What Intake do you run?

[omalak]

Yes yes.. MGM will drill me with links to other threads.

But i want to take a poll of current members, i don't want any historical data.

What Intake are you running. I am doing some research into them again

Please vote, and list your opinions regarding your intake.

**Just information no conversations**

[stormin84]

i'm running Cobb Sri....but i don't think you wanna know about the speed.
On my 2005 Gt i ran the K&N typhoon and had no problems with it, i loved that i could could change it to the sri when i wanted to.

[casperwonder]

Love my PRM, great sound just like a turbo.

[cwp_sedan]

Mazdaspeed accessory here. No complaints at all.

[kurse]

fujita f5 and i love it

[dentinger]

fujita F5 since...for oh..2 years? ish?
no problems. never sucked up water. replaced the filter once (didnt feel like cleaning the stock one)

my mass air flow wires kept breaking tho, but they just got brittle, and isnt directly related to the intake.

[Donutz]

Hopefully MGM will post some links for you. Not all intakes are created equally. Some lose more low end, some whistle more than others, etc.

[omalak]

Hopefully MGM will post some links for you. Not all intakes are created equally. Some lose more low end, some whistle more than others, etc.

been through old threads, my purpose is to create a new poll to gauge where current members sit. :) (i'm waiting for MGM to give me s**t though lol)

[Donutz]

Ha ha! Now a days, you might get mazdabetty'd too!

[mit-gee-mui]

I saw your post within less than 30 seconds of you posting it. I've just been DEEPLY resisting the urge to say anything, and I guess I finally cracked.:bang :chuckle

So, just to spite you, here is a poll that is nearly identical, just 2 years old. Maybe it can be edited to show what current members have or something. I know you've seen it though, so once again, this was put here to spite you.:gone
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18977&highlight=injen+aem (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18977&highlight=injen+aem)



Personally, I have the PRM intake on the white hatch. I used to have the F5 on it, but switched to this one a few months ago. I like this one more. It sounds more aggressive, and best of all, it's blue:hawt!

[omalak]

I saw your post within less than 30 seconds of you posting it. I've just been DEEPLY resisting the urge to say anything, and I guess I finally cracked.:bang:chuckle

So, just to spite you, here is a poll that is nearly identical, just 2 years old. Maybe it can be edited to show what current members have or something. I know you've seen it though, so once again, this was put here to spite you.:gone
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18977&highlight=injen+aem



lol yes i saw that post, and i saw many other threads in which you provided some crazy links to all the CAI threads lol..

I didnt want to raise a thread from the dead, and i didnt want members who are no longer active in the poll results so i figured this was the best thing to do. :chuckle

now please excuse me http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=426625#post426625

back to the poll haha

[S.F.W.]

I am currently running the PRM, and really like it. I plan to switch to the Simolta SRI shortly. I already have the Simolta just sitting in the box waiting to install.

[x_o_k_x]

i voted for the wrong one!:chuckle

Mine is Injen RD intake, they claim highest HP gain and thats its the best intake out there according to people (google search) and Injen. I certainly feel more power, Im gonna dyno it.. (just curious)
Also no worries for hydrolocking, as the intake doesnt sit at the bottom, like Fujita. It sits under the headlight facing up.
The sound is great, it actually whistles from 3k to 4500rpm and then roars all the way up to 7000rpm, where it actually sounds like a lambo.:chuckle

Here is what I think is best Injen>Aem>Fujita>K&N, then you also got SRI intakes WeaponR>K&N. WeaponR is actually very impressive and cheap unit. They claim better sound, looks and more power.

Hope this helps!

[FLIPDADY]

Had the Injen, MS, K&N drop-in, and now the Simota SRI. Out of all 4 the Simota sounds the best not sure about HP gains though cause they all sorta feel the same.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

I am currently running the PRM, and really like it. I plan to switch to the Simolta SRI shortly. I already have the Simolta just sitting in the box waiting to install.

curious as to why you're going from PRM to Simota SRI? I am on the verge of going Simota to PRM but this has me thinking otherwise...

[Dave_The_BMXER]

AEM.

Clean the filter spring and fall. No water issues.

[yearoftherat]

Had the Injen, MS, K&N drop-in, and now the Simota SRI. Out of all 4 the Simota sounds the best not sure about HP gains though cause they all sorta feel the same.

That intake sure gets around..:chuckle

Had a Simota SRI, now the MS CAI.

[S.F.W.]

curious as to why you're going from PRM to Simota SRI? I am on the verge of going Simota to PRM but this has me thinking otherwise...
I had ordered the Simota before the PRM came around. Since it is CF, it goes with the theme of my car better. I have CF interior trim pieces, and CF front lip.
That, and I have never run any intakes other than the PRM, so I want to get a feel for other intakes.

