THE OFFICIAL INTAKE THREAD!!

[darkstar november]

Originally Posted by my2k13speed3 Technically from everything I have read with stock HPFP internals you should NOT run a test pipe or down pipe... You will be fine with a CAI/TIP

Damn. I've had the tp on since march.

[mituc]

Originally Posted by darkstar november Damn. I've had the tp on since march.

With the factory downpipe and test pipe you're at the limit. Just don't go too crazy with the boost in the mid range.

[darkstar november]

hrm, i have tp on for the last few months, im getting both sides of this lol

some say cai,tip,tp is ok, some say dont do anything or a large dog will fuck you in your sleep

[div2]

CAI/SRI/TIP are all fine without a HPFP.

[darkstar november]

ok, ill be buying a hpfp soon, then

[brownguy37]

Just bought a JBR SRI for my 08 speed. Thanks for the knowledge. Fedex showed up to my door today along with greddy bov. Today is a good day lol

[Brockjb41]

So I just ordered my GT3071R turbo and I currently have cobbs SF intake. I need to purchase a TIP to fit the new turbo and I was gonna go with the Cp-e nviscid 4" one. Im assuming the wont fit and I'll have to get a bigger intake also, correct?

[ASHMS3]

Htp 3.5 or 4 inch, done.

Using bad grammar from my cell phone.

[Brockjb41]

Do you know if the smaller battery tray is absolutely necessary for it to fit?

[aromig]

Yes, HTP offers a kit with intake and tray for some savings

[Rowe80013]

Recently intalled a Cobb Short Ram Intake on our '09 Speed 3 and am very impressed! Seat of the pants power improvement and the sound is amazing. One of the best sounding intakes I've ever seen. +1 for Cobb.

[JBR]

We now have TRU 3.0" and 3.5" Full Aluminum Wide Path Intakes available at great prices!!

[Inquisitive]

Genpu Intakes (in descending order of popularity):

• CorkSport TIP
• CorkSport SRI
• HTP TIP
• Cobb SRI
• Cobb TIP
• JBR TIP
• JBR SRI
• HTP 3" TIP
• JBR 3" TIP
• HTP 3.5" full intake TIP
• Sure Aeros SRI WARNING: read http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...3/#post1927730
• HTP SRI
• CP-E Nano SRI
• K&N SRI
• Sure Sidewinder TIH TIP
• CorkSport Airbox
• JBR 3.5" TIP
• CP-E nViscid TIP
• CorkSport Stage III CAI
• Injen CAI
• Cobb Airbox
• AEM CAI
• HKS SRI
• ATP 3" MAF
• JBR Stage III CAI
• CP-E CAI
• JFB SRI
• PERM 3.5" TIP
• Injen SRI
• Ultimate Racing SRI
• Weapon Secret R SRI
• Takeda CAI
• TurboXS CAI
• DC Sports CAI
• Fujita CAI
• Custom Airbox
• Freek Tunes 3.5” (It’s new, but popularity is expected to rise @jdmadge_mx5; )
• DIY Alternative to ATP

[jdmage_mx5]

Originally Posted by Inquisitive Genpu Intakes (in descending order of popularity): • CorkSport TIP • CorkSport SRI • HTP TIP • Cobb SRI • Cobb TIP • JBR TIP • JBR SRI • HTP 3" TIP • JBR 3" TIP • HTP 3.5" full intake TIP • Sure Aeros SRI • HTP SRI • CP-E Nano SRI • K&N SRI • Sure Sidewinder TIH TIP • CorkSport Airbox • JBR 3.5" TIP • CP-E nViscid TIP • CorkSport Stage III CAI • Injen CAI • Cobb Airbox • AEM CAI • HKS SRI • ATP 3" MAF • JBR Stage III CAI • CP-E CAI • JFB SRI • PERM 3.5" TIP • Custom Airbox

You forgot Freek Tunes 3.5" intake. It's new but I'm positive it will gain a lot of attention in the future.

[Mfinlay04]

@Raider;
Perhaps we can add a simply DIY alternative to ATP.

