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

[deeve]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question but what’s the second battery for?

If you run a lot of accessories for things like compressors, lights, refrigerators, electronics or as a good backup. Some will allow you to press a button and jumpstart the main battery from the secondary. Jeepers and over landers seem to use them a lot.

 

[mikeru82]

Remove the rest of the stock intake crap and you'll have even more room.

 

[wacopolumbo]

Got time to apply the lettering yesterday…

 

[esquare]

Got time to apply the lettering yesterday…

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Very nice. Any idea how different the letter size is from the front grill RAM? After seeing how nice yours came I'd like to match my grill RAM if I ever pull the trigger on the intake

 

[HSKR R/T]

Very nice. Any idea how different the letter size is from the front grill RAM? After seeing how nice yours came I'd like to match my grill RAM if I ever pull the trigger on the intake

Radiator cover letters are just a smidge smaller.

 

[esquare]

Radiator cover letters are just a smidge smaller.

Ok, Thanks! If I go with the intake I may be able to use the same flag grill overlay then and just trim.

 

[wacopolumbo]

Radiator cover letters are just a smidge smaller.

Thanks. I had already boxed up my factory grill and put it in the attic of the shed, so I couldn’t answer the size comparison question.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Ok, Thanks! If I go with the intake I may be able to use the same flag grill overlay then and just trim.

Probably easier to just ask the person you got the grill overlay from if they can make on the correct size.

 

[esquare]

Got time to apply the lettering yesterday

Probably easier to just ask the person you got the grill overlay from if they can make on the correct size.

True

 

[DesertRebel]

WoW - I literally read all 1189 posts today! I had browsed the thread before - but read more detailed today (didn't really learn anything other than part number for replacement filter- thank you to the member that posted it, sorry I don't have your name handy)

Anyway- I received my intake today... butt dyno tells me at least 20hp gains! And that's with intake still sitting in box in garage

Once the weather cooperates, I'll install... gives me time to find the overlays that were discussed late in thread.

 

[DesertRebel]

Here is a pic of the one I have and the company I ordered it from.

I'm not finding description for the intake letters from reflective or overlayguy... I have the RAM grill letters from reflective concepts, but they are bigger.... is it a custom size request?

If they have the right size in stock, can you post a link?... tia

 

[RHCan]

I'm not finding description for the intake letters from reflective or overlayguy... I have the RAM grill letters from reflective concepts, but they are bigger.... is it a custom size request?

If they have the right size in stock, can you post a link?... tia

It’s listed as the ram radiator shroud decal
see picture, I just went to the website and found.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I'm not finding description for the intake letters from reflective or overlayguy... I have the RAM grill letters from reflective concepts, but they are bigger.... is it a custom size request?

If they have the right size in stock, can you post a link?... tia

Should be same size as radiator cover. The Overlay Guy definitely makes them as he made some for my radiator cover and I would buy from him to support fellow Ram owner.

 

[DesertRebel]

It’s listed as the ram radiator shroud decal
see picture, I just went to the website and found.

Should be same size as radiator cover. The Overlay Guy definitely makes them as he made some for my radiator cover and I would buy from him to support fellow Ram owner.

Thank you gentlemen.

 

[mikeru82]

WoW - I literally read all 1189 posts today! I had browsed the thread before - but read more detailed today (didn't really learn anything other than part number for replacement filter- thank you to the member that posted it, sorry I don't have your name handy)

Anyway- I received my intake today... butt dyno tells me at least 20hp gains! And that's with intake still sitting in box in garage

Once the weather cooperates, I'll install... gives me time to find the overlays that were discussed late in thread.

Butt dyno has a bad enough name already. Your saying it tells you something without even having installed it yet takes it to a whole new level.

Don't get me wrong, if you read through all the previous posts you'll see I'm a fan of this intake for my own reasons. But it doesn't provide any performance gains to speak of, let alone a 20 hp increase.

 

[DesertRebel]

Pro tip - DON'T fully remove the engine cover! It's obviously not necessary, as you only need to lift the front enough to put new MUA hose on - but I removed it all the way, becasue I cleaned the filthy engine bay when I installed... it is a PITA to put back on! The two rear posts need to seat in rubber grommets and it's a b!tch!

Also, be careful when installing the two 'snap in clips' (the clips with embedded nuts that snap into the L/R opening in core support)... those clips are extremely rigid and can go flying if you don't keep a grip on it... of course it takes the path to the abyss (mine went down a little opening by the window washer reservoir and sat comfortably underneath - I was to unbolt the reservoir to get the clip).

Other than that, install was pretty smooth. Somehow I lost 19 of the 20 hp I had when it was sitting in the garage - lol

ETA: the overlays from Reflective Concepts fit/look great! (thanks again to the member that told me where to find it)

 

[mikeru82]

Pro tip - DON'T fully remove the engine cover! It's obviously not necessary, as you only need to lift the front enough to put new MUA hose on - but I removed it all the way, becasue I cleaned the filthy engine bay when I installed... it is a PITA to put back on! The two rear posts need to seat in rubber grommets and it's a b!tch!

Also, be careful when installing the two 'snap in clips' (the clips with embedded nuts that snap into the L/R opening in core support)... those clips are extremely rigid and can go flying if you don't keep a grip on it... of course it takes the path to the abyss (mine went down a little opening by the window washer reservoir and sat comfortably underneath - I was to unbolt the reservoir to get the clip).

Other than that, install was pretty smooth. Somehow I lost 19 of the 20 hp I had when it was sitting in the garage - lol

ETA: the overlays from Reflective Concepts fit/look great! (thanks again to the member that told me where to find it)

I solved that issue by trimming a little off the engine cover where it needs to clear the PCV. Now it's easy to remove/install the engine cover.

 

[sf_49ersfan]

Does the RAM Air Flow intake use the same feature as the Vararam, channeling air from behind the grill? How would this affect those with active shutters? Also, if purchasing the RAM Air Flow CAI, any special hood needed? I do like the look of having the intake on top. Thanks again!

 

[HSKR R/T]

Does the RAM Air Flow intake use the same feature as the Vararam, channeling air from behind the grill? How would this affect those with active shutters? Also, if purchasing the RAM Air Flow CAI, any special hood needed? I do like the look of having the intake on top. Thanks again!

Yes, it takes air from in front of radiator.
Active grill shutters have no effect on it.

No special hood needed.

 

[sf_49ersfan]

Yes, it takes air from in front of radiator.
Active grill shutters have no effect on it.

No special hood needed.

Thank you-- much appreciated!