[Noisy Crow]

As is probably known, I have a PRM. Very happy with it.

[Flagrum_3]

MazdaSpeed for several years now with no issues.


_3

[huyzel]

Simota sitting in my garage since last fall.
Gotta get off my ass and install it.

[Greg_di]

running PRM, love it. Great sound and sits in a spot where it will be very very difficult to hydrolock it

[Noisy Crow]

running PRM, love it. Great sound and sits in a spot where it will be very very difficult to hydrolock it

If you drive through a puddle deep enough for the PRM to inhale water you've got more serious problems to worry about! :chuckle

[axelaR]

Fujita F5, 1yr now, no problems with check engine lights or water...and I live in BC where we get tons of rain. Also, sounds really nice and was a really good price from SSG.

axelaR

[SSmoked]

im running the PRM intake. great intake for the money and gives the car a deadly growl

[Philly12]

im thinking of getting Fujita F5 cold air intake for my 04 mazda ......good choice? or should i get something else?......also anyone know a good place to grab it?

[btown-mazda]

im thinking of getting Fujita F5 cold air intake for my 04 mazda ......good choice? or should i get something else?......also anyone know a good place to grab it?

PM Supershyguy (Nextmod). He carries them. That's where I got mine. Had a really nice whoosh sound everytime I stepped on the gas.

[hood]

Im running the fujita, awesome intake...actually got 2 other friends with mazda 3's to change from an Injen and AEM to a fujita...been driving with it for about a year and a half no problems, but i went through the car wash twice and the check light came on but went off shortly after. Noticed pretty substantial power increase.

[midnightfxgt]

Hi-Boost :D

[eqlso]

Fujita for me!

[Reaper]

Mazdaspeed intake..no CEL's or no trouble whatsoever...woohooo.

[STeeLy]

Fujita F5... no issues at all yet.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

I had ordered the Simota before the PRM came around. Since it is CF, it goes with the theme of my car better. I have CF interior trim pieces, and CF front lip.
That, and I have never run any intakes other than the PRM, so I want to get a feel for other intakes.

I just replaced my old Simota with the PRM.

The Simota I had was one of the very first that Umnitza shipped out way back in the day (it's version.1 for those that kept track of the changes in the Simota design) and, after 4 years, I noticed that the rubber elbow that connects the MAF tube to the throttle body was starting to "tear" at the seam (squeeze it and watch an opening appear in the seam, but not deep enough to go through) ... as well, the rubber was starting to become brittle and crack at the ends where the hose clamps were (sorta like rubber coolant hoses).

For those going with the Simota for the long term this would be something to look out for a few years down the road.

[zakman]

Mazdaspeed accessory from the dealer.... lucky tho i paid under 300 for it so worth it b.c of the splash guard.

[gta_driver]

im thinking of getting Fujita F5 cold air intake for my 04 mazda ......good choice? or should i get something else?......also anyone know a good place to grab it?

I ran Fujita, no CEL at all, but I am selling mine. I went back to stock airbox with a drop-in K&N filter, as I may be selling the car. It's a good intake if you don't mine the difficult install, or you can get someone else to install it for you. I did mine in two hours when i was installing it, and then 1 hour to put the stock air box back.

PM if you're interested, and I'll send more details.

[gta_driver]

Mazdaspeed accessory from the dealer.... lucky tho i paid under 300 for it so worth it b.c of the splash guard.

I put some aluminum tape over the vent holes in the fender well liner. I was doubtful it would stick to plastic, but to my surprise, it survived winter well and it was hard to peel it off! It really held up well.

[gta_driver]

There should be no reason for you or anyone to get a CEL with just an intake. The only time is if the MAF sensor is faulty or is getting a bad reading (damaged wires during install, poorly secured), or the intake is sucking in water.

[snowy91]

Fujita F5. Sucked up water. New engine.

[RedRaptor]

Mazdaspeed accessory for about 3 years now. No issues at all.

[BeEvil]

I'm running a PRM in my 2010. Unfortunately I'm getting a CEL. :bang I've checked and rechecked the install and there are no issues. I've re-installed the original intake and after a day or 2 the CEL goes away. I'm going to get it checked out by a buddy to see what the code is for the CEL. Hoping to do this Wednesday.

BeEvil

[omalak]

Fujita F5. Sucked up water. New engine.

Ouch, care to give us some details snowy?

[Skwiggler]

Hey guys, not looking to clog up the forums with any intake questions. I've done lots of searching and reading up. Basically have my mind set on the intake I want.
But just wondering out of curiosity, what intake are you using?