I used Spectre as it's easily available and cheap

I bought the following Spectre parts from Amazon for a 3" TIP

http://amzn.com/w/3AG6PWZVU12J6

total cost ~73$

Here's a wish list for a 2.5-3" SRI from Amazon as well

http://amzn.com/w/1WZ4RYZQ9R8GE

total cost ~ 78$


Add the HTP 3" TIP for 125 bucks FTW

http://www.hitunedperformance.com/ht...nlet-polished/

I also added the plastic honeycomb to my intake

http://www.saxonpc.com/100mm-cells-for-100.html

The 1/8 Cell plastic 6:1 ratio
75mm.

this is optional as some have had positive results while other have ran sans without issue

[ms6813]

Would the intake box for the ms3 fit the cobb sri in the ms6? My IAT temps are super high and annoying here in FL.

[my2k13speed3]

Originally Posted by ms6813 Would the intake box for the ms3 fit the cobb sri in the ms6? My IAT temps are super high and annoying here in FL.

Will not fit, but Corksport makes a box that fits the MS6 and if I remember correctly is minimal modification needed to make the COBB SRI work with it, I'll let someone else chime in

CORKSPORT 'Power Series' Air Box For The SRI System

[Inquisitive]

Intake Kits and Battery Trays

Intake Kits: SRI, TIP, CAI
Battery Trays to accommodate wide Intake Kits

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Intake Kits: SRI, TIP, CAI

CAI

Cold air is denser than hot air, and will ultimately have more power producing potential. Cold air induction (CAI) provides colder air than SRI / TIPs and can provide 12% more power and torque, but experiences pressure drops associated with the longer tubes used and are prone to easily hydro-locking in deep puddles (MSF wiki). Therefore, SRI / TIPs with air-box are the preferred option. Use a filter cover (CP-E, Outerwears. AMSoil) and / or splash shield (CP-E, Sure) if you are concerned about rain and water droplets, but they will not prevent hydro-lock if your intake is submerged.

SRI / TIP

Points to consider when improving the intake airflow are the future needs, such as BT for the K04 will most likely fail at some point. Although some members progress through different BTs, perhaps choosing a three inch intake initially will prevent having to replace it again later. The only problem with this course of action is that a MAF calibration must be done, which requires an ECU re-flash. See the “Larger than stock MAF housing” calculation below installation time in this section.

TIPs can flow 14% more, but are usually limited by the SRI. The main advantages to TIPs are the reduction of backwash turbulences away from the MAF housing from the blow-by valve and PCV.

However, SRI / TIPs allow the turbo to spike more easily. (Cobb) Note that with no other changes, tilting the MAF more than the OEM 15 degrees causes over fuelling with the ECU removing fuel through large negative LTFT and you exceed your previous g/s readings during WOT. MAF recalibration is strongly recommended.

Larger than stock MAF housing offers larger cross section for more airflow, but has less cooling to the MAF resistors due to the decreased air velocity. In order to develop a scalar for a larger than stock intake diameter, you must take the (New MAF Cross-Sectional Area) and divide (/) it by the (Stock MAF Cross Sectional Area), which is technically pi * radius squared (Djuosnteisn), but you can actually just take the new diameter squared / old diameter squared (ms3blackmica). Say you decide to upgrade to a 3" intake (76.2mm). The stock MAF housing is 66.5mm diameter (2.61811").

(76.2^2) / (66.5^2) = 1.313

Take 1.313 and multiply it by the entire MAF curve. Now you are ready to start your MAF Calibration. This is only an example for a 3" intake. (ms3blackmica)

CorkSport TIP

Power Series III 3” SRI / TIP with velocity stack and AEM dry air filter: “impressive improvement in power” with 35% more air flow; CorkSport Stage II Power Series SRI / TIP; 33 more HP and 25 lbs more torque from 14% more airflow with billet aluminium air straightener to prevent air leaks and CELs from inaccurate readings and dry air filter; CorkSport Power Series I SRI: 12 more HP, 17 more lbs torque with air straightener and dry air filter; relocated valve cover breather tube to prevent Genwon smoking turbo (rfinkle2).
Available from: CorkSport TIP
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $115.99 Standard Vent Breather Hose or Mazda Service Bulletin Fix 01-002/11; Polished or Powder Coated Black; Black, Red or Blue Silicone; Polished or Black Clamps

CorkSport SRI

Available from:
MS6
CorkSport SRI MS6
MS3
CorkSport SRI MS3
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $179.99 Black, Red, Blue or White Silicon Tubing; Black, Red (+$5) or Blue MAF (+$5); Blue, Red or Black Filter, Polished or Black Clamp

