A More Durable Degas: Mishimoto’s 6.0L Aluminum Degas Bottle R&D

[Mishimoto]

Any new update on this? I would like to get one for my current build.

Nothing at the moment. We will have an update next week showing some test fits of our 3D-printed prototype units.

Thanks
-John

 

[nighthawk285]

Personally...I love the site tube. Never had an issue with mine

Grrrr.....I'm still not 100% happy with how that turned out.....wish I could have gotten more color out of it

 

[strokin6L]

Grrrr.....I'm still not 100% happy with how that turned out.....wish I could have gotten more color out of it

No worries bud...I think it looks great!

 

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[Mishimoto]

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Thanks guys. Quick update coming later this week.

-John

 

[RoadWarrior]

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[Mishimoto]

Project update!

A More Durable Degas. Mishimoto’s Ford Powerstroke 6.0L Aluminum Degas Bottle R&D, Part 3: 3D-Printed Prototypes

With a rough 3D model in place, we started constructing our 3D-printed prototypes to finalize our 6.0L degas bottle design and to refine any areas where adjustments are needed.

Due to the large size of this degas unit, we printed the bottle in multiple sections and then attached each portion together.

Below is a look at our first 3D print fitted into place on our 6.0L.

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke degas bottle

3D-Printed 6.0 Powerstroke degas bottle

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke degas bottle

Our first prototype needed some work. The rear portion of the bottle had clearance concerns, so we adjusted and tweaked a few of the faces of our design.

3D-printed 6.0 degas bottle

3D-printed 6.0 degas bottle

The big change we needed to make to this design was the angle of the rear portion of the bottle.

3D-printed 6.0 degas bottle

Adjustments were made to the design, and we printed a second 3D prototype. I wonder if our printer is beginning to feel used and abused. Do 3D printers have feelings?

Check out our second prototype unit.

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke parts

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke parts

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke parts

Once assembled we installed this prototype in the truck and checked all the clearances.

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke parts

3D-printed 6.0 Powerstroke degas bottle

For the most part this unit fit quite well. After a couple more minor adjustments, our team was pleased with the end result in fitment and projected appearance.

Coming Up – Functional Prototype

Now that we have a concrete design, our team will be constructing an aluminum prototype to check both fitment and functionality.

Thanks for reading!
-John

 

[superBADduty]

:thumbup:
So far so good!

 

[strokin6L]

Looks great so far John. Now, as more and more guys are installing ported intake manifolds....coolant needs to be rerouted from the outlet of the oil cooler back to the degas tank since it will no longer be going through the intake manifold. I would love to see a 3/8" or 5/8" threaded port on the side of the tank facing the engine.

 

[Mishimoto]

:thumbup:
So far so good!

Thanks!

Looks great so far John. Now, as more and more guys are installing ported intake manifolds....coolant needs to be rerouted from the outlet of the oil cooler back to the degas tank since it will no longer be going through the intake manifold. I would love to see a 3/8" or 5/8" threaded port on the side of the tank facing the engine.

Thanks for the input strokin. I will pass this on to the engineer tackling the bottle. I do know we intend to incorporate one 1/8" port for a sensor. Adding another is an option we can definitely evaluate.

Thanks
-John

 

[strokin6L]

This way guys can do this with a 5/8" line from the oil cooler to the tank when having a ported manifold

 

[jwlandry]

Looks great so far John. Now, as more and more guys are installing ported intake manifolds....coolant needs to be rerouted from the outlet of the oil cooler back to the degas tank since it will no longer be going through the intake manifold. I would love to see a 3/8" or 5/8" threaded port on the side of the tank facing the engine.

Would be a great addition

 

[Mishimoto]

This way guys can do this with a 5/8" line from the oil cooler to the tank when having a ported manifold

Would be a great addition

Noted! Thank you for the image.

I will definitely pass this recommendation on.

-John

 

[Strokethis34]

Update?

 

[Mishimoto]

Update?

Not at the moment, we will post an update with pics as soon as our functional prototypes are completed to give you a better idea of how the final product will look.

-Sara

 

[Mishimoto]

Let us know what you think!

We are holding a poll to determine what forum members want to see on their Degas bottle, a sight glass or a sight tube.

Vote HERE.

Thanks!

-Sara

 

[Mishimoto]

Update!

Our samples are complete and installed on the 6.0. Thanks to the feedback we received, we will be proceeding with a sight tube for the Degas bottle. Check them out and let us know what you think!

Thanks!
-Sara

 

[nighthawk285]

Have you guys tested fitment with A/M air intakes? From those pictures it looks like the top clip for the air filter is touching....or at least way too damn close to the bottle. Looks close sitting still but once engine vibration is involved I can see that touching and rubbing

 

[Mishimoto]

Have you guys tested fitment with A/M air intakes? From those pictures it looks like the top clip for the air filter is touching....or at least way too damn close to the bottle. Looks close sitting still but once engine vibration is involved I can see that touching and rubbing

We have not been able to test fit this with any aftermarket intakes at this time so we can not say for sure. However, this will fit with all stock components.

Great observation on the clip in front of the tank! It was a tad close for comfort for us as well, so we have made a few tweaks in the final design to allow it to sit back farther. There should be no rubbing issues with our finalized product.

-Sara