[W_L89]

Unknown, prob ractive lol

[stealthman12]

Injen

Pro's: 2 piece, so it can be CAI or SRI (sort of)
Con's: In SRI form, filter sits right beside the engine

[Skwiggler]

Also forgot to add, can't edit my first post.
Any big pro's/con's with your intake?

[Donutz]

Other; mazdaspeed.

Pro's: mazda warranty; splash shield
Cons: splash shield tore off when I was changing air filters.

[deandai]

other got it from garage 16 so must be good !:chuckle

[aris]

other...AEM

[cwp_sedan]

Threads merged.

[shu5892001]

injen ftw

[Darkfrosty7]

Fujita F5

[Shizuka_Osamu]

Injen... but thinking of taking it out to get a true shortram intake. It's conveneint that it comes in 2 pieces so it can be a CAI or SRI..

[stevenma188]

Running the F2 Intake. Looks like noone in Canada has it.

[Shizuka_Osamu]

I was planning on running a Fujita F5 myself, but a buddy of mine ended up switching his for an Injen and informed me of some benefits of the 2 piece intake. But overall, I think I might just sell the Injen 2 piece intake and buy a true SRI instead.

[jonjon72]

AEM w/ Air Bypass Valve

[M3-ZOOM]

cosmo racing!

[tweak_s]

Simota SRI (the first one with the cover)

[spence15]

mazdaspeed, I love it no issues at all.

[CanSpeed 3]

Fujita F5 - Top End FTW

[deandai]

does any one use a shield for their intake? and does it really help?

[stevenma188]

I'm running a Hydroshield on mine. I tested it before installing my intake, by dipping the shield into water. Seems to work.

[Hives]

Cosmo Racing. Its in the box though. Will install closer to Spring time.

[stevenma188]

Does anyone here have the same problems as people on M3F with the Cosmo intakes crapping out after a while. I think the culprit were the included couplings.

[Nova 3 GT]

Mazdaspeed for me. I will clean my filter this coming summer.

[urbanjoe]

AEM for me. Gave mine a nice sound in the high RPMs.

[bunchi]

Takeda SRI for me :)

[lancesir]

MS CAI for me

[prime]

K&N typhoon for me.

[zoomzoom!]

I ran into a major issue this past summer with my AEM CAI. It was raining but i was driving slow. I parked the car overnight and went for lunch with the girlfriend. It was a beautiful sunny day out so i had no worries of being harder on my intake.

I redlined first and second to hear that baby roar when i got a CEL. My car was stuttering and eventually quit on me before i could coast it home. I pushed it to my parking spot and checked under the hood. When i lifted the hood, some of the rain from the night prior landed directly on the DryFlow.

I unplugged the negative and pulled the MAF sensor out only to find that it was soaked with water. I read on this forum somewhere to use a hairdryer to dry it out. I did that and reconnected the battery. I started the car(Holding the deepest breath) and it worked!!

LESSON LEARNED!

Even though it may be sunny and dry out, there still is water sitting in the splash guard or on an area of the engine where it can collect. One turn can cause water to pour over the Dry Flow and have it sucked up.

a $300 CAI isn't worth having to fix a Hydro-locked Engine. Shorty, here i come!

[alho]

Ractive SRI for me

[Impressive]

Ractive SRI for me

+1

[Fack_Dude]

cp-e sri all the way! :headbang

[jonjon72]

I ran into a major issue this past summer with my AEM CAI. It was raining but i was driving slow. I parked the car overnight and went for lunch with the girlfriend. It was a beautiful sunny day out so i had no worries of being harder on my intake.

I redlined first and second to hear that baby roar when i got a CEL. My car was stuttering and eventually quit on me before i could coast it home. I pushed it to my parking spot and checked under the hood. When i lifted the hood, some of the rain from the night prior landed directly on the DryFlow.

I unplugged the negative and pulled the MAF sensor out only to find that it was soaked with water. I read on this forum somewhere to use a hairdryer to dry it out. I did that and reconnected the battery. I started the car(Holding the deepest breath) and it worked!!

LESSON LEARNED!

Even though it may be sunny and dry out, there still is water sitting in the splash guard or on an area of the engine where it can collect. One turn can cause water to pour over the Dry Flow and have it sucked up.

a $300 CAI isn't worth having to fix a Hydro-locked Engine. Shorty, here i come!

Have the AEM CAI for the last year and had zero issues even during a huge downpour and had to go through over a foot of water due to a clogged drain. The bypass valve solved this issue and a must with the CAI. Rain, slow and slush have been a non-issue.

[froggy]

takeda SRI no problems sits nice, all you need is to snip one piece off of the battery vent to continue using it if you choose

[Thrizzl3]

Cosmo racing! damn i gotta clean mine

[floodgatez]

takeda CAI.

