RAM CAI options

[blacksheep37]

I'm looking to open up some space in the engine bay for a compressor and air tank and was wondering if there are other options other than the MOPAR CAI.

Thanks

 

[Darksteel165]

Vararam is an alternative, or lots of others that will still free up some space.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Vararam FTW

 

[mike_ct]

just did the mopar ram air one, and I really like it. sounds awesome when you get on it, seemed to help mpg as well. no annoying hissing/sucking noise at idle.

 

[Talon4U2NV]

S&B, Dry filters by preference. Never let any of my fleet down.

 

[Black19]

S&B, Dry filters by preference. Never let any of my fleet down.

Drop in filter only? Or complete CAI?

 

[Darksteel165]

Drop in filter only? Or complete CAI?

Drop ins would work fine on the Ram.

 

[Black19]

Drop ins would work fine on the Ram.

Thanks. I see they only offer the oiled. I was hoping for dry. Thoughts

 

[Darksteel165]

Thanks. I see they only offer the oiled. I was hoping for dry. Thoughts

Here are a couple.

Magnum FLOW Pro DRY S Air Filter

Dodge/RAM Trucks 02-21 V6/V8

afepower.com

2022 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 Gas Performance Parts | AEM

Shop K&N product that is compatible with the 2022 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 Gas.

www.aemintakes.com

 

[RAM Patriot]

The Ram Airflow or Vararam are you only options to free up the space on the passenger side of the engine bay.

 

[Darksteel165]

The Ram Airflow or Vararam are you only options to free up the space on the passenger side of the engine bay.
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Is that yours?
Are you able to share or take any pictures of the intake scoop area, like under the part that says Ram? Can you see it through the grill maybe?

 

[HSKR R/T]

Is that yours?
Are you able to share or take any pictures of the intake scoop area, like under the part that says Ram? Can you see it through the grill maybe?

It opens up to just in front of radiator. If you take your factory radiator cover off, you will see where it opens up to. The RamAir intake and Vararam pull air from directly in front of radiator, so it's always the same as outside air temp going into the engine. As long as you are moving

 

[LITTLEREBEL]

The Ram Airflow or Vararam are you only options to free up the space on the passenger side of the engine bay.
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I'm interested in what battery mount you used for the passenger side battery. I want to add a second battery there.

 

[RAM Patriot]

I used the battery mount from the Ram 2500 Diesel. I had to do some fabrications to make it fit in the truck.

Here is a link to the Install:

Installed Dual Battery with Redarc Isolator

After installing Mopar’s “Ram Airflow” Cold-Air Intake System; I now have the room to install a second battery to run accessories without draining the starter battery. Does anyone know if the Battery Tray from the 2500's Passenger Side (Right) Battery Tray - Mopar (68350658AC) have the same...

5thgenrams.com

 

[Darksteel165]

It opens up to just in front of radiator. If you take your factory radiator cover off, you will see where it opens up to. The RamAir intake and Vararam pull air from directly in front of radiator, so it's always the same as outside air temp going into the engine. As long as you are moving

You should know I already have an Vararam
I want to see how different the Mopar with the fit

 

[HSKR R/T]

You should know I already have an Vararam
I want to see how different the Mopar with the fit

It's pretty much the same as the Vararam, just with a cover that mates to the new radiator cover

 

[Darksteel165]

It's pretty much the same as the Vararam, just with a cover that mates to the new radiator cover

My scoop comes way forward, I think air might even be pushing it forward and blocking it due to the design with the AGS forcing air to come up from under the scoop at speed.
It's a pretty poor fit, but for the price it is about right.
I was wonder how much better the fit is on an Mopar intake thus why I wanted to see the pics because I can't find any online still.

 

[HSKR R/T]

My scoop comes way forward, I think air might even be pushing it forward and blocking it due to the design with the AGS forcing air to come up from under the scoop at speed.
It's a pretty poor fit, but for the price it is about right.
I was wonder how much better the fit is on an Mopar intake thus why I wanted to see the pics because I can't find any online still.

Other that how "loose" it feels with hood open, I feel it fits good. Definitely seals against the hood judging by the marks on the hood insulation. And the panel that goes over the radiator is pretty stiff. I can't see if flexing at speed. There's not that much air pressure being forced up behind the AGS.

 

[Darksteel165]

Other that how "loose" it feels with hood open, I feel it fits good. Definitely seals against the hood judging by the marks on the hood insulation. And the panel that goes over the radiator is pretty stiff. I can't see if flexing at speed. There's not that much air pressure being forced up behind the AGS.

I wonder the build quality of the one I have.
There is a LOT of bend on the bottom piece.

Last weekend I also discovered it was not sealing on the hood properly (at all) and had to adjust it, and it still doesn't seal on the drivers side very well, maybe like 60%.
Do you have the sports hood? I wonder if the underhood is a little different.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I wonder the build quality of the one I have.
There is a LOT of bend on the bottom piece.

Last weekend I also discovered it was not sealing on the hood properly (at all) and had to adjust it, and it still doesn't seal on the drivers side very well, maybe like 60%.
Do you have the sports hood? I wonder if the underhood is a little different.

No, standard hood.