View Full Version : Corksport Releases Cold Air Intake for MZ3 2.0 & 2.5L
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:14 PM
For anyone interested. I was just about to order the SRI before this came out: http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-2013-mazda-3-cold-air-intake-2.0.html
2.5L http://www.corksport.com/corksport-power-series-2010-2013-mazda-3-cold-air-intake-2.5.html
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 07:19 PM
For anyone interested. I was just about to order the SRI before this came out: http://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-2013-mazda-3-cold-air-intake-2.0.html
2.5L http://www.corksport.com/corksport-power-series-2010-2013-mazda-3-cold-air-intake-2.5.html
imo, you should still go for the sri.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:26 PM
Any particular reason? I was actually going to ask as I posted the thread
SKyactivmanny
11-12-2013, 07:28 PM
Skyactiv CAI currently under testing.
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 07:35 PM
Any particular reason? I was actually going to ask as I posted the thread
your not gonna make more hp just because you can get "colder air" from below. even if its 50 degrees outside, the moment u start moving, fresh air is going through your engine bay (i believe corksport said this exact statement a few years ago in one of their blogs which is ironic. it is a good aftermarket company, but it still needs to make money where it can). real heat soak or loss of power due to engine bay heat would only happen with a turbo because of extreme temps. Even if you said you got a bigger throttle body or intake manifold, there wont really be a big difference. the stock manifold is made so that when going to a higher rpm, the butterfly valves open to help more air in and tumble the air for better combustion. also to keep excess air out in the lower ranges to keep decent power. reason why i believe tri-point kept the stock manifold while making 400+hp. for a n/a application, a real difference would be to let more air into each combustion chamber and tuning for it (via adding fuel and timing for a 12.5 afr range), ideally ITBS (individual throttle bodies) would allow for this. so saying your getting a cai instead of a sri to get more power is really null. just fyi
not to mention, the unlikely chance that you will hydrolock during a really rainy day and you suck up a ton of water.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:43 PM
I actually wasn't hoping for an increase in power but worried that the heat soaking would reduce gas mileage even more relative to the CAI
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 07:45 PM
I actually wasn't hoping for an increase in power but worried that the heat soaking would reduce gas mileage even more relative to the CAI
if your worried about gas mileage, then dont mod. both will reduce gas mileage guaranteed.
your putting more air in the engine which means the ecu needs to compensate by adding more gas.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:47 PM
I'm arguing that one will more so than the other
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 07:50 PM
I'm arguing that one will more so than the other
ive explained how both do the exact same thing, and moving the filter a foot below the engine is not gonna change a thing because of air flow and the limited amount of air which can go into your stock engine setup.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:51 PM
and you're an expert mechanic now because you spend all day on car forums?
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 07:52 PM
and you're an expert mechanic now because you spend all day on car forums?
you ask me to explain my point of view, and now you insult me? really?
mathew.poulos
11-12-2013, 07:53 PM
and you're an expert mechanic now because you spend all day on car forums?
Wait you ask for help then bash for getting it....?
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:56 PM
without physical evidence you can't say both will reduce gas mileage to an equal extent so if you feel insulted that's not my problem
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 07:58 PM
I don't go around forums telling people nothing makes a difference without an inkling of support for my claims
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 07:59 PM
without physical evidence you can't say both will reduce gas mileage to an equal extent so if you feel insulted that's not my problem
dude why are you acting like a child?
you asked for my reason and i answered. i am a Mazda and car enthusiast and i try to help others with the knowledge that i do have. if you dont like the answer then dont feel the need to get defensive and try and insult a fellow tm3 member. I have had a cold air intake and sri, so i do have claim to what the differences are. both gas mileage and power which includes many hours at the track/dyno and daily driving.
Hyperion
11-12-2013, 08:01 PM
Sorry Scott, but he's right. Without tuning a SRI vs CAI is only for sound. This is a endless debate.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:03 PM
If there's people out there leaving reviews on the Corksport SRI page, giving claims for increased MPG, and I have a hard time believing that, then you telling me both will reduce gas mileage makes even less sense doesn't it? Seeing as you couldn't of tried both the SRI and CAI at this point.
