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Category: Part of the Week
Sometimes some products get lost in out huge catalog of Mazda performance parts. We highlight the best we offer and give more insight into the design and benefits.
The exhaust system on your Mazda is a loved and cherished part of your car’s character and performance.
It emits glorious sounds that keep you entertained and smiling from ear-to-ear, but if you can believe it, is only attached to your Mazda by a few soft rubber hangers.
Yes, your hard-earned stainless steel exhaust is ONLY suspended by small pieces of rubber…
Here at CorkSport, we think it’s time that you show your exhaust system some love… it’s time to take the rubber off.
We present to you: the CorkSport Performance Polyurethane Exhaust Hanger kit.
The exhaust hanger kit replaces the four rubber exhaust hangers that would otherwise be used to mount and suspend your CorkSport Performance Exhaust System; the two rear hangers on the axle back section and the two mid-pipe hangers.
But why is polyurethane better?
Well there are a few reasons:
First, polyurethane is more durable and heat resistant than rubber so the hangers will perform better for a much longer period of time.
Second, and most importantly, the polyurethane used in the CorkSport Performance Kit uses a stiffer compound compared to the OE. The polyurethane hangers have 75A durometer stiffness vs the OE rubber at as low as 50A durometer. The increased stiffness helps minimize the movement of the exhaust while still providing the necessary flex between the car chassis and the exhaust system.
All-together, this means your performance exhaust system for you Mazda 3, Mazda 6, or Mazda CX-5 will not be able to move around under the car during spirited driving such as back roads, auto-crossing, or whatever motorsport event you prefer.
Keeping your exhaust system in place reduces your chance of damaging your beloved Mazda or the exhaust; it’s a win/win.
-Barett @ CS
PS: In addition to these hangers, we also carry the following other exhaust hanger options:
Can you believe we started this project back in 2012?
Yes, it’s been a long journey, and a few too many “two weeks”, only to find that more improvements were needed. We’ll be frank, this has been a challenging project to tackle, but we have prevailed. We have pushed past the challenges faced in manufacturing the complex design, and are proud to announce that we are ready to present you with the most complete solution for the Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazdaspeed 6 platform. Introducing the Mazdaspeed Intake Manifold!
The CorkSport Intake Manifold is here for those of us who want some more flow in our lives.
Our design focuses on performance without sacrificing OEM fitment or drivability. With equal flowing runners, higher flow than OE, and TMIC fitment, it truly is a complete solution to the OE intake manifold.
Fitment is huge when it comes down to large engine components like intake manifolds. While designing the CorkSport IM, we wanted to retain as many OE features and mounting locations as possible while maintaining neat and tidy packaging. By doing so, we were able to keep components such as the TMIC, OEM throttle body, MAP Sensor, and even the oil dipstick bracket in OE locations. This all means a relatively quick and easy part to install, but we made it even easier by clearing some space around hard-to-reach areas.
The CorkSport Intake Manifold may fit like OE, but that’s where the similarities end.
The CorkSport Mazdaspeed Intake Manifold is designed with performance and drive-ability in mind, with the larger plenum design and long cylinder runners. Since the intake plenum is about three times larger than OE, there is an increase in high RPM power capacity without sacrificing throttle response and drivability. By maintaining the length of the cylinder runners (vs the typical aftermarket intake manifold), we improved mid-range power while still having peak RPM capacity with the single runner design vs. an OE split runner design.
The increase in performance also comes with an increase in engine health.
By optimizing the design for equal flow between runners, the CorkSport IM eliminates the flow imbalance of the OE intake manifold. This significant imbalance causes cylinders to run excessively lean or rich, affecting engine durability and performance. Check out the graph below to see the difference. Not only does the CorkSport Intake Manifold outflow the OE design by 70CFM per runner on average but also significantly reduces the flow imbalance to 2% or less vs the OE imbalance of 21%.
This means your engine can run stronger, longer, and have a higher potential to make power.
But enough talk about numbers and flow, let’s SEE some numbers. The dyno graph below shows the difference before and after the CS IM on a Mazdaspeed3 with a CorkSport TD05H-18G turbo equipped. Not only was there an increase in power and torque across the entire RPM range, but the turbo also spooled around 100RPM faster than with the OE intake manifold.
But wait there’s more! Along with the overall design improvement over OE; there are additional design features that you need to know about.
Firstly, we increased the size of the throttle body opening. This allows the OE throttle body to work great but also allows for a larger throttle body to be installed without modification.
Next, there are added fueling ports for each runner. They are standard 1/8-27 NPT ports that can be used with methanol nozzles or other fueling options.
Finally, there is an extra 1/8-27 NPT port that can be used for boost controllers, gauges, or the like.
Now you may be thinking, But there aren’t any larger throttle bodies available. To that, we say, not just YET!
Along with the great features of this new Performance Intake Manifold, we are also providing nearly all of the hardware you need for installation; that is, the brass fittings that come pre-installed on the intake manifold and the additional hardware and hoses needed for auxiliary components.
