Hey, I'm doing some research for a friend, I offered to do a CAI setup on her Mazda 3, but money is an issue here.
Question:
Will the piping equipment in a CAI kit meant for an 04-06 work on an 07? Are there any major differences in the design of the 07 versus the 04-06 models that would be an issue?
The only reason I ask is some kits advertise as 04-08, and some are more specific such as 04-06.
Thanks,
-Tim

 

it'll work.i had the same problem with mine.it's an 07.i bought it soo new that aem didn't have an application for it,however after looking under the hood of an 06,everything's the same

 

Cool that was exactly what I was wondering. I just needed to know for time estimation purposes on the install, I don't mind fabbing up brackets or piping, but I wanted to make sure it's possible and whether or not I have to drill an opening for the pipe

 

well,to tell you the truth,i recommend a short ram intake.a cold air might net you a couple more h.p.,however wehre it is located,the lf wheel flips water on it.also if you go thru a puddle you might lock up your motor.i'm in the process of getting a short ram.it's just not worth hydrolocking your motor nd bending a few rods(which just happened to me a couple of months ago.

as far as fabbing one up,go for it.the only thing is,where the mass airflow sensor bolts to the intake,the surface has to have a perfect seal,otherwise you can possibly suck in unfiltered air as well as possibly getting a false reading,which will throw your ignition and fuel trim off.