MazdaSpeed CAI

[2004-MS3]

Hey guys,
I am thinking about getting the MazdaSpeed CAI for my 04 2.3L Mazda3. Have any of you guys ever usd it?? I was wondering if you guys think it is worth the extra money over the other brands like Injen. I also want one that will not be throwing CELs all the time. Granted im not under factory warranty anymore so im not looking to get it because it is a Mazda part.I have read that the MazdaSpeed CAI gives about 10-15hp gain and adds a nice sound. Let me know what you guys think,

Thx

[2004-MS3]

I was also thinking of putting a MazdasSpeed3 exhaust on my 2.3L Mazda 3. Anyone know if the exhaust off on 08 MS3 will fit on an 04 Mz3?

[Gothkid]

the injen CAI gives more go, is easy as hell to install and is a lot cheaper. sounds mean too. as far as exhaust goes, i went with vibrant parts and am having a shop weld it all together with 2.5" piping from the flex pipe back. should sound awesome, and cost me $470 total. i just dont like the speed parts because they are overpriced and they do not give as much hp as other aftermarkets do. and i have no CELs with the injen CAI and ive had it for almost 5k miles now.

[mazdaspeedster3]

Injen, AEM or the Mazdaspeed wont throw CEL's. There is a guy on here named Emilian, he has a fairly built Mazda3 2.3L. He would be a good person to talk to. Also, the MS3 CBE does fit the standard 3.

[tsunami]

i don't think they make the mazdaspeed version of the intakes anymore (they were just rebadged aem iirc anyways) so i would just go with one of those or the Fugita or F2 as long as you don't ahve a 3" pipe you should be fine.

[MightyMouse]

i don't think they make the mazdaspeed version of the intakes anymore (they were just rebadged aem iirc anyways) so i would just go with one of those or the Fugita or F2 as long as you don't ahve a 3" pipe you should be fine.

The Mazdaspeed unit has an alluminum shield to protect it from water (and check engine lights), the AEM unit does not. I have had both on my car, the Mazdaspeed unit is much better. It may be made by AEM, but it is not the same as the one sold by AEM.

[tsunami]

ahhh thanks for clearing that up mightmouse... i had no idea it had a shield.

[Captain KRM P5]

they do make the mazdaspeed intake for the n/a 2.3 mazda3. we sell a few a month;

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=22_310_67&products_id=1034

[GoFast]

I hate to be the pessimist here, but I don't think that you will net 15hp from ANY cai on a 2.3n/a motor.

[Captain KRM P5]

I hate to be the pessimist here, but I don't think that you will net 15hp from ANY cai on a 2.3n/a motor.

realistically, no probably not