Intake

[derekMZ3]

I've been looking into a new intake now that i have a little extra cash.

I was thinking Short Ram because they are cheaper and the hp differences usually aren't too drastic.

What intake do you suggest?

[ms6acton]

i picked up the fugita and im pretty happy with it. noticable gains near top end and it sounds pretty cool :)

[derekMZ3]

i picked up the fugita and im pretty happy with it. noticable gains near top end and it sounds pretty cool :)

thanks
where'd you get it?
is it SRI or CAI

[BHOUST528]

I put on a bomz racing intake shortly after xmas it uses the same design as the one injen makes...i love it it sounds great no cels and the best part of it was it was only 80$......(nana)

[derekMZ3]

i might look into that
but i would have more piece of mind if i got something name brand
i've heard of welding problems with cheaper CAI's

[MM3Canuck]

i might look into that
but i would have more piece of mind if i got something name brand
i've heard of welding problems with cheaper CAI's

I agree, some even have internal rust problems.


I have been running a K&N Typhoon Intake (can be configured as CAI, SRI) I have had it for 33,000km's now (configured as SRI) and NEVER (knock on wood) had a problem with it. It sounds way meaner than a CAI and I like how you can hear it sucking in air around 3500-45000rpms. Puts a smile on my face everytime.

The cheapest K&N Typhoon I could find was ebay. It is just hard to beat ebay prices. I believe the intake + shipment to Canada cost me $260.


If you care for some install pics:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/IMG_1952.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/IMG_1951.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/IMG_1946.jpg

[MM3Canuck]

Good luck and enjoy the Injen, it is a great CAI.

Let us know how it performs on ur Mazda!

Cheers

[mazda32008]

don't but the knock offs you will just get sound and it will kill your bottom end bad...my cars rpm band wasn't smooth it was real real rough...in a nut shell i don't think they work i took mine off and put the stock box back on and its real smooth power band is perfect i will be getting a fujita f5 soon CAI i say go with that, its pretty affordable and you gain power from it and have a growl.

[derekMZ3]

i ordered a black injen cai last weekend

[mazda32008]

my ebay CAI was the injen knock off ...i didn't feel power, i thought i lost some instead but then again it was the knock off thats why i am getting a fujita.

[derekMZ3]

what was in the box (plus instructions)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/onewishthatthisisover/000_0187.jpg

when it was set as SRI
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/onewishthatthisisover/000_0195.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/onewishthatthisisover/000_0191.jpg

How it is set up now (CAI) with hydroshield prefilter
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/onewishthatthisisover/000_0216.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/onewishthatthisisover/000_0213.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/onewishthatthisisover/000_0212.jpg

[derekMZ3]

She needs a good washing

[mazdathree2.3s]

looks nice!
i want to try out the k&n typhoon kit once i get the money