MS CAI or Cobb SRI
- Thread starter xpnsvxj
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People are going to flame on each other and go back and forth, so here is my opinion:
Cobb SRI
Why? Well, WITHOUT getting into hydrolock (btw, I know people it's happened to) the Cobb is cheap, easy to install, just as easy to uninstall, easy to clean the filter, really adds power, and is a joy to listen to. If you add an Accessport later, Cobb has made maps specifically for their intake (for now).
Why not the CAI? Harder to install, harder to uninstall, harder to clean, more expensive, might throw a code because of a lean condition -> damage motor. That's not to say many people have had ZERO issues with the intake. Again, my opinion.
^^ Really is as easy as it looks!
Cobb ftw
Cobb SRI
Why? Well, WITHOUT getting into hydrolock (btw, I know people it's happened to) the Cobb is cheap, easy to install, just as easy to uninstall, easy to clean the filter, really adds power, and is a joy to listen to. If you add an Accessport later, Cobb has made maps specifically for their intake (for now).
Why not the CAI? Harder to install, harder to uninstall, harder to clean, more expensive, might throw a code because of a lean condition -> damage motor. That's not to say many people have had ZERO issues with the intake. Again, my opinion.
^^ Really is as easy as it looks!
Cobb ftw
Bonafide_Spd3
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- 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Cosmic Blue
I have a MS CAI and still a warrenty with it. So if I ever do suck up any water which I haven't and I've drove through some pretty deep puddles then I'm covered. It's all about what you are looking for. It's a pain though to clean the filter with the MS CAI. And I don't have to take the intake off every time I go to the dealership
jam_asian85
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- Mazdaspeed 3
AND just to add, you wont be able to get the MS CAI from any of the dealers and forum sponsor. Mazda has discontinued them. However you could probably find them used from whoever converted to a SRI OR the AEM intake looks pretty much the same as the MS. GL
Actually, hydrolock isn't covered. So if you do for some reason suck up any water you are screwed.
Bonafide_Spd3
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- 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Cosmic Blue
Screw that I will fight that. They installed it and if something like that happens then they better fix it. I'll ask the dealership about that. I'm pretty sure they would cover it
PANDAnic17
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+1...just had mine installed and i tell you COBB is the sounds awesome!!!! i love it!!!
Bonafide_Spd3
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- 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Cosmic Blue
We'll see, if they tell me that, I'll tell them to give me my money back. And I'll get online and order a cobb sri. And then go back to the dealership and drop kick them in the back of the head... lol
Ive read something about hydrolock not being covered either in the documents that you get with the intake itself. So you might wanna check or read everything you got with it. I have the cobb SRI and wouldnt change it for the world. Was extremely easy to install and uninstall if I had to. And cleaning the filter is crazy easy.
lmao... now that would just be really really funny to see. The drop kicking part that is. Hell Id give you back your money just because it was so damn funny.
FrequentFlyer
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- 2008 CWP Mazdaspeed3
Read the "fine print". Hydrolock and you're screwed. The dealer will tell you anything to make money and do anything to save money, including voiding your warranty.
I've had my Cobb SRI for a few weeks now and love it. I've had it on the car since it was a week old.
udontknowjack
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- mazda mazdaspeed3
tho u cant even buy a ms cai anymore??
udontknowjack
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- mazda mazdaspeed3
it perform as good as a cai....and 100 bucks cheaper....i had cpe cai and now i have cobb sri.....
