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Zachs Road to CorkSport The Journey to CorkSport Ever wonder what it was like to win the lottery. You ever let your mind wander and think what it would be like to actually “Live the dream.” I know I have, well, until I joined CorkSport! My name is Zach Sprague, and I wanted to share with you my...

We are proud to introduce the release of a new product: the CorkSport 4.5Bar MAP Sensor for Mazdaspeed 3, Mazdaspeed 6, and Mazda CX-7 Turbo. Weve had the CS 3.5 Bar MAP Sensor for a while now as its a necessity when targeting over 21psi, however, while maxing out the CST6, we found the 35psi …...

When you think of a performance aftermarket component you typically think of a part that increases the vehicles power, but some performance parts dont. Instead they have a more critical purpose, increasing the reliability of your performance engine and components.  The CorkSport Oil Catch Can...

Weve heard you asking, weve even seen you trying to fit our strut tower brace for the 2014-2018 Mazda 3 onto your 6. We are proud to announce the challenge is over.  Weve created a new design specifically for the 4th generation Mazda 6 and its available now! You may have a goal of improved …...

The Solution to all those Boost & Vacuum Hoses CorkSport Boost/Vacuum Block Do you ever open the hood to you Mazda and cringe at all the boost and vacuum hoses – You know, the string of hoses and T-fittings winding in every direction?  Here at CorkSport, weve had this same feeling and decided...

With a shop full of enthusiastic car guys and gals we are in love with the look and sounds of the CorkSport Cat-Back on that larger than life CX-9. Customers love the sound, especially when completed with our Skyactiv Turbo Intake, but a few requested a little bit less racecar rumble. We are...

Weve talked a lot about external wastegates with our recent CST6 development but today we are happy to announce the standalone CorkSport External Wastegate Housings for the CST4 and CST5. Available right now as an update for your existing IWG CST4 or CST5, the CS EWG housings make it easy to get...

The long wait is finally over and you can now get your hands on the CorkSport CST6, which holds the record for the highest horsepower on the OEM turbine flange at 684WHP! In case this is the first time youve heard CST6, be sure to check out our blogs on the CS Turbo catalog, CST6 … Continue...

This is the OEM exhaust manifold found on the Mazdaspeed platform. Manufactured from cast iron and very compact in design, the OEM design leaves A LOT on the table in the performance department. Please click here for the full article and if you wish, you can post your comments in this...

The 2.5L SkyActiv Race Header is coming for the 2014+ Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 -- hear the beautiful sound and learn the details behind the design! Please click here for the full article and if you wish, you can post your comments in this thread. Thank you!

For the last four years, weve been asked countless times if the CST4 is a direct replacement for the OEM K04. With the number of cars experiencing their 2nd, 3rd or even 4th owner, this question is being asked more frequently.  While CorkSports intent is to freely share information across the...

The CorkSport Intercooler and Piping upgrade kits for the Mazda SkyActiv-G 2.5T are inching closer to release and its time to share more of the R&D that goes into making these kits perform the best. We went through extensive testing to determine which intercooler was the best fit and to validate...

Testing CorkSport External Wastegate Housing for Mazdaspeed Why EWG?  (its just about awesome turbo noises) We hear this alot as the Mazdaspeed platform continues to grow and the 450-500whp build becomes the status quo. Following up the EWG Housing Design & Details Blog about the new CorkSport...

We are happy to release the new medium big brother to the tried and true CST4, the new CorkSport CST5 Turbocharger for the DISI MZR engine found in the Mazdaspeed 3, Mazdaspeed 6, and Mazda CX-7 Turbo. Finding a middle ground between response and top end power is always difficult when selecting...

Today we'll cover how we tested the ride quality and go a step further to talk about damping and natural frequency. Im going to warn you now; this gets a little bit complicated, but were happy to answer any questions you may have. Please click here for the full article and if you wish, you...