CX-50 Performance Axle Back Exhaust

Introducing the CorkSport Axle-Back exhaust system for the Mazda CX50! Add some exhaust notes to your CX50 with our 63.5mm (2.5in) axle-back exhaust! The CS exhaust replaces the rear muffler & tips with mandrel bent stainless steel piping, high flow resonator, and large dual wall tips. Turn up the volume of your vehicle without adding annoying drones or raspy tones.

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Disclaimer: The vehicles in the videos shown are 2019+ Mazda3s equipped with either the 2.5L Turbo or Naturally Aspirated engines. The sounds will be identical to CX50 as these engines are shared across both vehicles.

2019 Mazda 3 turbo and non turbo axle back exhaust

2019 Mazda 3 turbo and non turbo mid exhaust video clip

The CorkSport Advantage

Sound Upgrade:

The CorkSport Axle-Back exhaust system completely eliminates the OEM rear muffler and replaces it with our 63.5mm (2.5in) mandrel bent stainless steel piping and pass-through resonator.

We tested multiple resonator setups in the axle back. The unique asymmetric axle back design results in a great combination of tone, volume, and drone control for your vehicle. The result is an exhaust for a CX-50 enthusiast who wants a more aggressive tone that is pleasing to the ear.

OEM Fitment:

All of our exhaust systems are designed from the ground-up to fit just like your OEM setup. Whether your CX50 is naturally aspirated or turbocharged, with or without cylinder deactivation, our complete exhaust system will fit your vehicle just like a factory part.

During our R&D we found that Mazda allowed some manufacturing inconsistencies in their OEM exhaust components. As such, the OEM exhaust from one CX50 may or may not fit correctly on another CX50 and vice-versa, so WE FIXED THAT for you!

Our new “ball & socket” connection design for the Axleback exhaust provides maximum adjustment for the perfect fit.

Performance Tips:

Using unique dual wall slant cut tips, the CorkSport exhaust fits the lines and curves of the sexy and aggressive CX-50. The 100mm (4in) OD tips fill the bumper cutouts tightly, helping keep great ground clearance and departure angles.

Materials and Manufacturing:

The CorkSport axle back exhaust is made from fully polished, mandrel bent, 304 stainless steel piping for a fantastic look that will stand up to the elements and keep your Mazda breathing easy.

All joints use TIG welds for long-lasting strength and all hanger locations have extra bracing to ensure a secure exhaust for years to come. Lastly, each exhaust comes with all hardware needed for installation to keep your Mazda running smoothly!

Hardware & Hitch:

Every exhaust kit comes with all hardware needed for installation. The CorkSport axleback exhaust has been confirmed to fit with the OEM hitch. Other aftermarket hitches have not been confirmed.

Axleback Fitment: In our testing, we have found that Mazda has allowed some manufacturing inconsistencies of their OEM exhaust components. As a result, we redesigned our exhaust with an adjustable flange that will compensate for these disparities. Please refer to the installation instructions for more details.
NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) in the cabin of your vehicle will be increased by the installation of this exhaust. We highly recommend you view the above video to hear the exhaust note inside and outside the vehicle.
Axle Back exhaust fits with OEM hitch. Other aftermarket hitches have not been confirmed.
FWD Fitment is not confirmed

Additional Features

Vehicle Fitment: 2023+ Mazda CX50 AWD (Fits Turbo and Non-turbo vehicles). OEM Hitch Fitment Confirmed
Developed in America: Designed, tested, and validated in Vancouver, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest.
Wheels & Tires: Vehicle above is fitted with Konig Hypergram 18x9.5 +35, with 255/55 r18 Falken Wildpeak AT Trails.
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2-year warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support.

How To Install the Mazda CX-50 Axle Back Exhaust

It will take you Approx. 2 hour to install.

2 hour Install Time

2/5 Difficulty

2-Year Warranty

No CEL

Took about 1 hour to do alone start to finish. Everything fit perfectly, alignment was very easy, and the result is awesome! Cold start is a bit loud and rumbly, but it quickly calms down and at idle you can only notice a lower note. During normal driving with the windows down, you can hear that same lower note but it is not intrusive or loud. With the windows up, there is nearly no drone and only a slight difference in volume. Normal driving aside- this exhaust wakes up under moderate and full throttle. It is throaty, noticeably louder than stock, and in my opinion exactly how the car should have come from the factory. Combined with the SRI/Inlet Tube, the noises that come from the car are exactly what I wanted.

Ken P09/05/2024, 09:25 AM

Great sound. Not too loud but just right for what I want. Went on in 45 minutes and lines up perfectly.
Came carefully packaged.

David08/22/2024, 07:28 PM

It’s very easy to install. Alone, I installed it & adjusted the fitment in under an hour. The payoff is a sporty sounding exhaust that makes you smile when you floor the gas pedal. The highway drone is barely noticeable; a bit of aftermarket sound deadener under the spare tire helps eliminate drone & vibration even more, making it absolutely perfect. This is an extremely easy and a fun & rewarding modification to do on our CX-50s! It’s a fun combo with the SRI + TIP. I have a feeling that the elimination of the muffler with this axel-back will add a small bit of power when it comes time to get tuned!

Jacob Holdaway07/16/2024, 05:03 PM

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Is there any plan to release the mid pipe separately for those of us who might want to upgrade from the axle back to the cat back?

Asked by Ken | 10/28/2024, 06:07 AM | 0 answer(s)