cold air intake is it worth time?

[ramjam05]

I have an 05" ram 1500 slt love the truck had to put sone money in Trans rebuild, alternator. now I have been researching a cold air intake. I just want a little more horsepower. is this worth the cost..

 

[IDSandman]

They don’t add any HP. So no, they are not.

 

[Elvira]

No, you will gain nothing except a slight noise with a cold air intake. Save and use your money for headers perhaps, at least the money spent will give you a slight increase in performance and let the engine breathe better.

 

[1979PowerWagon360]

I agree, not worth it. The HP gains companies advertise are in absolutely perfect conditions and not what the average will attain. Better ways to increase power and torque.

 

[crazykid1994]

Only way you would gain power is if you made a track intake that used a ram air effect by putting the opening behind the grill with a bell mouth fitting

 

[Mb7640]

Not worth it

 

[06 Dodge]

But he read it on the internet so it must be true

 

[gofishn]

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[Lyle Longboat]

If you have long tube headers and a tune, I’d do it. Wouldnt bother doing it if you still stock. Grab long tube headers and y pipe.

 

[gofishn]

Read this thread

http://www.ramforum.com/f75/modded_stock_air-box_snorkle_more_airflow-37123/


basically, you can do a DIY CAI for practially nothing, if you really want one. I disagree with the lads her,e it will give you extra Oooph, only at wide open throttle and only for short bursts.
think about, ya need the most air when running flat out.

as far as Horse power upgrade, doubt, just think ya get to use all the ponies ya already have.



Take the bottom of the air box, out, then cut a 3" hole in the corner, using a hole saw.
Fetch a Basement type floor drain and remove the criss-cross drain catches.
Then, slap down some silicone, if you are so inclined, and put your drain, in the hole.



This is a picture of teh under side, of the cold air box, with the floor drain sticking out the bottom.

Slip the Aluminum flexible, painted black, Dryer Vent over the drains lip.

or go here adn get teh fancy hose

Neoprene Single-Ply Air Duct Hose, 300F, Black Only | Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies

Our black neoprene aeroduct hose is designed for low-pressure air ducting applications such as cockpit cooling. It is wire-reinforced and rated to temperatures up to 300 F.

www.pegasusautoracing.com

Tighten with a hose clamp.





run the hose to this scoop, which will fit nicely on the passgr side of your radiator support. jsut cut a an opening for it and bolt it up.

Plenty of room for it.

Air Inlet, Extra-Small Rectangle, 6 x 3.5 inch, for 3" Hose | Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies

Our inlet ducts are wind tunnel tested for maximum air flow with minimal drag. These very small rectangular air inlets are easy to mount in the smallest air dam, bumper, or headlight opening.

www.pegasusautoracing.com

Now you have a Speed Forced Air, Ram Styled, Cold Air Intake.
for less than $350 dryer vent and under a $120 for fancy stuff

 

[Cash22]

If you have long tube headers and a tune, I’d do it. Wouldnt bother doing it if you still stock. Grab long tube headers and y pipe.

Question: would short or long tube headers help with mpg?

 

[chopperman1]

Question: would short or long tube headers help with mpg?

No, more air & more flow = more power = more gas!

 

[Tray Burge]

I'd go with the only dyno proven performer netting any actual gains, the Vararam.
But, you'll only gain a little until you do your exhaust, headers, cam, ported TB and of course, a custom tune.
(re-gearing and a different stall converter will make a huge change in take-off too)

 

[DILLIGAF]

Useless, The only real power gain is a 6.4L intake swap.

 

[farout75]

I have an 05" ram 1500 slt love the truck had to put sone money in Trans rebuild, alternator. now I have been researching a cold air intake. I just want a little more horsepower. is this worth the cost..

Cold air intake is NOT worth it, no change in HP or MPG. Leave it stock!

 

[Zoe Saldana]

I have an 05" ram 1500 slt love the truck had to put sone money in Trans rebuild, alternator. now I have been researching a cold air intake. I just want a little more horsepower. is this worth the cost..

No.

 

[SouthernBornRebel]

after reading the comments, allow me to explain.... YES it IS worth it, putting cold air in fuel mixture will allow more fuel to be introduced therefore HP increase is seen. Colder air is more condensed and contains more oxygen; more oxygen means more power. CAI's work better at higher RPM's overall. CAI's also work better with adding more upgrades as you go e.g. headers and aftermarket throttle body etc... Engines like air... more unrestricted In and Out.

 

[chopperman1]

after reading the comments, allow me to explain.... YES it IS worth it, putting cold air in fuel mixture will allow more fuel to be introduced therefore HP increase is seen. Colder air is more condensed and contains more oxygen; more oxygen means more power. CAI's work better at higher RPM's overall. CAI's also work better with adding more upgrades as you go e.g. headers and aftermarket throttle body etc... Engines like air... more unrestricted In and Out.

You realize that RAM's stock intake system is already a CAI right? It does not take engine compartment air......

 

[mikeru]

You realize that RAM's stock intake system is already a CAI right?

^^This. With the possible exception of an OTR style intake, replacing the factory CAI for an aftermarket CAI won't gain you anything but a change in the sound it makes.

 

[IDSandman]

after reading the comments, allow me to explain.... YES it IS worth it, putting cold air in fuel mixture will allow more fuel to be introduced therefore HP increase is seen. Colder air is more condensed and contains more oxygen; more oxygen means more power. CAI's work better at higher RPM's overall. CAI's also work better with adding more upgrades as you go e.g. headers and aftermarket throttle body etc... Engines like air... more unrestricted In and Out.

Like chopperman said. The stock intake IS a CAI. Lol