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Re: cold air intake [daryl]
by bigfur
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Oct 10, 2006 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: daryl (Jun 26, 2006 12:17 pm)
Generally the only time you set off any error codes is if you apply the oil too heavily after cleaning it and it can mess up some sensors. Why you have to very carefully read the instructions (i know how hard that can be for us guys here) and follow them to a T. Otherwise that is when problems start.
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07 Mazda3
by bigfur
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Oct 25, 2006 (7:34 pm)
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Why do after market companies hate the M3 so much? I cant find anyone who does customer fit all weather floor mats, so far no one shows an intake for an 07 (i think its the same as the rest but i dont know). These are the two major thing im looking for right now (the extra rims and tires have to wait). Anyone able to help me out?
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07 Mazda 3i 2.0L Engine Chip
by godaddy1
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Feb 02, 2007 (8:35 pm)
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Does anyone know of a proven & reliable engine chip to increase HP & driveability for the 2.0L? 
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CAI Options
by jicbulk
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Feb 06, 2007 (8:35 am)
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Hi,
Proud owner of a 2007 S Touring. I did a quick search for CAI kits and came up with some ebay $40 jobs on one end and the official Mazdaspeed kit for $300. Have also seen other kits for $200 or so. Why such a big difference? I'm guessing that not all are acceptable within the warranty period, but other than that....Any comments? Help me decide!
-Jicbulk
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Re: CAI Options [jicbulk]
by bigfur
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Feb 07, 2007 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: jicbulk (Feb 06, 2007 8:35 am)
I have a 2007 SGT 5-speed. Put a K&N Typhoon intake on my car. Paid about $208, most places will not gauntee the fit of the 07 M3 since they have no tested them, i took a gamble and it works. Its alot of work to install it. Have to take the old intake out obviously which is a pain. I think its well worth the trouble though, i love the intake.
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Re: cold air intake [outingsinc]
by badboy4lifebdb
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Feb 28, 2007 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: outingsinc (Jun 26, 2006 6:32 am)
I have a 2004 Mazda 3. I have installed a K&N kit! I installed it about a year ago, and I loved it. The sound was great, and I did notice a little performance difference. I live in Indiana, so the winters can get a little cold. Now that it is cold, my car has ran like crap. It surges really bad, and sometimes dies at red lights. I ran that code myself and it pulled a mass air flow code, so I replaced the sensor and it still ran like crap, so I had to take it to mazda, and they wouldn't work on it cause of the modification, and performance shops in the area wouldn't work on it either cause the car is so new. Mazda told me to put a stock intake back on, so I'm in the process of doing that. Never heard on any intake making a car do that, but with newer cars having all these stupid sensors, I guess it could happen. With it being colder outside, and since cold air is less dense, with the aftermarket intake sucking in so much air, I guess it could be too much for the fuel, so it surges. Basically what I'm saying is, if you don't live in the south, I would highly not recommend doing it, but if you do, don't be stupid like me and throw your stock intake away. KEEP IT cause you might need it!!!
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Re: cold air intake [badboy4lifebdb]
by autonomous
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Feb 28, 2007 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: badboy4lifebdb (Feb 28, 2007 12:47 pm)
2004 Mazda 3. I have installed a K&N kit
Did you make any other modifications?
How is the K&N air filter supposed to be maintained?
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Re: cold air intake [autonomous]
by bigfur
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Feb 28, 2007 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Feb 28, 2007 2:53 pm)
I have a 2007 M3 with the K&N intake and have had no problems at all. Installed it myself about a month after i bought the car. No modifications at all to make, some of the bolts are hard to get to so if your not pretty handy at things id have a shop install it. I usually wash my filters about once every 6 monthes. Only catch with the M3 is you have to take off the drivers side front tire and the splash sheild to the the filter off. Also never throw the original parts off or sell them on ebay till AFTER the factory warranty is up. Easier to put the stock one back in then pay mazda to work around the K&N.
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Re: cold air intake [badboy4lifebdb]
by rorr
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Mar 01, 2007 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: badboy4lifebdb (Feb 28, 2007 12:47 pm)
"With it being colder outside, and since cold air is less dense...."
Actually, colder air is MORE dense. I doubt that getting too MUCH air flow is the problem.
Is it possible that you've got some blockage in the system restricting airflow?
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Re: cold air intake [autonomous]
by coolasash
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Mar 05, 2007 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Feb 28, 2007 2:53 pm)
"How is the K&N air filter supposed to be maintained?"
you have to clean the k&n cold air intake filter occasionaly to keep the filter working as it should. there's a cleaner and degreaser available at k&n's website that will dissolve the dirt buildup. there's also an aerosol kit that restores the efficiency of the filters. check it out here
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