Description
HIGH-FLOW INTAKE ELBOW TUBE FOR 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 DODGE RAM 5.9L CUMMINS DIESEL
Details and Specifications:
- SKU: FLES08410BL
- Weight: 680g
- Type: High-Flow Intake Elbow
- Color: Blue
- High-Flow Intake Elbow for 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 5.9 Cummins Diesel Dodge Ram 2500 3500
This is the best upgrade you can do to your 5.9 Dodge Cummins. Looks great under the hood.
Features:
- Aluminum Construction
- Mandrel-bent tubing with full TIG welds and pressure tested
- Increasing airflow 80%
- Smooth unrestricted flow designed
- Improves throttle response
- Lower EGTS keeps your engine running at cooler temperatures
- Increases performance 25hp and 57lbs x ft. Torque
Fits for:
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 5.9L Cummins Diesel
Package included:
1 * Intake Elbow
1 * Silicone Boot
2 * 3" Clamps
2003-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Intake Elbow FAQ
Q1: Will this intake elbow fit my 2003-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins?
A1: This Flashark intake elbow is designed for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks equipped with the 5.9L Cummins turbo-diesel engine. Confirm the engine displacement before ordering because 2007 was a transition year and later 2007.5 trucks may use the 6.7L Cummins.
Q2: Does this intake elbow fit a 2007.5 Dodge Ram with the 6.7L Cummins?
A2: No. This 5.9 Cummins intake elbow is not designed for 2007.5 and newer trucks equipped with the 6.7L Cummins. The 6.7L engine uses a different intake layout, emissions configuration, mounting arrangement, and intake horn design.
Q3: What does an intake elbow do on a 5.9 Cummins?
A3: The intake elbow, also called an intake horn, directs compressed air from the intercooler piping into the intake manifold. Replacing the restrictive factory elbow with a smoother, larger-flow design can reduce turbulence and restriction before the charge air enters the engine.
Q4: Is this the same as a cold air intake kit?
A4: No. A cold air intake replaces the air filter and turbo-inlet-side tubing before the turbocharger. This diesel intake elbow is located on the pressurized side of the intake system after the turbocharger and intercooler. It does not include an air filter or replace the factory airbox.
Q5: What are the benefits of upgrading the factory Cummins intake elbow?
A5: The smoother mandrel-bent passage is designed to improve charge-air flow, reduce restriction, sharpen throttle response, and help the turbocharged engine move air more efficiently. Flashark states that this design can increase airflow by 80% and help lower exhaust gas temperatures, although actual results depend on the truck's tune, turbo, fueling, intercooler, exhaust, load, and overall condition.
Q6: How much horsepower does this 5.9 Cummins intake elbow add?
A6: The product page lists potential gains of 25 horsepower and 57 lb-ft of torque. These figures should be treated as manufacturer-listed performance claims rather than guaranteed results for every truck. A stock truck may experience a more noticeable improvement in throttle response than peak horsepower, while tuned trucks with additional airflow and fueling upgrades may make better use of the reduced restriction.
Q7: Is an aftermarket intake elbow worth installing on a stock 5.9 Cummins?
A7: It can still be a useful bolt-on upgrade for a stock truck, especially when the owner wants improved airflow, cleaner underhood appearance, and a foundation for later modifications. However, the largest performance difference is generally more noticeable on trucks with tuning, upgraded intercooler piping, increased fueling, a larger turbo, or frequent heavy-load use.
Q8: Can this intake elbow lower EGT while towing?
A8: Reducing intake restriction can help the engine receive charge air more efficiently and may contribute to lower exhaust gas temperatures under load. The amount of change varies by truck and driving conditions. Tow vehicles should still use a properly installed pyrometer and should not rely on an intake elbow alone to correct excessive EGT caused by aggressive tuning, over-fueling, boost leaks, or an undersized turbocharger.
Q9: Does a 5.9 Cummins intake elbow require an ECU tune?
A9: A tune is not normally required when installing the intake elbow by itself on an otherwise properly operating truck. The engine can continue to run with the factory calibration. Custom tuning may help take advantage of supporting performance modifications, but it is not required simply to bolt on this elbow.
