4th gen ram airbox mod

[Mattera350]

after a couple days looking for a cold air intake I realized the stock intake is basically a cold air intake as it’s oulling air from inside the fender after reading a forum about putting a “air duct” to the bottom of the box I decided to remove the airbox and see other options I then realized the stick. Snorkel has enough room on the bottom to drill a 2.5” hole n run a hose to the front grille I did take readings before and after and the air temp drops almost 10* driving around and has a lot more throttle respeonse and wants to get up and go. So far the truck has a pedal commander, muffler delete, and the airbox mod for performance. The difference is night and day . Will post pics later today

Parts used.
2.5” shop vac house (about 3 feet)
2.5” shop vac adaptor
2.5” hole saw

 

[Ramm5.7]

after a couple days looking for a cold air intake I realized the stock intake is basically a cold air intake as it’s oulling air from inside the fender after reading a forum about putting a “air duct” to the bottom of the box I decided to remove the airbox and see other options I then realized the stick. Snorkel has enough room on the bottom to drill a 2.5” hole n run a hose to the front grille I did take readings before and after and the air temp drops almost 10* driving around and has a lot more throttle respeonse and wants to get up and go. So far the truck has a pedal commander, muffler delete, and the airbox mod for performance. The difference is night and day . Will post pics later today

Parts used.
2.5” shop vac house (about 3 feet)
2.5” shop vac adaptor
2.5” hole saw

Yep, makes a big difference!! Keeps pulling in upper rpm range.
I used 3" duct and creative shopping at home desperate

 

[Mattera350]

Yep, makes a big difference!! Keeps pulling in upper rpm range.
I used 3" duct and creative shopping at home desperate

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Mine is very similar except I ran mine right into the bottom Of the snorkel. I was surprised you can notice the difference

 

[b-rock]

Since y'all are noticing a difference in the 'seat dyno' because your foot is happy, I am gonna assume you are not noticing anything in improved fuel economy, correct?

2017 RAM 1500 CC, LoneStar, Black Pearl

 

[Ramm5.7]

Since y'all are noticing a difference in the 'seat dyno' because your foot is happy, I am gonna assume you are not noticing anything in improved fuel economy, correct?

2017 RAM 1500 CC, LoneStar, Black Pearl

Well with that alone I was averaging 17-18 freeway,(70-80mph)15-16 town by evic. Then I got a pedal commander, then a edge pulsar then a throttle body. So now I drive it like I stole it....lol

 

[Mattera350]

Since y'all are noticing a difference in the 'seat dyno' because your foot is happy, I am gonna assume you are not noticing anything in improved fuel economy, correct?

2017 RAM 1500 CC, LoneStar, Black Pearl

To soon to tell but for a short trip 40 miles it did average .2mpg better that’s driving normal 70mph up the mountain. Will post updates this week when I get more time in it also will post the pics

 

[Mattera350]

Well with that alone I was averaging 17-18 freeway,(70-80mph)15-16 town by evic. Then I got a pedal commander, then a edge pulsar then a throttle body. So now I drive it like I stole it....lol

Which throttle body did you go with? Having a hard time deciding on that for my next mod

 

[Ramm5.7]

Used Ported 84mm fastman from member jerseymike. (Thanks jersey)

 

[914]

On my list of things to do. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mattera350]

On my list of things to do. Thanks for sharing.

Will post pics of mine after work today just need to find the time to fab a scoop for behind the grill

 

[craigsez]

I keep wanting to try this..

 

[Wahrsuul]

I love cheap mods. How did you get the screen in the end of the snorkel?

 

[Darth]

I might have to give this a shot. Looks good

 

[bchap05]

I did it a year ago or so and went with a Green racing filter drop in. Debating taking it out and getting an s&b based on its ghetto having dryer hose in my truck engine bay. Even though I won't notice a power diff. But oh well for now

 

[Ramm5.7]

I love cheap mods. How did you get the screen in the end of the snorkel?

You asked and damned if I could remember so I had to look. Been since oct/nov last year.
Thats the creative home depot shopping part!! Plumbing pvc section, 3" od screw cap fitting with male end and cap removed. Wrap screen onto male end then slide into flex hose and hose clamp it

 

[ramdriver2018]

I did it a year ago or so and went with a Green racing filter drop in. Debating taking it out and getting an s&b based on its ghetto having dryer hose in my truck engine bay. Even though I won't notice a power diff. But oh well for now

Saving several hundred bucks and pulling off the same result isn’t ghetto. It’s just plain intelligent. Now that big silly plastic engine cover..that’s factory ghetto. Lol

 

[Ramm5.7]

Saving several hundred bucks and pulling off the same result isn’t ghetto. It’s just plain intelligent. Now that big silly plastic engine cover..that’s factory ghetto. Lol

Love my factory ghetto engine cover now that its got some bling...lol

 

[Darth]

I've always thought a lot of the cold air intakes are seriously overpriced. I think the Mopar Ram one goes for $450! If I can achieve similar results and save $400 I'm all for it

 

[unctucker1]

I'm all in for this mod.
Saving $400 + is a huge savings. And as far as ghetto goes. Who cares if I can get the same results as an after market air box. Spend the extra cash on a nice filter. No one is under my hood other than me anyway.

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[cubmedic]

I want to try this. Can someone post a picture of the inside of the air box after the hole is cut in for the hose?