HTP 3" TIP

T6061, black powder coat, recirculation hose delete option with BOV, reducer size options, some require optional smaller HTP battery tray
Available from: HTP 3" TIP
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes) and Gen2 (Yes) $125 polished ($140 for black powder coated version) + optional: mounting bracket $10 + couplers $0 to $5 (2”, 2.25”, 3”, 4”), VTA $10, elbow $0 to $24 + shipping

Cobb SRI
MS6

MS3

11 HP gain, 16 lb-ft gain, removes pre-turbo restriction, optimises flow, minimizes turbulence, velocity stack, air flow straightener, conical cloth air filter, possibly CARB certified, reduces heat transfer; Cobb Turbo Inlet Hose: taper design to smooth airflow, silicone rejects high engine bay temperatures; steel wire reinforced to prevent collapsing. RMM replacement is recommended to avoid breaking the intake bracket.
Available from:
MS6
Cobb SRI MS6
MS3
Cobb SRI MS3
MS6 (Yes) $150, MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $195

Cobb TIP

Available from: Cobb TIP
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $180

James Barone Racing (JBR) DISI TIP

(Stage I SRI, Stage II SRI / TIP, Stage III CAI) or Wide Path (3” tube 59% up to 3.5” 41% for 4” turbo inlet, but then requires a small battery box (JBR 51R) (Black, Blue, Red, White); or stock 2.25” turbo inlet) 5-ply, wire reinforced silicon. The TIP reduces turbulence seen in the OEM factory accordion rubber hose version and can flow to 300 g/s on stock K04 turbo. SS T-Bolt Clamps, plug to run in non-recirc mode; James Barone Racing (JBR) Filter: soap and water washable dry filter (avoids over oiling) can flow 200% more air than OEM while providing superior engine protection capable of removing extremely fine particles down to < 0.1 micron; developed with K&N (similar to CorkSport and Cobb)
Available from:
MS6
JBR TIP MS6
MS3
JBR TIP MS3
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $165 Silicone: Black, Blue, Red

JBR SRI

Available from:
MS6
JBR SRI MS6
MS3
JBR SRI MS3
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $170 MAF / Filter: Black, Blue, Red; Silicone: adds White

JBR Dry Filter Wrap

Available from: JBR Dry Filter Wrap
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $25 Black, Red, Blue

JBR Tru-3.0 Wide Path Full Aluminium / Silicone Intake
Aluminium

Silicone

Available from:
Aluminium
JBR Tru-3.0 Wide Path Full Aluminium Intake
Silicone
JBR Tru-3.0 Wide Path Full Silicone Intake
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $285 TIP: 2.25” Stock, 2.5” BNR, 3” (aluminium only), 4” GT; Silicone: Red, Blue, Black, White; Filter: Blue, Red or Black

HTP 3.5" Full Intake

Available from: HTP 3.5" Full Intake
MS6 (Yes) $414.75 for 51R battery or $435.70 small battery, MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $275 stock battery or $432.92 for 51R battery; Coupler: 2.25”, 2.5”, 3”, 3.5”; Air Straightener included; VTA $10; Pre-Filter $30; Air Filter: Red or Black

HTP 3” SRI MAF Housing

Available from: HTP 3” SRI MAF Housing
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $154 polished aluminium, +$10 black powder coated; Elbow: 3” standard, 2.5” +$10; Air Filter: Red or Black; Pre-Filter $30

CP-E Nano SRI

See CP-E nViscid below
Available from: CP-E Nano SRI
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $223.60 Silver or Black; Filter: DFlow or SynoilD; Pre-Filter: $16.10

K&N Typhoon SRI

24 HP, mandrel bent aluminium induction tube with heat shield, Million Mile limited warranty
Available from: K&N Typhoon SRI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $696.18 Red Filter

CorkSport Airbox
MS6

MS3 Gen1 for Cobb SRI

MS3 Gen2

Available from:
MS3 Gen1 for Cobb SRI
CorkSport Airbox MS3 Gen1 for Cobb SRI
MS3 Gen2
CorkSport Non-Skyactiv Air Box for CS SRI MS3 Gen2
MS6 (No longer available), MS3 Gen1 (Yes) $99.99, MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $99.99

