Intake and under hood question

[MKRAM17]

I just purchased a new to me very clean low mile 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab. It has a strange looking intake on it, not sure I like the look of it at all, it also has a silver canister, looks like an oil catch can, I don't think either are factory options. Can you confirm?

 

[turkeybird56]

1) That is a Varaam Air Filter Setup, not stock, (not an intake), improves air flow, leave alone, just check filter once in a while. Good possibility you may have a custom tune also.
2) Yes, Catch Can, not stock. Leave it there, just remember to empty once in a while. Since you are seeing for the 1st Time, go ahead and empty it.

 

[Redfisher1974]

Never asked about upgrades before buying?

 

[MKRAM17]

Never asked about upgrades before buying?

I did not, test drove and loved it, figured it was stock the salesman didn't mention anything

1) That is a Varaam Air Filter Setup, not stock, (not an intake), improves air flow, leave alone, just check filter once in a while. Good possibility you may have a custom tune also.
2) Yes, Catch Can, not stock. Leave it there, just remember to empty once in a while. Since you are seeing for the 1st Time, go ahead and empty it.

Thank you for the information!

 

[Dave Haddon]

You have my exact set up..Love it..way better than stock..adds a few $$ to your value and gas wallet is happier...If you do not like it )(Why)??...lots of guys on here will snatch it up!

 

[DILLIGAF]

The catch can is the only thing actually doing something, Keep it.

 

[NCRaineman]

The catch can is the only thing actually doing something, Keep it.

Basically this. The stock airbox flows plenty of air for the engine to use. The only things you gain with an intake mod are sound and eye candy under the hood. Some people think that's worth it, some people don't.

The days of doing simple bolt-on mods to gain noticeable amounts of power are over, these things come from the factory running just about as good as they possibly can. If you want major gains you'll need to go cam, forced induction or put it on the bottle.

 

[Wild one]

I just purchased a new to me very clean low mile 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab. It has a strange looking intake on it, not sure I like the look of it at all, it also has a silver canister, looks like an oil catch can, I don't think either are factory optionsView attachment 530335View attachment 530336. Can you confirm?

It doesn't hurt to run a pre-filter on the Vararam intake.

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Direct from manufacturer. Made in the USA. Filter material: 100% monofilament polyester with water repellent finish standard on all pre-filters.Open top, odd shape pre-filter. Fits VARARAM Air Grabber Intake Vehicle Applications: 2009-2022 Dodge RAM 2500 and 1500's 5.7L Hemi

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WATER REPELLENT PRE-FILTER. NO TOP. OVER THE EDGE FIT.

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