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Who Wants The SKYACTIV-D?

 

I have been getting more and more excited about the Mazda Skyactiv Diesel engines which are due to arrive in North America this spring.  My thoughts have been a bit skewed with estimating power numbers with down-pipes, cranking up the boost, and doing crazy low RPM burnouts in the first 4 gears with mountains of torque.  My dreams were dealt a big blow yesterday as the news was released by Mazda that the diesels have been delayed.  Again.

  SKYACTIV-D Diesel - CorkSport

Seeking an answer as to why the holdup I went to look at Mazda’s official press release.  The Mazda official text is below

 

“Mazda North American Operations today announced that the launch of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its Spring 2014 announced debut timing.

While Mazda understands its SKYACTIV-D can meet emission regulation requirements without the use of a NOx after-treatment system, it was decided that further development is required to deliver the right balance between fuel economy and Mazda-appropriate driving performance.”

 

I read this as Mazda wants to make sure the car is trouble free for North America and I am giving them props for this.  In the rest of the planet people are more familiar with diesels and the needed upkeep with urea injections to keep NOx lower.  Mazda is trying to do away with the need for this completely making the car similar to owning a standard petrol powered car which I am in agreement with.   Your average American is used to a diesel in an F350 or a Dodge not a passenger car and the last thing you want is people having problems with their cars and posting to Yelp about it for not understanding the real issue.

  SKYACTIV-D Diesel - CorkSport

So for now my burnout dreams will be just that, dreams until Mazda gets it all sorted out.  I wonder if they would let me take one of the 25 hours of thunder hill cars for a weekend to hold me over…

-Derrick

 

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The Best Power Mod For A Mazda

In the ongoing quest to make your Mazda more powerful, and fun to drive, we have developed many great aftermarket options.

The stock airbox and air intake on most Mazdas were designed for economy instead of power. The problem with using the stock filter and airbox is that it functions similar to breathing through a rag. The rag does a great job of keeping contaminants and dirt out, but it also requires extra effort to pull air in.

When you upgrade the intake to a CorkSport Short Ram Intake you remove the air stifling setup and finally breath freely. Suddenly, your car goes from an underpowered, oxygen lacking zombie, to the free breathing, throaty roar of increased horsepower and freedom.

Take a look at a section from our book “The Ultimate Mazda Performance Guide” about how a Short Ram intake system should be your first modification for power.

If you are looking to start the year off right, and are ready to upgrade your intake system we can answer any questions on which option is best for your ride.

Want to start 2014 off with some extra power? How about just letting your Mazda breathe easy? Thankfully you can do both with one simple modification, the Short Ram Intake.

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Mazda Axela Sport and the 6 Wagon Turbodiesel (Next Mazdaspeed?)

2014 Axela Sport Concept (New Mazdaspeed?)

Mazda recently released some concepts with Mazdaspeed exteriors. Could these be the next Mazdaspeed 3’s? The new Axela Sport with Mazdaspeed Exterior certainly has a sporty look, but there is no official word on if this is just a design concept, or if it’s confirmation of the next Mazdaspeed 3.

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The hatchback will feature a strengthened chassis, some Brembo stopping power and a set of black alloy wheels. The end result is a stunning example of another great design from Mazda, a company that truly understands blending high performance and sporty style.

Whether this is the new Mazdaspeed or not, we look forward to more ideas and designs from Mazda, such as the Mazda 6 Wagon concept below!

Mazda 6 Wagon Mazda Design Concept

Also joining the 6 sedan lineup is a stylish wagon variation. Featuring subtle aero changes, new wheels and a leather wrapped dash. It will house a Mazda’s SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine power-plant. Rumor has it that we should be seeing this engine in the USA, so we have our fingers crossed. Turbo + Diesel + Wagon = the best of all worlds, at least we think so!

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Fight Power Loss From Your Hot Engine Bay

Step up your game and your power with the New CorkSport Power Series Cold Air Intake for the 2010-2013 Mazda 3.

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A Cold Air Intake is one of the easiest ways to gain consistent power in your Mazda. With the CorkSport Power Series Cold Air Intake for your 2010-2013 Mazda 3 you will pull cold air directly into your engine which equals more power at your wheels. In testing the CorkSport Power Series Cold Air Intake proved to give peak gains of almost +6hp and +6lb/ft of torque.

CAI versus stock 25 mazda3

Not only does the Cold Air Intake increase power, but it will improve efficiency and consistency by giving your engine colder air which is better for combustion. The CorkSport Power Series Cold Air Intake provides the benefit of pulling the denser, colder air from outside the engine compartment.

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We designed the Cold Air Intake for both the 2.0L Non SkyActiv models, along with the 2.5L Non SkyActiv model. With more power and efficiency across the board we decided to let everyone in on the performance gains.

Made of a polished, mandrel bent aluminum pipe, with durable multi-layer, reinforced silicone couplers and our one piece precision machined and anodized aluminum MAF housing, the CorkSport Mazda 3 Power series Cold Air Intake will be durable and look great. We also include a Dry Flow Air Filter that is easy to clean and never needs replacing.

 2.5L Mazda 3: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-power-series-2010-2013-mazda-3-cold-air-intake-2.5.html

 2.0L  Non SkyActiv here: https://www.corksport.com/corksport-2010-2013-mazda-3-cold-air-intake-2.0.html

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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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