[hyper7boy]

Simota SRI. I love it! But, lately I have been getting CEL's due to MAF sensor.. now quite sure yet if it has anything to do with the intake or not.

[zoomzoom!]

Have the AEM CAI for the last year and had zero issues even during a huge downpour and had to go through over a foot of water due to a clogged drain. The bypass valve solved this issue and a must with the CAI. Rain, slow and slush have been a non-issue.

I searched the forums and can't find the bypass mod. Do you have a link?

[shu5892001]

I searched the forums and can't find the bypass mod. Do you have a link?

http://www.aemintakes.com/air_bypass_valve.htm

[jonjon72]

I searched the forums and can't find the bypass mod. Do you have a link?

You can order this part through a couple of the sponsors in this board.

[chan7]

Running K&N Typhoon and love it!

sometimes feel like I'm using more gas rather than saving, is that common?

[shu5892001]

Running K&N Typhoon and love it!

sometimes feel like I'm using more gas rather than saving, is that common?

I doubt any performance mod will give you better fuel economy, i thought I/H/E would yield better fuel economy for me since the air flow is less restrictive but I keep on getting 10+/L

[chan7]

I doubt any performance mod will give you better fuel economy, i thought I/H/E would yield better fuel economy for me since the air flow is less restrictive but I keep on getting 10+/L

Oh wow.. Thanks shu5892001 for the info. guess its just for HP gain then/ pick up. I figured an intake wouldn't give me better fuel economy, since I tried it with my corolla at one point in time. I do step on the gas more on local roads cause the sounds, which possibly is the reason why the fuel to runs out quicker.

[MistaChin]

Theoretically a CAI will yield better fuel economy. But the sound of it makes you mash the gas a lot more. I'm not looking forward to installing my header...ok i lied

[shu5892001]

Theoretically a CAI will yield better fuel economy. But the sound of it makes you mash the gas a lot more. I'm not looking forward to installing my header...ok i lied

:chuckle

[jonjon72]

Theoretically a CAI will yield better fuel economy. But the sound of it makes you mash the gas a lot more. I'm not looking forward to installing my header...ok i lied

Put it on and you'll be hooked. Yes, its louder but nothing that I didn't get used to!

[BlK98Cx]

cp-e xcel nano

[Cudgel]

PRM intake for me.

[zoomzoom!]

Thanks!!

[bunchi]

takeda SRI no problems sits nice, all you need is to snip one piece off of the battery vent to continue using it if you choose

takeda sri... yeah that one piece i know what you mean lol

[Mini]

Running K&N Typhoon and love it!

sometimes feel like I'm using more gas rather than saving, is that common?

This is the intake I'm thinking of installing. In previous cars I've used the K&N drop in's and have been pretty pleased with this manufacturer's products.

I never contemplated hydrolock, but now that I am reading this thread, the thought comes up. What are the chances with this intake of that happening (based on the location of the filter)?

[froggy]

takeda sri... yeah that one piece i know what you mean lol


I only realized that I'd have to get it moved about 1 month later! lol nice little "divet" on the rim of the filter, no leaks though.

[Egor...ka]

Simota SRI here

[Kwokalobster]

ractive.

[13johnny]

Takeda CAI! awesome sucks all the cold air up! prefect spot too! easy to installl, just got to move the horn but other then that its easy

[Woodman316]

K&N Typhoon in short ram intake maybe turn it into cold air intake after out of warranty. Short ram is better for winter anyway.

[mthree07]

AEM Cold Air on my 2.0!

First mod I did a week after buying the car :D

[xdutrax]

Ractive! Sounds good for $100.

[Clyde 2.0]

Injen! Love it!

[vinamack]

Just installed my injen on my 2011 Mazda 3. my mazdaspeed exhaust is so loud, i can barely hear the intake :bang

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/mack_t/IMG_20110218_123943.jpg

[Thrizzl3]

Corksport

[Kappa]

injen i love it but want to go short ram intake anyone wanna trade?

[PearlM3]

Ractive SRI with AEM dry flow filter....I know it's cheap, but it's a decent little intake, especially with the AEM filter.

[hyper7boy]

Recently I switched out my Simota SRI for an AEM CAI on my 2010 3. Here are a couple pics. I have a bypass valve which I will most likely install this afternoon. It'll be nice to have that as it will provide me with a little more assurance when driving on rainy days..

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii65/hyper7boy/DSC_0114.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii65/hyper7boy/DSC_0113.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii65/hyper7boy/DSC_0116.jpg

[Hyperion]

Ractive SRI, install yesterday and it sounds great.

[loosecannon]

Ractive SRI

[Rob23]

PRM

[13johnny]

Have a Mazda 3 Sport GTE, Running a Takeda Cold air Intake. Amazing system!!. Sits right at the front!

