As you are upgrading your Mazdaspeed 3 you start to notice the sharper pulls and unpredictable weight shifting of the engine.
The CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Transmission mount will help decrease this movement and give you smoother shifts on the streets or on track use.
Built with black zinc oxide plated steel for a strong frame and a reinforced gusset to extend the life of the bushing.
The CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Transmission Mount is CAD-designed and machined with precision. Perfect fitment and extremely rigid to handle the stress from the torque from your engine.
The Rear Motor Mount and the Passenger Side Motor Mount are also great additions to firming up the power plant on your Mazdaspeed 3. With less wheel hop and a less torque steer this trio of mounts will greatly reduce engine movement allowing you to enjoy the Zoom Zoom of your Mazdaspeed 3.
CorkSport is pleased to announce the CorkSport Adjustable Shortshifter for the Mazdaspeed 3.
CorkSports Adjustable Shortshifter was designed to adjust your shift throw by up to 35% shorter than the plastic OEM shaft to allow for faster and more efficient shifting.
With two ways of adjustability, you can tailor the shift position by adjusting the height of the shift knob within a range of 4 inches and adjusting the distance of your shift throw. As a direct OEM replacement and maintaining OEM fitment, after installation you can opt to use the OEM Mazda shift knob or go for an aftermarket shift knob.
This is a great mod if you have a 6 speed manual transmission, you can install it yourself and you will clearly enjoy the new feel of the adjusted throw of your shift.
If you have a standard Mazda 3 or SkyActiv model call our sales team to be on our beta test team.
The CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Adjustable Shortshifter is available now!Order yours today!
I hope all is well in your tinkering world. Things, I imagine, are at least beginning to thaw out from winter, and you’re making your plans to start installation of new parts, tweak old ones and get your wheels back on the road in time for summer.
Normally, my letters are filled with advice on who to avoid, who annoys the crap out of me, and basically the type of people I encounter in the car world, including you, Car Guy. This time though, I have some news, and it’s pretty fantastic in my opinion, but first I want to tell you about some things you might already know.
I’ve recently been thrown into a world. A world, I don’t know very well, hardly understand, and at times really question the reality of. This world is full of love/hate relationships, long distance friendships, camaraderie, and most of all SUPPORT.
A place where any and all questions can be answered with simple use of the search tool (newbs take note: NOT in the shout box). Where groans and thanks are given for any and all ideas or comments. Where wives, girlfriends, and random girls from the internet are shown in all their glory, much to the amusement of those doing the viewing. Where the guys go to hang out, chat, avoid work, find entertainment, make plans for an install, swap stories of triumph and failure, and all around give one another a hard time (all in good fun of course… sometimes).
As a platform Mazda is not huge, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in community. I have seen the Mazda community do some amazing things, support their friends in need, gift parts to those that are deserving, protect respected Vendors, stand up for what is right, and overall form itself into an online community of what I would deem as (mostly) “Good People”.
Forums connect Car Guy to Car Guy. Car Guys to the very few Car Girls, and of course vendors to Car Guys. It’s one big exchange of information, ideas, innovation, and experiences.
We’re able to come together for the sake of bettering the Mazda Enthusiast Platform, and to be honest I FIND IT AMAZING.
Now, mind you, this isn’t exclusively on the internet, and that’s where my news comes in to play. There are gatherings: Cars and Coffee, Nator Meets, and Dyno days at local Vendors. Coming up really soon, is an amazing gathering, one of grand proportions, in just a few short weeks: THE EPIC NATOR MEAT, or ENM as it’s so lovingly referred to.
Car guys gather for an awesome Dyno day, opportunity for Track time, dinner for a social gathering, and a parking lot FULL of Mazdas to show off and compare. It’s looked forward to by many in our platform every year, and especially for those here at CorkSport for a chance to get out of town for a bit and connect with everyone.
I write this to you, Car guy, excited as all get out, because CorkSport will be there! Prepared to answer any questions you have, place orders on the spot, get input and any product ideas you want to see happen. Mostly though, to make a connection with the amazing customers we serve, and to enjoy the time spent with fellow enthusiasts.
Typically, I’d just be excited to hear about it from the guys later. Hear them brag about how great it was, how well it went, and all the people they met. Except for the fact that, I’m the type of girl who likes to experience things first hand. So, I’ll be seeing you there!
If you could get any part that you have ever wanted what would you ask for? There is a good chance that your dream accessories or features haven’t been developed yet and you are just waiting for that moment when someone releases it. So, if you could ask engineers to make anything for your car, what would it be?
Bigger turbos for the Mazdaspeed? Turbo Kits for the Mazda 3?
Let your mind wander and think of some wild creative ideas. With the latest technologies available, its not too hard to try and stretch past our current capabilities.
So what would you want? Heads Up Display (HUD), upgraded fuel injectors, new style front bumper kit or maybe something in carbon fiber?
Nothing is too far fetched. Want to turn you Mazdaspeed 3 into an RV so you can go camping? How about a bolt on submarine car conversion? Or maybe just a new Intake Manifold.
We have so many people ask for bigger intakes and MAFs that we set out to make a better one. Traditionally most MAFs are constructed from a welded pipe with various fittings for the MAF sensor to sit on or they are machined tubes with various fittings welded or bolted on.
What are the limitations to the current way of doing things? Most companies call a 76mm (3”) MAF, 3” because the outside diameter (OD) is 3” or 76mm. That really doesn’t tell you the amount of air the intake can flow. It tells you that you are using 3” connectors but the inner diameter (ID) could be anything.
For reference, the stock MAF is 68mm ID. Once you are in the low 300whp range your MAF sensor will read 5volts. This means that your MAF is “topped out” and does not have the ability to adjust fuel trims and timing properly. To get the headroom of tuning you must upgrade to a larger MAF diameter.
The Power Series 3″ Intake System is fabricated with a high polished 3-inch turbo inlet pipe and a true 3″ inside diameter MAF housing. The velocity stack design smooths air flow for maximum performance.
CorkSport Intake System
In order to increase the ability for a large MAF to flow as much as possible and still not top out we decided we wanted to “bell” the MAF entrance. This effectively increases the air velocity, flowing more air. This is almost a 10% increase in velocity over the non “bell” version of the same MAF. This is something that is not done on a welded MAF. You can also make the MAF any size you want so making a true 76mm MAF is possible. This added head room allows your mods to go further and gives you the ability to tune for more power.
“Other” Intake System
Name – CorkSport
Unit
Value
Maximum Velocity
m/s
61.214
Name – Other
Unit
Value
Maximum Velocity
m/s
56.198
To help with proper idle and cruise resolution we also added a splitter to straighten the air in front of the MAF giving a better signal to the ECU.
If you plan on upgrading or have already upgraded your turbo this upgrade is a must to keep your MAF sensor functioning within its calibrated range.
Designed Specifically for Mazda: All CorkSport parts have been designed and tested specifically for Mazdas.
True 3″ MAF: Machined with a True 3″ inside diameter MAF.
Turbo Inlet Pipe: A precision high polished 3″ aluminum turbo inlet pipe..
Durable Dry Flow Air Filter: Reusable and water resistant, this unique non-woven filter media does not require oil to filter and trap dirt and actually sheds dirt under engine vibration, unlike cotton gauze which holds contaminates until you clean the filter.
Custom Reinforced Silicone Connectors: Constructed from multi-layer nylon braid to provide more strength and power and a smooth internal transition for less turbulence and optimal flow.
Upgraded Turbos: Highly recommended for Mazdaspeeds with upgraded turbos.
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2 year warranty, full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support.
