i've been lookin around n seems like alotta ppl like the MS CAI but i where can i find it??

 

The vendors area is where I found this They might be others vendors that have it.

 

Online Mazda Parts has it for $350.00, that is where I got mine.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&subcat1=78682

Scroll near the bottom of the page.

 

odd that Mazda won't realease a HP dyno chart of it...

 

It looks to be EXACTLY the same as the AEM cold air intake. Personally I saved 80 bucks and got the AEM.

 

yea its the same, a lot of oem stamped after market parts like TRD and Mazdaspeed, just rebadges other manufactuers parts. Paying mostly for the name and warranty coverage.

 

they never released dyno's for the ms exhaust either.

 

Warranty with the MS!

 

Just throw a ms sticker on it and they will never know the difference!

 

haha good point

 

So just installed my AEM and it's awesome. One small thing- if you have racing beat screens, you have to bend back one of the mounting clips in order for the intake tube to fit. Other than that, sounds really good. I really haven't felt any difference in power, but idle seems a little smoother.

 

Keep your foot in one spot (not WOT) and redline it. I feel it around 6000 RPMS. Theres a little jump and it gets to redline pretty quick after that.

 

I installed the MS CAI on my 2006 Shinka two months ago. Here are my thoughts:

1. Dyno shows 2-3 peak horsepower at best.

2. The car feels slightly more powerful at 7500 and above.

3. The car definitely sounds better. It is much louder between 8000-9500 rpm.


I bought the part from and had it installed by my local dealer, Tasca Mazda in Cranston, RI.

 

it is a new part in comparison to the other intakes that have been out for awhile. People tend to get excited about new products...some even sell the intake they have to get a new product. But as many have said, this is the same intake as the AEM. Don't know what the excitement is really about (even though I do have an intake)....as the intakes really do no more than make noise.

I can't imagine the excitement is about the fact you can have a warrantied part that now makes noise....?

 

AEM was the third party on the design team, thats why it looks exactly like the AEM intake.... and the warranty is only for like 12 months or osmething like that... Personally I would do waht zenmoused did and just buy the AEM, you save money, and you can choose colors for the tubing....plus the AEM has numbers out, not impressive, but thye have numbers out

 

AEM over the MS...

...but REVi over the AEM, if your willing to spend the extra cash for the duct

 

Its not the warranty for the intake, but mazda warranty for the car. Plus its carb approved.

 

I'm not worried. Your dealer would have to be a real dick to not work on your car because of the brand of air filter you use. Also it would tend to be against the law. If you read your warranty info, you are allowed to fit aftermarket parts on your car, and while the dealer can void warranty on that part of the car, they cannot void anything beyond that without proof that your aftermarket part caused damage to other parts. Think about it this way- would they void the warranty if you got a different brand of tires or spark plugs?

 

okay...well...think about this. AEM was third party...same as AEM...hmm...I'm thinking same (minimal) gains???

Still think the warranty with it is worth it. You never know when something could go wrong. I definately don't, and won't regret it. I'd rather the dealer be like "Damn! He has MS! Foiled!" than "Haha! Sucker's got the AEM. Oh man there goes the warranty" We all know how much some dealers love to do that.

 

it sounds louder, brake more at low speed. i think it had improve low speed driving, feel like driving mini fairlady, cause u tend to brake more.

 

Dealer can do the same thing with the mazdaspeed intake as they can with any other. Mazdaspeed does not equal Mazda. It's the dealer you go to that makes the difference.

 

iIf you check the warranty color on the MS it is only recommended for track use HA HA HA.

My Mazda dealer said no problem because its Mazdaspeed and they will have no problems with any warranty issue on any part of the car with this installed.

These guys were great when I bought the car and have always been great with any questions. What dealership do you know puts the rotary mechanic on the phone when you have technical questions on performance improvements and the ups & possible downs of each?

Mine does.

 

An intake goes to the engine. Yeah they have to prove that that was the part that made the engine malfunction. But what if it did, then it's all up to you to replace.

 

My dealer today said $620 w/install. He said the CAI was $500. I thought that was the old price?

 

why dont they just ask you to...well, never mind. If you pay that much for the intake, and have them install it....well, enjoy