JBR Tru-3.5 Wide Path Full Aluminium / Silicone Intake
Aluminium

Silicone

Available from:
Aluminium
JBR Tru-3.5 Wide Path Full Aluminium Intake
Silicone
JBR Tru-3.5 Wide Path Full Silicone Intake
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $295 TIP: 2.25” Stock, 2.5” BNR, 3” (aluminium only), 4” GT; Silicone: Red, Blue, Black, White; Filter: Black only

CP-E nViscid TIP

(Nano is OEM size and does not require a MAF calibration, but xcelXL is for BT and does): low-restriction design and silicon’s thermal insulation properties, 3-inch cross-sectional flow area throughout. Silicon is 1000 times more heat reflective than aluminium and being steel wire re-enforced, it prevents collapsing under vacuum
Available from:
K04
CP-E nViscid TIP for K04
BT
CP-E nViscid TIP for BT
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $218.40 for K04 or $234 for BT

CorkSport Stage III CAI

10-12% increase in power and torque. enables your engine to take in larger volumes of cold air for better acceleration, includes a one piece of billet aluminium MAF housing with included air straightener to prevent CELs, cleanable dry flow air filter, silicone connectors, T-bolt clamps, mandrel bent aluminium piping, optional TIP
Available from: CorkSport Stage III CAI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $279.99 with TIP +$70; Silicone, MAF and Filter: Black, Red or Blue; Pipe: Polished or Black Powder; Clamp: Polished or Black;

Injen CAI

15 HP gain, cast multi-stage tuned mid-section for “volumized” airflow throughout the entire power band. The SP Series tuned intake system uses MR technology for optimal gains and safe AFRs.
Available from: Injen CAI
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Not found), MS3 Gen2 (Not found) $293.03 Polished or Black

Cobb Airbox
MS3 Gen1

MS3 Gen 2

Available from:
MS3 Gen1
Cobb Airbox 3 Gen 1
MS3 Gen2
Cobb Airbox 3 Gen 2
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes) $199, MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $289

AEM CAI Gunmetal

Info: AEM Cold Air Intake Systems - Performance Air Intakes and Air Filters
Lightweight aircraft 6061 aluminium, mandrel bent, reinforced TIG-welded brackets, complete hardware kit with soft mounts for a guaranteed perfect fit, AEM’s lifetime DRYFLOW Synthetic air filter is 99.4% efficient, filters to one micron, and never needs filter oil, available powder-coated in red, blue or silver, or with a mirror-polished finish, guaranteed for life
Available from: AEM CAI Gunmetal
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $293.99

HKS Racing Suction Reloaded Short Ram Intake SRI

Info: HKS USA
Noticeably louder than stock, quicker spool time, polished intake piping, but must change the air filter every 5,000 miles
Available from: HKS Racing Suction Reloaded Short Ram Intake SRI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $338.50

ATP 3" MAF Housing Billet Aluminium for DENSO Element

Info: ATP TURBO
Attached directly to the turbo compressor inlet nozzle, which is often the bottleneck of the entire intake system. The OEM provides a pinched and convoluted air path. Specify Garrett 4" inlet or stock turbo 2" inlet, Specify colour: black, red or blue silicone connectors
Available from: ATP 3" MAF Housing Billet Aluminium for DENSO Element
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Not found), MS3 Gen2 (Not found) $95

ATP Turbo SRI

High flow inlet extension including 3" billet aluminium MAF housing, 3" inlet elbow, and 3" open element filter. Bolts onto ATP 3" inlet pipe kit (TIP) to complete a true high flow 3" intake tract. Deletes the restrictive factory air-box and clears the area inside the driver side fender and headlight area to run FMIC pipes in and out. Specify colour: black, red, or blue silicone connectors
Available from: ATP Turbo SRI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $185 in Black, Blue or Red

JBR Power Path Stage III CAI

14% HP and torque, capable if reducing intake air temperatures up to 15 degrees by drawing cool, fresh, oxygen rich air from deep inside the fender well area, far away from the heat of the engine, mandrel bent, 6061 polished aluminium tube & MAF housing with air straightener, reinforced silicone elbow, SS T-Bolt Clamps, Dry-Flow air filter flows 200% more air, no CELs guarantee
Available from: JBR Power Path Stage III CAI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $280 MAF / Filter: Black, Blue or Red; Silicone / TIP: plus White

CP-E Xcel CAI
MS6

MS3

CNC machined aluminium MAF housing with airflow straightener improves sensor precision
Available from:
MS6
CP-E Xcel CAI MS6
MS3
CP-E Xcel CAI MS3
MS6 (Yes) $310.96 Silver or Black: Filter: DFlow or SynoilD; Pre-Filter: $16.10, MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $269.95

JFB SRI
Available from: can anyone assist with this one? @freakms3; ?
MS6 (), MS3 Gen1 (), MS3 Gen2 () $?

