Mazda 3 intake

Re: mazda intake for lancer

This is the one that you want.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...QQcmdZViewItem

 

Re: mazda intake for lancer

Its for the Mazda 3 2003-2007 2.3L model. Its the CAI model but you don't use all of it. I will be putting it on my car soon.

Here are some pics of one already done.





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ok so which one will you recommend to use will the mazda3 c.a.i fit like the 08 one they just made or?

 

does it come with those mounts and the housing for the sensor already? is it really plug and play?

 

Serious, would this one work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BOMZ-04- ... otohosting

 

No, the Mazda3 intake can only be used as a SRI. But it looks VERY similar to the $200 Fulita intake. Several people have already done this without problems or a Check Engine Light.

 

The mounting bracket has to be made. Not that hard. You can find the piece at Home Depot and bend it ot fit where you want.

The MAF sensor needs to be raised 1/8 of an inch. To solve this, take 1/8" ABS plastic and cut a plate and instal it with MAF.

 

Not sure, I can't look at eBay stuff at work.

 

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Hmm, it could be possible it's that one. Maybe cut the pipe and take the middle section?

I'll link the pic here serious.

 

That would be pretty awesome if it wasn't too hard to mod.

 

Yup thats it. The only part you need is the piece with the MAF plate.

1. Cut about 6" off the bend
2. Make a 1/8" thick MAF spacer out of ABS plastic
3. Make a braket out of strap metal to hold it steady.

Thats all that is needed. Takes about 30-45 minutes to mod it.

 

Thanks Serious.

 

No problem. Just wanted to make people aware that there are options out there that don't cost $200 for a couple of HPs.

 

Quick Q, is the vacuum tube supposed to go after the MAF sensor or before? Seems like on all other SAI it is after the sensor, but with the mazda one it would be before. Would this affect the sensors readings?

 

No, it makes no difference. There is so little suction/flow through the tube that it won't throw off the reading. All that tube does is allow the head to "breath" where the oil and cams are. I'm sure someone can explain it better.

You can actually plug the nipple on the tube and run a small aftermarket filter where the tube plugs into the head.

 

it dosent matter weather it is before or after, u just need to have it recirc into the pipe.

 

hey serious.. im about to buy a mazda 3 system just like the one above, and this may be a stupid question but there is 2 pieces of pipe, i only need the one w/the sensor mount on it right?? if so..i saw where you said cut about 6in off the bend...either that pipe is way bigger then it looks or im goin crazy cuz i dont see where you'd be able to cut 6in off of that...(im saying this ASSUMING that i only need the one..which i may be wrong lol) but if i need both then it makes perfect sence, please clear this up for me lol

 

never mind, lol i did a little extra research and found the info i was lookin for lol..you do only use the one pipe but you still cut some off to have the right clearance for the hood to close over the intake....right? lol plz correct me if im wrong