CX-7 needed for Performance Parts Development

[CX7_Scott]

Just to be clear... *IF* I were to get the cold-air intake and install it on my CX-7... then I go to my dealer for a routine Oil-Change... they cannot arbitrarilly void my warranty for making modifications to the motor/engine...(?)

I know that "technically" it's my car and I can do what I want... but I don't know where the boundaries are for warranty coverage.

Sorry for sounding so naive... but I've never done anything to my car engines in the past and I don't know the finer details of the "small type" within the warranty agreement.

I like the idea of the Cold-Air Intake... I just want to be sure I'm not hosing myself if I were to do it. Thanks.

- Scott

 

[Nome]

Just to be clear... *IF* I were to get the cold-air intake and install it on my CX-7... then I go to my dealer for a routine Oil-Change... they cannot arbitrarilly void my warranty for making modifications to the motor/engine...(?)

I know that "technically" it's my car and I can do what I want... but I don't know where the boundaries are for warranty coverage.

Sorry for sounding so naive... but I've never done anything to my car engines in the past and I don't know the finer details of the "small type" within the warranty agreement.

I like the idea of the Cold-Air Intake... I just want to be sure I'm not hosing myself if I were to do it. Thanks.

- Scott

I too would like to Know?
Would it help if parts were purchased from a "speed dealer"?
Just need your opinions as I know there isn't any Guarantees.

 

[CHRIS ROSE]

The annoying part of modifying a car under warranty is that you risk voiding it if you go to the dealer with aftermarket parts that are not made by that car company. I wouldn't recommend taking your car in for a routine oil change with a nice shiny aftermarket intake and/or bov. If you aren't mechanically inclined I would also not recommend putting aftermarket parts on.

 

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[Mazda3]

The same intake got 11 HP and 15 TQ on the turbo charged MS6. I would expect similar gains on the CX-7. Mazda themselves is coming out with a CAI and exhaust mod for the MS3 that adds 30 HP.

 

[1Sleepy93]

The same intake got 11 HP and 15 TQ on the turbo charged MS6. I would expect similar gains on the CX-7. Mazda themselves is coming out with a CAI and exhaust mod for the MS3 that adds 30 HP.

Exactly, it actually makes some power.

 

[spike blue]

yeah i think the cai is a good investment!! More hp (11hp) more gas efieciency and more TQ i will go for it !!

 

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[1Sleepy93]

Well the CAI is their first part for the CX but as they get more out I'm sure there are a couple of us who will buy every last one.

 

[G-Papi]

Those numbers were on a MS6 that uses a different turbo. That's not an apples to apples comparison. I would guess 7 max with more than half coming from the air filter.

I'd like to see the dyno of this CAI versus a system with the baffle removed and a K&N filter installed.

Again, if you want one, go for it. My post was directed at those that might not know what they are getting into. I just don't believe that you can get realized power without a full system that includes, CAI, turbo, bov, exhaust, programming, and stuff like that.

That would seem to be an interesting comparison. The poor man's CAI???

 

[Renesis8]

For those of you that don't understand that much about CX-7 turbocharging, a cold air intake is not going to make a lot of difference. The CX-7 is already sucking cold air from the left hand upper grill. I strongly suspect that the dyno will show very little, if any hp gain. There will probably be a higher noise gain than power gain. I don't know what they are using for an air filter, but that is probably the key to any power in this new system.

If you have a car without a turbo and have a car that sucks air in behind a hot radiator, there is a good possibility that a cold air intake system will allow the engine to breathe easier. There would be a chance that you could feel the difference in the seat of your pants.

If you are adding a CAI in hopes of gaining performance, you might as well get that shark fin antenna for reduced drag too. And unless you are operating on the ragged edge of the engine limits, those few ponies will not be used.

OTOH, like the shark fin antenna, if you want one just because you like it, go for it. I haven't seen the cold air intake, but I'm sure it will look cool. There will be added noise that will make others notice you.

