PHILTOP Cold Air Intake Kit 3.5-Inch

Fit and sizing

A cold air intake kit is a more involved choice than simply replacing an air filter: the vehicle has to match the listed application, and the sensor setup matters too. PHILTOP lists this kit for 2011–2018 Ram 1500 models with a 5.7L engine, 2019–2024 Ram 1500 Classic models with a 5.7L engine, and 2009–2010 Dodge Ram 1500 models with a 5.7L engine. The key restriction is easy to miss: the intake tube has no MAF sensor port and does not support a MAF sensor, so it is only for vehicles originally equipped without one. If your truck has a MAF sensor, this kit is not the right fit, regardless of the model year.

Pros

The package includes an air filter, intake tube, silicone hose and connector, and filter heat shield. Its non-woven dry filter does not require oil and is described as washable and reusable, which avoids adding filter-oiling to routine care. The mandrel-bent aluminum alloy tube has a smooth inner surface, the listing says its design supports airflow and heat dissipation, but provides no measured power gains. That makes the hardware more informative than the “improved horsepower” wording alone.

The advertised sound is another part of the appeal: a deeper, more aggressive intake note at wide-open throttle, with a quieter character during normal cruising. That may suit someone who wants more sound when accelerating without choosing a setup intended to be loud all the time. What matters more for your purchase, though—the sound and airflow claims, or certainty that the intake matches your truck’s sensor configuration? The MAF limitation should settle that question before anything else.

Spec sheet

• Type: Cold air intake kit
• Intake tube: 3.5-inch, mandrel-bent aluminum alloy
• Filter: Non-woven dry, washable and reusable
• Included: Air filter, intake tube, silicone hose, silicone connector, and filter heat shield
• Compatibility: Listed Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic 5.7L applications, plus 2009–2010 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L
• Sensor note: No MAF sensor port, for vehicles originally equipped without a MAF sensor
• Coverage: Two-year replacement coverage for manufacturing defects or premature failure, as described by the seller

When it makes sense

Worth considering if your truck matches one of the listed 5.7L applications, came from the factory without a MAF sensor, and you want a reusable dry filter with an intake setup intended to change airflow and add a stronger sound under hard acceleration. For example, the advertised profile is aimed at a drive that stays subdued while cruising, then gets louder when you open the throttle. From the way it is set up, this is a performance-oriented replacement rather than a basic filter swap, so it makes more sense if you specifically want the intake tube and included shield as part of the change.

Better avoided if your truck uses a MAF sensor, falls outside the listed applications, or you want documented horsepower figures before changing parts. The description does not provide measured gains or installation details, so treat performance as a stated aim, not a guaranteed result. Confirm the original sensor configuration and application first, if either does not match, a kit designed for that exact setup is the safer direction.