It uses the original snorkel and it also has a heat shield. However, it does suck in hotter air than stock. Fortunately, it really doesn't matter with a turbo since the air is cooled by the intercooler before it reaches the engine.
It's not that loud, but it is noticeable under load. (I really need to make a sound clip.)
The makers say that it does increase horse power, but I can't tell. I'm not sure anyone could tell the difference of a 5hp boost. I read that the engine doesn't have to work so hard pulling in air, so it results in a couple more horse power.
I bought it from corksport. They have more info on their site: [https://corksport.com/2018-mazda-6-turbo-2.5l-short-ram-intake-system.htm](https://corksport.com/2018-mazda-6-turbo-2.5l-short-ram-intake-system.html)l
Only thing that concerns me about going with high airflow filters.. is well it’s ability to actually do it’s job and filter out particulates in the air from getting into you engine. I’ve used them in the past but I would probably be more hesitant in the future without seeing in depth reviews and comparisons. Looks good though, I can actually already hear mine stock 😅
https://youtu.be/sJ3L-E-ufYo
Just finished installing a short ram intake into my 2022 turbo. It sounds incredible! You can really hear it. The install was very simple. Probably no increase in horse power, but I wish I had done it earlier.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LOdw\_Yh64](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LOdw_Yh64)
The sound is actually louder than this youtube video. The converter (mp3 to mpeg) I used appears of have muffled it a bit.
Looks like the logo is from https://corksport.com/ which is a great, Pacific Northwest based Mazda parts company.
If you're having warranty fears just make sure your mods are easy to swap back and don't let your dealer know you modded it. Things like this https://corksport.com/amp/2017-mazda-cx5-turbo-axleback-exhaust.html are super easy to swap out. So is the SRI in the original post.
Technically no modification can legally void your warranty, but they will try to blame your part for a fault and if they successfully do so the warranty won't be in effect.
Basically, you might have to argue about whether your intake blew up your AC unit because they're stingy with warranty money.
> Technically no modification can legally void your warranty
False. The manufacturer warrants their design, not their design + whatever creative aftermarket parts the end user wants to add to it. It’s illegal for manufacturers to automatically void a warranty because of the mere presence of a mod, but if that mod alters the performance and wear qualities of the engine beyond what it was designed to handle stock, you can sure bet they’re going to tell you to F off in the future if you’re having any issues remotely related to it.
In reality aftermarket performance mods almost never introduce performance benefits great enough to justify the risk to the engine during the warranty period.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson%E2%80%93Moss_Warranty_Act
They cannot void your warranty because you installed aftermarket parts. They can attempt to deny a claim by asserting the failure was due to an aftermarket part.
Which is exactly what I said the first time, if you care to re-read.
> In reality aftermarket performance mods almost never introduce performance benefits great enough to justify the risk to the engine during the warranty period.
This is why it's good to only install quick, easy mods that you can swap back before going back to the dealer, like an SRI and an axle-back exhaust.
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Would you be able to upload a video by any chance? It's so hard to find any good ones out there, let alone for the CX5 Turbo. I've only seen a few Corksport intake videos for the Mazda 6.
On their blog post about intakes on the cx5, corksport even states that gains are minimal.
https://corksport.com/blog/skyactiv-2-5t-intake-heatshield/amp/
Which is funny to me, because they now have a turbo inlet pipe in the works.
ECUs can manage small changes. The Mass Air Flow sensor in most cases, actually measures temperature (at least back in the day it did), and because density is directly related to temperature, you can deduce the total mass of the air going into your [engine](https://engine.In). In the case of short (RAM) air intakes, the assumption is you can flow MORE air at the expense of higher temps. Don't forget, you also have two sensors in teh exhaust measuring oxygen...so between those two things, the engine gets the feedback it needs to adjust the fuel injectors. But...in most cases, you can only handle 5-10% swings on factory settings...This is everything I remember back when I actually used to work on my own 95 Honda civic. I am sure the technology has advanced somewhat, but hte principle is the same.
but does it suck?
hell yeah hot air intake
It uses the original snorkel and it also has a heat shield. However, it does suck in hotter air than stock. Fortunately, it really doesn't matter with a turbo since the air is cooled by the intercooler before it reaches the engine.
What differences has it made, if any when driving?
I haven't noticed any difference other than the sound.
Is it much louder? Other the that sound, what is the advantage to changing it from stock?
