{"id":11049,"date":"2019-01-10T07:40:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T15:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/?p=11049"},"modified":"2024-12-30T08:00:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T16:00:12","slug":"80mm-gen3-mazda3-cat-back-exhaust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/80mm-gen3-mazda3-cat-back-exhaust\/","title":{"rendered":"80mm Gen3 Mazda3 Cat-Back Exhaust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SkyActiv-Mazda-Catback-Exhaust-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"CorkSport 80mm Exhaust Installed\" class=\"wp-image-11050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SkyActiv-Mazda-Catback-Exhaust-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SkyActiv-Mazda-Catback-Exhaust-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SkyActiv-Mazda-Catback-Exhaust-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SkyActiv-Mazda-Catback-Exhaust.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>CorkSport 80mm Exhaust Installed<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4 years ago, we released the 60.5mm Exhaust kit for the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazda-exhausts\/mazda-3-exhaust-systems\/\" title=\"\">3<sup>rd<\/sup> Gen Mazda 3<\/a> (both in <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/corksport-2014-mazda-3-axle-back-exhaust.html\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">axle<\/g> back<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2014-mazda-3-cat-back-exhaust-sedan-hatchback.html\">full cat back<\/a> flavors). It\u2019s certainly been a hit, but there have been a few of you longing for more noise. Today we are proud to announce the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2014-2018-mazda3-80mm-cat-back-exhaust.html\">80mm variant of our cat back exhaust<\/a> for the 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback and Sedan! At this time, just the hatchback version is available, but we will have the Sedan version ready in just a few short months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dirty Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Performance-Exhaust-Mazda3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"CorkSport 80mm Cat Back Exhaust Exhaust\" class=\"wp-image-11051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Performance-Exhaust-Mazda3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Performance-Exhaust-Mazda3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Performance-Exhaust-Mazda3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Performance-Exhaust-Mazda3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>CorkSport 80mm Exhaust Installed<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I know what you\u2019re thinking, an <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2014-2018-mazda3-80mm-cat-back-exhaust.html\" title=\"\">80mm exhaust for Mazda 3<\/a> seems excessively large for a <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/cold-air-intake-systems-explained-for-your-naturally-aspirated-turbo-mazda\/\" title=\"Cold Air Intake Systems Explained for your Naturally Aspirated &amp; Turbo Mazda\">naturally aspirated<\/a> car making less than 200whp. But, hear me out because I think you\u2019ll like what\u2019s coming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80mm piping allows for some unique &amp; louder tones its smaller little brother can\u2019t offer, but it wasn\u2019t as easy as just using the old design and making the pipes larger. We had to do quite a bit of resonator experimentation and NVH analysis to get to the finished result with as little drone as possible. I\u2019ll be upfront with you guys though, this is loud. It\u2019s a good loud with tons of fun noises, but if you\u2019re looking for something subtler, then our <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2014-mazda-3-cat-back-exhaust-sedan-hatchback.html\">60.5mm cat back<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2014-mazda3-axle-back-exhaust-sedan.html\">axle back<\/a> may be a better fit. We do a good job of capturing the audio for you though so you have a good understanding of what you\u2019re getting. Be sure to check out the product video to hear it.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2014-2018 Mazda 3 80mm Cat Back Exhaust System\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dds3VGyKwOw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listen Now!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Beauty of the Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those wanting this more aggressive exhaust note, sound isn\u2019t the only bonus. We thought about the appearance, and how we could take advantage of this time to tinker with the design. The 80mm does a nice job of not only filling the exhaust tunnel under the car, but the axle back portion is a bit more prominent when you catch a glance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Hatchbacks, the exhaust tips got a nice size increase up to 100mm and they are slant cut to help follow the profile of the bumper. Sedans have also been upsized to 100mm tips, which were lowered slightly to ensure your bumper doesn\u2019t melt with the large piping. This has the added bonus of making the tips a little more visible from the rear and side of the car. In both cases, the way the upsized exhaust accents the rear of the car provides an aftermarket look, that\u2019s classy and somehow the way it always should have been from the factory. