Map Notes for Mazdaspeed3

Created by Will Trang
Last updated: Oct 26, 2022 by Brandyn Mowat


Supported Vehicles:

  • USDM 2007-2013 Mazdaspeed3
  • WM 2007-2012 Mazda3 MPS
  • WM 2007-2012 Mazdaspeed Axela


Map Revision:

USDMWorld Market
  • Stage 1 v401
  • Stage1+SF v401
  • NexGen Stage2 v405
  • Stage 1 v234
  • Stage1+SF v401
  • NexGen Stage2 v405

Map Availability: 


Required Accessport Firmware: 

  • AP3-MAZ-002: 1.7.4.2-20281 or Greater

COBB Custom ECU Features



Hardware Requirements: 
 
Calibrations can be used on vehicles that maintain stock turbochargers and a stock fuel system. No 3rd party intake system is confirmed to work with these calibrations. Specifics noted below, per map file.



Fuel Requirements:

  • Maps designated with “91” are for use with 91 and 92 octane fuel or better.
  • Maps designated with “93” are for use with 93 and 94 octane fuel or better

  • Maps designated with “98” are for use with 98 RON fuel or better.

  • Maps designated with “95” are for use with 95 RON fuel or better.


    Each maps lists the minimum required octane. A higher octane fuel can be used safely on a map designed for lower octane. DO NOT use maps designed for higher octane with lower octane fuels. Top Tier gasoline should be used where available.




  • Peak gains are measured as the difference between the highest points of the two plots.
  • Maximum gains are measured as the largest gain at any single point between the two plots.



Stage 1


MapMaximum Gains Over Stock*
Stage1+33.3% HP / +33.7% TQ

Stage 1

  • Intake Requirements:

    • COBB Panel Filter- Optional
      or
    • Stock intake

  • Turbo Inlet

    • Stock turbo inlet hose- Required

  • Intercooler

    • Stock intercooler- Required

  • Cam-Driven Fuel Pump:

    • Stock cam-driven fuel pump- Required

  • Exhaust Requirements:

    • COBB Cat-Back Exhaust - Optional
      or
    • Stock Cat-Back Exhaust

  • Downpipe

    • Stock Catted Downpipe - Required

  • Boost Targets

    • 91 OCT or 95 RON 16psi peak tapering down to 16psi by redline +/- 1.5psi
    • 93 OCT or 98 RON 16.5psi peak tapering down to 16.5psi by redline +/- 1.5psi
  • All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock








Stage 1+ SF



MapMaximum Gains Over Stock*
Stage1+SF+35.5% HP / +35.4% TQ

Stage1+SF

  • Intake Requirements:

    • COBB SF Intake - Required

  • Turbo Inlet

    • COBB Turbo Inlet Hose - Required

  • Intercooler

    • Stock intercooler- Required

  • Cam-Driven Fuel Pump:

    • Autotech High Volume Fuel Pump (CDFP)- Required

  • Exhaust Requirements:

    • COBB Cat-Back Exhaust - Optional
      or
    • Stock Cat-Back Exhaust

  • Downpipe

    • Stock Catted Downpipe - Required

  • Boost Targets

    • 91 OCT or 95 RON - 17psi peak tapering down to 16.5psi by redline +/- 1.5psi
    • 93 OCT or 98 RON - 17psi peak tapering down to 16.5psi by redline +/- 1.5psi
  • All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock






NexGen Stage2







MapMaximum Gains Over Stock*Peak Output Gains
NexGen Stage2 9351.7% Torque  @6470rpm
51.5% HP @6470rpm		14.5% Torque
8.3% HP

As Tested with COBB Cat Back Exhaust Installed. Note that power output will be lower when using the stock exhaust.

NexGen Stage2

  • Intake Requirements:

    • COBB SF Intake & Airbox - Required

  • Turbo Inlet

    • COBB Turbo Inlet Hose - Required

  • Intercooler

    • COBB Front Mount Intercooler - Required
  • Bypass Valve
    • COBB LF BPV - Required

  • Cam-Driven Fuel Pump:

    • Autotech High Volume Fuel Pump (CDFP)- Required

  • Exhaust Requirements:

    • COBB Cat-Back Exhaust - Optional

  • Downpipe

    • Stock Catted Downpipe - Required

  • Boost Targets

    • 91 OCT or 95 RON - 17psi peak tapering down to 16.5psi by redline +/- 1.5psi
    • 93 OCT or 98 RON - 17psi peak tapering down to 16.5psi by redline +/- 1.5psi
  • All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock


A Note on Maximum and Peak Power Gains

Maximum gains are measured as the largest gain at any single RPM point between the two plots.

Peak gains are the point along each line with the highest value.



Non-Performance Maps


Anti-Theft Mode

  • Vehicle will not start.  Used to prevent theft of vehicle

Economy Mode

For Stage1 and Stage2 cars. Sets boost to wastegate setting for better fuel economy. Boost and engine speed limits are also lowered. THIS MAP IS NOT INTENDED FOR SPIRITED DRIVING.

