NEW RELEASE: Front Brake Pads for the Mazda 3, Mazda 5 and Mazda 2

Less Brake Dust and More Stopping Power:

After the overwhelming success of the CorkSport Front Brake Pads for the Mazdaspeed 3 and Front Brake Pads for the Mazdaspeed 6 we decided to offer the pads to all Mazda 3, Mazda 5 and Mazda 2 owners.

Designed using a proprietary semi-metallic and ceramic formula, CorkSport brake pads offer superior stopping capability without compromising wear and unlike other metallic brake pads on the market, do not require a “warm-up” period to perform to their full potential.

The CorkSport brake pads are a low dust solution that will help to keep your wheels nice and clean and this highly durable compound provides less fade on your brake pads. Made for superior performance in all weather conditions, the CorkSport brake pads have been thoroughly tested for endurance and braking power both on and off the track.

“Upgrading your brake pads will not only provide performance improvements for your Mazda, but provides added safety for your vehicle.” Said CorkSport owner and race car driver, Derrick Ambrose “Having driven on these pads extensively, I can say without a doubt that you will notice improved stopping performance and braking responsiveness with CorkSport brake pads on your vehicle”

The CorkSport Brake Pads come with all you need for a front pad replacement for the Mazda 2 and Mazda 5. We have front and rear sets for the Mazda 3.

CorkSport brake pads are warrantied against all defects from workmanship and materials, come with full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support.

We have the Mazda 3 or Mazda 5 Front Pads available here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-front-brake-pads-for-mazda-3-and-mazda-5.html

Mazda 3 Rear Pads are Available here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-rear-brake-pads-for-mazdaspeed-3.html

Mazda 2 Front Pads are available here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-mazda-2-front-brake-pads.html

October 23, 2013January 4, 2020

The Fuel Pump Finale… (Sort Of)

How To Create The Best Pump on the Market

With our fuel pump design complete (link to fuel pump blogs 1,2,3,4), we now turned our attention to the details. We wanted a coating to protect the piston and decrease friction during operation. After testing dozens of compounds, we settled on a very strong coating that is applied with a proprietary process. This process allows for an exceptional bond with the metal, lower static friction, and increases the surface hardness. Before applying the coating however, we wanted to make sure we had the best part possible underneath it. Imagine having an orange that is covered in titanium. The surface might be incredibly hard, but with no substance to back that up you will eventually lose the shape.

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.

Many companies would be finished at this point but, at CorkSport, our research has shown us that when a coating is applied it is very difficult to maintain a smooth surface. In fact, we found that the coating has many microscopic hills and valleys. There would be no reason for us to go through all the work of having incredible tolerances if we were just going to ruin them with an uneven coating. In order to correct this, the pistons are then re-machined back to their original single micron tolerance. The CorkSport Fuel Pump Internals are the lightest aftermarket kit on the market for faster response and decreased cam wear. At this point it may seem like we are flying this pump to Mars but we just wanted to make the best part on the market, and it worked.

Pump More Than Any Other Kit Available

All of this adds up to an improved pumping volume that is over 8% higher than all other pumps we tested and 50% larger capacity than the stock pump. When other pumps are losing efficiency because of their design or tolerances, ours is just hitting its stride. That difference in the real world is going to be higher HP numbers, safer air/fuel ratios and the ability to go that much further without worrying about your fuel supply.

Because of the increase in fuel we highly recommend that you get a new tune for your car we have made a combo deal to save some money here.

How to Buy the Best Fuel Pump Internals

Now that the cat is out of the bag we can let you know a few more things.

Our first batch is very limited and we want to give everyone that has been waiting a fair shot at getting one. We will release these parts for Pre-Order on November 1^st. The Pre-Order will be limited to the first 100 paid orders or November 14^th, whichever comes first.

The CorkSport High Pressure Fuel Pump internals include a collectable aluminum box with:

Full color instructions
Stainless Steel Installation Tool (That also doubles as a keychain bottle opener!)
Anodized Aluminum Installation Sleeve
CorkSport USB drive with Installation Video, Promotional Video and Other Bonus Material
CorkSport Precision Fuel Pump Internals (including higher rate spring)
Retaining Hardware

The Pre-Order will go live on November 1^st at 12am Pacific Standard Time and will remain up until the initial 100 orders have been placed. Unfortunately these are the only internals we will offer for 2013 so if you miss the pre-order you will have to wait until next year to get the best fuel pump upgrade on the market.

October 17, 2013January 4, 2020

The 33% Faster, 50% Smaller, 100% More Innovative CorkSport Bypass Valve

The CorkSport Mazdaspeed MZR Bypass Valve (Patent Pending)

With the new Patent Pending CorkSport Mazdaspeed MZR Bypass Valve you can have all the goodies of an aftermarket Bypass Valve, in a smaller size. By using a unique patent pending wave spring design, CorkSport was able to shrink the body of our bypass valve to almost half the size of stock. Along with this, the wave spring was tested to respond 33% faster than a stock valve. Since the blow off valve is a safety feature to protect the turbo from premature wear, this increase in acceleration can help increase the longevity of the turbo and the system as a whole. For more about all the innovations in the CorkSport bypass valve, click here.