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Loud-Exhaust-Mazda-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"CorkSport 80mm Mazda 3 Cat Back Exhaust Installed on Hatchback\" class=\"wp-image-11052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Loud-Exhaust-Mazda-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Loud-Exhaust-Mazda-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Loud-Exhaust-Mazda-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Loud-Exhaust-Mazda-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>CorkSport 80mm Exhaust Installed<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CorkSport Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with every <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazda-exhausts\/\" title=\"\">CorkSport exhaust<\/a>, this new 80mm Mazda 3 Cat Back Exhaust variant is made from fully polished T-304 stainless steel for long-lasting corrosion resistance. All flanges, hangers, and resonators are precision TIG welded in place while all of the piping is made with smooth mandrel bends. Each resonator uses a direct flow-thru design to keep the drone down and the volume up without sacrificing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CorkSport-Performance-Exhaust-MZ3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"CorkSport 80mm Mazda 3 Exhaust Hanger \" class=\"wp-image-11053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CorkSport-Performance-Exhaust-MZ3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CorkSport-Performance-Exhaust-MZ3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CorkSport-Performance-Exhaust-MZ3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CorkSport-Performance-Exhaust-MZ3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>CorkSport 80mm Exhaust Hanger<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of power, check out the dyno graph below. The upsize to 80mm showed similar power gains as the 60.5mm variant, so the extra size isn\u2019t really needed at similar to stock power levels (aside from the great noise of course!). The only change in parts or tune between the two graphs was the exhaust. OEM exhaust (red) vs. CorkSport Mazda 3 80mm Exhaust (green).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mazda3-Exhaust-Upgrade-Dynograph-1024x530.jpg\" alt=\"CorkSport 80mm Exhaust Power Gains\" class=\"wp-image-11054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mazda3-Exhaust-Upgrade-Dynograph-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mazda3-Exhaust-Upgrade-Dynograph-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mazda3-Exhaust-Upgrade-Dynograph-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mazda3-Exhaust-Upgrade-Dynograph.jpg 1063w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">+6.6HP!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also believe it\u2019s also very important to be prepared. Future proofing your car for mods down the road is always a great idea, and you\u2019ve probably heard that we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/turbo-kit-intro-2014m3-2013m6\/\">turbo kit<\/a> (yes it\u2019s still happening!) and race header in the works. More on those projects later, but I\u2019ll let you put 2 &amp; 2 together\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2014-2018-mazda3-80mm-cat-back-exhaust.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/CorkSport-Order-Button-Get-Yours.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Now\" class=\"wp-image-9159\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/the-new-bigger-80mm-cat-back-exhaust-by-corksport-performance\/\" title=\"The New &amp; Bigger 80mm Cat Back Exhaust by CorkSport Performance\">The New &amp; Bigger 80mm Mazda 3 Cat Back Exhaust by CorkSport Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/the-turbo-kit-for-your-3rd-gen-mazda-3-mazda-6\/\" title=\"Ride The Unicorn with the CorkSport 3rd Gen Mazda 3 &amp; Mazda 6 Turbo Kit\">Ride The Unicorn with the CorkSport 3rd Gen Mazda 3 &amp; Mazda 6 Turbo Kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/carbon-fiber-engine-cover-release\/\" title=\"Mazda 3, 2014-2018 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover\">Mazda 3, 2014-2018 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/corksport-performance-coilovers-for-2014-2018-mazda-3-and-2014-2017-2018-mazda-6\/\" title=\"Performance Coilovers for 2014-2018 Mazda 3 and 2014-2021 Mazda 6\">Performance Coilovers for 2014-2018 Mazda 3 and 2014-2021 Mazda 6<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are proud to announce the 80mm variant of our cat back exhaust for the 2014-2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback and Sedan!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11055,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,53,74,553,9,36,162,131],"tags":[746,745,46,13,881,987,10,437,985,662],"class_list":["post-11049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cars","category-corksport-mazda-performance-leader","category-mazda-news","category-mazda-performance","category-mazda3","category-motorsports","category-mazdaspeed-project-car","category-research-and-development","tag-cat-back","tag-catback","tag-corksport","tag-exhaust","tag-exhaust-power","tag-gen3","tag-mazda-3","tag-mazda3","tag-mz3","tag-power"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11049"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11049"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16765,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11049\/revisions\/16765"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}