant movement. We set up a quick testing rig, shown below, to perform our science experiment. We wanted to evaluate the performance of the baffles during simulated driving conditions to determine the need for these in our expansion tank design. We put together this testing rig to show how coolant would react within the baffled tank as well as an empty container without baffling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3062\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3062\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3062\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/cornering-test-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-2.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Expansion tank baffle testing\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Expansion tank baffle testing \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Expansion tank baffle testing \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-2.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-2.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3062\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-2-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Expansion tank baffle testing\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eExpansion tank baffle testing\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3063\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3063\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3063\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/cornering-test-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-3.jpg?fit=4482%2C2509\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4482,2509\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Expansion tank baffle testing\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Expansion tank baffle testing \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Expansion tank baffle testing \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-3.jpg?fit=350%2C196\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-3.jpg?fit=600%2C336\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3063\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Cornering-Test-3-300x168.jpg?resize=300%2C168\" alt=\"Expansion tank baffle testing\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3063\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eExpansion tank baffle testing\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then strapped on our new Go-Pro camera and produced conditions similar to a ride on rough terrain and with aggressive cornering (such as at an autocross). Check out the video!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"embed-youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1038\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/trs72upEwc4?version=3\u0026amp;rel=1\u0026amp;showsearch=0\u0026amp;showinfo=1\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=1\u0026amp;fs=1\u0026amp;hl=en-US\u0026amp;autohide=2\u0026amp;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you see from these photos\/videos, the OE expansion tank isn’t just a plastic jug designed to hold coolant, it is a highly engineered piece which needs a well thought out solution to not only improve under hood aesthetics, but also keep your factory cooling system functioning properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this testing in the books, and in the minds of our engineering team, we set to work on a 3D model for our expansion tank design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3064\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3064\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/render-3-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-3.jpg?fit=1294%2C909\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1294,909\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-3.jpg?fit=350%2C246\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-3.jpg?fit=600%2C421\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3064\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-3-300x211.jpg?resize=300%2C211\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank 3D model\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3065\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3065\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/render-2-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-2.jpg?fit=1463%2C914\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1463,914\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-2.jpg?fit=350%2C219\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-2.jpg?fit=600%2C375\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3065\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-2-300x187.jpg?resize=300%2C187\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank 3D model\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the results from our test, we have determine the need for an internal baffle that emulates the stock tank. This will ensure that performance is identical in all situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3066\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3066\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/04\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-1-stock-tank-and-3d-modeling\/render-1-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?fit=1254%2C904\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1254,904\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?fit=350%2C252\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1.jpg?fit=600%2C433\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3066\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Render-1-300x216.jpg?resize=300%2C216\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank 3D model\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank 3D model\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing up!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are well on our way to create an appealing and robust aluminum expansion tank. Check back next time for a look at our first prototype unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"construction\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-thumbnail\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"1038\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?resize=1038%2C576\u0026amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-twentyfourteen-full-width size-twentyfourteen-full-width wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?resize=1038%2C576\u0026amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?zoom=2\u0026amp;resize=1038%2C576\u0026amp;ssl=1 2076w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?zoom=3\u0026amp;resize=1038%2C576\u0026amp;ssl=1 3114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" data-attachment-id=\"3451\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/tank\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Tank\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tank.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cat-links\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003e2015 MUSTANG EXPANSION TANK PROJECT, PART 2: FIRST PROTOTYPE TEST FIT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entry-date\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"\u003e\u003ctime class=\"entry-date\" datetime=\"2015-05-13T20:55:04-04:00\"\u003e\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast time we gave you some insight into the internal and external design of our expansion tank, and now we have our first prototype! Keep in mind, this prototype was constructed to verify fitment and functionality. We selected our standard polished finish, but we are certainly keeping in mind all the feedback regarding the finishes and colors everyone would prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMishimoto Expansion Tank Prototype\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more stalling, check out our prototype tank!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3437\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3437\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-installed-2-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-2.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-2.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-2.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3437\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-2-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3438\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3438\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-installed-3-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-3.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-3.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-3.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3438\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-3-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3439\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-61.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3439\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-installed-6-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-61.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-61.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-61.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3439\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-61-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype installed\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA look at the mounting points for the fan shroud!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3440\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3440\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-installed-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-4.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, mounting points\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, mounting points \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, mounting points \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-4.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-4.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3440\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-4-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, mounting points\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype, mounting points\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur setup for the fluid level indicator is shown in the image below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3441\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-12.