Mazda 3 BP HKS Exhaust!

In this video I will be Installing the HKS axleback exhaust for my 2022 2.5 Mazda 3! The install was pretty straight forward and not difficult at all to do at your home, no need to go to a shop. If you are in the market for a new exhaust for your Mazda 3 I have compiled a list and gave my opinions on the systems currently available at the time of this recording. I absolutely love how this exhaust looks and sounds. The stock muffler tips were too small and looked so awkward with the big exhaust cutouts they sit in. The HKS comes with two beautiful carbon fiber 3.5inch exhaust tips that really fill out the exhaust cut outs of the diffuser, making everything look so clean.
I tried my best to capture all the steps to installing these. So be sure to watch till the very end to hear my initial first impressions of the product and how they preform on the vehicle!
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[@cadeng8168]

Dude, you are filling a very vacant niche nicely. Keep it up!

[@pillage-]

It's nice to see Gen 4 Mazda 3 content on here! Def subscribing to keep up with your progress.

[@StradysWorld]

Appreciate it! Have a lot more content cooking up! ✊🏾

[@liangliang8028]

the sound is awesome!

[@keghvart]

Installed it on my car and it sounds mint 👌 They definitely flow better than stock as it makes more power now on throttle.

[@youdavid8484]

Does it really give more power

[@keghvart]

​@@youdavid8484 It's a slight increase. I notice better throttle response.

[@arthurbreault2949]

I have this kit for my gen 3 and I love it I do agree about getting mid pipe tho

[@zdoomboy]

Probably should block licence plate just in case for future. HKS definitely the preferred sound for most I agree sounded like a perfect street car blend of sounds

[@carshow6819]

The magnaflow still sounds better to me. The HKS sounds as if it has a better flow. But sound I give it to the Magnaflow Exhaust. Good Video

[@thetechlibrarian]

I might be in the minority but I actually think the racing beat sounds really good.

[@user-bb8rs3tv7x]

Magnaflow is what I have on mine. I think is lots better.

[@nelsonnarciso1791]

Great video. How's the exhaust sound after a few months of driving if younstill kept it on car??? Thanks.

[@alvinleyenda2689]

Does anyone know if the exhausts for this engine would work on the skyactiv x versions?

[@azndrgnboi34]

I was considering HKS but it's Not made for the Turbo. I really love the Carbon Fiber Tips. I'm going to end up getting the Borla made for Turbos.

[@julianc2789]

So for sure it won’t work on the Turbo AWD?

[@julianc2789]

I just hot a message from Japan and it will not work on the AWD

[@julianc2789]

Got

[@kevinbosquez6728]

I bought my CX5 from Douglass in CS too haha

[@mxcnbigboyz619]

My problem is that I have no idea what to do with the OEM parts, I have no storage and don’t want to sell for scrap at less than 5k miles ran through it

[@StradysWorld]

I’m right there with you man! haha

[@SharkForge29]

bro this is a great video!!! I've been looking at all kinds of videos trying to find the right one. I really think this HKS axleback is what I want. subtle... low... not ricey sounding. I just want something that offers a little bit of a low note so I can enjoy the drive and feel a bit more connected but not piss off the neighborhood or drone my ears out. I have a dumb question... how tight did you have to bolt the axleback on? Did it say how tight to do it?

[@StradysWorld]

If I remember correctly it’s was 35-40 foot pounds

[@SharkForge29]

@@StradysWorld Appreciate you so much bro. Your channel has been one of my favs for mazda3 content!

[@nelsonnarciso1791]

Anyone have a part number for this hks exhausr please thank you

[@gregcrezee4071]

There's a saying... no replacement for displacement! You'll never get the deep growl of a V8 V10, V12 etc. from a 4 banger! I do agree, I can't stand the loud, whiny exhaust! Nice vid.

[@duartej86]

Hey man!! Looking to get HKS for my 2023 Mazda 3 but don’t know where to buy from? Any good sites? Great videos

[@StradysWorld]

If you’re looking to get the same one I’m running I have it linked in the video description!

[@cody12345249]

I'm surprised you ranked CorkSport last, I have the axleback and I thought Borla sounded a little too raspy for my taste. The axleback & SRI combo does improve the sound tenfold, that's for sure. Midpipe is coming soon so I'm really excited to hear the new sound.

[@abdal1999]

Do you think it’s worth the purchase? I’ve been looking at getting the Corksport axle back but had no one to ask about the sound/quality.

