Short Ram Intake for Mazda 3 & 6 (2014-2016) 2.5L Engine

Wake Up Your Skyactiv-G 2.5L: High-Flow Short Ram Intake System

Who It’s For: Engineered for Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 owners running the Skyactiv-G 2.5L powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and want to hear what their engine is actually doing.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the Skyactiv-G 2.5L is designed for silent operation, not performance. It uses a series of restrictive plastic resonator boxes and accordion-style rubber tubing that creates massive air turbulence, choking the engine’s throttle response. This design causes a noticeable delay when you try to merge or pass, as the engine struggles to pull air through the convoluted factory path and dense paper filter.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces that restrictive plumbing with a mandrel-bent T-304 aluminum tube. By smoothing out the airflow path and utilizing a high-flow cone filter, we drastically reduce the intake resistance. This allows for a more laminar flow of air into the throttle body, increasing the oxygen density entering the combustion chamber. The result is a sharper throttle snap, improved volumetric efficiency, and a deep, aggressive induction roar that the factory box completely hides.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Power Delivery: Expect a 7-10% increase in horsepower and a 6-8% bump in torque, specifically targeting the mid-range where the Skyactiv-G 2.5L needs it most for daily driving.
• Induction Roar: Eliminates the plastic baffling to provide a throaty, sporty sound under heavy acceleration while remaining civilized during steady cruising.
• Premium Construction: Built from lightweight T-304 aluminum to resist corrosion and heat soak, paired with a washable, reusable high-flow cotton media filter.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2014 Mazda 3 All Models with 2.5L 4-cyl Engine
• 2015 Mazda 3 All Models with 2.5L 4-cyl Engine
• 2016 Mazda 3 All Models with 2.5L 4-cyl Engine
• 2014 Mazda 6 All Models with 2.5L 4-cyl Engine
• 2015 Mazda 6 All Models with 2.5L 4-cyl Engine
• 2016 Mazda 6 All Models with 2.5L 4-cyl Engine

Interchange Part Numbers:

SR-MZ3-1416-25L-BK, Skyactiv-G-2.5-Intake, MAZ-25L-1416-ShortRam

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools. We recommend disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes post-install to allow the ECU to recalibrate for the increased airflow volume. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.