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 08:06 PM
If there's people out there leaving reviews on the Corksport SRI page, giving claims for increased MPG, and I have a hard time believing that, then you telling me both will reduce gas mileage makes even less sense doesn't it? Seeing as you couldn't of tried both the SRI and CAI at this point.
ive tried two cold air intakes from different companies. are you saying i need to try the specific Corksport CAI to truly know? lolz. o god.
and at Josh, well talk about this at the next meet. good laughs to come. :D
Hyperion
11-12-2013, 08:16 PM
I'm not saying don't get it. I always almost always encourage people to mod. Just don't expect increased mpg or horsepower. If you do feel an increased hp, it's probably a placebo effect.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:22 PM
I don't even know the companies you bought yours from it could've been eBay for all I care. So maybe it does make a difference. I don't disagree on the remark made about a tune but if you can't explain both cases where people have reported both gains and loses in gas mileage on a SRI you're still just talking out of your ass. So seeing as you ignored what I just said, you can feel free to laugh. At least I don't feel the need to go to car meets to make friends and to reinforce the fact you feel your life has meaning as a forum troll and on a Mazda 3 forum at that. I modify my girl's Mazda 3 when I'm bored, you seem to be so serious about this, that's probably why you feel so offended. Honestly, I hope you feel special.
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 08:30 PM
I don't even know the companies you bought yours from it could've been eBay for all I care. So maybe it does make a difference. I don't disagree on the remark made about a tune but if you can't explain both cases where people have reported both gains and loses in gas mileage on a SRI you're still just talking out of your ass. So seeing as you ignored what I just said, you can feel free to laugh. At least I don't feel the need to go to car meets to make friends and to reinforce the fact you feel your life has meaning as a forum troll and on a Mazda 3 forum at that. I modify my girl's Mazda 3 when I'm bored, you seem to be so serious about this, that's probably why you feel so offended. Honestly, I hope you feel special.
Rofl, your on a mazda forum/car forum. you asked for advice, and it was given. you didnt like it, so you try to insult. i would feel extremely embarrassed if i was in your position and you most likely do as per the nature of your post. i modify my mazda because its fun and has become a hobby of sorts. i do make new friends at meets and we have a blast talking about modding. if you feel that way, then maybe this is not the place for you. cheers.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:34 PM
Yeah like I said, I wasn't insulting you, you just took it that way. I'm was just doubtful. You still have nothing intelligent to say, so say what you want, I can assure you I feel less hurt and embarrassed than you do.
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 08:36 PM
Yeah like I said, I wasn't insulting you, you just took it that way. I'm was just doubtful. You still have nothing intelligent to say, so say what you want, I can assure you I feel less hurt and embarrassed than you do.
your the one asking the questions and making statements about me, when you know nothing about me. i am here to help you because you seem to know very little about modding.
you just made fun of the tm3 forum your on. so i would say your the troll. hehe. maybe we should get a mod in here to give you a little two week ban for doing so.
also, why did u check my profile page like 3 times?
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:41 PM
and I would believe you, but you still didn't answer my question of how some people have gone further on a tank after installing a SRI and how others haven't. You just went on a tangent to explain you tried both systems and never detailed anything that happened in either case, so if you feel the need to assume you know everything about modding, you give me the right to doubt you and talk shit so I don't know why you're surprised at that.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:54 PM
and honestly, you call me childish but if you're going to ban me for questioning you, you further prove my point that you were the one that felt offended. I just don't see the point of replying to someone's post without actually explaining anything. You just gloated about every mod you did and it had very little to do with my question so I was in the right to doubt you. Having been in university, I just know notice a lot of people who like to feel like they know everything but never have a need to explain it so although I may have insulted you, I didn't initially. You just felt that way. I did insult after you decided it was suddenly a joke to you and you deserved it. So coming off as the guy saying I wanted to help you without actually answering you question just goes to show you're here to gloat and act like an *******.
boo-ninja
11-12-2013, 08:54 PM
1) Kyomi has one of the most heavily modded NA cars on here and does know a fair bit
2) For the price point and as previously pointed out the risk of hydro locking, I would just stick with the SRI. It's cheap, really easy to install and maintain.
I know a few people who went the "snorkel" route and did some serious and not so serious damage to their engines. I personally have the SRI on my 2.5l and it makes the car more enjoyable to drive, and you get the 17 year old changing your oil ask you about it which is always fun to talk cars. I got I slight bump in mileage but that goes away because you will drive the car a bit harder because of the noise from under the hood ahaha.
If you need evidence on the SRI and CAI check out this http://youtu.be/gCi2yo4UqPI not overly scientific but will give you a rough idea. The guys are also awesome!
Hope this helps.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:56 PM
Which is typical behaviour for someone so into modifying their car so I guess that's explains everything
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 08:58 PM
That video points me to LED's at a gas station...
