I need some suggestions on cold air intakes for the mazda 3. I just got hooked up with some more sponsors, so any suggestions on which to get?? I've been thinking about one of the Injen series intakes...

we offer k&n, injen and AEM intakes at our website

Mazdaspeed makes a CAI for the Mazda 3. Do you happen to know if this unit is made by Mazda or another supplier such as AEM? It looks a lot like an AEM intake.

Gary(kargoboy), sells Simota intakes for a really good price...Supposed to be just as good if not better than injen....

Gary(kargoboy), sells Simota intakes for a really good price...Supposed to be just as good if not better than injen....

The airflow is better than either...and it's much less expensive.
$95 shipped to the lower 48.

go here

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2493764#post2493764

for pics and more info.

Gary

im lovin it! what about a bypass part? im actually not familiar with what they all look like so it isnt in the pics is it? ive heard horror stories about water, so im gonna need a bypass

im lovin it! what about a bypass part? im actually not familiar with what they all look like so it isnt in the pics is it? ive heard horror stories about water, so im gonna need a bypass

no you won't...bypass pretty much negates any gain the intake gives you....

just dont ride thru any puddles that are like 2 feet deep

i understand, but i go to school in springfield, Mo and the sewers are terrible! whenever it rains i constantly go through puddles that shoot water to the side like a boat! Does this change your point on the bypass or not? thanks

No it doesn't change mine and I'm sure Mike's--he lives in hurricane alley.
The only way you are going to cause any engine damage is by submerging your filter, not splashing water off to the side. Don't forget you have the plastic inner fender well that also helps protect the filter.

i understand, but i go to school in springfield, Mo and the sewers are terrible! whenever it rains i constantly go through puddles that shoot water to the side like a boat! Does this change your point on the bypass or not? thanks

if you ABSOLUTELY think you have to have the bypass valve, don't get the intake at all...it would just be a big waste of money...

the BPV negates ANY power gains from the intake

and as Gary said, I live in florida. You don't think water gets bad here ???

:) Ill take your word for it

the MS CAI is exactly like the AEM, but the MS CAI comes with a splash guard.

Hey guys I just joined the forums, little new to all of this.

This is my first car that I've actually been excited to put money into, or actually worth my time.

I am looking at getting the K&n Typhoon kit for my car. Does anyone disagree with this purchase or think its a waste of my time?

I just got hooked up with some more sponsors,...

no you didn't. you got scammed.

buy from p-garage or kargoboy. they won't do you wrong

yes you are right! it does suck, but i havent bought anything from the sponsors bc they treat me like shizzznit! ahhhh. I just received the twin charger intake from kargoboy...will be installing it asap. anyways, im not mouthing to you at all bc you are awesome, but arent you a little late on that reply? i post that first thread in february :)
anywho, thank you kargoboy for the intake, i know i will like it!
p.s. any instal pics or directions so i dont mess up the easiest thing in the world!?

yes you are right! it does suck, but i havent bought anything from the sponsors bc they treat me like shizzznit! ahhhh. I just received the twin charger intake from kargoboy...will be installing it asap. anyways, im not mouthing to you at all bc you are awesome, but arent you a little late on that reply? i post that first thread in february :)
anywho, thank you kargoboy for the intake, i know i will like it!
p.s. any instal pics or directions so i dont mess up the easiest thing in the world!?

I'll see if I can dig up an installed pic for you from my other computer at work.

As for Matty's reply, the poor guy wasn't around much for a while but old thread or not you can be sure he will leave no scam unturned.

hahaah, true, i should have known, thanks for lookin for me

Post # 3, it's the only one I know of...

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123636263

so i went to instal my intake today and had about 2 free hours... I got the air filter/box off then came to the pipe below it. I figured the only way to get this off was take off the front left wheel and wheel well cover. i did this and found one bolt holding the whole black tube/box that is right above the skid plate. well, the is another bolt holding it on way up behind the headlight that is only accessable from the bottom, but the problem is that there is no room for a pliers, a wrench, etc. Has anyone run into this problem or is there an easier way to get this off? i know my dad as a special tool that will get up in there, but that is in saint louis and im in springfield? can anyone help or have i gone about this the wrong way?

so i went to instal my intake today and had about 2 free hours... I got the air filter/box off then came to the pipe below it. I figured the only way to get this off was take off the front left wheel and wheel well cover. i did this and found one bolt holding the whole black tube/box that is right above the skid plate. well, the is another bolt holding it on way up behind the headlight that is only accessable from the bottom, but the problem is that there is no room for a pliers, a wrench, etc. Has anyone run into this problem or is there an easier way to get this off? i know my dad has a special tool that will get up in there, but that is in saint louis and im in springfield? can anyone help or have i gone about this the wrong way?