Injen SRI

Gain15 HP and 24lb torque with filter heat shield and a web nano-fibre dry filter
Available from: Injen SRI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $243.20 Polished or Black

Ultimate Racing SRI

12 WHP, 3.42 ft-lbs torque, high flow cone filter, MAF housing only
Available from: Ultimate Racing SRI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $150 + optional Black powder coating

Weapon Secret R SRI

Includes heat shield, laminar flow feeds 3X more air than conventional system, 6061 Aluminium on automated CNC mandrel bender and polished, SW1 Air filter features a tuned velocity stack to increase velocity and decrease turbulence, 1 Million Mile Limited Warranty open pore high density re-usable foam
Available from: Weapon Secret R SRI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Not found), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $320

Takeda CAI

Designed to place the air filter in the prime location to produce horsepower and torque gains, polished aluminium tube
Available from: Takeda CAI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Not found), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $280.50

TurboXS CAI

Mandrel bent 3” diameter aluminium pipes and a custom CNC machined aluminium MAF Sensor Housing, reduces the intake restriction caused by the stock air-box Available from: TurboXS CAI
MS6 (Not found), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Not found) $309

DC Sports CAI
MS6

MS3

Info: DC Sports: Cold Air Intake System CAI4101 for Mazda
Washable dry filter (to one micron), funnel top and velocity stack, SS mesh
Available from: Amazon, eBay
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $144.83

Fujita CAI

Info: FUJITA EUROPE - Air Intake
Polished 6061 T6 aluminium intake tubing, silicone hose with nomex, carbon plated t-bolt clamps, Fujita super flow high performance air filter, TIG welded brackets, vibration mounts, Fujita duffel bag, Fujita hat, NOS energy drink
Available from: Amazon, eBay
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $215.97

Custom Airbox
Temperature drop observed making possible a delay in the FMIC decision

Instructions located at: MS3 normal progression of modifications (stages)
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) <$10 for aluminium sheet

Freek Tunes 3.5” (It’s new, but popularity is expected to rise @jdmadge_mx5; )

AEM dry filter
Available from: Freek Tunes 3.5”
MS6 (Yes), MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $299 Coupler: K04, BNR S3, 3”, 4”


DIY Alternative to ATP

Spectre Air Filter

Available from:

3” TIP

3” TIP
3” TIP

[aackthpt]

Originally Posted by Inquisitive CorkSport Airbox MS6 MS3 for Cobb SRI MS3 Gen2 Available from: MS6 CorkSport Airbox MS6 MS3 for Cobb SRI CorkSport Airbox MS3 for Cobb SRI MS3 Gen2 CorkSport Airbox MS3 Gen2 MS6 (Yes) $98.99, MS3 Gen1 (Yes), MS3 Gen2 (Yes) $99.99

MS6 airbox link gets 404.

Link to "MS3 for Cobb SRI" works, note this is meant for gen1 not sure if it fits on gen2. It's in the 2007-2009 section on CS, and CS said they weren't going to make a gen2 version. ( Cold air box for SRI comparison logs...finally! )

Link for "CorkSport Airbox MS3 Gen2" goes to a box for SkyActiv 2012-2013 models. I think this should be:
Mazda 3 Cold Air Intake | Cold Air Box
"CORKSPORT 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Non Skyactiv Air Box for CorkSport SRI"

[Inquisitive]

Originally Posted by aackthpt MS6 airbox link gets 404. Link to "MS3 for Cobb SRI" works, note this is meant for gen1 not sure if it fits on gen2. It's in the 2007-2009 section on CS, and CS said they weren't going to make a gen2 version. ( Cold air box for SRI comparison logs...finally! ) Link for "CorkSport Airbox MS3 Gen2" goes to a box for SkyActiv 2012-2013 models. I think this should be: Mazda 3 Cold Air Intake | Cold Air Box "CORKSPORT 2010-2013 Mazda 3 Non Skyactiv Air Box for CorkSport SRI"

Thanks - I am still criss-crossing the USA and this current link is actually slower than at home. I should get to this in about a month's time.

