Hey guys, since there's not much reviews about intakes on the CX-5. I'll post my reviews for people that want's an aftermarket panel filter (K&N or AEM). Also post a review about the Corksport short ram intake.
OEM filter VS AEM Panel filter.
The OEM filter is a paper filter that should be replaced when it is dirty, while the AEM one is washable/reuseable. Just pop 2 clips, lift up the top part of the OEM intake housing, take out the old filter and put the new one in. The AEM panel Filter is $40 shipped from Amazon. Link is below.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
*EDIT POST* as stated by MikeM, the Filter is made from synthetic fiber, not paper.
I didn't really get much miles(roughly 200 miles) on the OEM filter before switching over to the AEM Panel filter. But base off of the feeling I had right after switching over to the AEM panel filter. The car felt a LITTLE bit more responsive. Not much, but it's definitely a little bit more responsive. The gas mileage increased by about 2 miles per gallon (granted the car was still on its break in period, so results might've been altered)
The sound from the AEM panel filter is also noticeable at around 3,500 RPM. There's a little growl/grunt when you WOT the car, which wasn't there when I had the OEM filter in place. (I even put the oem filter back in to confirm it)
AEM Panel filter vs Corksport Short Ram Intake
The installation of the Corksport SRI is very easy, took roughly 15 minutes. (removal of OEM airbox and installation of the short ram Intake)
My driving impression of the Corksport SRI is almost similar from when I went from the OEM filter to the AEM Panel filter.
The car felt even more responsive, the car doesn't feel sluggish anymore. I didn't notice any low-end torque lost like many people experienced on the 2.5L Mazda 6's. But I am sure, once summer arrives, I will definitely feel that low end torque lost. Mainly because the OEM Airbox funnel cool air from the front of the car. The short ram intake is sucking in warm air from around the engine bay. If corksport comes out with a heatshield that uses the OEM funnel/snorkel, the that would be awesome.
What's also noticeable with the CS Short Ram Intake is the sound. Anything below 3,000 RPM, it sounds like how it would sound with the factory airbox. If you decide to gas hard or go wide open throttle, the intake suction noise is definitely there. It is a day and night difference. I will update this thread with my average MPG after the ECU learn/adjust its fuel trims.
2016 Mazda CX-5 AWD w/ 800 miles. (Same gas station used, 87 octane, 40% local, 60% highway, same route I take everyday.)
Average MPG on OEM Filter: 22.4 (break in period might've played a role)
Average MPG on AEM Panel Filter: 25.4
Average MPG on CS Short Ram Intake: I will update this soon once fuel trim settles and I go through 2 tanks of gas.
For those that have Short Ram intake, please chime in. I see more reviews on Facebook page than on the forums itself.
OEM filter VS AEM Panel filter.
The OEM filter is a paper filter that should be replaced when it is dirty, while the AEM one is washable/reuseable. Just pop 2 clips, lift up the top part of the OEM intake housing, take out the old filter and put the new one in. The AEM panel Filter is $40 shipped from Amazon. Link is below.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
*EDIT POST* as stated by MikeM, the Filter is made from synthetic fiber, not paper.
I didn't really get much miles(roughly 200 miles) on the OEM filter before switching over to the AEM Panel filter. But base off of the feeling I had right after switching over to the AEM panel filter. The car felt a LITTLE bit more responsive. Not much, but it's definitely a little bit more responsive. The gas mileage increased by about 2 miles per gallon (granted the car was still on its break in period, so results might've been altered)
The sound from the AEM panel filter is also noticeable at around 3,500 RPM. There's a little growl/grunt when you WOT the car, which wasn't there when I had the OEM filter in place. (I even put the oem filter back in to confirm it)
AEM Panel filter vs Corksport Short Ram Intake
The installation of the Corksport SRI is very easy, took roughly 15 minutes. (removal of OEM airbox and installation of the short ram Intake)
My driving impression of the Corksport SRI is almost similar from when I went from the OEM filter to the AEM Panel filter.
The car felt even more responsive, the car doesn't feel sluggish anymore. I didn't notice any low-end torque lost like many people experienced on the 2.5L Mazda 6's. But I am sure, once summer arrives, I will definitely feel that low end torque lost. Mainly because the OEM Airbox funnel cool air from the front of the car. The short ram intake is sucking in warm air from around the engine bay. If corksport comes out with a heatshield that uses the OEM funnel/snorkel, the that would be awesome.
What's also noticeable with the CS Short Ram Intake is the sound. Anything below 3,000 RPM, it sounds like how it would sound with the factory airbox. If you decide to gas hard or go wide open throttle, the intake suction noise is definitely there. It is a day and night difference. I will update this thread with my average MPG after the ECU learn/adjust its fuel trims.
2016 Mazda CX-5 AWD w/ 800 miles. (Same gas station used, 87 octane, 40% local, 60% highway, same route I take everyday.)
Average MPG on OEM Filter: 22.4 (break in period might've played a role)
Average MPG on AEM Panel Filter: 25.4
Average MPG on CS Short Ram Intake: I will update this soon once fuel trim settles and I go through 2 tanks of gas.
For those that have Short Ram intake, please chime in. I see more reviews on Facebook page than on the forums itself.
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