Cold air intake kits - yes or no

[Dark Knight 500]

Just curious what you guys think of running a cold air intake on the 5.7L hemi? New to the forum, and I’ve been on the fence since I bought my ‘17 Ram 1500 Laramie C/C


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[bassheadhemi]

Just curious what you guys think of running a cold air intake on the 5.7L hemi? New to the forum, and I’ve been on the fence since I bought my ‘17 Ram 1500 Laramie C/C


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I like my S&B cai, it look cool, but that's pretty much it.

If you want to do a mod that you can actually feel, try the pedal commander.

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[csuder99]

Given that modern vehicles pull intake air from outside the engine bay most "cold" air intakes are rather questionable. Even if the air at the airfilter is 5 degrees cooler, by the time it arrives in the cylinder the difference is negligible. And if the aftermarket design uses metal pipes there might be even more heat transferred to the intake air.
Plus they often have inferior filter properties ("less restrictive" is the marketing term) and don't do well with deep water crossings.
Can you tell I'm not a fan ... ?

 

[ivey_usmc]

I have a S&B and like it so far

 

[CostaRam]

Beside the look and maybe the different sound there is no benefit of a CAI.

 

[69GWC]

Only one worth buying it the Vararam imo.

 

[ncgrl1]

Only you can decide for yourself if it is worth it. I was always a naysayer myself until I finally bit the bullet after S&B came out with the new redesign. I though, worst case, I could resell it and not loose a whole lot. After getting it, I am very happy with my purchase and would buy again. It's not loud and does change the throttle response in a good way. Ask 50 people and get 50 answers. Only you can decide for sure!

 

[Hawkman]

Only you can decide for yourself if it is worth it. I was always a naysayer myself until I finally bit the bullet after S&B came out with the new redesign. I though, worst case, I could resell it and not loose a whole lot. After getting it, I am very happy with my purchase and would buy again. It's not loud and does change the throttle response in a good way. Ask 50 people and get 50 answers. Only you can decide for sure!

^^^What ncgrl1 said^^^

 

[Gary's Hemi]

Only you can decide for yourself if it is worth it. I was always a naysayer myself until I finally bit the bullet after S&B came out with the new redesign. I though, worst case, I could resell it and not loose a whole lot. After getting it, I am very happy with my purchase and would buy again. It's not loud and does change the throttle response in a good way. Ask 50 people and get 50 answers. Only you can decide for sure!

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[indept]

My understanding is it's not as much cold air as it is volume. They provide more surface area and less restrictive " plumbing" . there have been dyno measurements showing a 15 hp increase before & after.

 

[Ram Night]

Save your money because your truck has a very effective CAI from the factory. This question has been asked 100's of times over the years. Check out this video, and you can make a decision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itu4iumZa60

 

[crazykid1994]

The factory intake is a cai. I bought the s&b intake because it has better air flow. I noticed a greater throttle response as well as the tone of my truck changed a little. If you don’t plan on doing massive engine work the cai is not a requirement but they are really cool looking as well


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[dexter]

The factory intake is a cai. I bought the s&b intake because it has better air flow. I noticed a greater throttle response as well as the tone of my truck changed a little. If you don’t plan on doing massive engine work the cai is not a requirement but they are really cool looking as well


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxQYGBa9b3o

$ better spent on a tuner

 

[abouttobeglue]

I've got the k&n 63561 on my truck, little bit better throttle response, looks and sounds cool. I got it on sale for $225 so it was worth it for that price, but if I did it again is get the most one or leave it stock

 

[crazykid1994]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxQYGBa9b3o



$ better spent on a tuner

yes the money may be better spent on a tuner but as far as I am concerned the question was about CAIs and not about tuners. I stated an opinion which is what was asked so no need for people to comment bash


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[H1Chester]

Yup. Keeping my stock air box, putting in an AEM dry drop in, and modding the corrugated section of the stock intake tube with a straight tube.

 

[Wild one]

Yup. Keeping my stock air box, putting in an AEM dry drop in, and modding the corrugated section of the stock intake tube with a straight tube.

Do a search for intake airbox mods,you should find articles on adding a ram air tube to the stock box if you're so inclined

 

[Joes1500]

Yup. Keeping my stock air box, putting in an AEM dry drop in, and modding the corrugated section of the stock intake tube with a straight tube.

For the win!

 

[atrupo]

I have a K&N 63 series. I enjoy the sound of it and it slightly changed my exhaust sound. At the very top end i.e. 4500 RPM and higher, it doesn't feel like my engine is running out of breath anymore. So, it doesn't really effect anything under normal driving conditions, I just like the look and sound of it.

 

[Hipps2000]

S&B with the snorkel and a filter sock is what I run...best one out there except for the Varam which is a whole different best.