Does Cold Air Intakes make a difference?

[ToeKnee]

Does adding a cold air intake improve mpg or hp? I seen some people say it helps and some say it does nothing.

 

[Richard320]

 

[Snofire]

It sure makes it sound better but you will want hear it more so less MPG. HP or Torque increase will be minimal at best. Sure on a Dyno they might so something but "seat of pants" feel it aint.

 

[dts828]

No , save your money.if you feel the need to do something put in hi-flow aire filter such as k&n and remove charcoal filter from air box lid.

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[brian42]

As mentioned it does nothing on its own.

 

[Vinnie.]

@Canada eh
@securityguy

 

[HeavyRotation]

Adding a K&N filter will definitely increase your engine's ingestion of foreign particulate. Stick with pleated paper.

 

[securityguy]

Does adding a cold air intake improve mpg or hp? I seen some people say it helps and some say it does nothing.

A BIG FAT NO! Save your money my friend. I suggest you buy one of these and cut out the carbon filter:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OKXKA2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It will be the exact same as if you put a $300 CAI on her

 

[securityguy]

@Canada eh
@securityguy

Sorry Vinnie...I'm not allowed to talk to Mr. Canada anymore or I'll get in trouble after he reported me because he didn't like what I had to say

 

[Canada eh]

Looks like Mr Security is actually Mr Insecurity. Seems to be an expert on 99% of posts in this group. Typical old man syndrome who thinks they are sure of everything yet hasn't done any real world installs themselves.
Funny...reported? Get real, monitor saw your childish behavior and rude comments on their own is my guess. Glad to learn they actually warned you. Well deserved.

 

[ny2az]

l can see adding a free flowing air filter but, why would you need to remove the carbon filter on the lid ... is it restrictive ...

 

[Scram1500]

Adding a K&N filter will definitely increase your engine's ingestion of foreign particulate. Stick with pleated paper.

So true. I was on the K&N train for a while, until I saw dirt all over inside the intake and my turbo impeller looked like it was sand blasted. If you hold a K&N filter up to a light source you will see light shining though tiny holes everywhere

 

[dandar]

I think RAM intake is already free-flowing compared to say Dodge Charger/Challenger where the same engine has 375 HP compared to 395 HP in the RAM. You may get 10-15 HP at the top of the RPM range but feel nothing with your butt dyno.

 

[securityguy]

I think RAM intake is already free-flowing compared to say Dodge Charger/Challenger where the same engine has 375 HP compared to 395 HP in the RAM. You may get 10-15 HP at the top of the RPM range but feel nothing with your butt dyno.

THIS^^^

 

[securityguy]

l can see adding a free flowing air filter but, why would you need to remove the carbon filter on the lid ... is it restrictive ...

It is a dense material that can impact flow. I posted pics of my AEM install with the carbon filter delete. You can clearly see from the pics the thickness and density of the filter.

 

[ny2az]

It is a dense material that can impact flow. I posted pics of my AEM install with the carbon filter delete. You can clearly see from the pics the thickness and density of the filter.

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much appreciate the reply ... l do see what you are describing ... l will be removing mine asap ... thx

 

[securityguy]

much appreciate the reply ... l do see what you are describing ... l will be removing mine asap ... thx

If you remove it and drop in the attached, you will have the equivalent of a $300 CAI with no performance differences.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OKXKA2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1