K&N RAM 1500 V6 3.6L NextGen Aluminum Cold Air Intake

Unlock the full potential of your 3.6L Pentastar V6 with the K&N NextGen Aluminum Cold Air Intake System. Designed as a direct bolt-on performance upgrade for the RAM 1500, this system replaces the restrictive factory air box and air path with a free-flowing, mandre-bent American 6063 aluminum intake tube. By delivering up to 39% more airflow to your engine, the NextGen system produces real-world dyno-proven gains of up to 14.6 horsepower and 23.8 lb-ft of torque—all without requiring a ECU tune!

At the heart of the system is K&N’s signature washable, reusable High-Flow Cotton Air Filter. Featuring an oversized conical design, this filter provides exceptional filtration while allowing your engine to run up to 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions before requiring maintenance. The custom-molded NextGen heat-shield air box isolates the filter element from radiant engine compartment heat, keeping incoming intake air dense, cool, and oxygen-rich.

Engineered for a precision fit, the entire kit mounts directly into existing factory mounting locations using standard hand tools and can typically be installed in under 60 minutes.

Best Uses

1. Daily Towing & Hauling: Extra low-end torque improves throttle response when pulling trailers, boats, or hauling heavy truck beds.
2. Highway Cruising & Overtaking: Improved airflow dynamics deliver immediate passing power when accelerating at highway speeds.
3. Off-Roading & Trail Driving: Heat-isolating air box keeps incoming air cool during slow-speed trail crawls under high engine loads.
4. Long-Term Performance Upgrades: Ideal for truck owners who want reusable filtration and lifetime performance without sacrificing vehicle reliability.

Features

1. American 6063 Aluminum Intake Tube: Precision-engineered, rigid aluminum tubing maximizes airflow volume by up to 39% while delivering an aggressive engine intake sound.
2. NextGen Thermal Air Box: Custom-designed air box insulates the filter from hot engine bay temperatures to feed cooler, denser air into the engine.
3. High-Flow Oiled Cotton Air Filter: Oversized conical filter provides high filtration capacity and airflow, running up to 100,000 miles between cleaning services.
4. No ECU Tuning Required: Designed to work seamlessly within factory ECU parameters—just bolt it on and drive away.
5. Direct OEM Fit Installation: Mounts directly using factory connection points and hardware, allowing typical DIY installation in under 60 minutes.

Benefits

1. Proven Horsepower & Torque Gains: Dyno-tested increases up to +14.6 HP and +23.8 lb-ft torque for noticeable acceleration improvements.
2. Sharper Throttle Response: Reduces intake restriction for immediate pedal feel and smoother power delivery across the RPM band.
3. Lifetime Savings: Washable and reusable filter eliminates the continuous cost of replacing disposable paper filters.
4. Enhanced Engine Acoustics: Adds a deep, satisfying intake growl during acceleration without droning during steady-speed cruising.
5. Preserves Factory Warranty: Backed by K&N's No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty without voiding your vehicle's factory warranty coverage.