Description
Fitment:
- 2002-2004 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2002-2009 Dodge Dakota
- 2004-2009 Dodge Durango
- 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2003-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty
- Fit Model with 3.7L 4.7L 5.7L Engine Only
Oil Catch Can + Cold Air Intake Fitment:
2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Features:
- Made of high-quality aluminum material for strength and durability
Lightweight high air flow racing performance spec. design
- Our air intake helps the engine to draw in more and colder air resulting in better throttle response and higher explosive horsepower output
- Improves up to 95% filtration efficiency
- Air filter is Micro Cotton Gauze Type Filter Material, Washable with Water or Soap, and Reusable
- This intake kit can be set up in under 60 minutes using common tools.
- A washable filter requires cleaning only every 50,000 miles under normal driving conditions
- It increases 5 to 10 horsepower and 6 to 8 percent of torque and improves gas mileage. It also adds a sporty, aggressive engine sound for an enhanced driving experience.
Package Includes:
1 x Aluminum intake pipe
2 x Rubber-base air filter
Silicon couplers
Hoses/vacuum lines
All necessary hardware included
Dual Short Ram Air Intake Kit Fitment, Performance, and Installation FAQ
Q1: What vehicles does this dual short ram air intake kit fit?
A1: The product page lists fitment for the 2002-2004 Chevrolet Corvette, 2002-2009 Dodge Dakota, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty. It is intended only for compatible models equipped with a listed 3.7L, 4.7L, or 5.7L engine. Because these vehicles use different engine-bay layouts, confirm your exact year, model, engine, and factory intake configuration before ordering.
Q2: Does this intake fit a 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
A2: The product page lists the 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 as a compatible application when equipped with an applicable 3.7L, 4.7L, or 5.7L engine. Fitment should not be selected by model year alone. Compare the throttle-body connection, breather hoses, sensors, mounting space, and original intake routing with the product photos before purchasing.
Q3: Will this short ram intake fit a Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.7L HEMI?
A3: The 5.7L engine is included in the product's stated engine range, and the page lists 2003-2010 Ram 1500 fitment. However, intake layouts and sensor provisions can change between model years. Confirm that the supplied couplers, vacuum lines, pipe routing, and sensor connections match your original 5.7L HEMI intake before installation.
Q4: Does this intake fit the 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8 Ram 1500?
A4: The product page includes both 3.7L and 4.7L engines within its stated fitment range. Since the 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8 do not use every component in exactly the same position, verify the throttle-body diameter, hose locations, sensor arrangement, and available engine-bay clearance rather than assuming every supplied part installs identically on both engines.
Q5: Is this intake also compatible with Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango models?
A5: Yes, the listed applications include the 2002-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2004-2009 Dodge Durango with compatible 3.7L, 4.7L, or 5.7L engines. Confirm the exact engine and compare your factory intake system with the product images, especially if the vehicle has aftermarket engine-bay components or a regional configuration not shown on the page.
Q6: Does this dual air intake fit a 2002-2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
A6: The product page lists the 2002-2004 Chevrolet Corvette as a compatible application. These C5 Corvettes normally use a 5.7L LS-family engine, but their intake layout is different from a Dodge Ram, Dakota, or Durango. Before ordering, carefully verify the throttle-body connection, mass airflow sensor provision, available hood clearance, and routing shown in the Corvette-specific product images.
Q7: Will this intake fit a Corvette Z06 as well as a base Corvette?
A7: The product page states 2002-2004 Chevrolet Corvette fitment but does not separately confirm base, convertible, and Z06 configurations. Because intake ducting, under-hood clearance, and mass airflow sensor placement may affect installation, Z06 owners should compare their factory layout with the product photos or contact the seller for confirmation before purchasing.
Q8: Why does this short ram intake use two air filters?
A8: The dual-filter design increases the available filter surface area and gives the intake a more aggressive appearance. However, two filters do not automatically guarantee twice the airflow or twice the horsepower. Performance depends on pipe design, filter placement, sensor compatibility, throttle-body flow, intake-air temperature, and how smoothly the two airflow paths merge before entering the engine.
Q9: What is the difference between a short ram intake and a cold air intake?
A9: A short ram intake uses a shorter pipe and normally keeps the filters inside the engine compartment. This can improve sound and reduce intake restriction, but the filters may draw warmer under-hood air when the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly. A true cold air intake positions its inlet closer to an outside-air source and generally provides better isolation from engine-bay heat.
Q10: How much horsepower can this dual short ram intake add?
A10: The product page advertises an increase of 5 to 10 horsepower and 6 to 8 percent more torque, but these figures should not be treated as guaranteed results for every vehicle. Actual gains depend on the engine, intake-air temperature, exhaust flow, ECU calibration, filter condition, installation quality, and other modifications. On a stock vehicle, the change may be more noticeable in sound and throttle response than in peak horsepower.
Q11: Will this intake improve gas mileage?
A11: Better fuel economy is possible but not guaranteed. A less restrictive intake may help the engine breathe more efficiently, but MPG is influenced more heavily by vehicle weight, tire size, gearing, traffic, engine condition, driving speed, and throttle habits. The stronger intake sound may also encourage harder acceleration, which can offset any potential efficiency benefit.
Q12: Will the dual air intake make the engine louder?
A12: Yes. The two exposed cone filters and shorter aluminum intake path generally produce a deeper, more noticeable induction sound when the throttle is opened. The sound increase is strongest during acceleration and at higher RPM, while normal cruising should remain less dramatic. This is intake noise and will not sound the same as an exhaust modification.
Q13: Does this short ram intake require an ECU tune?
A13: A tune is generally not required for a basic bolt-on intake installation when all factory sensors and hoses are connected correctly. However, tuning may help optimize performance when the intake is combined with headers, exhaust upgrades, a larger throttle body, camshaft changes, or other major airflow modifications.
Q14: Can this dual intake cause a check engine light, rough idle, or stalling?
A14: A correctly matched and properly installed intake should not normally cause these problems. A check engine light, unstable idle, or stalling after installation may indicate an intake leak, loose coupler, disconnected vacuum line, incorrectly installed sensor, damaged wiring, or airflow turbulence near the mass airflow sensor. Stop and inspect every connection before continuing to drive.
Q15: Is this intake compatible with the factory MAF or MAP sensor?
A15: Sensor requirements depend on the vehicle and engine. Some listed applications use a mass airflow sensor, while others rely primarily on manifold pressure and intake-air temperature inputs. The product page does not provide a separate sensor-installation guide for every vehicle, so confirm that the intake has the correct opening, orientation, and mounting provision for the sensors used on your application.
Q16: What is included in the dual short ram air intake kit?
A16: The product page lists one aluminum intake pipe, two rubber-base air filters, silicone couplers, hoses or vacuum lines, and the necessary installation hardware. Before removing the factory system, lay out all supplied parts and identify which original sensors, grommets, fittings, and breather connections must be transferred.
Q17: Are the two air filters washable and reusable?
A17: Yes. The filters use a washable micro cotton gauze material and are intended to be reused. Inspect both filters regularly and clean them when dirt begins filling the pleats. Allow them to dry completely before reinstalling them, and use a cleaning and re-oiling method appropriate for cotton gauze filters without applying excessive oil.
Q18: How difficult is the dual short ram intake installation?
A18: The product page states that installation can be completed in under 60 minutes with common tools, but actual time depends on the vehicle and mechanical experience. Because the product covers several different vehicle platforms, carefully follow the routing shown for your application, reconnect every vacuum and breather hose, keep debris out of the throttle body, and make sure the pipe and filters do not contact hot or moving components.