AEM 15-16 Mazda 3 L4 2.0L F/I - Short Ram Air Intake System
Special Order
This part is still available to order. Once you place your order, we’ll submit it directly to AEM Induction, and they’ll ship it straight to you.
Delivery times can vary depending on the brand, so we can’t guarantee an exact arrival date. What we can guarantee is that we’ll stay on top of your order, monitor its progress, and keep you updated until it reaches your door.
Special-order items are typically not kept in stock by most retailers. By ordering through us, your order is placed directly with AEM Induction, assuring you get the part as quickly as possible.
Want to get an estimated delivery timeframe before ordering? Contact us through our contact page, and we’ll be happy to find out for you.
Fitment tips
Fitment usually comes down to more than the year, make and model. In some cases the sub-model decides whether a part fits, so start by checking the fitment table below. A few more things to check:
- Drive type. If your car is all-wheel drive, make sure the part is for all-wheel drive, not rear-wheel drive.
- Engine size. For engine parts, make sure the engine size on the product matches your engine.
- Transmission. Manual and automatic cars often take different parts.
- Body style. Sedan or hatch, two-door or four-door, cab and bed length on trucks.
- Mid-year changes. Some models changed partway through a year. Your build date is on the door jamb sticker.
- Compare the picture. The part you are replacing should be the same shape as the one in the photo.
- Cross-reference. Check the number on your current part against the manufacturer's own listing. Manufacturer data can sometimes have imperfections.
Still not sure? We are happy to help. Send us a message and we will confirm the fit for you.
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The AEM 21-773C Performance Cold Air Intake System produces horsepower and torque gains by replacing your vehicle's restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. This air intake system was designed, tuned and dyno-tested to fit specific Mazda Mazda3 models. Air enters the system through an oversized AEM Dryflow synthetic washable air filter for outstanding air flow, filtration and performance. The air filter is located in the original airbox space and is protected by a heat shield which is designed to reduce intake air temperature and adapts to the factory cold air scoop. The air intake tube is constructed from mandrel-bent aluminum featuring a durable gunmetal gray powder coated finish. This air intake system was developed to accommodate the engine's factory emissions control devices including the mass air sensor and engine breather hose. The tapered cylinder shaped AEM Dryflow air filter is made from an oil-free, synthetic filter media that can be used for up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is needed (depending on driving conditions). The air intake system is easy to install with commonly available tools and it is backed by AEM's Lifetime Limited Warranty. Some AEM air intakes are not legal for sale or use in California and other states adopting California emission standards, while others are 50 state legal. View the 21-773C vehicle applications to determine the legal status for each vehicle.
Installation InstructionsUser 1
- Washable and reusable oil-free filter media
- AEM Lifetime Limited Warranty
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Mazda | 3 | i Grand Touring |
| 2015-2016 | Mazda | 3 | I Sport |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 | i SV |
| 2015-2016 | Mazda | 3 | I Touring |
| 2017-2018 | Mazda | 3 | Sport |
| 2017-2018 | Mazda | 3 | Touring |
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