[jcsharpe08]

I've been thinking of upgrading to a K&N cold air intake for my charger, thoughts would be appreciated! Is it worth it, better intake out there, keep it stock?

I own the 2006 Daytona R/T edition, no complaints with the performance but wouldn't mind a little extra power. Thanks in advance!

 

[Punisher69]

Save your money for something more worthwhile. A handheld tuner and I custom tune would do you much more good than one of those intakes.

 

[POWERMAN]

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[FlyersHockey]

It won't do anything power wise.

I just like that they're a little noisier.

 

[ONEZ ST]

It costs more, the recharging kit isnt free, and it takes some added time to clean, dry and reoil. It is reusable which is a good aspect if you don't damage it over the years handling it.

The better use of a reusable filter is a reusable cabin filter.

 

[Random69]

that recharging kit though lasts like 3-4 cleanings which long term money compared to replacement costs of a normal filter are about the same

 

[green8teen345]

I put the Mopar version on my 07 R/T not long after I bought it new. Other than sound, I didn’t notice any performance gain. Fast forward eleven years and I installed the JLT CAI on my 18 and there was a noticeable improvement in throttle response. It made my car feel like I am in Sport Mode when it’s not. Engaging Sport Mode took it to a whole new level. I doubt I gained any HP although JLT has the dyno testing that shows it does. Unfortunately, they don’t offer anything for first generation chargers. I wouldn’t hesitate to install the K&N for the look and sound. Do it.

 

[RitzRT]

The downside is that it will allow significantly more dirt into your engine than the stock paper filter. There is no increase in power to speak of. At best, you're looking at low single digit horsepower which will be impossible to detect with your butt dyno. That's under a 1% increase (if you see any at all). That's within the variance of output from one engine to the next off the same assembly line. I tried one on my 2006 R/T briefly just for laughs and all it did was make more noise. Food for thought.

Best,

 

[jcsharpe08]

Thanks for the input, still deciding but may wait to do more significant impacts!


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[LDM]

As others have said if the goal is more power, the cold air intake won’t deliver any large gains. But if the goal is eye candy and perhaps better sound then you may find it a worthwhile investment. I went ahead with the K&N system and like it’s looks and have no regrets.

 

[mrminux]

The downside is that it will allow significantly more dirt into your engine than the stock paper filter. There is no increase in power to speak of. At best, you're looking at low single digit horsepower which will be impossible to detect with your butt dyno. That's under a 1% increase (if you see any at all). That's within the variance of output from one engine to the next off the same assembly line. I tried one on my 2006 R/T briefly just for laughs and all it did was make more noise. Food for thought.

Best,

You beat me to it: just makes more noise.

If your original intake ain't broke, leave it alone.

No doubt they do look nicer, generally speaking.

 

[cihlenfeld]

LDM which cover is that your using for abs module next to washer bottle?

 

[green8teen345]

LDM which cover is that your using for abs module next to washer bottle?

2015-2022 Dodge Charger Challenger 300 Under Hood Hydraulic Control Unit ABS Module Cover Trim 68272122AA | Steve White Parts

2015-2022 Dodge part # 68272122AA - Charger Challenger 300 Under Hood Hydraulic Control Unit ABS Module Cover Trim

www.stevewhiteparts.com

 

[green8teen345]

LDM which cover is that your using for abs module next to washer bottle?

2015-2022 Dodge Charger Challenger 300 Under Hood Hydraulic Control Unit ABS Module Cover Trim 68272122AA | Steve White Parts

2015-2022 Dodge part # 68272122AA - Charger Challenger 300 Under Hood Hydraulic Control Unit ABS Module Cover Trim

www.stevewhiteparts.com

 

[cihlenfeld]

Oic its just a half cover. Was hard tell in pic, but it covers down more than mine. But i like mine as it covers left side fuse box also.

 

[SubsonicF]

I have an '06 R/T w/Performance Group, which is mechanically a Daytona but w/o the bright paint. I added a K&N CAI years ago. No improvement at low revs, and a minor improvement at high revs. They advertised a 21hp gain on a standard '06 RT (which is 10hp less than a Daytona - 340 vs 350), so I'm guessing it may have added 5-10hp at best. It's a little louder at high revs (which is fine), but also gained a bit of an engine groan at around 70-75 mph. Can't say it was definitely worth it, but I don't really regret it either.

 

[capone67]

I've been thinking of upgrading to a K&N cold air intake for my charger, thoughts would be appreciated! Is it worth it, better intake out there, keep it stock?

I own the 2006 Daytona R/T edition, no complaints with the performance but wouldn't mind a little extra power. Thanks in advance!
Jlt intake is one of the best ones keep the ITA down in hot weather performance-wise they're all about the same but they claimed 12 horsepower on a dyno don't know how true that is I have a 2018 Charger Daytona 392 with jLT intake , kooks longtube headers, kooks green cats ,87mm throttle body ,Diablo unlock PCM and dynotune 480hp at the wheels 480 torque from hhp performance and in may a cam with helical lifters so numbers will be over 500 + at wheels

 

[1stDaytona]

Got the Airaid CA for mine and have liked it. Replaced my hood with the SRT hood and got the route tube from the hood scoop to the airbox also.

 

[GoMango2021]

I did a home made mod which did improve performance of my 2006 5.7 Daytona at speed.

New Air Filter installed

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• Nov 4, 2009

Memory Tube

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Carving out 4in PVC end piece close to finished

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Carving out 4in PVC end piece rear

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Carving out 4in PVC end piece

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Close up of inlet

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Air inlet from front grill

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Memory Tube installed to front inlet

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Memory Tube installed through metal air hole

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Memory Tube installed as seen with airbox in place

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Inlet piece installed through hole in plastic air deflector from behind

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

view from behind grill with plastic air deflector removed

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Air hole to airbox from under hood

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

Air hole to airbox from under car

• GoMango2021
• Nov 4, 2009

I did an air pressure test too and it did improved intake pressure from about 40MPH and up.
The idea was to pipe in air from the high pressure area in front of the radiator and pipe in in through the factory hole in the bottom of the air cleaner box.