Corksport DP/PG Test Pipe/Mazdaspeed CBE installed

[iguanaboy]

Have had the cbe on for a few months and I think I was the first to realize the test pipe did not mate to the mazdaspeed exhaust. Ken and the gang did their best to fix it before there was the redesign with no luck. Back to the present the test pipe is fixed and I had them install the dp because I didn't have the time/patience to do it my self. The install didn't go as smoothed I we had hoped they had trouble with one bolt on the old down pipe but they stuck with it and did a excellent job. now for my impressions, must say it's a nice improvement. way more power then just the cbe exhaust and a nice gain over just the test pipe/cbe and nice sound, deeper and louder (with out being to loud or obnoxious in my opinion) will be at the Protege Garage meet the 29th for anyone local that wants to see/hear it and I will hopefully have Ken make a sound clip then to post.

[ms3guy22]

i bet i know which bolt it is.

[Captain KRM P5]

thanks for coming in pete. we'll be happy to see you and the car back for the meet on the 29th. keep on STi hunting!

[BSTD3]

Have had the cbe on for a few months and I think I was the first to realize the test pipe did not mate to the mazdaspeed exhaust. Ken and the gang did their best to fix it before there was the redesign with no luck. Back to the present the test pipe is fixed and I had them install the dp because I didn't have the time/patience to do it my self. The install didn't go as smoothed I we had hoped they had trouble with one bolt on the old down pipe but they stuck with it and did a excellent job. now for my impressions, must say it's a nice improvement. way more power then just the cbe exhaust and a nice gain over just the test pipe/cbe and nice sound, deeper and louder (with out being to loud or obnoxious in my opinion) will be at the Protege Garage meet the 29th for anyone local that wants to see/hear it and I will hopefully have Ken make a sound clip then to post.

Will these mods affect the MAF if running a MS CAI and MS CBE? I have heard things where using the MS CAI, the MAF may not adjust correctly with a downpipe and test pipe? Is this true? I want to keep my MS CBE and CAI but was wondering if the Corksport DP and PG Test pipe wil lwork without issue (read that as no CEL's or MAF issues)?

TIA

[ms3guy22]

i've not had any issues

[BSTD3]

i've not had any issues

Are you running a MS CAI/MS CBE and the CS pipe and PG pipe?

[Captain KRM P5]

you should not experience MAF sensor issues as a result of the aforementioned modifications

[BSTD3]

you should not experience MAF sensor issues as a result of the aforementioned modifications

Captian:

Not to harp on the subject, but no CEL's either?

[iguanaboy]

Did have a CEL if it comes back I will have it scanned and see what is causing it

[BSTD3]

Did have a CEL if it comes back I will have it scanned and see what is causing it

How's the car feel with the CS downpipe and PG pipe?

[BSTD3]

Did have a CEL if it comes back I will have it scanned and see what is causing it

How's the car feel with the CS downpipe and PG pipe? Do you have a clip of what your car sounds like?

[numbnuts22715]

How's the car feel with the CS downpipe and PG pipe? Do you have a clip of what your car sounds like?


exactly what I was gonna ask!

I was planning on using the same mods...

First maybe the ms catback, that way I can cut off the stock exhaust without voiding warranty, then maybe getting the cs dp and pg pipe and swapping out if i ever need warranty work.. seems like the perfect way to do it.

I'd really like a sound clip/video clip any time.

Thanks.

[Captain KRM P5]

some cars with catless downpipes get CELs, others do not. same thing with the catless header i have on my mazda5. the secondary sensor which reads emissions equipment functionality is finicky. the corksport downpipe comes with a CEL fix and for most cars it works great. the sensor's distance from the exhaust stream has to be about perfect to not throw a CEL. too far or too close to it seems to occasionally cause check engine lights. there are a couple other tricks up my sleeve which if need be can be tried to kill the CEL entirely.

[BSTD3]

So there is no guarantee that these pipes won't throw a CEL?

[ms3guy22]

mine doesn't

[iguanaboy]

How's the car feel with the CS downpipe and PG pipe? Do you have a clip of what your car sounds like?



