Cold air intake upgrade

[Mike Rebtoy]

I have a new 2021 1500 crew cab 5.7 hemi etorque. And was wondering if it's worth it to upgrade my cold air intake? What are the advantages? Worth the $$

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Yes and no. Depends on what you are looking for out of the mods and what other mods do you have planned.

What are you looking to improve on your truck, more hp, more throttle response, etc...?

 

[Mike Rebtoy]

Well since I just bought the truck I'm just now looking into modifications. I know I'll get a leveling kit and I was just having to be reading about the cold air intake on how it makes it sound a bit better and also claims to add a few miles per gallon and I was just wondering if that was true?

 

[huntergreen]

Well since I just bought the truck I'm just now looking into modifications. I know I'll get a leveling kit and I was just having to be reading about the cold air intake on how it makes it sound a bit better and also claims to add a few miles per gallon and I was just wondering if that was true?

Won't add mpg.

 

[noodles]

I have a new 2021 1500 crew cab 5.7 hemi etorque. And was wondering if it's worth it to upgrade my cold air intake? What are the advantages? Worth the $$

I did exhaust first and then CAI (sport hood with the Mopar vent and box).

 

[tron67j]

There has been a fair amount of discussion in 4th gen and my personal take from all typed is that Ram did a decent job designing the intake and there is no real benefit obtained from general upgrades. Bit I recommend you read and decide for yourself.

 

[tron67j]

Yes and no. Depends on what you are looking for out of the mods and what other mods do you have planned.

What are you looking to improve on your truck, more hp, more throttle response, etc...?

There is also a CAI in the for sale thread, not sure of fitment

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Well since I just bought the truck I'm just now looking into modifications. I know I'll get a leveling kit and I was just having to be reading about the cold air intake on how it makes it sound a bit better and also claims to add a few miles per gallon and I was just wondering if that was true?

it will not add mpg. An intake would be good for added throttle response, added sound, and/or if you plan to do other mods like exhaust and tune as it is a good supporting mod.

 

[Wesley Kottas]

save your money. definitely a false positive. IE .. you'll only HEAR improvement, not actually have any

 

[mikeru]

The factory intake is a cold air intake by design. Adding an aftermarket CAI will not give you improved performance or fuel economy, it will only change the way the engine sounds under the hood. As far as improving throttle response goes, a throttle controller (such as Pedal Commander) will do a lot more for you than a CAI.

Disclaimer: My comments are for the cone filter style CAI (K&N, AEM, AFE, etc...) and not for any ram air type like Vararam or the Mopar aftermarket intake kit. I have no experience with those, so I can't speak for or against them.

 

[Tray Burge]

Depends on whether or not you put the stickers on?