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Long awaited, CorkSport has developed the best Turbo Inlet Pipe (TIP) upgraded for 4th generation Mazdas equipped with the SkyActiv-G 2.5T engine. Designed to be used in tandem with the CorkSport Short Ram Intake to give you the extra performance and noise that you’ve been looking for.
The CorkSport Turbo Inlet Pipe drastically increases the overall flow potential of your intake system to efficiently feed the turbocharger. This is done by innovative design, maximizing the space available to increase the cross-sectional area of the turbo inlet pipe from the small OEM 2.5 inch to a larger 3 inch.
The CorkSport Turbo Inlet Pipe is Roto-Molded to provide fitment for multiple models including the Mazda 3, 6, CX-5, CX-9, CX-30 and CX-50 outfitted with the 2.5L Skyactiv Turbo engine. Whether you’re upgrading your existing CorkSport Short Ram Intake, (with or without the CorkSport Heat Shield) or are getting the combo all at once, the CorkSport Turbo Inlet Pipe is a great mod to level up your build.
Read The BlogIt’s Finally Here! The Performance Turbo Inlet Pipe for the Mazda SkyActiv-G 2.5L Turbo.
Since the Mazda 3, CX-30, and CX-50 turbo have the tightest route to the turbo out of all the models, we focused on them to ensure great fitment. The main challenge of fitting the large 3-inch cross-sectional area of the CS turbo inlet pipe into the factory location was the battery tie-down. The battery tie-down protrudes into the path of the OEM turbo inlet pipe and further restricts the airway. To compensate for this, the CorkSport TIP had to increase in height more than the width to provide an indentation for the battery tie-down to ensure there is enough room when the motor moves under load. These changes allowed us to fit the 3-inch cross-sectional area pipe without moving to a different battery setup.
While the competition is using a small 2.5-inch metal pipe that needs to be crushed to fit; CorkSport has thought outside the box. CorkSport developed a turbo inlet pipe that optimizes the path to maintain a continuous cross-sectional area of a 3-inch pipe. This gives the CorkSport Turbo inlet Pipe a 64% increase in the cross-sectional area vs a generic 2.5-inch metal pipe.
Non-turbulent flow (smooth flow) is key to maximizing flow potential. To develop the best intake system, every detail must be thought out and purposeful. The CorkSport TIP takes that detail seriously, even with the transition between the silicone coupler and turbo inlet pipe itself. The step in the silicone better smooths the airflow as it enters the TIP vs hitting a large edge, thus reducing turbulence.
Check out the design blog here to get a more in-depth understanding of the design logic used to develop the CorkSport Turbo Inlet. Design Blog – The Logic Behind the Design
Thousands of street and dyno miles completed on various models ranging from the quick and nimble Mazda 3 to the family-sized CX-9, the CorkSport Turbo Inlet Pipe has been put through the paces.
With the limited tuning abilities currently available we are being limited by the ECU load limits and controls. However, we are seeing solid gains across the majority of the RPM range; gains of 5-17wHP & 9-31wTQ where measured with a DynaPak chassis dyno with the installation of the TIP & SRI Combo on an otherwise stock vehicle.
The CorkSport TIP uses a manufacturing method that is becoming more and more common in the engine bay, roto-molding. This process allows us to create a complex and unique shape which was the key to maximizing the available space between the engine and battery. While this does cost a lot more to develop, the final product delivers better results which is our #1 goal for the community.
Manufactured from cross-link high-density polyethylene (XPDE) and finished to blend into the engine bay for a more OEM look.
All hardware required for installation is included along with full-color installation instructions. All bolts and the rivet nuts for holding the tie down are made from stainless steel for a great-looking, long-lasting, and corrosion-resistant connection.
Choose your choice of silicone colors for your new Turbo Inlet Pipe. The front main silicone has the option of Red, Blue or Black colors (the other smaller couplers will be black only and are pretty hidden in the back of the engine bay). You decide if you want to be stealthy or loud!
Whether you are just starting or already have the CorkSport Short Ram Intake and Heatshield, the CorkSport Turbo Inlet Pipe is designed to work seamlessly with both.
It will take you 120 Minutes to install the Turbo Inlet Pipe System.
2 hour Install Time
3/5 Difficulty
2-Year Warranty
No CEL
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This made a very noticeable difference.
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MAZDA 3 TURBO INTAKE SYSTEM COMBO - SHORT RAMINTAKE & TURBO INLET PIPE - ALL 2.5 TURBO MODELS (BLACK, RED) AXO-6-121-61120
I am putting this review under both items, I figure if someone doesn’t like that they can move one.
BLUF: I like it!
The Butt Dydno noticed a change in initial thrust, and when passing, especially when NOT in sport mode.
In sport mode the difference is less but still there.
the biggest difference is hearing the Recirculation valve pop when coming off the throttle. You can tell the turbo is working even when you (or at least I) didn’t think it was.
While you can hear the spool up, you probably need the window down and have to listen, or I just have old guy ears.
As always the instructions are complete and well written, since I was installing both and didn’t see anything with instructions to install both from Stock, I used both sets of instructions.
I believe that now that the Air box is available, a set of specific instructions for both from stock would be helpful. I believe more people will buy that combo in the future.
The order of events and what to assemble when, is not always exact and the writer has to pick what they believe would work best, even when other ways are still acceptable.
In my particular case with installing both at the same time on a Stock 2026 Mazda 3 Turbo, I found that some deviation from the instructions worked better for me.
I am in no way saying the instructions are not correct, I have always been impressed with the level of detail in CorkSport’s Instructions.
I recommend installing the Airbox first, and if Stock like me, see the note that says start on Step 5. I had to pull pretty hard to get the intake tube off of the turbo inlet pipe.
In Step 11, “Attach the bracket to the Air Box leaving them just loose enough so that the bracket can still slide in the slots.” This wasn’t working for me I was having trouble lining up the two rubber isolators, and getting them flush while still getting the third Isolator in place.
So I detached the bracket from the airbox and put the isolators over the pins first, then slid in the box and put the screws in, there is enough room.
In Step 12, “Install the bracket in the orientation shown and use a 10mm socket and ratchet with an extension to tighten until the bracket is snug but can still be adjusted later.”
I had a similar issue as above, but it came when trying to line up the MAF with the Short Ram Intake & Turbo Inlet Pipe (Step 25 in the Short Ram Intake & Turbo Inlet Pipe instructions) I just couldn’t get the MAF to line up so I could put in the two screws with the blue threadlocker. In my case those were screws were for Allen wrenches.
To resolve this, I attached the bracket to the MAF first (screws loose) then installed the MAF with the suppled Clamps and then put in the Long screws to mount the bracket to the Airbox.
While this worked, there was not enough room to use an Allen wrench to tighten these up. Seems like there is plenty of space to make the Airbox a ¼” wider, or just use regular cap screws and we can use a regular wrench to tighten them up.
I plan to replace these screws soon so I can properly tighten them.
Other than that Installation was a breeze, and still only took 3 Hrs for both pieces.
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As soon as you take it out of the box, you will see how much more substantial the airflow is going to be without a doubt!
This is like giving your engine, an extra set of lungs!
Your ears, throttle response, turbo and butt-dyno will appreciate and approve of the upgrade!
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Other than that, I still give this a 5/5 rating!
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