High-performance intake for Mazdaspeed MX-5
See customer reviews of this product. The stock Mazdaspeed is strangled by its intake. We started pulling parts out of our car and found that we obtained the best results by changing everything right up to the turbocharger. We also changed the compressor outlet pipe. With the intake, a good exhaust system and our throttle body inlet pipe, a number of customers have reported 200 horsepower at the rear wheels - that`s 33% more than stock! Even more impressive is the gain in torque.
The factory boost control gets very confused when a low-restriction intake is installed, leading to a massive boost spike at 5000 rpm. It looks good for peak power but it`s not very friendly to drive. It can also lead to a hard boost cut from the stock computer. So we added a manual boost controller to our intake that lets you set the boost where you want it. There`s a big gain all across the powerband and no embarrassing boost cuts.
The piping is polished stainless steel with all the fittings required. A signal line for the boost control is included at the compressor outlet for more precise control than the stock location. The large air filter is positioned up near the firewall to keep it away from hot intercooler pipes and other sources of underhood heat. Includes silicone hoses and clamps.
Available for cars with stock ECUs or in a no-MAF version for cars with aftermarket ECUs such as the Hydra Nemesis (shown). The no-MAF version does not have a fitting for a bypass valve. If you are planning to upgrade in the future, install the stock ECU version now. The MAF can be replaced with a short length of pipe or silicone hose when a Hydra is installed. Not CARB approved. Installation instructions.
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