Air Intake Setups

[RamSport97]

I know there are only a few of us 2nd genners on here so far, but lets see your air cleaner setups, prices, and how you like them.

I have a few that I have tried out

Originally I went from stock to a standard Edelbrock 14x3, big difference, only around $40 from Advanced Auto.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P3310029.jpg

Then I went to an S&B CAI, which was about the same at wide open throttle as the Edelbrock, except much more low end and towing power. $215 directly from their website.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P4030045.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P4030044.jpg (http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P4030044.jpg)

After I received my Mopar Performance valve covers, I decided I would buy a used Mopar Performance round Air cleaner with a K&N element to match my valve covers. This thing definitely performed better than a standard edelbrock with paper filter. Cost me around $80 dollars for the Air Cleaner and K&N.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P1010159.jpg (http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P1010159.jpg)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P1010157.jpg

Now I am running the S&B setup again, but I fabricated a fresh air tube for it that runs from the enclosed box to the front of the truck directly behind the grille, it lowered my intake temps from 145 degrees to 118 degrees while cruising at 50mph. This seems to have given me the most gain yet, and I suspect it will really be handy in those 100 degree summer months.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P1010159-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P1010158.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/Truck/P1010157-1.jpg


So what are the rest of you 2nd genners running? And post pics.

[SmokedRam]

That last version is pretty slick...I like it. I wanna do a CAI on my 5.2...but it has to wait until after Christmas.

[Onk]

Im not sure I agree with the second set up there. The whole idea of the CAI is to have unrestricted airflow into the intake. Putting the filter in a box defeats the purpose. That set up would be equal to you buying a K&N filter and putting in your stock airbox....

I like the Mopar Filter (K&N) the best

[RamSport97]

96 Magnum, Thanks! I may consider selling it, I switch back and forth between it and my Mopar Performance one often to see which one I like the best. Only takes me about 5 minutes now:Big Laugh:

RamStrat, I agree with you, which is why I built the fresh air tube. Although, I had a drop in k&n filter for my stock unit, and the S&B unit unmodified was definitely better. The whole idea behind it was cooler temps, not so much crazy air flow, which is great for long trips in the summer. But you are absolutely right.

[Onk]

Either way, if you are seeing gains from either of the set ups, thats always a plus!!

[SmokedRam]

nevermind. I misunderstood something...how much was your CAI?

[NOTPAID4]

Well, lets see.... my first one was a K & N on my SRT; loved it, but finally got my hands on a Legmaker "HAMMER DESIGN" and like it even better.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/deboyacej/DSCN2049.jpg?t=1290646749

And my 05 Mag R/T has the Big Bully and love that one too!
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/deboyacej/DSCN1965.jpg?t=1290646749

[SmokedRam]

Wow.....

[RamSport97]

96Magnum- It was $215 new. If you are interested in it just shoot me a PM.

NotPaid, very nice!

[Onk]

Towel Please

[NOTPAID4]

Sorry, did I post this accidently in a RAM Truck thread??? Well I am OLD ya know! LOL

[RamSport97]

Sorry, did I post this accidently in a RAM Truck thread??? Well I am OLD ya know! LOL

No worries, none of us mind :naughty:, both intakes look great.

[SmokedRam]

it's all MOPAR...it don't matter...

[AParrette]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs661.snc4/60175_10150270474485335_558740334_14854044_686552_ n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs210.ash2/47285_10150270477190335_558740334_14854212_2739953 _n.jpg

holley air cleaner w/ k&n filter

[RamSport97]

Very nice! I had no idea they carried over the 360 into 2003, I thought that stopped in 2002. Learn new things every day.

[AParrette]

they are very rare in 03

[004x41500]

the thing with these magnum series motors is, they dont benefit from lower air charge temps as a mass air system would, these motors perform better when they can get the air in and out as efficiently as possible, this has been debated on many forums, only for the conclusion to be that the 14x3 works best, simply because our motors rely on the MAP(manifold absolute pressure) sensor as opposed to the IAT(intake air temp) sensor. the better the motor can move air in and out of it, the more efficient these motors are, and the more power and torque they make.

simply put 14x3>CAI

the stock unit is essentially a CAI in itself, as it takes the air from the fender well, and moves in unrestricted into the air cleaner housing.