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April 23, 2013

Help CorkSport help you!!!

Here at CorkSport we know you, the customer, are what really drives our business. We don’t just build parts we think you need, we build parts YOU ask for. We understand Mazdas and we love to innovate, but some of the best product ideas we’ve ever had, have come from our customers. We’ve gone to great lengths to make sure we stay involved with you and have a genuine interest in the parts that you want. We’ve set up a link on our website to help make it easier to get your great ideas to our great engineers. If you go to our site and scroll down to where it says “Collaboration” underneath it is a link that says “Request a Product”

We’ve worked hard to make sure we provide exciting products that live up to your expectations and who better to tell us what’s needed then the very people who get excited about it? In the past we’ve worked with our customers to decide everything from the colors we offer for our upcoming brake caliper kits to sending out test parts to customers with high horsepower to try and see if they can expose any weaknesses that we may not have seen.

As we ramp up for the race season we want to make sure your voice is heard and you get the best from us. Please feel free to add your suggestions online, email us or even pick up the phone and let us know what you think. We can’t wait to see what amazing things we can do together with you this year!

April 16, 2013February 28, 2018

Fuel Pump Comparison Part 1

Adding power to your Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazdaspeed can be amazing and very rewarding. One of the most important decisions you can make when tuning these cars is which fuel pump to use. Since we have never seen a proper comparison of the currently available models we decided to test them for the Mazda community. In this multi-part series, we will talk about the basics, the differences and the advantages with all of the available options.

Most aftermarket fuel pump upgrades consist of changing the internal parts of the factory pump with an enlarged piston and sleeve. By enlarging the piston, you increase the volume of the pump; thus creating more flow and the ability to maintain pressure at higher power levels.

When you first start taking the fuel pump apart, the first thing you are met with is the sight of a strange black deposit in the cap of the pump. Shown above are the deposits common to most caps. The bottom is a machined surface that should be clear of debris. In order for us to more clearly understand the situation we sent the cap out to undergo chemical analysis.

The spectrum analysis shows that the buildup is made of motor oil and defoaming agents that are added to motor oil. The oil in the cap is from the camshaft case that drives the pump, a slight amount leaks by the seal and into the pump. When installing new internals it would be a very good time to clean that area as best as you can and possibly replace the O-ring that seals the area inside the cap.

Once we understood what the substance was we then set out to see the options available. We purchased a CP-E pump (APR), Autotech internals and KMD internals to compare and test. Next time we will be measuring all the internals and comparing expected increases while determining what the real differences were. If you already have a pump, are thinking about getting one or are still scared, you’re going to want to see the next blog in this series.

Cheers,

Joel

April 11, 2013May 3, 2023

Dual Product Release!! CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Passenger Side Motor Mount and Transmission Insert

It’s finally here!! The passenger side motor mounts you’ve all been waiting for. If you’re tired of slamming your engine into the firewall or just want to put all of those horses you spent so much money on to the ground, the new Mazdaspeed Passenger Side Motor Mount from is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Designed as a direct OEM replacement, the CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Passenger Side Motor Mount maintains OEM fitment while adding a much stronger base incorporating stiffer urethane bushings and a billet aluminum structure.

The CorkSport Advantage:

Durable: Designed to withstand abuse and still provide a direct connection to the ground. With billet aluminum, performance urethane and top grade hardware, the CorkSport Passenger Side Motor Mount is built to last
Vertical Bushings: Like factory to limit fore/aft movement with 80 durometer urethane for improved resistance to movement
Black anodized finish with zinc coated sleeves: for a durable, lasting finish and long life.
OEM Fitment: Designed as a direct OEM replacement for a worry-free install
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2-year warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware and knowledgeable telephone support

CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Transmission Mount Insert

We are also pleased to announce the release of our Mazdaspeed 3 Transmission mount insert. This insert is an easy way to reinforce the stock mount and prevent driveline slack.

The CorkSport Advantage:

Constructed from high durometer polyurethane: Designed to fill in the gaps in the factory rubber motor mounts to limit the movement of the engine and transmission
Patterned after the OEM Mazda mounts for accurate fitment
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2-year warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware and knowledgeable telephone support

With the addition of these mounts, you can count on a much more direct path of your power to the ground, helping you get every ounce of performance!

