question about catback + short ram intakk mazda 3 2.0 -06

[ChrisO]

Hi.

Im thinking about changing my exhaust and probably to a short ram air intake if it increases power.

Looking at this exhaust (magnaflow). this seller says that the power would increase with 6 hp and 26 newton. do you guys think that would be correct?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400963114175?euid=4cb6242d9db9495c83ddb8a6a8801f07&cp=1

and this air intake: does this increase the power ur just probably gaining sound?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPS-Shortram-Air-Intake-Kit-03-09-Mazda-Mazda3-2-0L-2-3L-Non-Turbo-Black-/251989696549?hash=item3aabc1a025&vxp=mtr

thanks in advance

 

[concept]

Short rams are typically not Cold Air Intakes. As such, HP will decrease as the intake temp rises. Engine heat soak after shutdown will send the intake air temps soaring upon startup. In other words, it may not be with much of a HP increase. The best combo is a true CAI and freer-flowing exhaust, but keep in my that the engine's torque curve will shift before peaking (higher). A 6 HP gain my be possible if compared to worse case conditions.

 

[ChrisO]

okay. i skip the short ram air intake then.i have looked at this also: ttp://corksport.com/corksport-power-series-mazda-3-exhaust-system.html with the high flow catalyst. i have only read good about this system on corksport

 

[concept]

That link doesn't work. It looks like the first letter is not being included (black text instead of blue).

 

[ChrisO]

Now it works

 

[concept]

Very nice! Really, though, I'd be shocked if an exhaust system without a true CAI or headers could prod
Use that kind of HP at the wheels.