What cold air intake should i put in an '09 Mazda 3 GT??

**JenSonEliCal** · 03-02-2009, 11:29 AM

Recommendations please!!

**MistaChin** · 03-02-2009, 11:45 AM

I'm pretty sure there are tons of threads that cover this kind of topic. Use the search tool at the top.

But im gonna be installing a MazdaSpeed CAI this weekend. It's a Mazda part and plus it has the splash guard to help against water and hydrolocking

**JohnyGT** · 03-02-2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by MistaChin

I'm pretty sure there are tons of threads that cover this kind of topic. Use the search tool at the top.

But im gonna be installing a MazdaSpeed CAI this weekend. It's a Mazda part and plus it has the splash guard to help against water and hydrolocking

+1 for mazdaspeed one, for splash guard.

**tweak_s** · 03-02-2009, 11:55 AM

Also wanted to note that if you're not going to go for the MS-CAI, for most intakes you could still get the hydro shield (that is like a sock) to put over the intake as well if I'm not mistaken.

**JenSonEliCal** · 03-02-2009, 02:00 PM

Thanks guys! What do you think about the AEM CAI??

**JamesDL** · 03-02-2009, 02:15 PM

They MS CAI is made by AEM

**STeeLy** · 03-02-2009, 02:34 PM

MS CAI is exactly the same as the AEM CAI. I believe someone mentioned the part numbers are identical.

**JenSonEliCal** · 03-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Cool! I'm a real newb...so here's another question...what are the advantages/disadvantages of having a CAI installed??

**mit-gee-mui** · 03-02-2009, 08:07 PM

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...27&postcount=2
Does that help? Might as well put it to use.

**STeeLy** · 03-03-2009, 11:29 AM

Of course MGM comes to the rescue! You really make things easier... LOL

Advantage: It sounds great! A FEW (very few) extra horses and a slight (very slight) improvement in fuel economy.

Disadvantage: You will want to hear it so much that you will just stomp on the pedal and hold it, which causes it to use more gas.

**JordanAndrew** · 03-03-2009, 01:56 PM

+1 for mazdaspeed CAI, I will be installing one this spring time. I'm just waiting for this winter to end. hehe!

**JenSonEliCal** · 03-03-2009, 03:45 PM

Ok...thanks for all the help! I went with the MS CAI...will be installing it this Friday!!

**boost123** · 03-03-2009, 05:02 PM

you should get a PRM. ill be getting one soon once i get my paycheque and plus some people on this board recommend it too and its impossible to get hydrolock

**mit-gee-mui** · 03-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Added PRM intake info for people that ask in the future.

(I miss my edit button.)
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http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18894&highlight=injen+aem
This thread compares AEM, Injen, Fujita and Mazdaspeed CAIs in terms of performance and sound. There are also a few prices in this thread, but they may not be accurate since the thread is around a year old.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18829&highlight=injen+aem
This one talks about pricing, but once again, it is a bit out-dated. The sponsors and/other members will probably have to chime in to give an update on their latest pricing.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=16753&highlight=cai+performance
Performance/Dyno results from a member with the Fujita CAI. This link also includes a sound clip. (I have not checked to see if it works.)

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...7&postcount=57
Performance/Dyno results for the PRM CAI.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17146&highlight=injen+aem
This thread talks about which CAIs have a hydroshield.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=183517&postcount=1
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=185773&postcount=1
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=101271&postcount=1
This is how the Injen CAI looks.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=23465&postcount=11
This is how the AEM CAI looks.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=234131&postcount=1
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=151384&postcount=1
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=106713&postcount=1
This is how the MS CAI looks.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=311&d=1180835935
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=17670&postcount=2
This is how the K&N CAI looks.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=21285&highlight=cai
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=248811&postcount=1
This is how the Fujita CAI looks.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=236212&postcount=1
This is how the F2 CAI looks. Pardon my Girlfriend please.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8872&highlight=cai+performance
This is how the Umnitza CAI looks. There is also more information about this product in the link.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8256&highlight=dyno+cai
This is how the Autoexe CAI looks. There is also more information about this product in the link.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/p...x-3pics014.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/p...rispics006.jpg
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...7&postcount=61
This is how the PRM CAI looks.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=17198&postcount=1
There is a link for a sound clip for the Injen CAI here. I have not tried it, so I am not sure if the link is dead.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=205208&postcount=1
This link contains a sound clip for the Fujita CAI. I am not sure if it still works, cause I was not able to view it.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...&highlight=prm
Here are some member reviews for the PRM CAI.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18977&highlight=injen+aem
This one shows a poll so that you can see what CAI the majority of members are using. In this case, MS.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18436&highlight=cai+ultimate
And just to lighten the mood, click here for the ultimate CAI.

**vlad5434** · 03-03-2009, 10:27 PM

am going to be getting a k & m CAI soon hopefully before summer its only 300 some bucks get it in chrome or red, and it gives like 5.5 hp to the car not much but its nice looking.

**Nova 3 GT** · 03-04-2009, 09:19 AM

The only bad part of the MS CAI is that it has a nipple sticking out on the filter. I haven't put a sock over it but it may interfere while putting one on it....

**Greg_di** · 03-04-2009, 09:39 PM

go with the PRM cai and you wont be dissapointed. Amazing sound!

**Greg_di** · 03-04-2009, 09:41 PM

sorry forgot link

http://www.prmracing.com/

**Hives** · 03-04-2009, 11:59 PM

hard topic. Just buy what makes u happy

**Hives** · 03-05-2009, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Greg_di

sorry forgot link

http://www.prmracing.com/

After reading up, this seems like the greatest intake known to man

**Gizzmo_jr** · 03-05-2009, 12:57 AM

I like my K&N for its SRI and CAI abilities.

**S.F.W.** · 03-05-2009, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by Hives

After reading up, this seems like the greatest intake known to man

it's a pretty good intake. Because it sits higher, and doesn't bend down towards the wheel wll, you don't need a splash guard. As well, the sound and performance gains are pretty nice.

**JenSonEliCal** · 03-05-2009, 09:15 AM

As far as the intake goes...I've already gone with the MS, hopefully it's as good as everyone says it is! As far as the benefits for having an intake goes...still unclear...

Some say not much additional HP and so, so gas mileage...some say different...what is it??

**Gizzmo_jr** · 03-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Theory vs Reality. They want to believe they're purchase made significant changes in power and what not, but in reality the intake is only a part of the equation. Think of it like this, in order to properly draw more air into the engine, you should allow it to come out freely as well, implying some exhaust modifications should be in order. My 0.02.

**STeeLy** · 03-05-2009, 10:15 AM

Basically... my real take on it is... forget the dyno charts, forget the gas mileage differences... just go with which sound you like best... if you do JUST an intake, doesn't make that much of a diff in HP or Fuel Economy...

(Basically, that's how I went with mine)

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