  • Intake Requirements:

    • Stock Air Intake - Required

  • Turbo Inlet

    • COBB Turbo Inlet Hose - Optional
      or

    • Stock Turbo Inlet Hose

  • Intercooler

    • Stock intercooler- Required

  • Cam-Driven Fuel Pump:

    • Stock cam-driven fuel pump- Required

  • Exhaust Requirements:

    • COBB Cat-Back Exhaust - Optional
      or
    • Stock Cat-Back Exhaust
  • All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock


Economy Mode+SF

For Stage1 and Stage2 cars. Sets boost to wastegate setting for better fuel economy. Boost and engine speed limits are also lowered. THIS MAP IS NOT INTENDED FOR SPIRITED DRIVING.

  • Intake Requirements:

    • COBB SF Intake - Required

  • Turbo Inlet

    • COBB Turbo Inlet Hose - Optional
      or

    • Stock Turbo Inlet Hose

  • Intercooler

    • Stock intercooler- Required

  • Cam-Driven Fuel Pump:

    • Stock cam-driven fuel pump- Required

  • Exhaust Requirements:

    • COBB Cat-Back Exhaust - Optional
      or
    • Stock Cat-Back Exhaust

  • All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock



Valet Mode

For Stage1 and Stage2 cars. Boost set to minimum with lower engine speed limit to prevent unwanted spirited driving

  • Intake Requirements:

    • COBB Panel Filter- Optional
      or
    • Stock intake

  • Turbo Inlet

    • Stock turbo inlet hose- Required

  • Intercooler

    • Stock intercooler- Required

  • Cam-Driven Fuel Pump:

    • Stock cam-driven fuel pump- Required

  • Exhaust Requirements:

    • COBB Cat-Back Exhaust - Optional
      or
    • Stock Cat-Back Exhaust
  • All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock










Map Features

  • PURE Boost Tuning.
    v234 calibrations and higher employ this form of simplified boost control logic.

  • Dynamic Load Scaling.
    COBB Tuning’s implementation of Dynamic Load Scaling allows tuning beyond the OEM limitation of 2.0 grams of Load while retaining high table resolution. The load scaling table axes are now completely customizable up to 5.0 grams of Load. Breakpoints in the load axes can be set at user defined values, allowing the tuner to increase table resolutions in areas where it is needed, and decrease table resolution in less critical areas of the table.

  • Launch Control and Flat Foot Shifting
    Launch Control and Flat Foot Shifting has been enabled for all Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed Axela vehicles. All calibrations are LC/FFS-ready. Launch Control limits engine RPM to a user-set value when launching to build boost and increase launch consistency. Flat-Foot Shift allows the user to maintain wide-open-throttle during gear changes, keeping partial boost between shifts and improving acceleration post-shift. These settings can be adjusted with our Accesstuner software.

  • Enhanced High Speed Datalogging
    Faster datalogging means more resolution in data logs, allowing users to see how the engine is behaving during high-speed and high-load conditions in greater detail.

  • Using a Calibration with an intake other than the one it was designed for will cause engine damage.  As such, if you choose to use an intake other than the COBB SF Intake you MUST have it properly calibrated.  Regardless of what the manufacturer may suggest.

  • COBB OTS mapping is NOT designed to be used with upgraded aftermarket wastegate (boost) actuators. Doing so will result in much higher than desired boost levels. Seek the help of a COBB Accesstuner professional should your Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed Axela fall outside of Stage configurations.  They can be easily found at www.cobbtuning.com/dealers


Calibration Bulletin: 

The Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed Axela ECU has implemented logic that will significantly increase fueling to the engine once the DI Fuel Pressure drops below ~1600psi. This logic is intelligent by design, but also puts excessive demands on the fueling system and further forces the DI Fuel Pressure to drop well below safe or effective levels. This new logic combined with an inadequate factory Camshaft Driven Fuel Pump (CDFP) results in the following.

  • Stage1 OTS Calibrations have been designed to run within the limits of the factory CDFP to remain safe.
  • ALL Stage1+, Stage2 and Stage3 OTS Calibrations REQUIRE a quality aftermarket CDFP to run properly. If you have Stage2/Stage3 hardware on your vehicle and have not installed a quality aftermarket CDFP, it is highly recommended to drive gently and avoid going into boost until a quality aftermarket CDFP can be installed or serious engine damage may occur.




Map Revision #Notes:
v405Added COBB NexGen Stage2 Maps
v401Maps have been updated to eliminate unnecessary DTC suppression.
v260Miscellaneous map improvements to Stage1, Stage1+ maps.
v250Revised Stage 2&3 maps for improved boost control (especially in cold weather).
v234Allows the adjustment of flat foot shifting and launch control RPM as well as wastegate duty cycle via the Accessport on compatible maps. 
v233Revised map names for staged package support.
v232World Market 2009 - 2012 Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed Axela only. Corrected a small fueling error in the WOT fueling tables.



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