I am writing this exciting blog because the Mazda SkyActiv-G is getting some CorkSport TURBO LOVE.
Quick note, this kit is releasing in April 2022, take a look at the several videos #1 #2 #3 we have posted up on the kit.
Since 2013 and the loss of the Mazdaspeed 3, Mazda has really left a lot to be desired as far as power goes for its line-up. Don’t get me wrong, we love Mazda here at CorkSport; the interiors and exteriors are on point, they get great gas mileage, and are exciting to drive. We will always continue pushing and developing the platform that Mazda is kicking out, but let’s be real…we love power too much to let this one slide.
Our Decision Process
I’ll admit, we thought long and hard about moving forward with such a large turbo kit for the Mazda 3 and 6. We hoped, we wished, and we dreamed that Mazda would eventually wise up and kick out a GEN3 Mazdaspeed, and we got really excited when we heard about the CX-9 Turbocharged 2.5L engine. Unfortunately, Mazda chose not to go down that path. Once we found out for sure, we decided it was time to pull the trigger on the GEN3 Mazda 3 & 6 Turbo Kit.
Moving forward on a project of this size was not a trivial decision. There were many aspects to consider:
- Do we make a complete kit or just design and manufacture difficult components?
- What is the right power level to shoot for?
- How will the engine and drivetrain hold up to the increased stress of forced induction?
- How do we properly tune the engine?
These are all important aspects we had to consider.
The Choices We Made
The most difficult and time-intensive aspect of the kit is designing the physical components that will make up the kit… the entire kit. And yes, we decided that a 100% complete kit was the only way to make this a great setup, so that exactly what we intend to provide.
A complete kit needs to include everything from the air filter to the downpipe, and everything in-between. This includes the intake system, turbocharger, intercooler piping, intercooler, exhaust manifold, downpipe, and all the necessary silicone couplers, hardware, and wiring extensions.
This will be the most complete turbo kit you can purchase for the 2.5L SkyActiv-G powertrain.
Right behind developing all the components for the kit comes the tuning. We are working with Versatune to develop the software to control the 2.5L Sky-G engine with forced induction. This portion of the project will be kicked into high gear in the near future once all functional prototypes are on our test car and strapped to the dyno.
The Things We Don’t Know
We’ve got a long way to go with this project, and there are still some uncertainties we will have to address when we get there. We will need to find out if the engine can take the added power, and how much until it goes zoom-zoom-boom!
Time will tell on these questions, but we do have some stuff in the works that will help. While I’m just spit-balling here, something around 280-300whp would be a lot of fun in the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6. Make sure to stay tuned as this project evolves through testing and development in the coming months. I have only skimmed the surface of this project and I could easily write pages and pages if time allowed.
What are your thoughts on this new project? Questions? Leave them in the comments section, we would love to hear from you.
-Barett @ CS
When is the turbo kit for the 2.0 going to be available?
Impressed you have found a way to make a reasonable amount of boost on the high-compression DI Sky-G motor. Nominally 8 psi boost target at 5300 rpm?
First of all, Thank you! We really want and need this. I am curious about installation. Will Corksport maybe team up with some recommended installers for this thing?
CARB-legal?
No love for 2.0?
You’re talking only of doing this with the 2.5l. Is that all the kit is going to be made for or are you going to produce a kit for the 2.0l as well?
I volunteer to be a test mule with my 2016 Mazda 6. Just Saying.
I am so excited for this! Turbo charging my Mazda 6 is going to be exactly what it needs. I can’t wait to bolt it on!
I’m excited and I’m really looking forward to the development of this kit! I was beginning to miss my Speed3 and questioning my purchase of a 14′ Mazda6 but this might make things better.
CS, you need to promote this kit a lot more, a good turbo kit for the 2.0 and 2.5 at a decent price is silently waited for by a lot of people.
The Skyactiv has a very high compression ratio so I’m concerned about how much boost the engine can take. The other part would be the capacity of the clutch to handle increased power without slip. Is there any hope that this kit will be CARB certified?
My interest is peaked!
I was wondering what my next car was going to be after my 2010 mps3 becomes a lost love, this may answer my question, very interested!
…Coool‼️
Very good “Performance-News”???
Please continue to develop!
I don’t know, why Mazda is sleeping about new Mazda 3 mazdaspeed?!
Will the manual transmission handle the power? I’m NOT asking about 5000RPM clutch drops on a sticky drag strip because I already know the answer to that question!
The MT gearbox in the 2.5s is sturdy.
There are turbocharged Skyactiv Mx5s already on the market. The cost to carb certify a kit is pretty nuts. We do not have plans currently to do a carb certification.
