Any1 have a K&N for Mazda3s?

fam

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10 Mazda5 GT AT, 10 Mazda3S GB GT 6SPD
Im debating on getting the K&N for the mazda3, i had them for my tbird and mustangs and it made the car a little louder and slightly better performance. Anyone buy one and can tell any difference in gas mileage or performance\loudness? I know it will probably pay for itself in 50,000 miles (5 normal filters) but I may jump to the mazda speed or another mustang GT by then, so im just wondering what you guys have noticed. Thanks.
 
I have one in my 3. Sounds a little better, and a bit quicker throttle response. It was worth it for me.
 
I have one too. Absolutely love it. Aside from a CEL issue the week I put it in, I haven't had any problems so far (loose clamps). Had it for around 1000 miles now. I can notice my mileage has improved a little, it sounds awesome and my car definitely feels more responsive.
 
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good enuf for me, im buyin one as soon as i get an alignment (toledo roads=suv needed)
 
CEL issue?

Jake1 said:
I have one too. Absolutely love it. Aside from a CEL issue the week I put it in, I haven't had any problems so far (loose clamps). Had it for around 1000 miles now. I can notice my mileage has improved a little, it sounds awesome and my car definitely feels more responsive.

What's a CEL issue?
 
RHAGEL said:
hey, did you guys have to take your bumper cover off to install the CAI?

Nope. You have to pull the LF inner fender but not the bumper cover. It helps to pull the LF wheel, too.
 
gimme the word on your horn and the cost, i always wanted the big rig air horn to scare ppl, does it do the job, and where can i get it cheap!
 
fam said:
gimme the word on your horn and the cost, i always wanted the big rig air horn to scare ppl, does it do the job, and where can i get it cheap!

PM sent, threadjack averted. (jacked)
 
We do't have these yet in western Pa.

I went to every parts store in town. Got the part number. They are all willing to order it but I'm to impatient. I am moving to Jacksonville, Fl. in 1 month. They should have one down there.
 
hehehehe

hey guys a lil question you guys know how to install the k&n cai cause my friend bought it and he wants to install it him self.
 
some1 help a brothuh and explain it to em.
Ask for jacking my own thread, wouldnt be the 1st time, i survived my teenage years.
 
M_3 said:
hehehehe

hey guys a lil question you guys know how to install the k&n cai cause my friend bought it and he wants to install it him self.

It doesn't come with instructions? (scratch)
 
It's a pretty involved process. Not something you can say "do this and this" and then you're done.

I think there was a How-To around here somewhere...

Aha!

Here, this will detail the hardest part:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60565

Everything else is pretty easy and should be covered by the instructions that come with the kit.
 
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