RAM Cold Air Intakes

On a 5.7L HEMI or 3.6L V6 1500, an intake is about throttle response, sound, and a few honest horsepower. On a 6.7L Cummins 2500/3500, it's about moving a lot more cool air for towing and keeping exhaust gas temps (EGTs) down under load. They are not interchangeable — buy for your exact engine.

A sealed / closed-box intake (Banks Ram-Air, K&N dry-flow) keeps dust and water out — the right call for a work truck or a tow rig. An open filter (K&N, Injen) maximizes airflow and induction noise for a street 1500.

Oiled cotton filters (K&N) flow the most air but need occasional cleaning and re-oiling, and over-oiling can foul a MAF sensor. Dry filters are lower-maintenance — a lot of Cummins owners prefer them. Both far outlast the paper factory filter.

The 2009–2018 classic and the 2019+ DT have different engine bays and take different kits. Ram also sold the “1500 Classic” alongside the DT in 2019–2023 — match your exact model, not just the year.

For a bolt-on intake on the HEMI, no — it's direct-fit. Diesel owners often run a tuner for other reasons, but the intake itself doesn't require one.

In California or an emissions-check county, confirm the specific kit carries a CARB EO number — many RAM intakes are 50-state legal, but not all. It's listed on each product page.

Yes — mainly sharper throttle response and a deeper sound, plus a few honest horsepower. The gains grow when it's paired with a tune and exhaust.

Expect a modest bump (a handful of hp) on its own; the bigger, more noticeable change is throttle response and induction sound. Stacked with a tune and exhaust it does more.

For most owners, yes — it's an easy, reversible upgrade that improves sound and throttle response and uses a washable filter. If you're chasing big power numbers alone, temper expectations until you add a tune.

It depends on your goal: a sealed / closed-box kit (Banks, K&N dry) for dust and tow protection, or an open kit (K&N, Injen) for the loudest sound and max airflow. Everything here fits the 5.7L — pick by how you use the truck.

More cool airflow can help lower exhaust gas temps under load, which matters when towing. Run a sealed / closed-box kit if you see dust or water crossings.

Many diesel owners prefer dry — easy to clean and no risk of over-oiling a sensor. Oiled flows a touch more air if you'll maintain it.

Some carry a CARB EO number (50-state legal), some don't — check the individual product page before ordering.