Funny that Cobb changed their URL. Usually it is CorkSport that is the moving target.

[kippo]

what is the size of Cobb SRI? is it smaller than HTP/JBR 3" SRI?


thanks

[Inquisitive]

Originally Posted by kippo what is the size of Cobb SRI? is it smaller than HTP/JBR 3" SRI?

For marketing reasons, if Cobb’s SRI was 3”, they would have made sure that we knew. They neatly covered themselves by stating that MAF calibration may be required. Of course it is required. Due to the physical nature of a MAF (two suspended wires), I have found that just tilting the MAF slightly more or less throws out the calibration somewhat. Just the manufacturing variances leads me to recommend getting the Cobb AP first to be able to calibrate the MAF and for more power followed by a 3” SRI / TIP to not limit future BT choices. To answer your question, Cobb’s SRI is probably around 68mm (2.677”), therefore, smaller.

[Zacwebb1994]

So, I'm kinda new to the forums so please don't rip my head off. But I just installed a k&n intake on my 2nd gen speed3 with the OEM TIP. Just wondering if the COBB TIP will fit this intake directly or if there is another TIP that will fit it.

[ASHMS3]

It should fit, yes.

[Flitzr951]

Great thread, helped me figure out which intake my 2007 MS3 was installed by the previous owner (AEM CAI).

[illumindonnie]

Thank you for all of this awesome information!

[Vulcan]

Installing internals + AP this weekend, should I go with the HTP or JBR aluminum 3.0" intake system? Will be getting a tune.

No plans for a new turbo in the next 6 months but might snag a GTX2867R later this year, so I was leaning towards the JBR aluminum to be able to change out the coupler later. Searching a bit and a lot of the preference to the HTP intakes seems to be from over a year ago, and Jamie has great customer service so lookin' for some advice.

[JBR]

Originally Posted by Vulcan Installing internals + AP this weekend, should I go with the HTP or JBR aluminum 3.0" intake system? Will be getting a tune. No plans for a new turbo in the next 6 months but might snag a GTX2867R later this year, so I was leaning towards the JBR aluminum to be able to change out the coupler later. Searching a bit and a lot of the preference to the HTP intakes seems to be from over a year ago, and Jamie has great customer service so lookin' for some advice.

Our 3" is in stock with all size turbo couplers available. It's on sale as well and shipping is included.

-Jamie

[AManWithNoName]

Originally Posted by Vulcan Installing internals + AP this weekend, should I go with the HTP or JBR aluminum 3.0" intake system? Will be getting a tune.

I am going the same route here... Ordering my HPFP Internals, and APV3 this weekend. I'm really looking into the JBR 3" Alum Full intake. I will not be modifying the car any further than this. I have RMM already installed. Last mod is Springs and Shocks, this summer sometime.

JBR- Any other things I need to be aware of before I make the purchase? Making sure the New intake replaces the stock TIP and Intake box?

[JBR]

Originally Posted by AManWithNoName I am going the same route here... Ordering my HPFP Internals, and APV3 this weekend. I'm really looking into the JBR 3" Alum Full intake. I will not be modifying the car any further than this. I have RMM already installed. Last mod is Springs and Shocks, this summer sometime. JBR- Any other things I need to be aware of before I make the purchase? Making sure the New intake replaces the stock TIP and Intake box?

Nothing more is needed. Our TRU 3" intake includes everything you need, TIP and MAF too. They're on sale as well and shipping is included.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,
Jamie

[Inquisitive]

Updated my version THE OFFICIAL INTAKE THREAD!!

CorkSport Air Box for MS6 is no longer available; removed “available from” link.

CorkSport Air Box for Cobb's SRI is for Gen1 only; updated titles appropriately to reflect. (This is what confused me, the CS for Cobb and “yes” jet-lag affected me more this trip for some reason.)

Replaced Gen2 image with non-Skyactiv box

Thanks @aackthpt; Is the OP ready to update now?