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 09:02 PM
Let me make this clear before anyone keeps arguing with me. I'm just here to buy either an SRI or CAI from Corksport with the ONLY concern about losing on fuel economy. So unless you have done a test run of both systems and recorded your fuel consumption over a reasonable 2-3 fill-ups while maintaining your driving style and not flooring it, I'm not interested in what you have to argue.
boo-ninja
11-12-2013, 09:06 PM
That video points me to LED's at a gas station...
I fixed the link, it gave me a link to the add before the video. I will be quite surprised if you find someone who ran a CAI and SRI and logged their mileage. Who is that anal and wants to rip the intake apart a bunch of times? In my experience I got a small bump in mileage, very small. If you want the real answer talk to the manufacturer Corksport and ask them. They will have the science behind the product.
Kiyomi
11-12-2013, 09:08 PM
and honestly, you call me childish but if you're going to ban me for questioning you, you further prove my point that you were the one that felt offended. I just don't see the point of replying to someone's post without actually explaining anything. You just gloated about every mod you did and it had very little to do with my question so I was in the right to doubt you. Having been in university, I just know notice a lot of people who like to feel like they know everything but never have a need to explain it so although I may have insulted you, I didn't initially. You just felt that way. I did insult after you decided it was suddenly a joke to you and you deserved it. So coming off as the guy saying I wanted to help you without actually answering you question just goes to show you're here to gloat and act like an *******.
im sorry your so angry, this was not my intention. my intention was to help. saying i had two cold air intakes is not gloating over my mods. I wish i had ITB's, let me tell you! maybe in the future. i have been to and passed university and college programs and am now currently trying to achieve to pass an electrical apprenticeship. what are you trying to get at with going to school? atleast you decided to come clean about trying to insult me, which i did find funny. bro, get some tuffer skin, its the internet. i dont know everything about cars, but imo, you will get less gas mileage when going to an intake. take it as yes you agree, or no you dont.
Hyperion
11-12-2013, 09:12 PM
http://www.imgur.com/1VzbssG.gif
Mr Wilson
11-12-2013, 09:14 PM
This thread
It delivers...
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 09:23 PM
im sorry your so angry, this was not my intention. my intention was to help. saying i had two cold air intakes is not gloating over my mods. I wish i had ITB's, let me tell you! maybe in the future. i have been to and passed university and college programs and am now currently trying to achieve to pass an electrical apprenticeship. what are you trying to get at with going to school? atleast you decided to come clean about trying to insult me, which i did find funny. bro, get some tuffer skin, its the internet. i dont know everything about cars, but imo, you will get less gas mileage when going to an intake. take it as yes you agree, or no you dont.
Yeah I would have been fine at that but don't tell me there is absolutely no need for me to ask if there is a difference in gas mileage with a CAI vs a SRI, unless you have tested both with respect to gas mileage you can't answer my question. I'm not trying to get at anything in regard to my education but maybe you should learn to not reply when you don't know the answer to a question. You can leave your opinion but don't indirectly tell me my question is a waste of time. Although it's unlikely, maybe someone out there has tried both a CAI and an SRI for the purpose of gas mileage and not power and has noticed a difference in fuel consumption and you're just not that person. So if I ask a question you can't answer then just leave it to someone else to reply in case they have.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 09:31 PM
1) Kyomi has one of the most heavily modded NA cars on here and does know a fair bit
2) For the price point and as previously pointed out the risk of hydro locking, I would just stick with the SRI. It's cheap, really easy to install and maintain.
I know a few people who went the "snorkel" route and did some serious and not so serious damage to their engines. I personally have the SRI on my 2.5l and it makes the car more enjoyable to drive, and you get the 17 year old changing your oil ask you about it which is always fun to talk cars. I got I slight bump in mileage but that goes away because you will drive the car a bit harder because of the noise from under the hood ahaha.
If you need evidence on the SRI and CAI check out this http://youtu.be/gCi2yo4UqPI not overly scientific but will give you a rough idea. The guys are also awesome!
Hope this helps.
I love mightycarmods but I think the problem with this is that the car is already Turbo'd and intercooled so will adding an air intake will definitely not make a difference with respect to power. Shouldn't they of used an NA engine for this?
boo-ninja
11-12-2013, 09:34 PM
This thread should be removed, don't buy either. You clearly have no idea what your doing. If you want mileage don't mod. As simple as that. You should have bought a Prius and trolled all of the hyper milers. Maybe they sell CAI's for hybrids? Couldn't tell you as I have no experience there. Haha
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 09:37 PM
This thread should be removed, don't buy either. You clearly have no idea what your doing. If you want mileage don't mod. As simple as that. You should have bought a Prius and trolled all of the hyper milers. Maybe they sell CAI's for hybrids? Couldn't tell you as I have no experience there.
