I have a 2008 Mazda3 2.3L. I want to put a CAI, although i already have a turbo in it. Is it safe to put a CAI in it? will i have to made any adjustments to any other part of the car, like the exhaust system?

 

this "turbokit" you have should have a section of piping with a filter on the end of it, a cai for a N/A motor is WAY different than one for a turboed one

 

I also have a '08 2.3 5door....what turbo kit do you have? I am looking for good price/performance kit.

 

the guy i bought it from just said "it has turbo". how can i find out what kind it is?

 

IntakeTHIS: There are only two prebuilt kits and they both run for 4k your not gonna find one cheaper, if you know what your doing piece one together its cheaper.

csmova: I think this guy is pulling your leg, you would know if you had a turbo, look at the back of the motor if you see something that looks like a snail then you have a turbo, if there is nothing back there then you dont have one

 

alright yeah i agree. so putting a CAI in wont do anything? cause my friend got one and it made the 'check engine' light come on. i assume this is from the extra air coming in, is there anyway to make it so the car doesnt see it as a problem?

 

drive it for a few miles and let it "learn" the cel should go away after awhile

 

well i got a chance to look under my car and near the exhaust system was a rectangular box. i believe its the turbo thats hooked up to the exhaust. correct then?

edit: if so, what kind of CAI do i now need?

 

A rectangular turbo??? Can't say as I've ever heard of such a thing. Anybody?

 

FINALLY! Somebody more lost than I am!!!