[aackthpt]

Originally Posted by Inquisitive Thanks @aackthpt; Is the OP ready to update now?

I also note that you haven't covered a couple of ECU relocation solutions in the battery tray section.

One is
CorkSport 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 ECU Relocation Battery Box

The second isn't really a battery tray per se but it does the same thing as the rest of these, moving the ECU.
Mazdaspeed 3 07'-13' ECU Relocation Bracket - Trackmasters

I presume you're looking for only commercial bolt-on solutions. There have been a number of DIYs on this, including custom bracketry (notably a few from Enki), super velcro (mushroom style), 3M VHB tape.

[Inquisitive]

Originally Posted by aackthpt I also note that you haven't covered a couple of ECU relocation solutions in the battery tray section.

Updated - thanks

Originally Posted by aackthpt I presume you're looking for only commercial bolt-on solutions. There have been a number of DIYs on this, including custom bracketry (notably a few from Enki), super velcro (mushroom style), 3M VHB tape.

Are you kidding? With my weak currency, I am always looking for good value. Please provide the links and I will update the stub.

[Enki]

I have an example of a DIY intake but I don't provide one. The post is under the hardparts section and should probably be linked as an example only (considering my EFR setup is quite different from the usual setup).

[aackthpt]

Originally Posted by Enki I have an example of a DIY intake but I don't provide one. The post is under the hardparts section and should probably be linked as an example only (considering my EFR setup is quite different from the usual setup).

I was talking about ECU relocation solutions, not necessarily DIY intake stuff (though there is one of those presented in OP). The OP covers ECU relocation to allow the bigger intakes as well as intakes - it is a fair bit down. You did a lot of work with this, with the bracketry mounting the ECU upside down over the battery for example, although a later thread looked like you wound up with something similar to JBR's 51R battery box.

ECU relocation is something that has been harder to wrap my head around as a relative n00b looking at intakes. Even after reading instructions and tons of threads there are still unanswered questions, things like to remove the white thing on the wiring harness do you have to cut it or does it somehow unclip or something? Can it be put back on? In relocating the ECU are we removing armoring from the wiring and therefore exposing ourselves to more risk of some sort of problem/failure? Among other things.

My local NATOR guys seem to generally favor the solution of using double sided sticky tape to mount the ECU on top of the battery box or fuse box or something, mostly (as far as I can tell) because it's nearly free. I'm not sure of the details but I imagine there is something here already on how to do it. I'll inquire and post here if I find something useful.

[Enki]

It unclips. Once the battery box is out of the way, it should become fairly obvious. Double sided tape should work pretty good, just keep in mind you need to check it now and then to make sure the tape isn't dying a heat related death and coming apart.

An ecu flying around the engine bay is bad news.

[jabeel00]

Hello there. I'm a noob and hope I'm not thread-jacking but this is the intake thread I found. I just picked up an 08 ms3. I cannot for the life of me tell what intake system I have. Without knowing what I have I cannot determine if it's ok or if I should get something different. I noticed the the red hose (pictured) comes out differently than most of the others I have seen. I hope you guys can help me make sense of it. I will attempt to put photos below (crossing my fingers). Thank you in advance.

[blue speed]

Originally Posted by jabeel00 Hello there. I'm a noob and hope I'm not thread-jacking but this is the intake thread I found. I just picked up an 08 ms3. I cannot for the life of me tell what intake system I have. Without knowing what I have I cannot determine if it's ok or if I should get something different. I noticed the the red hose (pictured) comes out differently than most of the others I have seen. I hope you guys can help me make sense of it. I will attempt to put photos below (crossing my fingers). Thank you in advance.

Looks like a Corksport to me.

[jabeel00]

Originally Posted by blue speed Looks like a Corksport to me.

Thank you Blue Speed. I wasn't sure. I thought I remember issues with those?

Also, now I know I am threadjacking, last night I took our my TB and cleaned the crap out of it. Today my car is supper sluggish, hesitating, as if its on limp mode. I am worried that I messed up something opening the butterfly. Could someone kindly tell me how I can "reset" or "calibrate" it? I am worried I pushed the butterfly too far closed it too far or messed up it's alignment. I'm also getting a P0234 overboost condition. Any other ideas? I'm all ears :/

[Kellerspeed3]

Thanks for making this thread!!