Oh you're so clever and as I said, this is my girl's car and I do this as a hobby so I'm just concerned she might have to fill up for more often. If you're dying to know how much I care about the Earth I drive a Cayenne.
greyseason
11-12-2013, 10:33 PM
Thank you TheZProjekt
you have made mine, and so manys night.
You might even make lokis list
r4mi5awi
11-12-2013, 11:09 PM
I think this forum has provided those who are interested enough advice and answers as to the difference between the two. You're question is a question for many to see and learn from. Kiyomi is the most experienced on mods specific to this platform. I take his opinion seriously. Let us know the outcome of your decision or any helpful info you find along the way. It could really add to the thread and help the community overall :)
Hyperion
11-12-2013, 11:41 PM
I love mightycarmods but I think the problem with this is that the car is already Turbo'd and intercooled so will adding an air intake will definitely not make a difference with respect to power. Shouldn't they of used an NA engine for this?
On the contrary, adding a intake to a turbo (and a tune, always need a tune) can net you upwards of 15+ hp on a speed3. More for a larger engine.
Jackal
11-12-2013, 11:47 PM
I think this forum has provided those who are interested enough advice and answers as to the difference between the two. You're question is a question for many to see and learn from. Kiyomi is the most experienced on mods specific to this platform. I take his opinion seriously. Let us know the outcome of your decision or any helpful info you find along the way. It could really add to the thread and help the community overall :)
Why do you have to be the voice of reason. This is some good reading! Learning a lot about CAI vs SRI. Moar!
Why do you have to be the voice of reason. This is some good reading! Learning a lot about CAI vs SRI. Moar!
SO much learning.
Continue, gentlemen.
TheZProjekt
11-12-2013, 11:51 PM
On the contrary, adding a intake to a turbo (and a tune, always need a tune) can net you upwards of 15+ hp on a speed3. More for a larger engine.
Well in either case I really wouldn't know. Just here to find out which would be best for gas mileage SRI or CAI. I would doubt they're both the same seeing as they pull air from different areas of the engine bay.
SKyactivmanny
11-13-2013, 12:21 AM
>2013
>not knowing difference in performance between SRI & CAI
Stathakos
11-13-2013, 12:26 AM
If you're dying to know how much I care about the Earth I drive a Cayenne.
http://i.imgur.com/nfSmFVC.gif
So much wow.
doge loves your porshibu gayenne
many drift
wow
http://i.imgur.com/Gk3HDSj.png
so I suggest you get ontop of your 'girlfriends' mazda 3 and
http://i.imgur.com/rTzOExz.gif
for the most fuel economy
then we all can just be friends and you can relax with the insulting comments.
http://i.imgur.com/INqlmYB.gif
TheZProjekt
11-13-2013, 12:40 AM
[QUOTE=Stathakos;1138011]http://i.imgur.com/nfSmFVC.gif
Living in Scarborough, you would get that impression. Why don't I bring it to the next meet.
Stathakos
11-13-2013, 12:42 AM
Living in Scarborough, you would get that impression. Why don't I bring it to the next meet.
Oh please give it a break, scarborough isn't some third world country. You feel big driving a Porsche cayenne? you are just like those guys that drive base model 3 series thinking they're rolling with the big boys.
http://replygif.net/i/679.gif
TheZProjekt
11-13-2013, 12:47 AM
Oh please give it a break, scarborough isn't some third world country. You feel big driving a Porsche cayenne? you are just like those guys that drive base model 3 series thinking they're rolling with the big boys.
http://replygif.net/i/679.gif
Honestly I don't, but if you think I'm one of those guys driving a 328, you are mistaken.
Stathakos
11-13-2013, 12:50 AM
Honestly I don't, but if you think I'm one of those guys driving a 328, you are mistaken.
Then explain why you come to a forum, ask for help, and then get mad when we try to give you an answer? what your girlfriend say she won't lay with you until you find out what will give her the most fuel economy? LOL
TheZProjekt
11-13-2013, 01:00 AM
Then explain why you come to a forum, ask for help, and then get mad when we try to give you an answer? what your girlfriend say she won't lay with you until you find out what will give her the most fuel economy? LOL
I explained what sort of answer I was looking for, I didn't need a bullshit answer to my question, and you say I got mad only and really it's only because of useless people like you who have nothing to post that actually helps. Everyone on here's such a cool tough guy, I can tell. I'll give you my address come down to my place. See if you could say that shit to my face.