So why do you need to upgrade? Well, the stock Bypass Valve is pretty good, but it falls short in two areas. When it comes to holding boost the stock Bypass Valve often will start leaking at anywhere upwards of 17psi. If you plan on having your boost much higher than stock you could have issues with leaks. Of course, you also upgrade a bypass valve to get that unique sound.

While the unique patent pending CorkSport Mazdaspeed MZR Bypass Valve will provide both a unique sound and hold more boost, our BPV will also provide some other key benefits that, until now, have been pretty much ignored by others.

The CorkSport MZR Bypass valve utilizes a compact wave style spring which allows the stock valve size to be decreased by half. This patent pending design allows room for other engine upgrades such as Big Intakes, Airboxes, Front Mount Intercooler setups and more. Using a wave style spring that is 20mm in height compared to the stock 40mm not only enabled us to shrink the overall size of the valve, but also shrinks response time to lightning quick speeds. Though both the stock spring and our wave spring provide the same force and move the same distance before coil-bind, a smaller wave style spring can respond up to 33% faster.

A smaller spring allowed us to decrease the overall size of the piston while still pushing the piston area out to ensure a larger venting area. This reduces the time it takes to vent air and allows any turbo, especially larger turbos, to vent more efficiently.

No matter which benefit is more important to you, whether you value long turbo life, unique sound, more engine space, or holding higher boost, the CorkSport Mazdaspeed MZR Bypass Valve should be your first choice.

To Learn More or Purchase the CorkSport Mazdaspeed MZR Bypass Valve here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-mazdaspeed-mzr-bypass-valve.html

October 3, 2013January 6, 2020

Bring your 2014 Mazda 3 to Life with CORKSPORT

The Mazda 3 Parts Domination Starts Now!!!

The 2014 Mazda 3 has only been on our shores for a few weeks and already CorkSport is cranking out parts for it. Today we are proud to announce the release of two new parts that will really bring out the best in your Mazda 3.

If you have a new 2014 Mazda 3 you probably love the interior as much as we do. From the optional heads-up display, the new stereo, info, and navigation system, to the sporty seats, it seems Mazda really listened to those asking for a high class interior. The interior lighting looks just a little old fashioned. Luckily with some easy to install LEDs from the CORKSPORT LED Light Kit for 2014+ Mazda 3 you can replace the incandescent and yellow bulbs with the nice white light of LEDs.

The CorkSport LED Light Kit for 2014+ Mazda 3 is available now for $42.99

To purchase the Kit, or find out more, click the link: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-led-light-kit-for-2014-mazda-3.html

A fancy looking interior isn’t all we care about at CorkSport. We love power! The Mazda 3 is an amazingly fun to drive vehicle. Many say it channels the feel of some of the best handling Mazdas to date. As much as we love the handling and cornering ability, we also want to maximize the power from this high compression engine. With that in mind we have designed our popular Power Series Short Ram Intake for the 2014+ Mazda 3.

One of the easiest and most beneficial performance enhancements you can do for your vehicle, the CorkSport Power Series Short Ram Intake replaces your factory airbox with an open intake system allowing more air into the intake chamber. Engineered with exacting tolerances, the CorkSport SkyActiv Short Ram Intake includes our precision machined MAF housing made from billet aluminum, a durable dry flow air filter and custom reinforced silicone connector. In initial testing with the 2.0 Liter SkyActiv engine, the CorkSport Short Ram Intake netted peak gains of +5 HP and +6 lb torque at the wheels. For all you with the big 2.5L fear not, our intake for that engine will release soon!!!

Available for the 2.0 Liter SkyActiv Engine Here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-2014-mazda-3-skyactiv-power-series-short-ram-intake.html

September 30, 2013September 13, 2023

No Leaks, No Mess, No Cleanup! An Innovative Coolant Solution.

CORKSPORT Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazda 3 2.5L Coolant Tank

Coolant resevoir for the Mazdaspeed version 1.

The common problem of coolant tank failures has gone too far. Leaks, drips, and holes are not something we will stand for. So what is the solution? The CorkSport 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazda 3 2.5L Coolant Tank Reservoir! The CorkSport Coolant Tank Reservoir is made of a durable aluminum to prevent the leaks that can plague so many stock coolant tanks. We realized quickly though that without X-ray vision it was hard to tell when to top up your coolant, so we implemented a sight glass. Thanks to this sight glass you can easily spy low coolant levels and top up. We also included a high-pressure cap for increased performance and style.

The CorkSport 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazda 3 2.5L Coolant tank requires no drilling and is a bolt-in replacement that won’t discolor over time. The Coolant tank is black to keep an OEM look in your engine bay, though it could be easily modified with decals or painting. With every CorkSport Coolant Tank getting pressure tested before it leaves our door, you can have peace of mind that you won’t have any more coolant tank leaks.

The Mazda Coolant Tank Reservoir is now available.

Learn more about this product, or purchase it, here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-mazdaspeed-3-coolant-tank-reservoir.html