[mprus]

HKS :)

[ac_ms3]

Mazdaspeed
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4233

[6strings]

takeda. so far so good.

[jay jay]

Cp-e and it sounds awesome!!!

[Mazdy]

Ok...just installed my Simota CB-II...
And damn this thing sounds nice...

[aZuMi]

K&N Typhoon SRI

Sounds awesome and heatsheild is very high quality

[p-o-g-i]

I'm thinking about changing my Injen to a true short ram intake. Just waiting for the right deal to come along......

[Mazdy]

I'm thinking about changing my Injen to a true short ram intake. Just waiting for the right deal to come along......

Which one do u have in mind?


Btw simota have a slight whistle...is that normal?

[Spoolin]

Custom built intake by Rick at RT motorsports ( keele & hwy 7 ) ............. amazing work! and a good price :)

[prot3g3]

The ractive SRI was a good bang for the buck. No problems

[n00bMeiSter]

Cosmos SRI w/ AEM DryFlo filter

[The Wolf]

Modified generic mazda 6 sri.

[n00bMeiSter]

Modified generic mazda 6 sri.

what did you do to it?

[The Wolf]

what did you do to it?

Just cut an inch or so off the main tube so it didn't rub on the fuse box. Noticable fuel savings so far and sounds great... But it does throw a CEL

[n00bMeiSter]

Just cut an inch or so off the main tube so it didn't rub on the fuse box. Noticable fuel savings so far and sounds great... But it does throw a CEL

Cool. What's special about the mazda6 intake? What kind of fuel savings do you get? Do you know why it throws a CEL?

[The Wolf]

Cool. What's special about the mazda6 intake? What kind of fuel savings do you get? Do you know why it throws a CEL?


Nothing's special about it, haha. I just ordered the wrong one by accident and it was too much of a hassle to return. It may have been the warmer weather, but travelling 30km, my computer went from 425km remaining to 415km remaining.

Not sure why it throws the CEL. There's 2 breather tubes that come off the main tube. I know what one is for, but not the other so I just sealed the mystery one off. Probably due to that situation.

[Fuyuzora]

Going to be getting a CorkSport SRI with the LED & other CS goodies group buy currently running (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?51355-GB-Corksport-LED-kit-other-CS-goodies).

If two more people order SRIs with the group buy, we'll qualify for a 10% discount. :)

[stevensake]

air intakes (http://www.allairintake.com/)

Common weaknesses in AEM's Cold Air Intake system relate to weaknesses in the filter flange. Other common complaints relate to the quality of the filter itself (it's not always a K&N). While all CAI filters get dirty far more easily then the stock set-up (reasons stated above), the filter provided in the AEM kit was reported to be particularly weak and fragile. Common complaints relate to the filter flange itself. This can be particularly troublesome considering that replacement filters for these units can cost as much as $100. I've also heard complaints about the quality of the aluminum itself. Some people reported that compared to other cold air intakes, AEM's are made of a much thinner aluminum. For those who constantly work on their car, this can be a headache as the intake requires constant removal.


I always use injen they are the cheapest and reliable

[against the grain]

k&N typhoon

[dj_adamix]

funny how everyone is payin big $$$ for a piece of pipe when u get same effect with cheap diy piping. just buy a decent cone and ure set.

[Delete]

Anyone know how to install a Weapon R Neo Ti intake. Thats what I have, been in my garage for 24 hours now. :(

[Mazdy]

Not to bring an old thread but...

Im thinking of switching from SRI to CAI...

I currently have Simota CB-II SRI...but now im wanting to go on the CAI way...what do u guys think? Does it matter to change since im Auto Tranny?

[rzapata]

Cosmo Racing SRI.. Gotta love that whistle/sucking air sound! :)

[Thrizzl3]

Cosmo Racing SRI.. Gotta love that whistle/sucking air sound! :)

Rice whistle FTW!

[DualSoul]

CorkSport.

[6strings]

i just put on the cosmo racing... i dont hear any whistle.. i got jipped.

[6strings]

Rice whistle FTW!

and phil, thats my quote!!!

[rzapata]

i just put on the cosmo racing... i dont hear any whistle.. i got jipped.

Hmmm, I hear a sort of whistle on low rpm. If you keep it at 2500 to 3000 I think you'd hear it.. It's not really a loud whistle but it's there.. I drive a manual, I'm not sure if that affects anything...

