Best Cold Air Intakes for 2025 Ram 1500 3.0 Hurricane

The 2025 Ram 1500 traded the 5.7L Hemi V8 for the 3.0L twin-turbo "Hurricane" inline-six, and the first bolt-on almost every owner reaches for is a cold air intake. A boosted engine lives and dies by how freely it breathes, and the factory airbox is the easy restriction to delete. In our Tampa, FL shop we already stock intakes for both the Standard Output (420 hp / 469 lb-ft) and High Output (540 hp / 521 lb-ft) versions of the 3.0L Hurricane, so we pulled the five best cold air intakes for the 2025 Ram 1500 — from K&N and aFe — and broke down the dyno claims, the oiled-versus-dry filter debate, and which one fits your truck and budget.

Why Add a Cold Air Intake to the 3.0L Hurricane?

A cold air intake is the highest-value first mod for the 2025 Ram 1500 because the twin-turbo Hurricane is more sensitive to intake restriction than the Hemi it replaced. Turbochargers have to pull their air through the filter and inlet tube before they can compress it, so a larger, less-restrictive intake feeds the compressors cooler, denser air and lets them spool with less effort. The result is quicker throttle response, a stronger turbo whistle, and modest power gains.

The Hurricane comes in two flavors. The Standard Output makes 420 hp and 469 lb-ft on a 10.4:1 compression ratio with up to 22.4 psi of boost, and it tows up to 11,550 lbs. The High Output steps up to 540 hp and 521 lb-ft on a 9.5:1 ratio with up to 26 psi. Every intake in this guide fits both the SO and HO engines, but none of them fit the off-road RHO model, which uses a different airbox. Because these are plug-and-play bolt-ons, no tune is required — the factory ECU simply relearns the extra airflow.

What to Look For in a 2025 Ram 1500 Intake

Four things separate a great intake from a loud-but-pointless one: the filter media, whether the airbox is sealed, the tube design, and the warranty. Here is what matters on the Hurricane platform.

Sealed airbox vs. open filter

A sealed or enclosed airbox is the single most important feature. An open cone filter sitting in the engine bay ingests heat-soaked air, which is the opposite of what you want. Both the K&N 50-1598 and the aFe Momentum GT use a fully enclosed housing that isolates the filter from underhood heat and draws cooler air, which is why they make real, repeatable power instead of just noise.

Reusable filters and warranty

Every intake here uses a washable, reusable filter rather than a throwaway paper element, so you clean and re-service it instead of buying replacements. K&N services run roughly every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving. K&N backs the 50-1598 with a lifetime limited warranty and states it will not void your factory truck warranty — a point protected in the U.S. by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

The 5 Best Cold Air Intakes for the 2025 Ram 1500 3.0L Hurricane

K&N’s 50-1598 is the value champion and our overall pick. K&N dyno-guarantees a gain of 41.13 horsepower and 67.85 lb-ft of torque with no tune required, along with a 32.5% increase in airflow — the boldest published numbers of any intake for this truck. It uses a high-density polyethylene rotationally molded tube, a custom enclosed airbox to block engine-bay heat, and K&N’s washable oiled-cotton High-Flow filter rated for up to 100,000 miles between services. It typically installs in under an hour, costs the least here at $386.66, and is in stock now.

The aFe Momentum GT is the premium sealed-airbox choice. aFe dyno-tests it at up to +23 hp and +42 lb-ft on the 3.0L Hurricane, and its calling card is a one-piece roto-molded housing with a clear lid wrapped around an oversized 8-inch, 360-degree radial-flow filter with a 5.5-inch flange. The Pro 5R media is a pre-oiled five-layer cotton gauze for maximum airflow. At $435.00 it costs more than the K&N, and you pay for the finished housing and the biggest filter in the group.

Same Momentum GT sealed housing, different filter. The Pro Dry S uses a non-oiled three-layer synthetic media, so there is no filter oil to migrate onto the mass-airflow sensor and no re-oiling step at cleaning time — you simply wash and dry it. It is the choice for owners who want the easiest maintenance and zero MAF-fouling risk, trading a sliver of peak airflow versus the oiled 5R for finer, worry-free filtration. At $451.00 it sits just above the standard 5R version.

The Red Edition is the Momentum GT dressed for a show. It is the same sealed housing and dry Pro Dry S filter as the standard Dry S kit, finished with a red housing that pops against the Hurricane’s inline-six. At $500.00 it is the most expensive option here and the extra spend is purely cosmetic — the airflow and gains match the standard Momentum GT. Choose it if your build values a color-matched engine bay.

The Orange Edition pairs the same Momentum GT sealed housing with an oiled black Pro 5R filter and an orange housing finish. At $479.00 it splits the difference between the standard 5R and the Red Edition, and it is the pick if you want the higher-airflow oiled media plus a custom color. Like the other Momentum GT kits, it fits both SO and HO Hurricane trucks and shares the up to +23 hp / +42 lb-ft claim.

2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane Intake Comparison

All five intakes side by side. Gains are the manufacturer’s published figures — real-world results vary with elevation, fuel, and conditions. Tap any name or price to view the full product page.

Oiled vs. Dry Air Filter: Which Should You Choose?

This is the real decision on the Hurricane, because the K&N and aFe 5R use oiled media while the aFe Pro Dry S runs dry. An oiled cotton-gauze filter (K&N’s High-Flow, aFe’s Pro 5R) traps dust in a tacky oil film and generally flows the most air, which is why the highest gain claims come from oiled setups. The catch is maintenance: you must re-oil correctly after washing, and over-oiling can leave residue on the mass-airflow sensor.

A dry synthetic filter (aFe Pro Dry S) skips the oil entirely. There is nothing to migrate onto the MAF sensor, cleaning is just a wash and dry, and filtration is very fine. The trade is a small drop in peak airflow versus an oiled element. For a daily-driven 2025 Ram 1500 that you would rather not fuss over, the dry filter is the low-stress pick; for maximum airflow and the biggest published numbers, the oiled K&N leads.

Installation, Tuning & Warranty

Every intake here is a bolt-on that installs with basic hand tools in roughly 30 to 60 minutes — the K&N 50-1598 is rated for under an hour. No tune is required; these are plug-and-play and the ECU adapts to the added airflow on its own. Reusable filters are serviced on a long interval (K&N cites up to 100,000 miles under normal highway use), so upkeep is minimal.

On warranty, K&N states the 50-1598 will not void your factory truck warranty, and in the United States the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects your right to run aftermarket parts without automatically losing coverage. Emissions rules are separate: because the Hurricane is a brand-new platform, confirm the current CARB Executive Order or 50-state-legal status for the specific part before ordering if you live in California or a CARB state.