XTOTHEL
11-13-2013, 01:28 AM
You first announced that you're ordering a CAI, Kiyomi suggested that you go with a SRI, telling you about the risks of hydro-locking with a CAI, all for your benefit, or your girl's since it is her car. I don't think she would be pleased with a hydro-locked car.
With everything Kiyomi suggested, it is up to you if you want to act up on it. At the end of the day, you're free to do whatever you like. This goes for everything people suggest on the forum, you don't have to believe what they're suggesting if you don't want to. Your car (or your gf's), do you whatever you want.
There is really no need for all this drama and epen fiasco. Maturity is the keyword here. No one's got a vendetta for you, don't need to be so hostile.
TheZProjekt
11-13-2013, 01:37 AM
You first announced that you're ordering a CAI, Kiyomi suggested that you go with a SRI, telling you about the risks of hydro-locking with a CAI, all for your benefit, or your girl's since it is her car. I don't think she would be pleased with a hydro-locked car.
With everything Kiyomi suggested, it is up to you if you want to act up on it. At the end of the day, you're free to do whatever you like. This goes for everything people suggest on the forum, you don't have to believe what they're suggesting if you don't want to. Your car (or your gf's), do you whatever you want.
There is really no need for all this drama and epen fiasco. Maturity is the keyword here. No one's got a vendetta for you, don't need to be so hostile.
Thanks for you advice. I'm not being hostile on purpose here but I don't need to hear anyone's sarcasm, memes or gifs and shit talk from a bunch of tuner kids.
greyseason
11-13-2013, 05:59 AM
Bro.. YOU came HERE to ask advice. You got it, then went on some weird ghey tangent about fuel economy. There are literally hundreds of members that could help you out, but I honestly don't think they would.
Stathakos
11-13-2013, 08:37 AM
Thanks for you advice. I'm not being hostile on purpose here but I don't need to hear anyone's sarcasm, memes or gifs and shit talk from a bunch of tuner kids.
come on admit it, you giggled at one of those gifs at least once
SKyactivmanny
11-13-2013, 09:03 AM
Thanks for you advice. I'm not being hostile on purpose here but I don't need to hear anyone's sarcasm, memes or gifs and shit talk from a bunch of tuner kids.
Posting on tm3 expecting not to get any of this..........
greyseason
11-13-2013, 09:04 AM
Posting on tm3 expecting not to get any of this..........
He should visit MSF. He would get his ass ripped apart
optiklenz13
11-13-2013, 09:25 AM
I LOL'd..
Happy Hump Day though..
Jackal
11-13-2013, 09:51 AM
Honestly I don't, but if you think I'm one of those guys driving a 328, you are mistaken.
RTEnthusiast didn't you drive a 328?
RTEnthusiast
11-13-2013, 10:19 AM
Honestly I don't, but if you think I'm one of those guys driving a 328, you are mistaken.
I'm willing to pony up $100 that you're one of those guys that bought a $12,000 Cayenne ('04-05) with a bajillion miles on it. Even a base 320i (turbo 4-cylinder) would blow it out of the water... and don't even get me started on how the first-gen Cayenne (save for the Turbo) was a complete dog both performance and reliability-wise. Every single one I've seen is falling apart.
RTEnthusiast didn't you drive a 328?
Yup, still have the '13 328i Sport Line. It's a lease... business expense FTW.
MyFirstMazda3
11-13-2013, 10:30 AM
http://i.imgur.com/nfSmFVC.gif
So much wow.
doge loves your porshibu gayenne
many drift
wow
http://i.imgur.com/Gk3HDSj.png
so I suggest you get ontop of your 'girlfriends' mazda 3 and
http://i.imgur.com/rTzOExz.gif
for the most fuel economy
then we all can just be friends and you can relax with the insulting comments.
http://i.imgur.com/INqlmYB.gif
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! This fourm made me die! Stathakos you kill me bro! LOL
goodcase
11-13-2013, 02:20 PM
If you're dying to know how much I care about the Earth I drive a Cayenne.
http://i.imgur.com/FSzlELj.jpg
I explained what sort of answer I was looking for, I didn't need a bullshit answer to my question, and you say I got mad only and really it's only because of useless people like you who have nothing to post that actually helps. Everyone on here's such a cool tough guy, I can tell. I'll give you my address come down to my place. See if you could say that shit to my face.
http://i.imgur.com/hgem9Gr.png
MyFirstMazda3
11-13-2013, 03:22 PM
TheZProjekt - Look dude, I don't know you or your invisible "HAH Gaaaaaayenne ( Stathakos ) " and I get you don't need any sarcasm or bullshit but what do you expect from a bunch of "tuner kids" as you say... You come on the fourm and ask for advice from the guys, then bash and are very defensive when you hear something based on what someone else says... If you want FACT, and our responses aren't good enough, figure it out yourself because that shitty attitude you have won't get you far here. You don't need to bash other people for trying to give you advice.
