{"id":15976,"date":"2024-01-24T10:16:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T18:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/?p=15976"},"modified":"2024-09-17T09:50:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T17:50:25","slug":"the-new-mazdaspeed-6-dowpipe-v2-the-modular-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/the-new-mazdaspeed-6-dowpipe-v2-the-modular-design\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Mazdaspeed 6 Downpipe V2\u2013 The Modular Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-6\/\" title=\"\">2006-2007 Mazdaspeed 6<\/a> gets refreshed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-6-downpipe.html\" title=\"\">CorkSport V2 Downpipe<\/a> in both Catted and Non-Catted setups.&nbsp; There were a few things we weren&#8217;t completely satisfied with the old design.  So, we sought to improve the downpipe. But How!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/Mazdaspeed-6\/Mazdaspeed-6-Downpipe\/mazdaspeed-6-catted-modular-downpipe-kit.jpg\" alt=\"Mazdaspeed 6 Downpipe Modular Design for easy installation\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modular By Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The modular design was a significant reason for the update.  In our development of the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/2010-2013-mazdaspeed-3-turbo-back-3.5-exhaust-system.html\" title=\"\">Mazdspeed 3 3.5\u201d exhaust<\/a>,  we utilized a cast stainless steel bell mouth which provided us with an opportunity to take that same logic and apply it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-6\/\" title=\"\">Mazdaspeed 6<\/a>.\u00a0 With the modular 2-piece design, we could increase performance and reliability while drastically improving the installation process. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/Mazdaspeed-6\/Mazdaspeed-6-Downpipe\/speed-6-cast-bellmouth-downpipe.jpg\" alt=\"Modular components make installation easier for the Mazdaspeed 6 V2 Downpipe\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the new V2 design improves fitment with a single 3\u201d pipe section and the modular v-band connected bell mouth.&nbsp; No more fighting the downpipe while trying to tighten the nuts on the <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/mazdaspeed-turbo-choose-your-boost\/\" title=\"Best Mazdaspeed Turbo Upgrades \u2013 Choose Your Boost\">turbo<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hooray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/Mazdaspeed-6\/Mazdaspeed-6-Downpipe\/3-Inch-Downpipe-Mazdaspeed6.jpg\" alt=\"Downpipe for the 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed 6\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For both the bell mouth and the piping, we use 304 stainless steel for its excellent corrosion resistance, and it looks fantastic.&nbsp; All the necessary hardware is included with the downpipe-only kit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Turbo Studs, Nuts, and MLS Gasket&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New OEM Style Flange Gasket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SS V-Band Clamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>O2 Sensor Extension Harness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/Mazdaspeed-6\/Mazdaspeed-6-Downpipe\/mazdaspeed6-cast-bellmouth-downpipe.jpg\" alt=\"All the required hardware is added to the Downpipe for the MS6\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you have the option to select a catless setup or a catted setup using a high-flow metallic foil CAT.&nbsp; The choice is yours, but they are both intended for off-road and racing use only.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you are as excited about this new <a href=\"https:\/\/corksport.com\/mazdaspeed-6-downpipe.html\" title=\"\">Mazdaspeed 6 downpipe<\/a> as we are! 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So, we sought to improve the downpipe. But How!? Modular By Design The modular design was a significant reason for the update. 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