Now we would like to circle back to where we started with this conversation:
We here at CorkSport pride ourselves on doing everything in our power to provide you, our customers, with the best possible products out there. We also are committed to being real with you guys as well, because we too are Mazda-lovers who get a thrill out of overcoming the toughest challenges that stand between us and the ultimate car experience.
The most challenging aspect of this project has been getting the manufacturing to an acceptable quality, and consistent among each intake manifold. We have tested the intake manifold on multiple cars in-house and with various beta testers, the results speak for themselves: this is an exceptional performance product that your Mazdaspeed will love to have.
Believe us when we say that this design is tough to manufacture, and that process results in no two parts being exactly the same visually; but it also means that each manifold has its own unique look and character, the same way our cars do.
We guarantee that the CorkSport Intake Manifold will give you the best performance out there, but if for whatever reason you’re not satisfied with the unique look of your IM, please contact us and we’ll be more than happy to take care of you like we always do. – We’ve got your back!
That being said, if you’re looking to take your Mazdaspeed to the next level in both speed and reliability, the CorkSport Mazdaspeed Intake Manifold is the best comprehensive solution on the market.
These babies are only available while supplies last, so don’t wait, they’ll be gone before you know it!
We love the clean and simple look of the CorkSport full-size battery box and we know you do also. Our goal was to bring that same level of awesomeness to all the big power guys and gals running 4” intakes and 51R batteries in your Mazdaspeed.
We knew we couldn’t compromise on the fit and finish you’ve grown to love, and this new battery box doesn’t disappoint.
The greatest challenge came in the form of locating the ECU inside the box; as that is the whole point of the CorkSport battery boxes. With a bit of massaging and adjusting, we innovated a sleek solution for the ECU placement without compromising the style and fitment of the battery box.
In the original CorkSport Mazdaspeed battery box, the ECU was located on the front panel. This packaged well with the full-size battery and made access easy, but in order to increase the clearance for a 4” intake system in your Mazadaspeed, we had to reduce the width of the battery box as much as possible. This required us to rethink the location of the ECU and the overall design of the battery box to accommodate it. Check out the computer-drafted model below.
Moving the ECU to the side provided ample clearance for a 4” intake system and retained the standard battery location. The front of the battery box had to be extended out a bit, but this also gave us a chance to keep the wiring harness inside the box to maintain the high-level fit and finish. To finish off the installation, the battery is retained with M6 studs fastened into the battery box and a 0.120” anodized aluminum bracket.
If you’re looking to downsize your battery, upsize your intake system, or are just plain tired of looking at all those unsightly wires then let the CorkSport 51R ECU Relocation Battery Box be the answer to your goal.
Are you tired of going on dates, leaning in for the kiss, and missing the target because of dull yellow lights? Well search no more, CorkSport family. With our CorkSport LED light kits you no longer have to worry about missed opportunities due to insufficient lighting. CorkSport has been in the Mazda game for quite some time now, and we know that having a ride that shines bright is a must of any Mazda owner. Not only does our LED light kit brighten up your ride, but the lights last longer, and also use less power, just in case you leave one on during the night. Here are the vehicles we offer these kits for:
If you do not know the benefits of the LED light kits, then let me make sure and call that out as well:
Blue-White Color
Retains Interior Dimming
Longer Lifespan
Less Heat
Resists Shock and Vibration
Lower Power Draw
These are the reasons why everyone needs the CorkSport LED light kits installed in their Mazda’s. Not only do you get a bright and shiny ride, but you no longer have to worry about missing that first kiss on the most important date. For any questions about them, please call us at 360-260-2675. Happy summer, CorkSport Family ☺
Cheers,
Luke
Get the Right Lights and Set the Mood September 13th, 2018CorkSport
How is our CorkSport family doing this summer? Good I hope! The CorkSporteer’s are doing very well over here in Vancouver, Washington, constantly on that grind to bring more parts to the market. We always have our customers’ best interest in mind, and will do whatever we can to help our CorkSport family reach their goals. With that being said, I wanted to make sure to remind everyone of a part that is considered to be the most intimate part other than our CorkSport Steering Wheels.
We all know that the stock shift knob in our Mazda’s can get worn down and look like it’s been through some abuse, especially with how hard we bang gears! CorkSport has that perfect solution for upgrading the shift knob while maintaining an OEM look. Using real leather, red stitching, and adding a CorkSport logo, this shift knob is a must for anyone looking to upgrade. Here are a few extra tid bits about the knob:
Made from high-quality leather
Weighs 320 grams
Hand wrapped and stitched
Perfect design to comfortably sit in your hand
Hot/cold temperatures do not affect this knob as much as OEM or aluminum knobs
The CorkSport Leather Shift Knob includes a limited 2-year warranty against manufacturer defects. The thread pitch of the knob is the same as almost all Mazda’s so whether you have a regular Mazda 3, or a Mazdaspeed 3, this knob will fit both of those applications.
So grab a beer, browse our website, and feel free to message myself, Luke McCarvel, if you have any questions. You can also call me at 360-260-2675 to bug us and rack my brain. The more the merrier!
Cheers
Shifty Things Getting Shifted January 4th, 2020CorkSport