OP, if you are going to solely rely on empirical data, you won't find it here. Particularly in regards to mpg. Only corksport can provide that. You should ask them.
FYI, for anyone else interested in this product, avoid all corksport new releases. They are usually plagued with issues (bbk, Sri, coilovers, sway bars etc).
Wylie
11-14-2013, 06:19 AM
What's the reason your gf wants either sri or cai? or is it you're just completely bored? You will not notice any difference before 4000rpm, then you start to hear it. At that point you are dropping mileage. Otherwise you won't notice the difference and probably won't notice change in mileage either, seems a bit pointless. If SHE is worried about filling up more often (or maybe shes on a tight budget, we dont know) then why do it. I have a sri, I have seen my mileage drop, even when I'm driving normally.. but I don't care, it's more fun. If I was worried about fuel economy I could have got a skyactive or something else entirely.
I got useful info from this thread already, I'd listen to kyomi, he gave you the answer to the question you asked with his experience and experience he's seen. You then questioned his qualifications for answering the question, you could do that with anyone that gives you an answer that isn't precisely what you're looking for, or even the answer you are looking for. Understand why people here might not want to help more than what has been given already? They probably don't want to help and then questioned as to their qualifications for being able to answer. It's like giving someone asking for money two dollars and then they go and ask for more, really? You got what you asked for and instead of being thankful you make it seem like their contribution is worthless. (I use "you" as the person giving the money in the example, so there's no confusion)
As said before me, you won't get a better answer here. There's many fuel economy threads, and even more closed ones, that may be able to help. Probably not though, the people here are enthusiasts, can only answer from experience, If you want proof, ask CS or someone else who makes both items.
SomeGuy
11-14-2013, 02:00 PM
I have an sri
In your furnace room?
On topic: Fact is, CAI or SRI will make no change to your fuel economy so long as it's properly designed (which the corksport one is) with a correctly sized MAF housing. The biggest change in mileage is from the way people drive them...typically with an intake you love the sound, so you rev higher before shifting, which uses more fuel and economy drops. As for power, you may gain a smidge of power (under 5hp) up over 5-6k rpm because that's where the reduced restriction of an intake will have an advantage. As for SRI vs CAI...both flow the same, but you'll get slightly better throttle response with an SRI and slightly better performance from stationary with a CAI...and by slight, I mean chances are you won't even notice it. Once you're rolling they're one in the same.
Now...bottom line, which to get. Go SRI, they are easier to install, there's less chance of water issues, and they're generally cheaper.
Akiba48
11-15-2013, 09:36 PM
It's an econobox, WHO CARES?????
:chuckle
Sir Lancelot
11-16-2013, 09:51 AM
I actually just bought a Corksport SRI, i love it, the build quality and everything. i deff noticed a difference and definitly changed the sound of my 3 drastically! I have a stock exhaust lol.
Hotsky
11-25-2013, 11:07 AM
you are just like those guys that drive base model 3 series thinking they're rolling with the big boys.Come on now! Mazda 3 is a Mazda 3, 95%+ of people (in general) don't know what trim it is when they see your car.
Hyperion
11-25-2013, 11:46 AM
you are just like those guys that drive base model 3 series thinking they're rolling with the big boys.
Lol, you realise I drive a base model and I know a lot of people that would take my car over a GT
Stathakos
11-25-2013, 11:48 AM
Lol, you realise I drive a base model and I know a lot of people that would take my car over a GT
Yeah but you don't pretend your car is a mazdaspeed3 do you? Lol these posers always make lame attempts to make their 3 series look like m3s
copper103
11-27-2013, 03:50 PM
after reading all of these posts i cried , dried my tears then purchased a corksport cold air intake . these post were very helpful lol.
Mr Wilson
11-27-2013, 03:53 PM
Glad someone found this thread useful....
Enjoy the new intake.
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