New Product – Power Series 3 Inch Intake for Mazdaspeed 3

CorkSport introduces an all new Power Series 3″ Intake System for the 2007 – 2013 Mazdaspeed 3

With much demand for wanting more air and a throaty roar from your Mazdaspeed engine, Corksport is proud to bring you our Power Series True 3-Inch Intake System.

Mazdaspeed MAF design for the intake system

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
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.

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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.

Mazdaspeed MAF housing for Short Ram intake


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.

Mazdaspeed blue short ram intake

Mazdaspeed Advantage

  • 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.

Order your Power Series 3″ Intake System today

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New Product – Max Flow Pump Internals

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CorkSport Max Flow Fuel Pump Internals

Todays the day, CorkSport is releasing the High Pressure Fuel Pump system to the public. The demand is high, people have been asking us for weeks when these are coming. To get yours, click here and order yours today. They will be shipped first in first out so get in line soon to get yours.

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In case you missed our 5 part blog series here are some great points.

PART 1 – (Go to Part 1)

“… 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.”

Black residue on Fuel pump internals

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Part 2 – (Go to Part 2)

“Does size matter? When looking at the stock piston on the factory fuel pump you can sure say that it does matter. If you increase the piston diameter you increase the flow of the pump. We have decided to compare the similar internals first and then compare the APR pump afterwards.”

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“Now that we have a good understanding of the basics for these high pressure fuel pumps we can start to really dig deeper into the specifications. One of the items we were really curious about were the materials used in the construction of these pumps. We decided to have the hardness tested and ascertain the materials used. The factory pump internals do not use any coating, the hardness test showed us that the internals went through a hardening process as the core was significantly softer than the surface. Because of these hardness requirements, many other aftermarket internals use a coating of some sort to decrease friction between the piston and the sleeve. As for what the stock internals are made from, we answered that. Except for the hardening procedure, according to their chemical breakdown, they match a common die steel, so nothing too fancy.”

Corksport dyno testing of fuel pumps for Mazdaspeed 3

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“ … We then built all the internals available in SolidWorks and tested the efficiency of them all for flow design and volume. This was merely the beginning of our design phase but helped us realize many great ideas (as well as a few not so great ones). We ended up with a design unlike any other on the market that, according to the data, would be more efficient than anything on the market.”

Fuel pump piston

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“After choosing a very strong alloy for our internals, we then machine their tolerances to an incredible 6 microns! To make sure the tolerances are paired for life, we serialize the parts to prevent any issues and to track the life of the pumps. We then surface treat the pumps to achieve the alloys maximum strength; only after the maximum hardness is achieved do we apply our surface treatments to bring the overall durability to an even higher level”

Numbered Fuel Pumps from CorkSport

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Order your HPFP today.

More Products for the 2014+ Mazda 3

2014+ Mazda 3 Axle Back Exhaust

You know you want to make your redesigned and refined 2014 Mazda 3 stand out in the crowd, and one of the easiest bang for your buck modifications is the new CorkSport Axle Back Exhaust.

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Get added power and upgrade the look of your 2014+ Mazda 3 with the CorkSport Power Series Axle-Back Exhaust. As a completely new vehicle, the engineers at CorkSport were given free rein to design an axle back exhaust in the best way fitting to the graceful design of the Mazda 3.

The CorkSport Advantage:

    • Stainless Steel T304 construction with 100mm stainless tips for corrosion resistance and a clean stylish look.

    • Mandrel bent, true 65 mm piping for increased flow and more power from your engine

  • CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2-year warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware and knowledgeable telephone support

Order your Mazda 3 Axle Back Exhaust today.

Order your Mazda 3 Catback Exhaust today.

2014+ Mazda 3 Rear Swaybar

Remove the tendency to overpower the front tires under hard cornering and minimize traction-robbing body lean with the CorkSport Mazda 3 Rear Sway Bar. The CorkSport Adjustable Sway Bar will compress the inside suspension, this effectively increases the spring rate on the side of the suspension which is compressed most which will give better cornering. With the Rear Swaybar installed you will increase cornering ability, minimize body roll, and gain noticeable handling improvements.

2014 Mazda 3 Swaybar

The CorkSport Advantage:

    • One piece design: CNC bent for precise fit and made from 28.5mm 4130 Steel

    • Polyurethane sway bar bushings: that include brackets fitted with grease fittings for easy servicing

    • Durable blue powder coated finish: can survive winter driving in areas where roads are salted for snow and ice.

  • CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a two-year limited warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone support

Order your Mazda 3 rear Swaybar today.

Product Release! CorkSport 2014+ Mazda 6 Lowering Springs

 We’ve got love for 2014.

Those of you who are already driving the new 2014 Mazda 6 will be happy to see that we are releasing lowering springs to bring you improved handling and looks to your new ride. Read about the new release of the best Mazda 6 lowering springs.

Mazda 6 Lowering Springs

 

The CorkSport Advantage

  • A 1.75” Drop Front and Rear for improving the ride while maintaining safe operation
  • An average increase of 7% in the spring rate while maintaining a comfortable ride
  • Crafted from high tensile strength spring steel for long-lasting quality and performance
  • OEM Finish to ensure lasting durability and rust resistance
  • Backed by CorkSport Limited 2-year warranty
  • CorkSport Service and Support Receive full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware with knowledgeable telephone installation support
Mazda 6 Lowering Spring Set

The demand has been high for the Mazda 6, order yours soon. Get your Mazda 6 ready to stand apart from the rest.

Order your Mazda 6 2014 Lowering Springs today.

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Lower Prices, More Power, and White Silicone!

White Silicone is HERE!

After a few teasers, and much demand, we finally are releasing White Silicone Options for the following parts.

So if you want a unique look or a car color matching intake, the White Silicone option just might be for you!

Looking for an intake?? Looking for a sale?? We’ve got both!

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We already know that the CorkSport Short Ram Intake is the best in the game, but what could make it better? How about a lower price for Xmas? If you haven’t noticed our price drop on the CorkSport Stage I Short Ram Intake, Stage II Short Ram Intake or Cold Air Intake for the Mazdaspeed 3, Mazdaspeed 6, and Mazda CX-7 then take a look!

Installation help is on the way!

We are constantly searching for ways to improve your experience with CorkSport. Many times we re-visit our parts to see what we can do to improve them; lately we are also starting to turn our attention to improving the instructions that our parts come with. You’ll notice the change starting with our latest products and also some of your favorites. We recently upgraded the instructions for all of our Mazdaspeed 3 intakes to fill them with more pictures and easier to understand steps. Here’s an example:

Instructions

 As you can see, the pictures are full color with easy to find call-outs of key items and steps. In addition to coming printed out with every CorkSport part, you will find them easy to link to on every product page and easily viewable on any computer, tablet or phone. Just one more way that CorkSport has your back!