[6strings]

yeah. I drive manual too. not sure why I dont hear it.
I dunno. maybe I installed it wrong? LOL

[SomeGuy]

It's not so much rpm as it is throttle position and it's a very very narrow window to get the intakey whistle. Plus the pitch will probably vary depending on what intake you have. My CAI did it quite a bit on the old 3....if you really want whistle, get a turbo ;) lol

[Thrizzl3]

and phil, thats my quote!!!

i have the whistle you don't :P

[6strings]

i have the whistle you don't :P
:( waste

[JLPhoto]

Just curious, i'm not looking to same money will likely go with a named intake but anyone have insight into these cheap insys usa intakes?

[terapr0]

recently put a K&N Typhoon on my 2011 GS 2.5 Hatchback and love it. The sound alone has been worth the price of admission.
Next up - Borla exhaust. cant wait :D

[binz]

mazdaspeed cai

[Pivot]

Just put on my Fujita CAI this weekend (long weekends were made for wrenching). My fuel economy seems to be up, and while driving home with it on last night I seemed to just need to feather the exhaust (the drive was across town, major thoroughfares, about 25 minutes, only hit two stop lights).

Love the new sound coming from under the hood.

[maz06]

Just put a Fujita with AEM filter pretty good

[Ron_M3 sport]

Ractive SRI

[Spoolin]

Cp-e Nano

[PR3Y11]

Cp-e Nano
that'll be me by wed. been waiting for a while for this.
how do you like it?

[justblaze]

SURE Aeros SRI

[zzz3]

injen cai :)

[Ron_M3 sport]

UPDATE:
I'm getting 50 MORE kilometers per tank with the Ractive!! This is my 4th full tank and the results are consistant!
Prior to the Ractive I was running the regular Mazda one-use and then upgraded to a K&N drop in box filter and was getting about 419 kilometer on a full tank to when the low fuel warning comes on. Now I'm getting about ~470! I know it's still not fantastic but it's a lot more than I'm use to getting. Makes me wonder if I were to buy a really good SRI if I would get even better fuel economy...
05 4speed Auto- driving in manual mode, GT Sport, 90% highway driving.


Ractive SRI

[Booostin]

Is anyone throwing up any CEL codes after installing a CAI/SRI? Thanks

[Mazdy]

Is anyone throwing up any CEL codes after installing a CAI/SRI? Thanks

Having CEL is common on installing an aftermarket intake...it really depends on what u get...CEL usually pops out when the MAF sensor cant sense the flow of the intake yet and it may take some time (few drives to recognize it)

When i installed my Simota SRI i had CEL on and off for about a week but then when it started to recognize the air flow regularly...no CEL since then...

I have

[djdusk]

Just installed the Simota SRI. So far i'm happy with it... no CEL

[Booostin]

Having CEL is common on installing an aftermarket intake...it really depends on what u get...CEL usually pops out when the MAF sensor cant sense the flow of the intake yet and it may take some time (few drives to recognize it)

When i installed my Simota SRI i had CEL on and off for about a week but then when it started to recognize the air flow regularly...no CEL since then...

I have

I was looking at COBB SRIs but they are all out of stock :sad

[kmcg23_ms3]

Is anyone throwing up any CEL codes after installing a CAI/SRI? Thanks

Nope, no issue with my 07 Speed 3. I've had my Injen CAI since 10,000 km and now I'm at 87,000 or so, no issues to speak of. But GOD I love the sound it makes with the Turbo :)

Hope that helps

[London3]

AEM, just tossed it in last night, love the results :)

[Rafon]

Where did you connect the EGR sensor? The breather on the Ractive SRI sits outside the pipe but there is no place to connect the EGR.


UPDATE:
I'm getting 50 MORE kilometers per tank with the Ractive!! This is my 4th full tank and the results are consistant!
Prior to the Ractive I was running the regular Mazda one-use and then upgraded to a K&N drop in box filter and was getting about 419 kilometer on a full tank to when the low fuel warning comes on. Now I'm getting about ~470! I know it's still not fantastic but it's a lot more than I'm use to getting. Makes me wonder if I were to buy a really good SRI if I would get even better fuel economy...
05 4speed Auto- driving in manual mode, GT Sport, 90% highway driving.

[Queue]

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k486/Queued/Q-MS3-Air-Intake.jpg

K&N... Simple install. On for a few weeks now, no CEL. Sounds ssshhhwwwweeeeeetttt!

[wouc89]

Installed my RActive Air intake earlier this week!!! sounds amazing!!
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2589/p1000153u.jpg

[oxide]

Cosmo SRI, simple and easy. haven't had a chance to see if there is an improvement on mileage yet (weathers been to nice riding the scooter everyday)
when i had my Sentra i got an Ebay special, worked great, no issues, better mileage and it sounded mean.

