Mazdaspeed 3 CAI

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sorry if there is a post like this before and hope i post it in the right place! lol the speed 3 is my first turbo car so i don't know much about it. i been waiting for the cobb sri but i can't wait any longer!!! so i am going with a CAI and really tempting to get the Mazdaspeed 3 cai cause i don't have to wait for the shipping. lol so just wondering if any of you guys can gimme some advice on which brand to get beside the one from mazda and i really don't care about the hp gain or anything, i just want to hear the bov!!! btw how high of an RPM does it take in order to hear it? is different brand different rpm or they are pretty much the same? thx guys!
 
i think you will wait longer for the ms cai than you will the cobb sri.(gossip) the ms cai has been discontiued. if you want a cai that is the same as the ms one go with the aem. the reality is that the ms one is made by aem and rebadged. just maek sure you get the one with the air straightener
 
You might also want to mention that the sale of it was discontinued by Mazda because of issues.
In short, I wouldn't go there @ this time.
 
buy the hks short ram if you want sound. short ram is quite a bit louder then the full cai and u can expect simialar gains
 
I just installed the AEM CAI and i love the damn thing. ihear the BPV at around 2800 and up. trust me if you get this intake you wont be disappointed.
 
It's an insert that reduces the turbulence of the airflow just before it hits the MAF, allowing the sensor to get a more accurate reading.
 
i believe it since the injen is one single pipe instead of sections. the issue with the ms cai i believe was that it didn't come with the air straightener, which now can be purchase separately.
 
we sell alot of the fujita and injen intakes and have no problems or complaints on either, just happy customers and good gains
 
i have a mazdaspeed cai for sale off my car if your interested im ready to ship it asap

it has a k&n cone filter on it. its in the for sale section
 
just curious cause ive been researching on intakes as well, does the Injen have that "air straightener"?

no, however it is only one of 3 intakes that DOES offer the correct MAF piping size...CP-E CAI, Cobb SRI and the Injen CAI are currently the only intakes that offer the correct size. CP-E CAI, Cobb SRI and the AEM CAI offer air straighteners. The intakes that offer NEITHER correct MAF nor straightener are: Mazdaspeed CAI, Fujita CAI, HPS CAI, HKS SRI. However, the straightener CAN be purchased separately and installed on the Mazdaspeed CAI as it is the original AEM design. I supposed you could also install it on most other intakes, but you may have to cut the pipe to install it and also purchase an additional silicon coupler for the 2 pieces you will have. Choices are tough. Another consideration is color, Injen and CP-E both offer black intakes while the others are chrome, silver, or blue. Cobb will eventually offer black as well via a vendor site I believe. All will have similar "feel" with the SRI's leading the pack due to better throttle response and more noise. Dyno's however will generally show the Injen, Mazdaspeed, or AEM creating the most power, followed by CP-E CAI and Cobb SRI. I'd suggest avoiding fujita or hps from ebay as they do not advertise a air straightener or correct maf size. Although some may have good luck with these, its best to get at least one of the correct emissions designs with your aftermarket intake, either correct MAF or air straightener. This not only allows fewer CEL problems but it also ensures you are running close to stock fuel trims. CP-E advertises their CAI as running slightly Richer than stock so it is very safe. This accounts for the slightly lower power output as the other CAI's run leaner than stock (could* create fuel cuts with additional mods without tuning). This is objective information that I gathered while researching intakes. IMO (although I run the Injen), the Cobb would be a good choice IF it was in stock. If you can't wait, read the above again and shoot for the next best fit for you. Also worth mentioning is the mazdaspeed comes with a splash shield and the Injen is pointed upward to avoid water. Hydroshields can (and should) be placed on any CAI filter and is worth doing. Cobb will be the shortest to install as well.
 
wow very nice write up!!! now i am kinda interested in the injen but it does have an air straightener... will that cost problem in the long run? i know ThreeEdgedSword explain it but just want to make sure. lol oh and how high of an rpm does it take with the injen to hear the BOV? you guys are great help, thx!
 
no, however it is only one of 3 intakes that DOES offer the correct MAF piping size...CP-E CAI, Cobb SRI and the Injen CAI are currently the only intakes that offer the correct size. CP-E CAI, Cobb SRI and the AEM CAI offer air straighteners. The intakes that offer NEITHER correct MAF nor straightener are: Mazdaspeed CAI, Fujita CAI, HPS CAI, HKS SRI. However, the straightener CAN be purchased separately and installed on the Mazdaspeed CAI as it is the original AEM design. I supposed you could also install it on most other intakes, but you may have to cut the pipe to install it and also purchase an additional silicon coupler for the 2 pieces you will have. Choices are tough. Another consideration is color, Injen and CP-E both offer black intakes while the others are chrome, silver, or blue. Cobb will eventually offer black as well via a vendor site I believe. All will have similar "feel" with the SRI's leading the pack due to better throttle response and more noise. Dyno's however will generally show the Injen, Mazdaspeed, or AEM creating the most power, followed by CP-E CAI and Cobb SRI. I'd suggest avoiding fujita or hps from ebay as they do not advertise a air straightener or correct maf size. Although some may have good luck with these, its best to get at least one of the correct emissions designs with your aftermarket intake, either correct MAF or air straightener. This not only allows fewer CEL problems but it also ensures you are running close to stock fuel trims. CP-E advertises their CAI as running slightly Richer than stock so it is very safe. This accounts for the slightly lower power output as the other CAI's run leaner than stock (could* create fuel cuts with additional mods without tuning). This is objective information that I gathered while researching intakes. IMO (although I run the Injen), the Cobb would be a good choice IF it was in stock. If you can't wait, read the above again and shoot for the next best fit for you. Also worth mentioning is the mazdaspeed comes with a splash shield and the Injen is pointed upward to avoid water. Hydroshields can (and should) be placed on any CAI filter and is worth doing. Cobb will be the shortest to install as well.

very very nice dude. now i just need to decide. bah. im starting to get tired of waiting for Cobb.
 
I'm new to this so if this is already answered let me know:

What are the problems or disadvantages with the Cobb SRI?(besides availability of the part)

Also if the Cobb SRI and the Injen CAI offer the correct MAF piping size do you need the air straighteners for either of these?

This one is dumb but I'll ask, do you need any splash shield with the Cobb SRI or the Injen CAI (since it is pointed up)? I wouldn't think so but never hurts to ask.

Thanks
 

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