The CorkSport Advantage
Sound Boost:
The CorkSport mid-pipe exhaust kit completely replaces the OEM mid pipes with 63.5mm mandrel bent pipe and a pass-thru resonator. The larger pipe adds a great sound and tone for the backroads while the high-flowing resonators control drone so your car is still comfortable on the daily commute! We tested multiple resonator setups in both the axle back and midpipe sections and found that the asymmetric axle back design and large oval resonator in the midpipe results in the absolute best combination of tone, volume, and drone control for your MZ3.
Horsepower Gains:
What good is sound without a little power to go with it? Installing the CorkSport Cat-Back Exhaust (with the CorkSport Short Ram Intake previously installed) netted us approximately 20wTQ and 10-18wHP. You can see significant gains from 2700rpm through the rpm range til redline at 6200rpm.
OEM Fitment:
Each CS mid pipe exhaust system was designed from the ground up to fit just like your OEM exhaust system. We offer two different midpipe setups for great fitment, no matter if your vehicle is AWD or FWD. Don’t worry though, both use the same resonator design so you know your car will sound great, regardless of your drivetrain!
Cylinder Deactivation:
If your Mazda 3 is equipped with cylinder deactivation don’t be worried because we have a solution for you. Utilizing a bracket made out of 304 stainless steel, you can mount your cylinder deactivation motor securely out of the way to ensure no check engine lights are set and also reduce the restriction caused by the factory internal valve.
Materials & Manufacturing:
The CorkSport mid pipe exhaust is made from fully polished, mandrel bent, 304 stainless steel for a fantastic look that will stand up to the elements and keep your Mazda breathing easy. All joints use TIG welds for long lasting strength and all hanger locations have extra bracing to ensure a secure exhaust for years to come. Lastly, each exhaust comes with all hardware and gaskets that are needed for install to keep your install day running smoothly!
ADVISORY
Midpipe Only Upgrade: These, with your current CorkSport Axle Back Exhaust, will make a complete Cat Back Exhaust system.
NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) in the cabin of your vehicle will be increased by the installation of this exhaust. We highly recommend you view the above video to hear the exhaust note inside and outside the vehicle.
Cylinder deactivation will still function, but a more noticeable tone during cylinder deactivation will be heard with the non-use of the valve in the exhaust piping.
Not confirmed to work with 2.0L SkyX engine. Use at your own risk.
Exhaust will fit on vehicles equipped with the turbo engine, however, a larger CS exhaust is in development specifically for turbo models!
Does NOT fit a CX-30.
Additional Features
- Vehicle Fitment: 2019-up Mazda 3 2.5L Turbo and Non-Turbo FWD & AWD and 2.0 Non SkyX engines.
- Designed & Developed in America: CorkSport Mazda Performance resides in Vancouver, Washington in the middle of the beautiful Pacific Northwest
- CorkSport Service & Support: Receive a 2 year warranty, full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support at (360) 260-2675.