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Mopar’s “Ram Airflow” Cold-Air Intake System For Ram 1500:

Can anyone confirm that the system works well in snow? I saw the pic of the other CAI with a ton of snow in it. Has anyone checked the RamAir
 
seribralcrow said:
Can anyone confirm that the system works well in snow? I saw the pic of the other CAI with a ton of snow in it. Has anyone checked the RamAir
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Mopar’s “Ram Airflow” Cold-Air Intake System For Ram 1500:

Made in China omg...china?! No way! 🙄 Everything is made there....I meant the company...
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Basically I drove in aton of "sideways snow" for like an hour.

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Threw open the hood, and after opening the ram air cover, I found this:

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CobraKai said:
I didn't have any codes, lights, or issues after install. Definitely doesn't feel more sluggish, if anything a little more peppy but nothing crazy. Just looks and sounds nice.
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I agree - the most likely way to get a code would be to have a poor connection...

Seat of the pants says that there is more power and more importantly, I like it...
 
seribralcrow said:
Can anyone confirm that the system works well in snow? I saw the pic of the other CAI with a ton of snow in it. Has anyone checked the RamAir
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My wife has been driving back and forth to work one hour each way with my truck last couple of weeks in multiple snow storms and we have had no issues with the Mopar intake or snow getting in it if that helps.
 
Does anyone have a number for the replacement filter for the Ram AirFlow CAI? I cannot find it anyhwere.
 
I was at my dealer yesterday and as BigRick had posted earlier in this thread, 68414387AA is the part number for the replacement filter. The problem is I was told, after my dealer made some calls, Ram doesn’t have a vendor making the filter (or any individual parts for the airflow kit) yet. So I actually ordered the filter which immediately went to “backordered” and as soon as they know a price and availability they will call.
 
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securityguy said:
If the RAM AIR filter is reusable, why do you need another filter???
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For me this is a consideration for purchase. What if something goes wrong with the filter? Most consumables are not covered under any warranty. The only way to get a new one is to buy a new kit at $800. It seems unnecessarily complicated that no one is able to get them.
 
seribralcrow said:
For me this is a consideration for purchase. What if something goes wrong with the filter?
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OK...please help me further. I have been driving cars for over 40 years. I have had K&N, AirAid, Volant, AEM filters and maybe a few more over the years. I have never heard of anyone having a filter failure, especially a filter that is of the high quality of the ones that can be cleaned and reused. Unless you do some idiotic during the cleaning process, or drive over it with your truck, this filter will outlast your truck. Based on the cost of the RAM AIR kit, which is insanely overpriced as it is, I guarantee you this filter will have a price tag on it for >$200+ and wouldn't be surprised if it was actually far more than that knowing how MOPAR prices its parts. Unless you will enjoy seeing this VERY expensive filter sitting in your garage for years and years collecting dust, I think there are far better things to spend your money on, or worry about, besides a filter that will outlast you! Just my opinion ;)

When you say this..."It seems unnecessarily complicated that no one is able to get them". There is a reason for that...you should NEVER need to buy one.
 
securityguy said:
OK...please help me further. I have been driving cars for over 40 years. I have had K&N, AirAid, Volant, AEM filters and maybe a few more over the years. I have never heard of anyone having a filter failure, especially a filter that is of the high quality of the ones that can be cleaned and reused. Unless you do some idiotic during the cleaning process, or drive over it with your truck, this filter will outlast your truck. Based on the cost of the RAM AIR kit, which is insanely overpriced as it is, I guarantee you this filter will have a price tag on it for >$200+ and wouldn't be surprised if it was actually far more than that knowing how MOPAR prices its parts. Unless you will enjoy seeing this VERY expensive filter sitting in your garage for years and years collecting dust, I think there are far better things to spend your money on, or worry about, besides a filter that will outlast you! Just my opinion ;)

When you say this..."It seems unnecessarily complicated that no one is able to get them". There is a reason for that...you should NEVER need to buy one.
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I’m happy for your good fortune over your long driving experience. I care about replacements not for pre-purchase or collecting, but for convenience. If I were to need a replacement, not even being able to source one is, again, unnecessarily complicated..... The low risk of needing replacements seems sufficient for you and many others to purchase and enjoy this and/or similar products. Again, it’s a consideration for me at least on an already “insanely overpriced“ kit. Having a plan for potential failures seems reasonable but that’s just my opinion ;)
 
securityguy said:
If the RAM AIR filter is reusable, why do you need another filter???
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I'd like to have 1 spare filter. That way, I take one out to wash it, and while I'm doing that (or its drying), I install the 2nd unit in the truck. Once its time to wash the 2nd unit, while I'm washing/drying that, I put the 1st unit in. Never have to wait.