Car feels awsome. Don't know how to make sound clips but I will try

[Captain KRM P5]

need something that can take a video clip of the exhaust then upload it here or on youtube per se

[pHeeL tHiZ ViBe]

some cars with catless downpipes get CELs, others do not. same thing with the catless header i have on my mazda5. the secondary sensor which reads emissions equipment functionality is finicky. the corksport downpipe comes with a CEL fix and for most cars it works great. the sensor's distance from the exhaust stream has to be about perfect to not throw a CEL. too far or too close to it seems to occasionally cause check engine lights. there are a couple other tricks up my sleeve which if need be can be tried to kill the CEL entirely.

he he he (cool)(breakn)

my corksport downpipe and PG test pipe are awesome together! no CEL's with the corksport..ever, even running right off the downpipe.

[maestro]

So there is no guarantee that these pipes won't throw a CEL?

No guarantees or factory warantees.

I have had the CS DP and CBE for 8mos + and NO CEL's. I ran a test pipe for 1 week with no CEL's before I removed it due to the stink of the exhaust.
Hit up Corksport or ProtegeGarage for their products, both stand behind their work and the products.

A so-so sound clip; http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...t=MOV00916.flv

*Hmm messed up the link. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123621697&page=9 post 134, page 9

[BSTD3]

No guarantees or factory warantees.

I have had the CS DP and CBE for 8mos + and NO CEL's. I ran a test pipe for 1 week with no CEL's before I removed it due to the stink of the exhaust.
Hit up Corksport or ProtegeGarage for their products, both stand behind their work and the products.

A so-so sound clip; http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...t=MOV00916.flv

*Hmm messed up the link. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123621697&page=9 post 134, page 9

Since you had both pipes, would you recommend going with just the CS downpipe? I have the MS CAI and MS CBE. Love the sound of your Speed3, sounds siiiiiiiiiiiiiick! (rockon)

[maestro]

Since you had both pipes, would you recommend going with just the CS downpipe? I have the MS CAI and MS CBE. Love the sound of your Speed3, sounds siiiiiiiiiiiiiick! (rockon)

IMO get a DP to go with your CBE and CAI for the best combination and power levels if you don't plan to modify the car too much. I get good mileage when cruising, I love the sound of the car and it still goes well enough when I need it to.

Enjoy your ride what ever you choose.

[BSTD3]

IMO get a DP to go with your CBE and CAI for the best combination and power levels if you don't plan to modify the car too much. I get good mileage when cruising, I love the sound of the car and it still goes well enough when I need it to.

Enjoy your ride what ever you choose.

Recommend the CS downpipe? So forget the test pipe? Was thinking that combo, but wasn't sure...

[numbnuts22715]

Recommend the CS downpipe? So forget the test pipe? Was thinking that combo, but wasn't sure...

I would think you should get the test pipe, unless you got a vibrant catback because it doesnt need it because its got it built in.
But the cat is going to be a restriction.

[pHeeL tHiZ ViBe]

yes get the test pipe at the same time!! do it lol, trust me :)

[maestro]

I would think you should get the test pipe, unless you got a vibrant catback because it doesnt need it because its got it built in.
But the cat is going to be a restriction.

A complete 3" will yield minimal returns (disputably no gains) until you up the power levels more. If the extent of mods will be I/E, a catless system, be it 2.5" to 3" will yield more stink than power.

Contact the companies that actually race Mazdas and ask their opinion.

[pHeeL tHiZ ViBe]

its noticable though, and is necessary to complete the exhaust system! and without small gain upgrades like intake and exhaust...what is the point of any modding at all?

[Captain KRM P5]

A complete 3" will yield minimal returns (disputably no gains) until you up the power levels more. If the extent of mods will be I/E, a catless system, be it 2.5" to 3" will yield more stink than power.

Contact the companies that actually race Mazdas and ask their opinion.

i've driven mazdaspeed6s with stock exhausts, 2.5 inch exhausts and 3 inch exhausts. there is a noticeable difference to be had between the three.