[@cody12345249]

@@abdal1999 100% worth it brother, no doubt about it! I've had mine on a little over a year now, the sound, in my opinion sounds beautiful. Not too fart-canny, not too harsh, just the right amount of loud with a great sound. I myself am not a fan of obnoxiously loud cars, so it's absolutely perfect for me. Little to no drone when I'm on the highway doing 120kmh. Wonderful for daily driving. I've not one single complaint, except the price. The shipping was brutal, as well as import fees. At the end of it I paid about $860. Pretty steep, but I'm used to it at this point being Canadian.

[@jkdoodle4460]

@@cody12345249 what is the SRI? I’m new to exhausts

[@braydons5623]

​@@jkdoodle4460 SRI is the short ram intake

[@gushinojosa7696]

I added a corksport SRI and cold box for the SRI to my corksport axelback exhaust sounds great nice deep roar when you step on it and all that for less than a thousand.

[@johnmartin358]

How do you have a Manual Mazda 3 is the model the premium version

[@StradysWorld]

Yupppp only the premium version comes in manual!

[@user-wj1gp7eo6c]

Does this exhaust fit 2023 mazda3 gt sport hatchback awd?

[@StradysWorld]

Yea it should!

[@sanchezbran11]

Would this fit on the 2022 awd turbo version?

[@StradysWorld]

It should, I believe the piping is the same but I honestly can’t say forsure.

[@oswaldoflores9206]

I've got the cat back takeda. It sounds great, sounds deep enough and not ricy at all. Could easily immitate a factory dodge charger. Once you rev it it screams a bit, but is still deep enough not to make other cringe lol. Mine was 666 bucks, while the Borla system was 800 bucks. I made a good choice lol

[@StradysWorld]

No way you have a Takeda cat back for a 4th gen, they only make an axle back 🤔

[@edgarpalomo5329]

Is it works with a mazda 3 hb turbo 2022?

[@StradysWorld]

Nah only the 2.5 NA from what I’ve gathered.

[@tonyvelasquez863]

I really want it , but at $1300 .... sucks that no one else has it on sale I the US !!! $400 SHIPPING is killing it for me

[@GoBrushYourTeeth]

Do you need to retune the car after exhaust and intake upgrade?

[@ProwlXV]

Not typically, they don’t tend to change enough for the PCM to be unable to compensate.

[@teddysavigny4170]

it works on skyactiv x?

[@StradysWorld]

No idea.

[@panesar94p]

This for the 2.0 or 2.5?

[@StradysWorld]

2.5!

[@HrvojeMihajlic]

do you lose the warranty after installation?

[@StradysWorld]

Nah adding a muffler to your car doesn’t void warranty. But I’d check with your dealership just in case because they be on some shady stuff sometimes!

[@HrvojeMihajlic]

@@StradysWorld tnx!

[@Tz-nu7nv]

yes it is

[@muinuddinariffin2941]

Any different on mpg?

[@StradysWorld]

Nah not that I’ve noticed.

[@klentrectazo9255]

Would it pass nys inspection?

[@StradysWorld]

No idea what that even is lol

[@a5___br1sk3t5]

Where can we get one of these?

[@StradysWorld]

I got it from eBay! I would’ve linked it but eBay links seem to go bad after a while

[@a5___br1sk3t5]

@@StradysWorld Just found it! Thanks man. They killing us with the shipping from Indonesia lol

[@StradysWorld]

@@a5___br1sk3t5 yea unfortunately lol

[@cookie2843]

is this mod legal?

[@StradysWorld]

In the United States it is I can’t speak on anywhere else lol

[@CatanPlayerr]

The music transition was way too loud compared to your voice volume

[@StradysWorld]

Everyone’s a critic

[@drew4b]

videos are great but dude you gotta balance your audio i have to crank it to hear you talk and then your music came blasting through so loud and scared the shit out of me. then i had to turn it waaaaaay bacck up. other than that great video

[@evilconvic]

new gen mazda driver here, let me tell you corksport IS WAYYYY to over priced for there exhaust systems. i wanna mod my car however paying almost 1 grand for a singular pipe is outrageous 😒

[@waytospergtherebro]

Does this really impress that one Asian girl in your sad little town?

[@StradysWorld]

Yup

[@clintitlog]

Take the splash pad off.

[@StradysWorld]

For what purpose?

[@grzmedia_]

waist of money if i've ever seen it

[@StradysWorld]

Waste***