Is it needed? No, but it'd sure be convenient. If these filters are priced much over what the S&B filters were (roughly $50, IIRC), I'd probably have to really think about it.
 
UnloosedChewtoy said:
I'd like to have 1 spare filter. That way, I take one out to wash it, and while I'm doing that (or its drying), I install the 2nd unit in the truck. Once its time to wash the 2nd unit, while I'm washing/drying that, I put the 1st unit in. Never have to wait.

Is it needed? No, but it'd sure be convenient. If these filters are priced much over what the S&B filters were (roughly $50, IIRC), I'd probably have to really think about it.
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I'm sure it is just a matter of time before one of the aftermarket filter makers (AEM, K&N, Spectere) have one available for our trucks as the installation of the RAM Airflow increases.
 
securityguy said:
OK...please help me further. I have been driving cars for over 40 years. I have had K&N, AirAid, Volant, AEM filters and maybe a few more over the years. I have never heard of anyone having a filter failure, especially a filter that is of the high quality of the ones that can be cleaned and reused. Unless you do some idiotic during the cleaning process, or drive over it with your truck, this filter will outlast your truck. Based on the cost of the RAM AIR kit, which is insanely overpriced as it is, I guarantee you this filter will have a price tag on it for >$200+ and wouldn't be surprised if it was actually far more than that knowing how MOPAR prices its parts. Unless you will enjoy seeing this VERY expensive filter sitting in your garage for years and years collecting dust, I think there are far better things to spend your money on, or worry about, besides a filter that will outlast you! Just my opinion ;)

When you say this..."It seems unnecessarily complicated that no one is able to get them". There is a reason for that...you should NEVER need to buy one.
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Interesting. Honestly I had some interest in looking around to see if I could get an extra filter if I needed one.
BUT, I rest a little better knowing that the odds of actually needing one are very, very low - that the lifespan on these things is pretty damn good.
 
Midnight1988 said:
Has anyone tried buying one in CA?


-Midnight @midnight_the1500

Laramie 5’ 7” 4x4 Crew Cab
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl
Level 2 Equipment Group
19–Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound, Blind–Spot with Cross–Path Detection, HD Radio, Heated Second–Row Seats, ParkSense Front and Rear Park–Assist with Stop Rain–Sensitive Windshield Wipers, Rear Under–Seat Compartment Storage, Remote Tailgate–Release, Rear 60 / 40 Folding Split–Recline Seat Single–Disc Remote CD Player, Tailgate–Ajar Warning Lamp, Uconnect 4C NAV with 12–Inch Display, Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats, 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio, Anti–Spin Differential Rear Axle, 5.7–Liter V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine, Panoramic sunroof, Power Running Boards, Rear Wheelhouse–Liners , 33–Gallon Fuel Tank, 20” polished rims, drop in bed liner

Items installed after purchase:
RetraxPro MX Tonneau Cover, Yakima crossbars and Bike rack, Mopar 2” lift kit, Ceramic Coated, Tinted windows, AMP research side step 2.0, Lasfit Auto lighting for third brake light, K&N drop in air and cabin filter, Suspension and Transfer Case skid plates, 285/65R20 BF Goodrich KO2s, Wilco offset hitchgate.
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I'm in CA and bought one from BAM Wholesale Part. Didn't know if it would even ship, but just got tracking info!
 
Was at the dealership this week for an oil change and rotation.

Went to the parts department why I was waiting on the truck.

They were unable to find a part number for a replacement filter at this time.

Hopefully an aftermarket filter provider will step up to the plate with another dry washable filter replacement.
 
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