[Fuyuzora]

CorkSport SRI

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Car/DSC_0239.jpg

Looks great, sounds great, easy to maintain (dryflow filter), and no CELs. :thumbsup

[Booostin]

Waiting for delivery of my SUREMOTORSPORTS SRI!

[Gareth232]

AEM is good, except one of the mounts broke the other day. I have to "fix" it lol

[Fayvir]

UPDATE:
I'm getting 50 MORE kilometers per tank with the Ractive!! This is my 4th full tank and the results are consistant!
Prior to the Ractive I was running the regular Mazda one-use and then upgraded to a K&N drop in box filter and was getting about 419 kilometer on a full tank to when the low fuel warning comes on. Now I'm getting about ~470! I know it's still not fantastic but it's a lot more than I'm use to getting. Makes me wonder if I were to buy a really good SRI if I would get even better fuel economy...
05 4speed Auto- driving in manual mode, GT Sport, 90% highway driving.



Wow that's interesting...

So I installed my Ractive SRI today, after getting it from nextmod, and it sounds great so far. had a friend help me with the install.
Would post back after a few tanks to see if it does increase fuel economy

[Fuyuzora]

Wow that's interesting...

So I installed my Ractive SRI today, after getting it from nextmod, and it sounds great so far. had a friend help me with the install.
Would post back after a few tanks to see if it does increase fuel economy

I can pretty well guarantee you Ron's experience, while fortunate and I'm sure it did in fact happen, was caused by other environmental factors, and was not as a result of the Ractive SRI.

[Darkice]

90$ CAI from pacific mall and im loving the loud and deep sound it makes i also did a mod to my filter so i get no water in it what so ever

[Queue]

I can pretty well guarantee you Ron's experience, while fortunate and I'm sure it did in fact happen, was caused by other environmental factors, and was not as a result of the Ractive SRI.

I'm curious though myself, because after installing my K&N, I'm now averaging 7.9L/100km from 9.0L/100km. A few weeks before the intake install, I also did switch from a semi-blend oil to Pennzoil Platinum synthetic oil. Could it have been the combination of the two that I'm getting slightly better mileage? My driving habits haven't changed between those periods. If anything, I've become a little more aggressive.

[Fuyuzora]

I'm curious though myself, because after installing my K&N, I'm now averaging 7.9L/100km from 9.0L/100km. A few weeks before the intake install, I also did switch from a semi-blend oil to Pennzoil Platinum synthetic oil. Could it have been the combination of the two that I'm getting slightly better mileage? My driving habits haven't changed between those periods. If anything, I've become a little more aggressive.

Some marginal gains are possible, but often tend to be negated by increased aggressive shifting in order to hear the intake growl. Larger variations in fuel economy are more likely due to varying environmental/weather conditions and subtle changes in traffic flow.

You can also reason it out backwards... If decreasing fuel consumption by 11% (assuming Ron consumed 50L each tank) was as easy as slapping on a SRI/CAI which probably costs less than $50 in materials, then why are car companies spending millions to develop new technologies like SKYACTIV in a bid to increase fleet fuel economy, while at the same time keeping the stock air intakes in place?

>> Because the air intake simply doesn't make that significant of a difference to fuel economy.

[Rafon]

Never mind, noob question from a noob. Installed the Ractive SRI, sounds great. Thanks to everyone who posts here, it was a big help with the install.

[JTM]

A Takeda here as well. Only problem was the rubber coupler that was coated in an oily film. It would slip off every time it was tightened. Some emery cloth and alcohol solved the problem, but i have heard that this piece commonly breaks. So I replaced it with a HPS piece that is reinforced silicone.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/garage11/fill1.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/garage11/fill2.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/garage11/fill3.jpg

No pics with the HPS piece but it looks like this.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/garage11/fill4.jpg

[09ms3]

Corksport SRI/TIP

[leungalv]

Looking to get the Corksport SRI :) but n00b question first ... If I have a K&N air filter (the drop in one) would it make any sense to put in an SRI? Or would it be either or?

[Cudgel]

Looking to get the Corksport SRI :) but n00b question first ... If I have a K&N air filter (the drop in one) would it make any sense to put in an SRI? Or would it be either or?

It's either or so you have to decide if you want a SRI or to keep the K&N drop in filter.

[leungalv]

What are the negative repercussions, if any, of having both? Thanks.

[Thrizzl3]

What are the negative repercussions, if any, of having both? Thanks.

you can't run both alvin lmfao! the SRI is directly bolted on to the TB with the filter on the end.

[Cudgel]

you can't run both alvin lmfao! the SRI is directly bolted on to the TB with the filter on the end.

Hahaha...yes, you can't run both at the same time.

[leungalv]

Hahaha...yes, you can't run both at the same time.

