FITMENT
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2007.5-2012 6.7L Dodge Ram 2500 3500 Cummins Diesel.
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
- The heavy-duty inline-six diesel is built for relentless torque and heavy hauling, but the factory intake system restricts airflow with restrictive plastic tubing and quiet-minded sound baffles. This restricted intake path creates a pressure drop at the turbo inlet, forcing the turbocharger to work harder just to build target boost.
- This performance cold air intake system replaces the factory airbox assembly with a smooth, CNC mandrel-bent aluminum intake pipe paired with a high-capacity dry synthetic filter. By removing intake bottlenecks and feeding cool, uninterrupted air straight to the turbocharger, it sharpens throttle response, reduces turbo lag under load, and helps lower Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGTs) during heavy towing.
Key Features
- Mandrel-Bent Aluminum Intake Tube: Engineered with smooth internal curves that eliminate sharp factory bends and restrictive step transitions, delivering an uninterrupted, high-velocity airflow straight to the turbo inlet.
- Features multi-layer pleated dry synthetic media that traps fine dust and debris without needing oil—eliminating oil contamination on turbo compressor blades and simplifying routine maintenance.
- Showcases a smooth, polished anodized surface that provides long-lasting heat, corrosion, and wear resistance against under-hood engine bay grime.
- Superior depth-loading filter media captures airborne dirt and road dust commonly encountered on rugged job sites, protecting internal turbo components.
- Mounts directly using factory airbox mounting locations with the included powder-coated bracket and hardware—requires zero cutting, drilling, or permanent vehicle modifications.
FAQ
Q: Why does the turbo system respond so well to this intake upgrade?
A: The heavy-duty turbo relies on efficient compressor inlet conditions to build boost cleanly. The stock airbox creates measurable inlet restriction, forcing the turbo to work harder and generate unnecessary heat. Reducing inlet restriction allows the turbocharger to operate at peak efficiency, improving throttle response and helping manage Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGTs) under load.
Q: Does this cold air intake fit both 2500 and 3500 truck models?
A: Yes. The engine bay layout, airbox mounting points, and turbocharger inlet geometry are identical across both 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks for these model years. The intake fits both seamlessly without any custom modifications.
Q: Is the included dry synthetic filter safe for turbo components?
A: Absolutely. Because it utilizes a 100% dry synthetic filter element, no filter oil is required. This completely eliminates any risk of oil vapor blowing onto the turbo compressor wheel, ensuring clean air delivery and simple maintenance.
Q: Will installing this cold air intake trigger a Check Engine Light (CEL)?
A: No. The intake pipe maintains ideal internal dimensions around factory sensor locations, ensuring accurate airflow velocity readings. The stock ECU adapts automatically to the increased airflow within standard factory calibration limits, requiring no custom ECU tuning.
Q: Is the installation difficult, and does it require permanent vehicle modifications?
A: Not at all. The kit is designed as a direct bolt-on replacement using existing factory airbox mounting locations. It comes complete with a dedicated powder-coated mounting bracket, high-grade hardware, and durable clamps for a quick, straightforward installation using basic hand tools.
