More horsepower

Joe Lesko · Sep 1, 2017

Happy Friday! Looking to add a few extra HP to my 2015 Ram Hemi 5.7..... Can upgrading my air intake increase power significantly??

Rzrman328 · Sep 1, 2017

Trupiano · Sep 1, 2017

Welcome Joe!

If you're looking for more power, go for a tuning platform. They'll unlock some untapped potential and give you a little more skinny pedal. There's a lot of forum sponsors on here that would love to help you out. [emoji6] Aside from sound, an intake wont do much for you without a lot more modifications.

SYKRAMMAN · Sep 1, 2017

If you want (SIGNIFICANT) hp then put a blower on it, lol.
A lot of hp comes from tuning though.

customcarz973 · Sep 1, 2017

I would either turbo it (if it is in your budget), or tune it with hemi fever.

ExpressRules · Sep 1, 2017

A CAI won't help you, but consider getting a Catch Can and a couple of decals for the rear window. :naughty:

Casper · Sep 1, 2017

ExpressRules said:
A CAI won't help you, but consider getting a Catch Can and a couple of decals for the rear window.

Agree, CAI perhaps un poquito, no mas.

With the catch can its about cleanliness not torque or HP.

Exhaust same as CAI, a tiny sump'n sump'n, but if you couldn't spin 20" rims before you won't after.

Maybe the decal is the answer?! :bowroflwerd6:

Seriously, pedal commander won't "tune" but for <$300 and no warranty risks, its cheaper than a tuner and will make the skinny pedal more responsive. Tuner is going to be the answer in the long run however.

Long tube headers would help, and of course if you have the bankroll, cam, turbo or blower are going to change things up, and then you get into things like better stall torque converter and ported throttle body to give more air to all that new equipment. :big_banana_Dance:

chrisp2493 · Sep 1, 2017

Actually yes, installing an intake will add more power. Because once you install an intake, you end up doing the muffler. Then you decide you put headers on. Then that's not enough, so you'll tune it. Then that wears off and you decide to cam it. Then you get gears, converter, and then like me, decide to stroke it haha

So yes, in the long run, your intake add will end up with a lot more horsepower

JJP71584 · Sep 1, 2017

+1 for tuner...really woke my truck up.

Firebird · Sep 1, 2017

Joe Lesko said:
Happy Friday! Looking to add a few extra HP to my 2015 Ram Hemi 5.7..... Can upgrading my air intake increase power significantly??

Nope, but they do sound nice! :naughty:

MADDOG · Sep 1, 2017

Intake by itself, no.

Intake + Exhaust + Programmer (with custom tune) = 25 - 40 HP increase. May not sound like a lot but it is noticeable.

The thing about programming is that you have more power and torque available right off idle which makes the truck feel really responsive to throttle input.

Also consider the Pedal Commander.

Pull Ya · Sep 1, 2017

chrisp2493 said:
Actually yes, installing an intake will add more power. Because once you install an intake, you end up doing the muffler. Then you decide you put headers on. Then that's not enough, so you'll tune it. Then that wears off and you decide to cam it. Then you get gears, converter, and then like me, decide to stroke it haha

So yes, in the long run, your intake add will end up with a lot more horsepower

One of the most factual posts yet---- :naughty:

Jay

chrisp2493 · Sep 1, 2017

Pull Ya said:
One of the most factual posts yet----

Jay

Just one more mod and it will be right where I want it...I swear honey!

Pull Ya · Sep 1, 2017

In my somewhat limited Spanish----El Torro pu pu :favorites13:

Jay

Tach_tech · Sep 2, 2017

One word, Whipple!

Dangulo · Sep 2, 2017

I installed the Mopar Cai and functional hood scoop.

I already have the diablo tuner along with direct fit muffler.

The CAI made a noticible difference while driving on the freeway between 50-80. It also helped my mpg to combat my lift and 35's

If you don't have the sport good check out Vararam. It's a similar setup and maybe half the price of the Mopar combo.

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