MAZDA 5 CAI / Cool Air Intake

[beldecca]

So, still looking at 5's:

See in some people's signatures, they have Injen and others CAI's, so I was wondering what affect you think it's had on your car. Good vs bad? (economy, noise, HP, etc)

Thanks.

 

[AIMWO4]

I have had them on many cars/trucks. Emissions are cleaner (verified at a COLORADO EMISSIONS FACILITY)! I have noticed a slightly peppier response, and better fule milage in previous cars. Can't verify any of that happened to my 5, as I put it on days after I bought it.

 

[beldecca]

I have had them on many cars/trucks. Emissions are cleaner (verified at a COLORADO EMISSIONS FACILITY)! I have noticed a slightly peppier response, and better fule milage in previous cars. Can't verify any of that happened to my 5, as I put it on days after I bought it.

I know on my jetta - there is a real problem of fouling the MAF (oil from the aftermarket coating the sensor) - is this a problem with Mazda 5's? I'm guessing maybe no since it's not a forced induction engine?

 

[beldecca]

Anyone have any response / preference between:

Mazdaspeed3
Injen
SR Motorsports http://www.srmotorsports.com/Mazda5_Performance_Intake_Parts.html
K&N
(insert your idea here)

 

[AIMWO4]

If you over-oil it, I should think you might have a MAF problem. No probs on the Mazda 5, nor any of my 3 forced induced Saabs.

I know on my jetta - there is a real problem of fouling the MAF (oil from the aftermarket coating the sensor) - is this a problem with Mazda 5's? I'm guessing maybe no since it's not a forced induction engine?

 

[beldecca]

VW's have a particular problem with it - maybe they just have touchy maf's - goes along with everything else of their's being touchy.

Still any ideas on preferred brand of CAI? Anyone?

 

[josh1581]

I know on my jetta - there is a real problem of fouling the MAF (oil from the aftermarket coating the sensor) - is this a problem with Mazda 5's? I'm guessing maybe no since it's not a forced induction engine?

Over oiling is the problem. I have 2 Jettas (one of them is in mothballs due to the M5 purchase) and use K&N's on them and have had no problem. To be on the safe side I clean the maf after a couple hundred miles after cleaning the filters just to be on the safe side. If it's a Mk3 Jetta it doesn't hurt to clean the MAF anyway.

 

[beldecca]

on Mk4's (at least the 1.8t's) it seemed like if you looked at the maf the wrong way it would be hosed. I think in my 8 years with my AWP 1.8t I went through 5 or so. Almost as bad as the coil packs. In my experience, it was a bit of a touchy engine, espec with the Tiptronic. Why I finally sold mine. Still -- I haven't seen a sport wagon move like that!

So, back with CAI and Mazda 5's - any preferences?
Also, I've heard 5's can use any CAI for 3's - can this be confirmed?

 

[beldecca]

see a lot of views on this thread and not many comments.

I'd really like to hear user's reviews of different intakes. Help a bloke out before he makes a wise purchase or mistake. Thanks!

 

[njaremka]

i dont think there are too many mazda5's running intakes. if you want one, get one.

i have one on my protege, but not the wife's 5. the protege gained throttle response, noise, and little gas milage. i would love to get one for the 5 for the additional milage it should provide, but the wife doesnt want the added noise.

 

[1WICKED6]

I have the Fujita CAI, I dont know that I really gained fuel economy but really havent gone anywhere far to really notice....around town it's about the same, I did get better throttle response and noise.(even though I'm not fond of the clatter that you didnt hear with the resonator) other than that...Me and the intake are cool.(guitar)