Mazdaspeed6 K&N filter fits in CX-7

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nopstnz

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99/00 Miata;04 RX-8; 07 CX-7

• Sep 23, 2006

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Hey folks:

I purchased a K&N filter for my RX-8 and on a whim purchased the Mazdaspeed6 filter for my wife's 7. Low and behold the K&N fits! It's much thinner than the oem filter, but width and length is perfect. With the lower baffel removed and now the filter, she "seems" peppier. My wife will have to vouch for that as I only get to drive the 7 every now and again

Just wanted to let folks know in case they were thinking of swapping out there oem filter.

 

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jflo

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03.5 msp

• Sep 23, 2006

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well they both use the same engine, and i doubt mazda would want to have to use a different filter 'cause it would save them money to use the same one for both cars

 

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CX7_Scott

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CX-7 GT w/ Tech

• Sep 23, 2006

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"seems peppier"...?

Naive question: can reduced oil-flow restriction have any impact on performance other than efficiency of cooling...?

I would never have thought that any modification to an oil filter design would result in speed gains - efficiency of cooling maybe... but speed?

eh - what do I know? I haven't poked-around under the hood of a car since around 1992.

NOTE: I am not disputing you - I really am curious about that. I have a limited understanding of this stuff.

 

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02589

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• Sep 23, 2006

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helperhelp

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• Sep 23, 2006

• #6

filter is available at **********

 

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ForceFed

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Trailblazer SS AWD ....Still a Mazda Junkie Though.

• Sep 23, 2006

• #7

helperhelp said:

filter is available at **********

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Ban him! (ohsnap!)

 

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helperhelp

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• Sep 23, 2006

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I just was saying I know they have them, thats where I bought mine....I don't want to be banned, I just found this place.

 

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Boston5761

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• Sep 23, 2006

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hes referring to the ********** ban..lol. no worries.

 

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nopstnz

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99/00 Miata;04 RX-8; 07 CX-7

• Sep 23, 2006

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02589 said:

Thanks Kevin, that's a mod I'm interested in.

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No problem. I thought other folks would want to know

 

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G-Papi

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• Sep 23, 2006

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Man, am I confused about who's talking to whom, and about what??? (peep)

 

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nopstnz

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99/00 Miata;04 RX-8; 07 CX-7

• Sep 23, 2006

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Anyways... the Mazdaspeed6's K&N filter fits in our CX-7. Just wanted to pass along the news...

 

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G-Papi

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'07 Mazda6s Grand Touring Automatic 5D Tropical Island Blue

• Sep 23, 2006

• #13

Thanks for the info.

 

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Z_Monzter

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'07 CX-7 / '04 350Z

• Sep 24, 2006

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helperhelp said:

I just was saying I know they have them, thats where I bought mine....I don't want to be banned, I just found this place.

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Don't worry about getting banned, they are just pulling your leg. Welcome to the forum and feel fre to ask as many questions as you want and contribute with your ideas as well, that's what the forum is for.

 

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CX7_Scott

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CX-7 GT w/ Tech

• Sep 24, 2006

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<--- idiot.

I thought he was talking oil-filter. Ignore me.
(can you TELL I know nothing about cars anymore?)

-scott

 

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chasmanz28

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96Z28 02SS CX-7

• Sep 25, 2006

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nopstnz said:

Anyways... the Mazdaspeed6's K&N filter fits in our CX-7. Just wanted to pass along the news...

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Whats the K&N part#?

 

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nopstnz

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99/00 Miata;04 RX-8; 07 CX-7

• Sep 26, 2006

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I need to find the box the air filter came in. I'll post it up later.

 

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chasmanz28

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• Sep 27, 2006

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nopstnz said:

I need to find the box the air filter came in. I'll post it up later.

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ok great

 

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nopstnz

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99/00 Miata;04 RX-8; 07 CX-7

• Sep 28, 2006

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CRAPOLA! My wife threw out the K&N box before I could check the part number.

Per the K&N website:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2279

 

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CX7TT

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• Oct 25, 2006

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nopstnz said:

Hey folks:

I purchased a K&N filter for my RX-8 and on a whim purchased the Mazdaspeed6 filter for my wife's 7. Low and behold the K&N fits! It's much thinner than the oem filter, but width and length is perfect. With the lower baffel removed and now the filter, she "seems" peppier. My wife will have to vouch for that as I only get to drive the 7 every now and again

Just wanted to let folks know in case they were thinking of swapping out there oem filter.

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Just the air filter.. I don't think it will make any difference to the horse.

I suggest you get a whole cold air intake system made by CP-E.

I have a friend with mazda6 and he got his from cpe it was $600 and he love it. Our's is only 200 something. just go visit their website. www.cp-e.com