CorkSport Axleback Exhaust for 4th-Gen Mazda3 • Installation & Impressions 

Why change the intake ?

@@youdavid8484 Have you heard the car with a CAI? Sounds like angels singing.

@@strength.culture where i can watch a video of the car with a CAI?

​@@alexvinci432 it's not a true cold air intake and actually hurts low end performance. will also turn on your check engine light on earlier models

Thanks! It takes a lot of time so I can't always make them like this

I think some of the low-end growl got lost after uploading to RU-vid unfortunately. It does sound pretty good in person I think. Not amazing but pretty good.

In no way will a cat back or axle back void any Warranty

Same here got a 2017

How do you like the jb4?

@@bobbygreene5160 It's a band-aid. Effective, but not a real tuning solution. It's a 4psi bump on 93 octane, and it delivers some readily noticeable AWHP and TQ, particularly in the lower RPMs. We're going to need something more advanced to take advantage of the octane in E30 / optimal peak timing to wring out the extra ~30hp/~40tq.

Im waiting for the 80” any news?

@@cynthiahernandez4242 it’s out, just ordered mine :)

​@@Whatzitmattermost of the gains are above 4k

I think the external audio on moving shots was a lavalier with wind sock clipped to license plate frame

Did you end up installing the magna flow exhaust? How does it sound compared to this one?

I know this comment is old, but corksport full catback and a short ram intake gain +12whp on their dyno. The intake is very minimal gain, a K&N would probably get you almost the same since it's not sucking in hot air like a short ram. The stock exhaust is very restricted for emissions. You can feel the exhaust vibrate even if it's warmed. Seems like it's struggling to push the exhaust gases at low RPM because the diameter is so small. Plus you get a nice sound, it's unique from all the other NA inline 4 due to its big bore long stroke and high compression.

Depends on your country but in general it should not void your powertrain warranty. If you live in the US, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides protection against manufacturers refusing repairs unless they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your modification was the cause of the issue.

Also are deep sockets really needed, can i get away with it with regular sockets

I think I was using my 1/2" but if I could only have one I'd probably but a 3/8". I think if you use a spanner wrench on the side where the bolt sticks out you can get away with a normal depth socket

corksport has much better experience with mazdas, they basically specialize in them unlike borla and the others. i have a 3 and went with corksport, it sounds great but doesn't sound ricey. with borla, it's a bit extreme

@@ronnypooky what about afe power takeda?

They have been selling since summer but I think there is a long backorder line now.

@@halomakes I am looking for the M3 AWD Hatchback Turbo 2021. In their website is states, "This product can't be added to cart now. It will be available on 04/06/2021". Bummmmer , lol. Enjoy your exhaust bro.

Update: Just installed the Corksport axle-back, it does sound good, nice deep cold start, not ricey on acceleration, and very low to no drone in the cabin. I did have rear passengers for the shakedown ride, they did have slight drone in the back seats, SGT sedan. I played with the flange mount to get it as flush as possible to the mid-pipe. Maybe a flange gasket, not donut, will even out that very little gap. Did soapy water leak test on the flange, no bubbles. Corksport does have a header for manual models only. At this point, I don't need it. The short ram, cold air box and this axle-back is all I need, looking for cams next.

No, this is for 2019+

I'm not sure, we only have the 2.5 here in the states. I imagine it would probably be the same but if you're wanting to get it just make sure you check compatibility with CorkSport beforehand

@@halomakes any idea for the 2.5T engine for the 3 turbo

This one says it's for the 2 and 2.5. I have a 2L, and I'm not sure it'll be worth it.

Fits, 2.5, 2.0 and turbo models

yes, 2019+

Yes

@@halomakes thank you

No it's nice and quiet when cruising

2.5

@@halomakes thanks

I did for about half a year. Ended up selling it to get money towards down payment on a house and replacing engine on the miata

mine's an auto. it would probably be more useful in a manual since it lets you hear what the car is doing a bit better but it's still fun enough in an auto

Yes the full process is shown in this video

That was condensation from warm air blowing through a cold pipe. if you had liquid gas coming out of your exhaust something would be very very wrong with your car

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