Description
1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500/2500 3.9L V6 5.2L 5.9L V8 Cold Air Intake Kit
Fitment:
1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500/2500 3.9L V6 5.2L 5.9L V8
Specifications:
Brand: Flashark
Type: Cold Air Intake
Include 1X Performance Cold Air Intake
Color: Black Coated Aluminum Pipe | Red Filter
Material: Aluminum Piping
Filter: Washable and Reusable
The 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500/2500 3.9L V6 and 5.2L/5.9L V8 benefit from an air intake kit to enhance engine performance. These engines often suffer from restricted airflow due to factory intake designs. An upgraded air intake kit improves airflow efficiency, resulting in increased horsepower, better throttle response, and improved fuel economy. Additionally, it reduces engine stress, allowing for smoother operation and extended engine life, making it a valuable upgrade for performance and reliability.
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
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This intake kit can be set up using common tools in under 60 minutes.
- Air filter is Micro Cotton Gauze Type Filter Material, Washable with Water or Soap, and Reusable
- 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.
1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500/2500 Magnum Cold Air Intake FAQ
Q1: Which Dodge Ram trucks does this cold air intake kit fit?
A1: This cold air intake kit is listed for 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 trucks equipped with a 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, or 5.9L V8 gasoline engine. Confirm the model year, engine displacement, and original intake layout before ordering, because second-generation Ram trucks were offered with several gasoline and diesel engine options.
Q2: Does this intake fit a 1996 or 1998 Dodge Ram 1500?
A2: Yes. The listed fitment includes 1996 and 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with the compatible 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, or 5.9L V8 gasoline engine. These applications directly match common searches for a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 cold air intake and a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 cold air intake.
Q3: Will this cold air intake fit a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500?
A3: Yes. A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 equipped with a compatible 3.9L, 5.2L, or 5.9L gasoline engine falls within the stated fitment range. Because some aftermarket intake systems use different parts for the 2001 model year, compare your throttle-body connection, breather hose, mounting points, and passenger-side air inlet with the product photos before installation.
Q4: Does this kit fit the 5.2L and 5.9L Magnum V8 engines?
A4: Yes. The product page lists both the 5.2L Magnum V8 and 5.9L Magnum V8 as compatible engines. The kit replaces the restrictive factory-style intake path with an aluminum pipe and reusable cone filter, making it relevant for owners searching for a 5.2 Magnum cold air intake or 5.9 Magnum cold air intake.
Q5: Will this intake fit a 5.9L Cummins diesel?
A5: No. The 5.9L engine referenced on this product page is the gasoline Magnum V8, not the 5.9L Cummins turbo-diesel. The Cummins uses a completely different turbo inlet, intake routing, filter assembly, and engine-management system. Do not select this kit for a diesel truck based only on the 5.9L displacement.
Q6: Does this cold air intake fit the 3.9L Magnum V6?
A6: The product page lists the 3.9L V6 as a compatible application. Before ordering, confirm that your truck retains the original-style throttle body, breather connections, and engine-bay layout. The 3.9L V6 shares some design characteristics with the Magnum V8 engines, but the installation should still be checked against the supplied parts and product images.
Q7: Is this kit an intake manifold upgrade?
A7: No. This product is a cold air intake kit, not an intake manifold or plenum upgrade. It replaces components on the air-filter side of the throttle body. It will not repair a leaking Magnum intake plenum gasket, commonly called the belly-pan gasket, or correct oil consumption, pinging, vacuum leaks, or poor performance caused by an existing manifold problem.
Q8: Is a cold air intake worth installing on a 5.2L or 5.9L Magnum?
A8: It can be worthwhile if you want a more aggressive induction sound, a washable filter, a cleaner engine-bay appearance, and a less restrictive airflow path. On an otherwise stock Magnum engine, the most noticeable changes are often intake sound and throttle response rather than a dramatic increase in peak horsepower.
Q9: How much horsepower can this Dodge Ram cold air intake add?
A9: The product page advertises an estimated gain of 5 to 10 horsepower, but actual results vary by engine condition, intake-air temperature, exhaust flow, ignition condition, altitude, and other modifications. Without vehicle-specific dyno testing, buyers should treat the stated figure as an estimate rather than a guaranteed result.
Q10: Will this cold air intake improve throttle response or gas mileage?
A10: The smoother aluminum pipe and high-flow filter may make throttle response feel sharper, particularly when replacing a dirty or restrictive factory intake. Fuel-economy gains are not guaranteed. MPG is affected more heavily by vehicle weight, gearing, tire size, engine condition, towing load, driving speed, and throttle habits.
Q11: Will this intake make my 5.9 Magnum sound louder?
A11: Yes. Replacing the enclosed factory airbox with a cone-style filter generally creates a deeper and more noticeable induction sound when the throttle opens. The 5.2L and 5.9L Magnum engines will usually produce a stronger intake roar during acceleration, while the difference is less pronounced during steady-speed cruising.
Q12: Does this Dodge Ram cold air intake require a tune?
A12: A custom tune is generally not required for a basic bolt-on installation on an otherwise stock Magnum engine. The factory speed-density engine-management system can normally accommodate a modest intake change. Tuning may become more useful when the intake is combined with a larger throttle body, camshaft, headers, exhaust upgrades, or other major engine modifications.
Q13: Can this intake cause a check engine light, rough idle, or stalling?
A13: A correctly installed intake should not normally cause these problems. Rough idle, stalling, or a warning light after installation may indicate a loose clamp, vacuum leak, disconnected breather hose, damaged intake-air temperature sensor connection, or an incorrectly seated coupler. Older Magnum engines may also have pre-existing vacuum or plenum-gasket problems that become more noticeable after the intake is changed.
Q14: Is the included air filter washable and reusable?
A14: Yes. The kit includes a washable and reusable micro cotton gauze filter. Inspect it during routine maintenance and clean it when dirt begins filling the pleats. Use mild water or an appropriate filter-cleaning product, allow the filter to dry completely, and follow the correct re-oiling procedure if required for the filter material.
Q15: How difficult is the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram cold air intake installation?
A15: The product is designed for installation with common hand tools, and the product page estimates completion in under 60 minutes. Remove the original intake carefully, reconnect the breather and sensor fittings, fully seat each coupler, and position the filter where it can receive air from the passenger-side inlet. Before driving, make sure the aluminum pipe does not rub against wiring, the hood, hot surfaces, or moving components, and recheck all clamps after several heat cycles.