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Which exhaust should i get?
- Thread starter yecanfly
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Get an AP and make power, not noise.
yeah but if i do something with the stock ECU then i think the warrenty will expire automaticly right?
agreed. I only run a stage 1 on my AP and I reflashed to stock for a trip to the dealer. Needless to say I could not wait to get out of there and reflash back to stage 1.
If you are worried about warranty you might as well forget about decent bolt ons...like that downpipe.
If you are worried about warranty you might as well forget about decent bolt ons...like that downpipe.
Or maybe get the Mazdaspeed CAI from the dealer or a third party vendor. It's simply a rebranded AEM, but as rebranded with Mazda logo, it is an OEM Mazda option and will not void warranty. Put on a catless test pipe (you can switch back to stock catted midpipe in less than 30 minutes), and do a simple Hypertech tune. You can switch it back to stock in 5 minutes. My guess is that with those three mods you'll easily drop a full second off of your 0-100 mph times, and can be dealer friendly in a flash (pardon the pun) if you need to be.
But, yeah, a dp is a warranty killer. Even simple SRI's and aftermarket bov's or bpv's (not necessary anyway), have voided warranties. With any mod except official Mazda parts there is the risk of losing the warranty.
With so many things in life, if you can't afford to pay, then you shouldn't play.
But, yeah, a dp is a warranty killer. Even simple SRI's and aftermarket bov's or bpv's (not necessary anyway), have voided warranties. With any mod except official Mazda parts there is the risk of losing the warranty.
With so many things in life, if you can't afford to pay, then you shouldn't play.
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Saskatchewan17
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- 2008 TR Mazdaspeed 3
I don't know where you're getting that from... That exhaust sounds really nice, especially concerning it's price. It has a nice, deep, resonated sound and reminds me of the CS exhaust:Sounds loud, and raspy if you want attention I guess that would be good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSK6GjNVz8U
0-5hp from catback...if that...stock exhaust is pretty free flowing
downpipes can get you 20+hp
essentially the cbe is pointless unless you want the sound. I'm not bashing it, I want a deeper sound too...but no gain+$350 or more= lose IMO
But I like the sound of HKS hipower or CNT the best, although I agree that corksport is probably highest quality
I agree with^^^ but with the CBE you are wasting your money if you dont do your DP first, after that is a good idea to complete your TBE, good luck
When I bought my car, the dealer had installed the Mazdaspeed CBE (along with the homelink mirror, the aluminum gas door, and a tint). The car was his showroom demo for all of the customizations he could put on the car. I absolutely love the way it sounds. It has a great burble, and it is totally drone free on the highway.
lakedude90
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so i know its a little old and i have been throught the enrire thread but i was wondering if had problems with installing the GHL exhaust. I know that a few do but then on the other hand a few dont. so what the deal? Also, I cant seem to find a decent sound clip of it. It doesnt seem to be that popular of a cat back and i was wondering why.
SallySpeed3
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- GT Mazdaspeed3, Cosmic Blue
^ +1. I have been wondering the same thing. A certain performance parts supplier that starts with S and ends with unit has them at a great price. There is a good clip of it somewhere on youtube and I think it looks the best, nice angled tip. But the last couple of reviews have reported bad fitment.
lakedude90
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yea thats where i have seen it and i think there the only ones that sell it
H3br3w_Ham3r
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed3
so i know its a little old and i have been throught the enrire thread but i was wondering if had problems with installing the GHL exhaust. I know that a few do but then on the other hand a few dont. so what the deal? Also, I cant seem to find a decent sound clip of it. It doesnt seem to be that popular of a cat back and i was wondering why.
I had professionals install my GHL and they had to bang and bend the hell out of it to get it to fit. Still isn't a perfect fit but it does sound great. Have to modify the plastic on my bumper a tad to keep it from melting (pipe touches the plastic). GHL is just inconsistent from my research. No matter what brand or car. Vettes, Vipers, or Mazdas
Since I'm just about finished tuning the suspension for my DSP MS3, the off-season plan is to add a little horsepower. I just ordered the Cobb DP and Mazdaspeed CBE last night. I know the Mazdaspeed CBE will not add any horsepower and it is more expensive than the Corksport, but I ended up getting a good deal on it through the Mazdaspeed Motorsports site.