This kit is for the 2.5 model. Submit a product request for the 2.0 model so we know how many people are interested in it at this link. https://corksport.com/product-ideas.html
We have talked about it but we do not have a good way to gauge demand unless people like you tell us. Submit a product request for a 2.0 version at this link to tell our engineers you want it. https://corksport.com/product-ideas.html
We have talked about doing a 2.0 version of the kit but we need to know how many people are interested in it. Submit a request for a 2.0 kit at this link https://corksport.com/product-ideas.html and let our engineers know you want it built.
Steve, tell our engineers you want a 2.0 kit by filling out the product request at this link https://corksport.com/product-ideas.html
Thanks for the feedback. We are super excited to get this kit launched.
We do not have CARB plans currently. Submit a request to our engineers to make it a CARB approved kit at this link. https://corksport.com/product-ideas.html If we get enough request we can make it happen.
The clutch should be ok; my understanding is that the DMF clutch is in there because they basically took the diesel clutch that is used overseas and stuck it in the MTX versions here in the states. It thus has plenty of holding capacity for the additional torque.
The obvious concern here is going to be price; this looks like a very expensive piece of kit. On the other hand if you can have the power when you want it, yet lay off it and keep nearly all of the existing fuel economy, it might be worth it for crazies like me. 🙂
Thank you! Please make one for the 3rd gen 2.5L automatic! A twin-turbo would be nice for faster spool. Or maybe a kit with a centrifugal supercharger why not?
Reading this made me extremely happy. I will definitely be purchasing this kit. Any idea yet on price?
I’m so stoked for this. Thanks for listening to the 3rd gen community, this is what we’ve all been wanting! Any ETA for these? Please keep us updated.
Really hope you guys consider the 2.0. Many people like me werent fortunate to br able to afford the GT model. I already done alot to my sport 2017 and having a turbo would really make alot of us happy. I already submitted the request and we are spreading the news to the forums etc. Glad to see theres love for the 3 besides the miata.
This is awsome! With this kit i can build my own, 3rd gen speed3. Something that i was thinking about for a while! Great job Corksport!
Excellent, the other comments reflects there are people interested.
I’m stoked. I drove a 1989 MX-6 GT for 26.5 years, and now have a 2016 3 SGT manual (2.5L). It’s a great car, but I do miss the boost! I’m expecting that by the time I’m near the end of my warranty you’ll have this kit ready.
Would you consider working with Orange Virus tuning? (Mathew is great at what he does, and he knows the SkyActiv CPUs very well.)
Got a 2016 6 sport AT if you need a test car
Is there a chance this will also fit 2.5L CX-5?
Will mazda3 auto hold up. For this kit on the 2.5l.?
Will 2014 mazda3 auto hold up. For this kit on the 2.5l.?
Wooooooooowwwwwwww thats the best news i heard this year!!!!!!!! Please develop the turbo for mazda 3!!!!! Thats my dream!!!
Greetings from Mexico city!!
Gen3 2.5L ATX compatible Please!. 280-300 whp would be gold. I’d be satisfied with 250whp as long as it’s durable.
There is a possibility though we haven’t looked at one closely to know for sure.
A turbo kit would be great for the first gen 2.0L! We all want one that’s for sure.
Are you guys concerned about understeer? I feel like that much power on a FWD is going to send me straight into the corner
How about a turbo for the non sky 2.5? Can;t seem to find kits currently available.
Chris, your concern about the understeer is worth noting, but there are many high power FWD vehicles in the market. Suspension upgrades will be key to handling the power successfully. CorkSport offers an assortment if suspension upgrades for the GEN3 which will help.
Keep up the great work Corksport!
Hell yea brother. This is literally what I have been wishing for the entire time I have owned the 2.5 L. I can’t thank you guys enough for making this turbo thing soon to be a reality. I wonder how much power we can realistically make. 250 to the wheel? Will the tranny be able to handle it? I guess these are some questions that will be answered from you guys in the coming kit, but I am very curious.
Hell yeah! I have a 2016 Mazda 6. Can’t wait to hear upcoming progress. I’d definitely be signing up for beta tester if you guys need it for the 6. I’ve seen the progress on the turbo so far from seeing it at the dynoday and I’m impressed.
Great..will this be fit auto and manual transmissions?
Theoretically , would this fit the cx-5 as well??
Can I just slap a turbo kit from 2.2D or 2.5G and run ecu map.Higher boost i think need internal mods.Cx9 2.5G internal such as piston and rods might be good candidate for a start.Skyactiv run on MAF.not sure map sensor conversion is necessary though
Excellent news. Looking forward to more details on this kit.
This is amazing!! Hopefully I can get this all hooked up and tuned for a reasonable cost. 5k possible?