2004 Dodge Ram Cummins - Five-Way Air Intake Shootout Part 1
| 2004 Dodge Ram Cummins air Intake1
Installing an aftermarket air-intake system is one of the most common upgrades for a diesel truck. It promises to increase airflow for more power and better fuel economy, and it will often change the sound of your engine and the exhaust note. Many diesel truck owners will eject the stock intake as the first step in their buildup because it can be done at home with common handtools, and it gives you a reason to pop the hood and show-off the powerplant. With so many diesel intakes available, we decided to round up five that can be used on an '04-1/2 Dodge Ram. We will bring you our test results in a future issue. Until then, let's take a look at the features and specifications that make these intakes special.
"It gives you a good reason to pop the hood and show off the powerplant."
Part: aFe 54-10812
Price: $596.42
Oiled?: Yes
Intake tube diameter at filter: 6 in
Airbox construction: Powder-coated steel
Tube construction: Plastic, one-piece
Fully enclosed airbox?: No
Quality of instructions: Good
Manufacturer claimed power/torque improvements: 4 hp / 8 lb-ft of torque
Manufacturer claimed fuel economy improvements: N/A
Reuses stock air intake components?: No
50-state legal?: Yes
Boot material: Silicone
Unique feature: Giant air filter with pleats built into cap. (Bonus feature: "Diesel Power" badge included in kit!)
Part: AIRAID 600-Series 300-159
Price: $270.51
Oiled?: Yes
Intake tube diameter at filter: 4.5 in
Airbox construction: Steel
Tube construction: Plastic
Fully enclosed airbox?: No
Quality of instructions: Good, and can be downloaded in color from website.
Manufacturer claimed power/torque improvements: 11 hp
Manufacturer claimed fuel economy improvements: N/A
Reuses stock air intake components?: Yes
50-state legal?: Yes
Boot material: Stock
Unique feature: Molded intake tube.
Part: K&N 57-1532
Price: $274.90
Oiled?: Yes
Intake tube diameter at filter: 4 in
Airbox construction: Steel
Tube construction: Plastic
Fully enclosed airbox?: No
Quality of instructions: Average, and can be downloaded from website.
Manufacturer claimed power/torque improvements: 10 hp / 20 lb-ft of torque
Manufacturer claimed fuel economy improvements: N/A
Reuses stock air intake components?: No
50-state legal?: Yes
Boot material: Silicone
Unique feature: Chrome breather filter included.
Part: S&B 75-1532
Price: $198.97
Oiled?: Yes
Intake tube diameter at filter: 4 in
Airbox construction: Plastic, with clear plastic top for visual filter inspections.
Tube construction: Plastic
Fully enclosed airbox?: Yes
Quality of instructions: Good, and can be downloaded in color from website.
Manufacturer claimed power/torque improvements: N/A
Manufacturer claimed fuel economy improvements: N/A
Reuses stock air intake components?: Yes
50-state legal?: Yes
Boot material: Stock
Unique feature: Free engraving on clear box top when ordered online.
Part: Volant 16759
Price: $461.93
Oiled?: Yes
Intake tube diameter at filter: 7x5 in
Airbox construction: Plastic
Tube construction: Plastic, one-piece
Fully enclosed airbox?: Yes
Quality of instructions: Average, and can be downloaded from website.
Manufacturer claimed power/torque improvements: N/A
Manufacturer claimed fuel economy improvements: 1-2 mpg
Reuses stock air intake components?: No
50-state legal?: Yes
Boot material: Silicone
Unique feature: Available ram-air scoop.