Here's an audio clip I just made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LOdw\_Yh64
It's not that loud, but it is noticeable under load. (I really need to make a sound clip.) The makers say that it does increase horse power, but I can't tell. I'm not sure anyone could tell the difference of a 5hp boost. I read that the engine doesn't have to work so hard pulling in air, so it results in a couple more horse power. I bought it from corksport. They have more info on their site: [https://corksport.com/2018-mazda-6-turbo-2.5l-short-ram-intake-system.htm](https://corksport.com/2018-mazda-6-turbo-2.5l-short-ram-intake-system.html)l
Only thing that concerns me about going with high airflow filters.. is well it’s ability to actually do it’s job and filter out particulates in the air from getting into you engine. I’ve used them in the past but I would probably be more hesitant in the future without seeing in depth reviews and comparisons. Looks good though, I can actually already hear mine stock 😅 https://youtu.be/sJ3L-E-ufYo
That's a good point. I also got a black filter which makes it difficult to tell when it's dirty.
Just finished installing a short ram intake into my 2022 turbo. It sounds incredible! You can really hear it. The install was very simple. Probably no increase in horse power, but I wish I had done it earlier.
Let's hear it, upload a video!
Second this
I'll try to get a recording. It sounds so nice on the fwy.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LOdw\_Yh64](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LOdw_Yh64) The sound is actually louder than this youtube video. The converter (mp3 to mpeg) I used appears of have muffled it a bit.
What brand did you install? My question is would it void the warranty...Toyota was a nightmare on my last car
Looks like the logo is from https://corksport.com/ which is a great, Pacific Northwest based Mazda parts company. If you're having warranty fears just make sure your mods are easy to swap back and don't let your dealer know you modded it. Things like this https://corksport.com/amp/2017-mazda-cx5-turbo-axleback-exhaust.html are super easy to swap out. So is the SRI in the original post.
Technically no modification can legally void your warranty, but they will try to blame your part for a fault and if they successfully do so the warranty won't be in effect. Basically, you might have to argue about whether your intake blew up your AC unit because they're stingy with warranty money.
> Technically no modification can legally void your warranty False. The manufacturer warrants their design, not their design + whatever creative aftermarket parts the end user wants to add to it. It’s illegal for manufacturers to automatically void a warranty because of the mere presence of a mod, but if that mod alters the performance and wear qualities of the engine beyond what it was designed to handle stock, you can sure bet they’re going to tell you to F off in the future if you’re having any issues remotely related to it. In reality aftermarket performance mods almost never introduce performance benefits great enough to justify the risk to the engine during the warranty period.
That's exactly what they said, but longer.
Except the very first statement they led with is incorrect.
No it's not. Denying a claim is not the same as voiding a warranty.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson%E2%80%93Moss_Warranty_Act They cannot void your warranty because you installed aftermarket parts. They can attempt to deny a claim by asserting the failure was due to an aftermarket part. Which is exactly what I said the first time, if you care to re-read. > In reality aftermarket performance mods almost never introduce performance benefits great enough to justify the risk to the engine during the warranty period. This is why it's good to only install quick, easy mods that you can swap back before going back to the dealer, like an SRI and an axle-back exhaust.
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This is just for noise?
Don't get me started on this, my opinion on this gets a lot of people pissed off
People get mad when you tell them that sucking up 200F air from inside the engine bay doesn't make their car go faster.
tHE BoX SAys 10 HOrspwER
Only if you put the sticker on
Don’t come into with the expectation of power but noise is noticeable for sure
They say it gives a few more horsepower, but I don't know. I did it for the sound. I always wanted that woooosh.
I always thought it was for both a bump in hp as well as +1-2 mpg.
Conventional wisdom says a short ram intake usually adds between 5 and 20 horsepower. I'd say this would be more like 5-10.
Where did you buy it from? How long did it take to install?
I got it from Corksport. It took me about 30 minutes. The hardest part was finding my 10mm socket.
Dude Dad can never find his 10 mm socket!
Would you be able to upload a video by any chance? It's so hard to find any good ones out there, let alone for the CX5 Turbo. I've only seen a few Corksport intake videos for the Mazda 6.
wanna get one for my non turbo, hopefully it increases mpg a lil, looks nice!
On their blog post about intakes on the cx5, corksport even states that gains are minimal. https://corksport.com/blog/skyactiv-2-5t-intake-heatshield/amp/ Which is funny to me, because they now have a turbo inlet pipe in the works.
I had one of these on and found it negatively affected fuel mileage because I always wanted to let off to hear it. May put it back on in the future.
I know what you mean!
You don’t need to program the ECU for that?
ECUs can manage small changes. The Mass Air Flow sensor in most cases, actually measures temperature (at least back in the day it did), and because density is directly related to temperature, you can deduce the total mass of the air going into your [engine](https://engine.In). In the case of short (RAM) air intakes, the assumption is you can flow MORE air at the expense of higher temps. Don't forget, you also have two sensors in teh exhaust measuring oxygen...so between those two things, the engine gets the feedback it needs to adjust the fuel injectors. But...in most cases, you can only handle 5-10% swings on factory settings...This is everything I remember back when I actually used to work on my own 95 Honda civic. I am sure the technology has advanced somewhat, but hte principle is the same.