If you really want perfromance, just wait and someone might come up with a kit with a new turbo, inlet, bov, and some electronics that will add a punch. Until then, a good clean air filter that breathes freely will be your best friend.

While you do make some valid points, but what the CAI does is also replace the very restrictive factory airbox. It is not only the temperature of the air that causes the improved performance, it also provides a less restrictive path for the air to go into the engine! or turbo in this case! I am guessing the gains will be more than the mazdaspeed 6, as the CX-7 will have an even more restrictive airbox than the speed6, to sound more civilize, because afterall it is a SUV!

 

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[Mazda3]

On a normally aspirated engine, restrictive intakes are a big issue. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the CX-7 does.

I've been wrong before. I'd like to be wrong this time. I just don't see where they are getting any significant power. If I am wrong, I'll man up to it and admit my error.

For the most part what you are saying is right. However CP-E puts alot more R&D into there stuff than anyone else. They test many different sizes and bend angles to get the best flow for each vehicle. Alot of CAI's on the market are just a big pipe with a filter and there was no R&D done. CP-E hasn't let the Mazda crowd down yet. There Mazda 6 stuff is great. They tried to develop a CAI for the Mazda 3, but couldn't get the gains they wanted, so they scrapped it. They have proven their integrity, they could have easily just put out the CAI for the 3 with no gains, but they didn't.

They will put dyno tests for the CX-7 on there website shortly and if I find the gains acceptable I will buy one. I hope they come out with a downpipe shortly as well.

 

[spike blue]

Exactly, it actually makes some power.

what happen i've seen in your sig that your baby scort has been stolen??? WOW what happen?? how?? I hope you get everything allright!!

 

[1Sleepy93]

Yes the Escort was stolen last night. Searched the local area this morning/afternoon and came up empty handed. Police haven't found anything yet either. I'm trying to remain hopeful but I have a feeling it won't be recovered. Click stolen in the sig to go to the stolen thread.

 

[spike blue]

Yes the Escort was stolen last night. Searched the local area this morning/afternoon and came up empty handed. Police haven't found anything yet either. I'm trying to remain hopeful but I have a feeling it won't be recovered. Click stolen in the sig to go to the stolen thread.

man im so sorry!!! Have faith!!! man i know what you feel right now , i think that this is your baby and you put a lot of time , money and everything so have faith that you're gonna recovered it!!!

 

[CX7TT]

CP-E intake~

On a normally aspirated engine, restrictive intakes are a big issue. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the CX-7 does.

I've been wrong before. I'd like to be wrong this time. I just don't see where they are getting any significant power. If I am wrong, I'll man up to it and admit my error.

I visted CP-E today and installed the prototype intake today withe HKS BOV.

They did it free for me and they are now start to make down-pies for the cx7.

the final version of CPE intake is made now but still working with the ECU.,

they should start to sell this from next week.

if you have anyquestions please e-mail me because I have a cx7 and working with cp-e guys.

the intake makes around 10hp and tq because intake on a turbochared car makes big difference.

 

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[1Sleepy93]

man im so sorry!!! Have faith!!! man i know what you feel right now , i think that this is your baby and you put a lot of time , money and everything so have faith that you're gonna recovered it!!!

Yeah she was my baby and there was lots of time and money into it. Still hasn't been found and I doubt it will. Insurance will settle out on Wed so we'll see.

I'd like to see the dyno numbers for the new intake but I'm already pretty set that I want one.

 

[CX7TT]

I'm sure you are excited about your mod as are many of us. I've said before that CAI could easily be a part of a power package, but fairly weak on it's own.

In this thread you suggest 10-15 horsepower. On another thread you said 8-10. Just where are you getting these numbers? Either they put it on a dyno or they didn't.

I'm sure it's a kewl mod and you are enjoying the sound and feel of it. Congrats on that.

OTOH, it is fairly irresponsible to start throwing out random numbers. Don't you think so?

haha ok I will post some pictures of dyno later..

sorry about the numbers i posted on the other thread,...

when you see the dyno.. u won't say anything....