Volant Closed Box Air Intake

2003–2025 Dodge Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 5.7L HEMI

Part #: 16857

Overview

The Volant Closed Box Air Intake is a precision-engineered upgrade designed specifically for Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models equipped with the 5.7L HEMI engine from 2003 through 2025. This intake system replaces the factory air intake with a high-flow, cold air solution that draws cooler, denser air from outside the engine bay. The result is improved combustion efficiency, delivering enhanced horsepower, torque, and throttle response while maintaining excellent filtration and durability.

Ideal for truck owners who demand more power and responsiveness without compromising reliability, the Volant Cold Air Intake offers a balanced performance upgrade suitable for daily driving, towing, and moderate performance applications.

Key Features

Volant’s Cold Air Intake system incorporates advanced design elements to maximize airflow and engine performance. Key features include:

• Oiled cotton gauze reusable air filter engineered for superior airflow and filtration
• Custom-designed closed box housing to isolate intake air from hot engine bay temperatures
• Ultra-durable silicone hose connectors for heat resistance and flexibility
• Stainless steel hardware for corrosion resistance and secure fitment
• Precision-engineered intake tube to reduce airflow restrictions and deliver colder air
• Dyno-proven to improve horsepower and throttle response for a more engaging driving experience
• Includes all necessary hardware for straightforward, direct bolt-on installation
• Washable and reusable filter media reduces maintenance costs and environmental impact

Construction & Design

The Volant Closed Box Air Intake is crafted from premium materials to ensure long-lasting durability and optimal performance. The intake tube is precision-formed to minimize airflow restrictions while the custom filter box design effectively isolates the air filter from engine heat, ensuring intake of cooler air. Silicone connectors provide excellent flexibility and resistance to heat and wear, while stainless steel mounting hardware guarantees a secure, corrosion-resistant fit. The oiled cotton gauze filter is washable and reusable, offering superior filtration without sacrificing airflow.

Performance & Sound

By replacing the restrictive factory air intake, the Volant Cold Air Intake enhances your Dodge Ram’s horsepower and throttle response through improved airflow and cooler air delivery. This upgrade promotes more efficient combustion, which can also contribute to better fuel economy under certain conditions. Additionally, the intake produces a subtle, aggressive induction sound that enriches the driving experience without being intrusive.

Installation & Fitment

Installation is designed to be simple and requires no permanent modifications to your vehicle. The kit includes all necessary hardware and detailed instructions for a direct bolt-on fitment on Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models from 2003 to 2025 with 5.7L HEMI engines. Typical installation time is approximately one hour, making it accessible for both professional mechanics and experienced DIY enthusiasts.

What's Included

• Volant Cold Air Intake tube
• Oiled cotton gauze reusable air filter
• Custom closed box housing
• Ultra-durable silicone hose connectors
• Stainless steel mounting hardware
• Installation instructions

Ideal For

This cold air intake system is perfect for Dodge Ram owners seeking a reliable performance upgrade that enhances horsepower, throttle response, and fuel efficiency without sacrificing daily drivability. It is well-suited for street driving, light towing, and moderate performance enhancements, offering a reusable filter solution that reduces maintenance costs and environmental impact.

Volant Performance designs cold air intake systems and filters for trucks, SUVs, and select cars, emphasizing sealed/closed-box designs to help manage under-hood heat while improving airflow. Popular with truck enthusiasts and tow/off-road builds, Volant intakes are built to deliver sharper throttle response and durable filtration in harsh driving environments.