As with all CorkSport products, the CorkSport Passenger Side Motor Mount and Transmission Mount Insert come with a two-year limited warranty, full-color instructions, and CorkSport service and support. The CorkSport Performance Passenger Side Motor Mount and Transmission Mount Insert can be purchased at our online catalog here:

CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Passenger Side Motor Mount

CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Transmission Mount Insert

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March 21, 2013March 21, 2013

CorkSport Prepares for Battle… Again

So after a long 5 month break it is time to get the CorkSport Mazda 2 and the driver prepped for track abuse again for the 2013 season.

For the Mazda 2 it is pretty easy to take care of being it is a relatively stock car still. Going over the car to check out the bushings, tire rod ends, and the whole chassis to make sure nothing is in need of replacement turned up zero items this year. There are only a few non stock components which we gave an extra once over to make sure they are up to spec as well. The brakes got a really close inspection being that take a huge amount of abuse on the track. The stock rotors and CorkSport pads are still in good shape so only a brake bleed was on the menu for work. With the car getting a clean bill of health it is time to move on to other things.

The next item on the list is to get the Mazda 2 through its annual tech inspection with the SCCA. The inspection covers the safety gear of the car and the driver to make sure nothing has expired in the off season. With our car being built last year the seat, harnesses, and other safety gear in the car passed the inspection with flying colors. They also check the drivers helmet, HANS (head and neck) device and drivers suit to make sure they are suitable.

During the off season our Mazda 2 has been a test mule for several parts which resulted in the suspension being removed from the car and re-installed several times. This has left the suspension out of spec for road racing which required a re-alignment. Thanks to a lifetime alignment at the local Firestone we had everything dialed back it to what we wanted with the -1.5 degrees of front camber and correct toe settings.

One last thing which we needed to do was go over the rule book to make sure there were no surprises for the new year which I did not find.

In the title I mentioned prepping the driver for the new year. Racing is a demanding sport and there wasn’t a trip out on the track where I didn’t come into the pits sweating. Being in good shape requires some out of the car effort which I put in over the off season. Starting in November at roughly 185 lbs I started training daily with cardio to do two things. First was to get my heart into great shape and second was to assist in weight loss. Over the past 3 months I have dropped to a low weight of 158lbs and lowered my body fat to roughly 12.5%. With the cardio work along with other training and change of diet I am in the best shape I have ever been in my life to attack the next season of racing.
We will see how the prep for the car and the driver pays off during the next season of racing. We will be posting updates as the season progresses.

-Derrick

March 5, 2013June 1, 2023

Product Release! 2013+ CX5 2.0L SkyActiv Power Series Short Ram Intakes

The 2.0L SkyActiv Mazda has brought a new level of performance and efficiency to the market. Now CorkSport allows you to squeeze out even more power to your Mazda! CorkSport is proud to once again be the first to market with a Mazda performance short ram intake. We now present to you the 2013+ CX5 2.0L SkyActiv Power Series Short Ram Intakes.

CorkSport Mazda SkyActive Short Ram Intake CX5 Mazda 6

Engineered with exacting tolerances, the CorkSport Mazda 2.0L SkyActiv intake comes complete with our precision machined MAF housing made from billet aluminum. The CorkSport MAF is the ONLY one-piece billet MAF on the market and helps ensure a leakproof seal and proper metering. Our intake also features a durable Dry-Flow air filter and custom-reinforced silicone connector. In initial testing, the CorkSport SkyActiv Short Ram Intake netted peak gains of +9hp and +12lb/ft of torque.

Mazda SkyActive CorkSport Short Ram Intake

As with all CorkSport products, the SkyActiv Short Ram Intake comes with a two-year limited warranty, full-color installation instructions, and CorkSport service and support. The CorkSport SkyActiv intake for the 2013+ Mazda CX5 can be purchased at our online catalog here:
2013+ Mazda CX5 2.0L SkyActiv Short Ram Intake

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