Ok thanks :D ... I shall try the drop in for now ...


you can't run both alvin lmfao! the SRI is directly bolted on to the TB with the filter on the end.

No thanks to you Phil, we're not on talking terms LOL Kidding ... I bought a washer to make the knob fit, all is well haha

[Kiyomi]

Ok thanks :D ... I shall try the drop in for now ...



No thanks to you Phil, we're not on talking terms LOL Kidding ... I bought a washer to make the knob fit, all is well haha

i have the drop in filter, if u want it for half price. lemme kno, but ur gonna wanna go with a real intake, drop in u really dont notice a difference.

[stevenma188]

Currently running just the top half of the stock airbox (intake resonator delete). Definitely miss the sound of my F2 CAI, but I haven't noticed any significant power loss without the CAI.

[Kiyomi]

Currently running just the top half of the stock airbox (intake resonator delete). Definitely miss the sound of my F2 CAI, but I haven't noticed any significant power loss without the CAI.

I would assume that crap is now getting inside ur engine, if the bottom part of the airbox is gone. air is not flowing through the filter but just going directly into the engine meaning similar power, but in the long run, bad for engine, especially if there is poor suction or air flow. just wondering?

[stevenma188]

No, the filter is in the top part of the airbox. The air is still going through the filter before going into the engine.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/7319_160555967313_511112313_2854320_5989077_n.jpg? dl=1

I'm just running the top airbox part (the whole "box"). Just took out all those bendy tubing on the bottom.

[Kiyomi]

No, the filter is in the top part of the airbox. The air is still going through the filter before going into the engine.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/7319_160555967313_511112313_2854320_5989077_n.jpg? dl=1

I'm just running the top airbox part (the whole "box"). Just took out all those bendy tubing on the bottom.

then why did u get rid of ur intake? just wondering

[stevenma188]

Parting out the car so I have money to build my BMW.

[Kiyomi]

Parting out the car so I have money to build my BMW.

o wut bmw? sad ur leaving tm3?

[stevenma188]

Picked up an e30. I'm still going to be on TM3.

[leungalv]

Just picked up a Corksport SRI :D Will install soon

[Punkrockjohn]

Running Takeda SRI as of yesterday. No issues other than the rubber coupler being abit loose

[boyracer]

Have a Corksport SRI

[Ozil]

K&N typhoon kit on my 07 GT :D

[Bosshammy]

hoping to get an injen cold air for my 3 this coming spring

[mazdaskit]

Corksport:D

[Booter22]

AEM Cold Air intake. :super smiley

[Darkice]

P mall , loud and deep cause of a few mods ;)

[funkdupspeed3]

i run a cp-e cold air intake on my 07 speed 3

[fumoffu]

Corksport SRI!

[silverstarmazda]

HPS ram air intake!!! lol comes with a heat shield and K&N

[standsideways]

Tri point engineering cold air intake lol 100+hp easy!

[Booter22]

Tri point engineering cold air intake lol 100+hp easy!

only if it comes with 10 stickers :P

[pacmann33]

I voted PRM, because I WAS going to go that route, but a couple days ago I installed a K&N Typhoon SRI on my 2010 2.5 hatch from Garage16 and I love it!

I like the heat shield, and the quality is good. Looks great, sounds even better!

[standsideways]

only if it comes with 10 stickers :P

Naw i think its the gt2871r at the other end ;)

[Joe76]

Corksport sri+tip 😃


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[Drozdy]

Corksport SRI for me! loved it then and still do now

[Kiyomi]

the other' on that list is corksport. :D

[Drozdy]

haha looks like a lot of people run Corksport over everything else :P
the other' on that list is corksport. :D

[zzz3]

haha looks like a lot of people run Corksport over everything else :P

don't forget cobb

[Mazdy]

Anyone wanna trade intake? LOL getting bored of my Simota CB-II

[dL.]

Does anyone know where to order a replacement filter for the Simota CB-II SRI?

dL

[J_wow86]

TAKEDA!!!!!!!!!!!:bana:bana2

[js593]

Ive got the K&N Typhoon system. Bought it 3 months after i purchased the vehicle. Gives a nice sound to the intake, as well as a peppy sound to the exhaust when all windows are down. It really opens up the stock 2.5 and gives it far better acceleration.

[theo575]

just put in a used Simota intake, not the carbon fibre charger one, but the sri with an enclosure to give it a clean look. Sounds great, wanted to go CAI, but the price was right :)

[ericssonfan]

Does anyone know where to order a replacement filter for the Simota CB-II SRI?

dL


Anyone wanna trade intake? LOL getting bored of my Simota CB-II

Do you guys know when the cleaning interval for the CBII filter is? Or do we have to buy a whole new filter altogether?

[Joe76]

Corksport sri+tip