Short Ram Air Intake For Mazda CX3 (2015-2019) Skyactiv Touring with 2.0L Engine Blue

Unlock the Skyactiv Growl: High-Flow Performance Intake for Mazda CX-3 2.0L Skyactiv-G

Who Is This For? Designed specifically for Mazda CX-3 owners running the high-compression 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine who want to improve throttle response, hear their engine breathe, and add a custom look to their engine bay during daily driving or spirited weekend runs.

The Muffled Factory Restriction: From the factory, your Skyactiv engine is choked by a massive, plastic airbox designed for silence rather than airflow. When you step on the gas, the response is often sluggish as the engine struggles to pull air through restrictive paper filters and baffled chambers. This lack of airflow prevents your Mazda CX-3 from reaching its true acceleration potential, leaving the engine note sounding more like a vacuum cleaner than a performance machine.

The Engineering Solution: This Short Ram Air Intake kit deletes the bulky factory housing in favor of a high-flow, washable filter and a custom-engineered MAF (Mass Air Flow) adapter. Utilizing modern Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, the adapter is precision-crafted from thermoplastic polymers to ensure a perfect seat for your factory MAF sensor. By providing a more direct path for oxygen to enter the intake manifold, your engine computer can optimize the fuel-air mixture, resulting in sharper throttle response and a deep, throaty intake growl under load.

The Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition

• The Sound & Power Gain: Unlike the silent factory box, this kit provides a noticeable performance tone and improved acceleration by reducing intake resistance.
• Advanced FDM Construction: While generic universal kits often require "hacking" your factory sensor into place, our adapter is specifically printed for Skyactiv sensors. *Please note: FDM manufacturing leaves a unique, textured "wavy" surface that reflects the modern additive manufacturing process.*
• Washable & Reusable Filter: Unlike disposable paper filters that end up in landfills, this blue high-flow filter can be cleaned and re-oiled for a lifetime of use, saving you money on every service interval.

Technical Specifications & Factory Ratings

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• MAZDA CX-3 (2016-2019 US / 2015-2019 International) 2.0L Skyactiv-G (Sport, Touring, Grand Touring)

Installation Notes:

Direct bolt-on replacement for factory airbox. Requires transfer of OEM MAF sensor. BOLTS NOT INCLUDED (Reuse factory hardware). Tuner Tip: Disconnect your battery for 10 minutes after installation to allow the ECU to relearn the new airflow parameters.

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is the most cost-effective way to transform the driving experience of your Skyactiv vehicle. Backed by real automotive enthusiasts and fast shipping to get you back on the road with more power and better sound.

Common Questions

Will this short ram air intake fit my 2016-2019 Mazda CX-3 2.0L?
Yes, this kit is built for the Mazda CX-3 equipped with the 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine across 2016-2019 US models and 2015-2019 international models.

What comes in the kit?
The kit includes a washable, reusable blue high-flow cone air filter and a precision-crafted FDM thermoplastic MAF sensor adapter.

Are mounting bolts for the MAF sensor included?
This kit is designed to reuse your factory hardware. Simply transfer your original MAF sensor and factory bolts into the new adapter.

How does this install in place of the stock airbox?
It is a direct bolt-on replacement for the upper factory airbox assembly. After transferring your factory MAF sensor, disconnect the battery for 10 minutes so the ECU can adjust to the updated airflow.

Can the air filter be cleaned and reused?
Yes, the included blue high-flow filter is fully washable and can be cleaned and re-oiled at regular service intervals.