The CorkSport Hood Scoop has a mirror-like finish, giving your Mazdaspeed 3 a clean, styled look that’s as practical as it is fresh. With a 52% larger opening than the OEM hood scoop, you’ll increase the cold air inflow to your top mount intercooler. Boost air temperatures will drop, which means more power to the engine. You’re going to turn heads, and feel a difference in performance.
We engineered this to an exact fit, meaning, if you follow the instructions, installation shouldn’t take you more than half an hour. Oh, and the fiberglass is overlaid with real carbon fiber cloth and sealed with UV-resistant, epoxy resin—so it won’t lose its shine anytime soon.
Convinced yet? Yeah, we thought so. Check out the 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 Hood Scoop product listing page for a few more nitty-gritty details, and order yours today!
#CorkSport says a lot in one word: That you care about quality; that you’re passionate about Mazdas; and that power and speed are some of the most important things in life—or at least driving. So why not tell the world you’re a Mazda head with this shirt?
Available in white:
….and black:
…so you can look good before or after Labor Day.
Now, onto the nitty-gritty:
CorkSport Service & Support: The advantage of the CorkSport hashtag shirt is that it comes in two colors and multiple sizes. Choices, guys.
OEM Fitment: The shirts are a 60/40 cotton/poly mix.
Track-Tested: We have personally worn these shirts at the track, and they hold up great to working conditions and make you look good..
Dusting: There is no dusting under heavy performance with these shirt.
All-Weather Performance: If it is raining or snowing and you are wearing just this shirt you will get wet. Sorry folks it cannot do everything. Your hair will get wet too.
Hashtag Obligation: Using the CorkSport hashtag will not improve the comfort level of this shirt, but you should use it anyway.
Fighting boost spikes with the K04 or maybe boost creep with an internally gated GT3076R? Or have you gone all out with an externally gated setup? Whatever the reason, you have probably realized that the OEM boost control solenoid is not up to par and desperately needs something that is reliable and tunable.
The CorkSport EBCS utilizes the latest technology in solenoid-controlled air valves, as well as using a light weight, low friction, and balanced valve design. The CorkSport EBCS will handle pressures from vacuum to 120psi with an operating frequency of 0 – 1000Hz and response time of 700µs.
So what does this actually mean to you?
You can build boost faster, reduce or eliminate boost spikes, and hold boost more accurately throughout the RPM range. Don’t believe me? Then check out the graph below comparing the OEM EBCS to the CorkSport EBCS both in bleed setup.
You can see a noticeable difference between the two graphs. Boost rises sooner, and there is no overshoot with the CorkSport EBCS. With the same Stage 2 tune, only changing the EBCS and adjusting the waste gate duty cycles, we saw an increase of 18 ft-lb of torque at peak due to the more boost at a lower RPM.
Not only does the CorkSport EBCS work great, but it also fits great! Designed with ease of installation in mind, the EBCS can be located in the OEM location, or on the valve cover for turbochargers without the OEM tab. This goes for both TMIC and FMIC setups. There is also no wire cutting or soldering needed! Simply plug the electrical connector into the wiring harness and you are ready to go!
Whether you are just stepping into the Mazdaspeed world or are the horsepower king at the local dyno, there is a place under your hood for the CorkSport EBCS. This will benefit you from K04 to an externally gated GT3582R, and there are two ways to look at the CorkSport EBCS. First, it’s a potential power adder due to its far superior response time, efficiency, and accuracy; or second, it’s a safety device for the exact same reasons. Now there is one catch…correct use of the CorkSport EBCS will require adjustments of the waste gate duty cycles. We recommend you contact a professional tuner to setup your new CorkSport EBCS.
Take control of your boost with the CorkSport Mazdaspeed Electronic Boost Control Solenoid! For more technical information check out our white paper write-up of the EBCS.
-Barett, CS Engineering
The New CorkSport Mazdaspeed Electronic Boost Control Solenoid (EBCS) February 6th, 2015CorkSport
Here are some famous quotes that we’re sure you can relate to when it comes to your car.
1. When you first begun your journey of building your car, and you find CorkSport’s website:
“You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.” [by finally hitting a 10 second 1/4 mile!] -Darth Vader (Star Wars)
2. As your build grows and you realize that it is your duty to destroy all Hondas in street races!
“With great power, comes great responsibility.” -Uncle Ben (Spiderman)
3. When you invite your non-car savvy friends for a ride and they ask, What’s the power level?
“It’s over 9000!” -Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)
4. That day when you run into the inevitable, a popped boost tune, a passenger side motor mount failure, or you bottom out on a curb.
“Houston, we have a problem.” Jack Swigert (Apollo 13)
5. After you visit the drag strip for the first time and get owned by the locals.
“I’ll be back.” the Terminator (Terminator)
6. During the many hours of washing, cleaning, buffing and waxing your car.
“Wax on, wax off.” Mr Miyagi (Karate Kid)
7. When a spot in traffic opens up enough for you to finally hit boost.
“I feel the need, for speed!” Maverick (Top Gun)
8. When you pull out the dental floss and remove the rear emblems.
“Badges, we don’t need no stinkin badges!” (Blazing Saddles)
9. After you destroy another car in a race.
“Do you know who I am?…I don’t know how to put this, but, I’m kind of a big deal…People know me.” Ron Burgundy (The Legend of Ron Burgundy)
10. And finally, when you press that “place order” button and you are just waiting for it to say “order complete”.
“Show me the money!” Rod Tidwell (Jerry Maguire)
Share your favorite movie quote that applies to your car with us on Facebook.com/CorkSport
10 Famous Quotes that Surprisingly Apply to Your Car September 13th, 2018CorkSport
Today’s blog post is dedicated to 10 of our loyal CorkSport fans. Thank you for staying involved with the Mazda community and supporting CorkSport. You and your rad rides are greatly appreciated.
Adam Ractliffe
Angelo Fabozzi
Butch Bender
Matthew Mullard
Michael Thomas
Sarah Elizabeth Gosheh
Sean Strout
Steven Bowerly
Tito Speed Monica Rivera
Xeterix Ungoch
Share your ride using #CorkSport to see it featured by us. Happy driving!
-CorkSport
#ZoomZoom
10 Shout Outs to Our Loyal CorkSport Fans December 9th, 2014CorkSport
