Is Cold Air Intake worth it?

SewerRat563 · Mar 13, 2022

so I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn 5.7L eTorque. I just put in new hearders (aFe twisted tub Part Number:48-32023) and a new muffler MBRP XP series High Flow replacement muffler. so my question is with me do those modifications should I put in a Cold Air Intake or just stick with OEM filters? I have there is no real benefits with oil filters over dry and read that CAI actually can make your MPG go down. I am no expert as why I am asking to stay with OEM air filter or go with CAI.

kurek · Mar 13, 2022

If you have eTorque then you've got a 5th gen Ram but the answer's pretty much the same.

Cold Air Intake recommendation

Need recommendation for CAI for 2015 1500 Hemi. Looking at K&N Blackhawk too

www.ramforum.com

SewerRat563 · Mar 13, 2022

So by reading the article. I guess it being up another question. To go with dry air filter or oiled?

Pull Ya · Mar 13, 2022

I think generally speaking the stock intake is sufficient unless you are planning to add FBO. To date, the only CAI that has documented performance gains at the track is the Vararam, with the exception of the custom-made track intake made by Moe's Performance.
Jay

CheechDogg.0n37s · Mar 14, 2022

Nope not worth it at all especially if it's an open one which you are risking the possibility of water getting into your engine .... the OEM intake is plenty enough ... don't waste your money put it towards something else

jws123 · Mar 14, 2022

Save your money for gas!

hemihustlin · Mar 15, 2022

a popular stock parts approach is to change the lower half of the airbox for the slightly larger ecodiesel/6.4 hemi piece
I dont have any pics handy but in sure someone does!

RamHemi18 · Mar 15, 2022

hemihustlin said:
a popular stock parts approach is to change the lower half of the airbox for the slightly larger ecodiesel/6.4 hemi piece
I dont have any pics handy but in sure someone does!

I did this mod. It was cheap with parts from Benny. takes about 10 mins. There's a thread regarding this that shows it does reduce restriction. I paired mine with a dryflow AEM filter.

hemihustlin · Mar 15, 2022

RamHemi18 said:
I did this mod. It was cheap with parts from Benny. takes about 10 mins. There's a thread regarding this that shows it does reduce restriction. I paired mine with a dryflow AEM filter.

any comparison pics for fun?

RamHemi18 · Mar 15, 2022

hemihustlin said:
any comparison pics for fun?

I dont have any from mine exactly. But here is the link to the thread talking about it. There are some pictures in the thread:

Better flowing intake for 5.7 w/Ecodiesel lower airbox

Thought I'd share this with the forum, the Ecodiesel lower airbox takes the same air filter and top lid as the 5.7 trucks but has an inlet that is roughly 50% larger. The part numbers for these are: Inlet: 68190706AB Lower Box: 68232657AC Links to where I got them...

www.ramforum.com

seabrook · Mar 17, 2022

no get a aem dry flow and remove the carbon filter in your airbox lid

SewerRat563 · Mar 17, 2022

I actually should be getting my AEM dry filter today. thank you for the tip and I didn't think about the carbon filter. I was surprised to know AEM sold to K&N. but I guess they are keeping the name AEM for the stuff they already sell it will just be from K&N now. I know know how I feel about that.

seabrook · Mar 18, 2022

SewerRat563 said:
I actually should be getting my AEM dry filter today. thank you for the tip and I didn't think about the carbon filter. I was surprised to know AEM sold to K&N. but I guess they are keeping the name AEM for the stuff they already sell it will just be from K&N now. I know know how I feel about that.

ull like it- fits as good as stock

Zoe Saldana · Mar 19, 2022

SewerRat563 said:
so I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn 5.7L eTorque. I just put in new hearders (aFe twisted tub Part Number:48-32023) and a new muffler MBRP XP series High Flow replacement muffler. so my question is with me do those modifications should I put in a Cold Air Intake or just stick with OEM filters? I have there is no real benefits with oil filters over dry and read that CAI actually can make your MPG go down. I am no expert as why I am asking to stay with OEM air filter or go with CAI.

Not with our computer controlled engine.

Change filter regularly and you are good.

StNick · Mar 28, 2022

I have a 94 Ram 2500/5.9 diesel and was considering a cold air intake until a mechanic told me it would make the truck sound "cool". I don't want to add any additional noise. My need for "cool" died many years ago along with my need for speed.

Black1500Ram · Aug 15, 2022

No, get a purolatorONE filter (IMO) for the stock box. Project Farm Filter Review

Tray Burge · Aug 16, 2022

Go Vararam or go home!
It's just part of the HP puzzle though.

DILLIGAF · Aug 16, 2022

No point on a 5.7 Intake. save your money for a 6.4 Intake swap instead

Dave Haddon · Oct 24, 2022

Just curious if you swp to a 6.4 intake will the Vararam still work on that intake?

Wild one · Oct 24, 2022

Dave Haddon said:
Just curious if you swp to a 6.4 intake will the Vararam still work on that intake?

No it won't,the 6.4 intake points off to the passenger side fender Dave,so a 5.7's Vararam won't fit.If you're considering the 6.4 intake manifold swap,don't waste your money on any of the aftermarket 5.7 cold air intakes.

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