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-installed-12\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-12.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fluid-level indicator\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fluid-level indicator \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fluid-level indicator \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-12.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-12.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3441\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Installed-12-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fluid-level indicator\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype, fluid-level indicator\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here’s a look at our CNC-machined aluminum fill neck, which is designed to function with the stock radiator cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3442\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Cap-Threads-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3442\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-cap-threads-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Cap-Threads-1.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fill neck\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fill neck \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fill neck \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Cap-Threads-1.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Cap-Threads-1.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3442\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Cap-Threads-1-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, fill neck\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype, fill neck\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne additional feature to note is our incorporated overflow nipple on the expansion tank fill neck. In the event of overheating and a highly pressurized coolant system, this nipple will bleed off coolant and pressure. We will be including a silicone coolant line which routes from this nipple to the ground in order to properly release coolant being pushed from the reservoir. Without this line, fluid expelled during an overheat would be thrown on the engine and electronics, not something you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who are seeking a system with NHRA compliance, a sealed reservoir can be attached to this silicone line in order to prevent fluid from hitting the track in the case of an overheating situation. Any of the universal sealed fluid tanks we offer can be utilized for those seeking such a system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ep.yimg.com\/ay\/yhst-62631657248580\/aluminum-coolant-reservoir-tank-182.jpg?resize=600%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto coolant reservoir tank\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to the test fit! Everything fit perfectly on the shroud, with the fill neck, and with the stock hose routing. We also checked the clearance of our tank to ensure that it was not making contact with the hood insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3443\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Test-Fit-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-test-fit-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Test-Fit-1.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype clearance check\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype clearance check \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype clearance check \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Test-Fit-1.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Test-Fit-1.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3443\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Test-Fit-1-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype clearance check\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype clearance check\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Internals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a successful test fit, we decided to cut open this prototype to compare the internal baffling with the stock tank. Although the aluminum design is a big improvement over the stock tank, the baffles are one of the unique features of our tank in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3444\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3444\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-internal-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-4.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-4.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-4.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-4-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3445\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3445\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-internal-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-5.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-5.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-5.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-5-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3446\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3446\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-internal-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-2.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-2.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-2.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Internal-2-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype, internal baffling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out a few comparison shots showing our tank next to the stock unit. Take note of the port locations that are designed to function with the stock hoses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3447\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/stock-mm-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-4.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Stock expansion tank (left) and Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (right)\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock expansion tank (left) and Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (right) \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stock expansion tank (left) and Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (right) \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-4.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-4.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-4-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Stock expansion tank (left) and Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (right)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eStock expansion tank (left) and Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (right)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3448\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3448\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/stock-mm-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-3.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (left) and stock expansion tank (right)\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (left) and stock expansion tank (right) \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (left) and stock expansion tank (right) \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-3.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-3.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stock-MM-3-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype (left) and stock expansion tank (right)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype (left) and stock expansion tank (right)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Modifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far, everything was looking great with our tank design. That said, after a brief discussion among our team members, we determined that a few aesthetic modifications were needed. When you open the hood of your new Mustang, the expansion tank is the first component you see. Our current design is a bit square and seems like just a box sitting within the engine bay. We decided to tweak the front face in order to blend this component with the existing components within the engine bay. Check out what we have planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3449\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3449\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-adjust-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-3.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-3.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-3.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3449\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-3-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype modification\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_3450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3450\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"3450\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/2015\/05\/2015-mustang-expansion-tank-project-part-2-first-prototype-test-fit\/mm-adjust-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-1.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification\" data-image-description=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-1.jpg?fit=350%2C233\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mishimoto.com\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-1.jpg?fit=600%2C400\u0026amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineering.mishimoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/MM-Adjust-1-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Mishimoto expansion tank prototype modification\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMishimoto expansion tank prototype modification\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting adjustment is the modification of the tank mounts. Previously we had used two individual tabs mounting to the shroud. We decided to merge these into one solid mounting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Next?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter deciding on adjustments, we needed to revise our models and work up a new prototype. Check back next time for a look at our final prototype design. 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