Q10: Will this intake elbow work with the factory intercooler and boost tube?
A10: The kit is designed as a replacement intake elbow for the listed 2003-2007 Ram 2500 and 3500 applications and includes a 3-inch silicone boot and two 3-inch clamps for the charge-air connection. Trucks with aftermarket intercooler pipes, non-standard boots, engine swaps, or modified intake manifolds should have the pipe diameter and available clearance checked before installation.
Q11: Does this kit delete the factory grid heater?
A11: No grid-heater delete is specified on the product page, so this kit should be treated as an intake-elbow replacement rather than a grid-heater delete kit. Do not remove or disconnect the factory heater system unless you are completing a separate modification designed for that purpose. Preserve the factory electrical connections and inspect the heater and sealing surface while the original elbow is removed.
Q12: What is included with the Flashark 5.9 Cummins intake elbow?
A12: The product listing includes one aluminum intake elbow, one silicone connecting boot, and two 3-inch clamps. Check the delivered components against the product photos before beginning installation. Depending on the condition of the truck, the installer may also need to reuse factory fasteners or obtain a replacement flange gasket.
Q13: How difficult is it to install the intake elbow?
A13: Installation is a moderate bolt-on job for an experienced DIY mechanic. The batteries should be disconnected, the factory charge-air connection and intake horn removed, and the mounting surface cleaned without allowing dirt or hardware to enter the intake manifold. Install the new elbow evenly, reconnect all brackets and electrical connections, and confirm that the pipe does not contact surrounding engine components.
Q14: How can I check for a boost leak after installation?
A14: Make sure the silicone boot is fully seated on both pipes and that both clamps are positioned behind the pipe lips before tightening. Common signs of a boost leak include a loud hissing sound, oily residue around a connection, slower turbo response, reduced boost, weak acceleration, increased smoke, or higher EGT. Reinspect and retighten the clamps after the first few heat cycles.
Q15: Can I connect a boost gauge or other sensor to the intake elbow?
A15: Product photos show multiple welded fittings on the elbow, but the product description does not specify their thread sizes or confirm compatibility with a particular boost gauge, water-methanol nozzle, or sensor. Measure and verify each port before installation, and never force an NPT fitting into a port with an unknown thread specification.
Q16: How does this compare with a Banks Monster-Ram for a 5.9 Cummins?
A16: Both products are intended to replace the restrictive factory intake horn and improve airflow into the 5.9L Cummins, but this Flashark intake elbow is not a Banks product and should not be assumed to have identical dimensions, flow-test results, sensor ports, certifications, hardware, or warranty coverage. The Flashark option uses aluminum construction, mandrel-bent tubing, TIG-welded joints, a silicone boot, and 3-inch clamps at a more budget-focused price point.
Q17: Will this intake elbow make the turbo louder?
A17: It may make turbo and charge-air sounds slightly more noticeable because the smoother pipe can transmit airflow noise differently from the factory cast intake horn. The change is usually much less dramatic than installing a cold air intake, open air filter, larger turbo, or aftermarket exhaust system.
Q18: Can an intake elbow cause a check engine light?
A18: The elbow itself should not normally cause a check engine light when it is installed and sealed correctly. A warning light after installation may be related to a disconnected electrical connector, disturbed intake sensor, loose connection, damaged hose, or charge-air leak. Read the diagnostic trouble code before replacing parts or clearing the light.
Q19: Is this intake elbow legal for street use?
A19: The intake elbow replaces an airflow component and is not advertised as an EGR, catalyst, or emissions-system delete. However, the product page does not list a California Air Resources Board Executive Order number. Owners should confirm state and local modification requirements before installing it on a street-driven or emissions-inspected truck.
Q20: What maintenance does a Cummins intake elbow require?
A20: The aluminum elbow itself does not contain a filter that needs routine cleaning. Periodically inspect the silicone boot, clamps, mounting flange, welded fittings, support bracket, and surrounding charge-air piping. Tighten loose hardware promptly and replace any boot that becomes swollen, cracked, oil-soaked, or damaged by contact with another engine component.