microman777
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Would getting a cold air intake for my Mazda MP3 2001 make a difference in engine performance? It is even worth spending $300 for a good one?
Cold Air Inake for my MP3?
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microman777
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So u didn't notice any increase in performance? Quicker response?
Wagonbacker9
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- 2004 'Hoe
minimal gain... more noise than power.
microman777
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hmmm. That's what I was thinking. Thanks
microman777
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Maybe I just keep it stock then, since I get no real gain, but only pain in my wallet! LOL 
Wagonbacker9
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- 2004 'Hoe
grab a drop in filter from K&N or something. much more budget minded with all the gains.
microman777
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Now that sounds like a good idea!
microman777
Member
Try cutting a "path" through your front grille that does a better job getting air into the Stock air inlet. Just removing some of the top plastic piece will help more air come in from the front grille. Free mods are win!
Don't know I wanna do that just yet. That K&N Filter is only $30 bucks. Guess I'll be getting that next! I've had my MP3 since I bought it brand new in 2001 and only thing I've modded are the lights and sound system.
Thing is now I moved and it takes 1 to 1-1/2 hours to drive to and from work, and need more punch to get in and out of traffic!
KrayzieFox
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- 01 MP3 Turbo
Yea the aftermarket intakes are mostly for show and sound. No real performance gains from just an intake. But it does clean up the engine bay quite nicely..
jonridinhi
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- 2001 MP3/2010 MX5/1996 MILLINIA (donor)
I got a drop-in K&N. PM if interested. I totally forgot i had it.
Lil_vicious559
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It takes a lot to make a N/A MP3 quick. Back in 03-04 My MP3 was modded and i barely edged out a Intake, exhaust EM1(99-00) Civic Si. Kept up with My buddy's 96 GS-R with just an intake, And my Buddy's 89 CRX with a B18B LS swap.
I had the following mods:
Injen RD Cold air intake
Ractive 4-1 header
Custom cat-back exhaust
ACT 6puck clutch
Indigo Lightweight flywheel
SR motorsport cams
SR Motorsport cam gears
150lb weight reduction
Intake Manifold Butterfly removal
Yokohama parada Spec II's.
If your looking for performance out of this car. Your better off going F/I (Forced Induction)!
I had the following mods:
Injen RD Cold air intake
Ractive 4-1 header
Custom cat-back exhaust
ACT 6puck clutch
Indigo Lightweight flywheel
SR motorsport cams
SR Motorsport cam gears
150lb weight reduction
Intake Manifold Butterfly removal
Yokohama parada Spec II's.
If your looking for performance out of this car. Your better off going F/I (Forced Induction)!
The MP3's IM already comes without the VTCS butterflies that everyone removes. The VICS butterflies that I assume you removed probably hurt your performance...
Wagonbacker9
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- 2004 'Hoe
I wasn't gonna go there, but I was thinking the same thing.
microman777
Member
Man, thats alot of stuff u did. I'll probably end up selling my MP3 and just get a straight turbo car next time in the next few years. Well see how the economy goes.
Lil_vicious559
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I'm talking about the flaps that open and close inside the IM. The intake runners that open and close when you go WOT.
Wagonbacker9
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- 2004 'Hoe
there are 2, VTCS and VICS. the MP3 did not come with VCTS, and removing VICS serves no benefit, and likely costs you bottom end power.
