Cold Air Intakes & Short-Ram Systems

Shop cold air intakes, short-ram systems, closed-airbox packages and intake tubes at Black Ops Auto Works. Compare Legmaker carbon-fiber layouts with aFe, K&N, Injen, AEM, JLT, CORSA, Volant and other listed options. Choose the filter location, inlet connection, service requirements and induction character that suit the vehicle and build.

Choose the Intake Layout

A closed-airbox system encloses the filter and uses its specified air-feed arrangement. An open-element or short-ram layout places the filter differently and can change the audible induction character. A longer routed intake, a short-ram system and a factory-airbox tube replacement involve different installation scopes.

Compare the actual filter position, heat-shield/enclosure design, retained ducts and access for maintenance. A cold-air label alone does not establish a lower inlet temperature in every driving condition or a fixed horsepower gain. Review manufacturer testing for the exact system and application.

Legmaker HEMI and Supercharger Configurations

Legmaker references include Hellcat/Redeye, Trackhawk, Durango Hellcat, 392/SRT and other application-specific carbon-fiber arrangements. Compare short-ram and True CAI layouts with mid-tube options that retain specified factory equipment. The intake style changes both the parts replaced and the installation plan.

Match the installed supercharger, throttle-body connection, hood and any vented-hood requirements. Whipple-specific and other configured references require their named induction hardware. Select the exact package and any required filter/pre-filter option rather than treating all supercharged HEMI inlets as equivalent.

aFe Filter Choices and Other Brand Systems

aFe references include Momentum, Track Series and Magnum FORCE layouts with different filter-media options. Pro 5R is an oiled medium; Pro DRY S is oil-free. Compare the actual enclosure, inlet and media version for the vehicle, then use the corresponding maintenance procedure.

K&N, Injen, AEM, JLT, CORSA, Volant, Mishimoto and other systems have separate tube, sensor and filter configurations. Some listed products are tubes, inlets or related parts rather than complete intake kits. Compare the full contents and which original parts remain.

Sensors, Calibration and Installation

Match the engine, production/application notes, factory sensors, breather connections and any required turbo or supercharger interface. A MAF housing or larger inlet can have calibration-specific requirements; follow the exact manufacturer tune/no-tune instruction for the supported setup.

Review supplied couplers, clamps, brackets, filters and sensor provisions. Check water exposure, service access and the manufacturer’s installation requirements for the actual routing. Where emissions approval is required, verify the exact part/application documentation rather than applying one brand’s approval to every intake.

Choose Your Part

• Choose closed-airbox, open-element, short-ram, routed CAI or tube-only scope.
• Match engine, hood, sensors and installed turbo/supercharger hardware.
• Compare filter media, maintenance procedure and complete package contents.
• Review calibration, documented application approval and installation requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do a closed-airbox and open-element intake differ?

They use different filter enclosure and placement arrangements. Compare air-feed routing, service access, induction sound and exact manufacturer test data for the vehicle.

How do Legmaker short-ram, True CAI and mid-tube options differ?

They replace different portions of the intake path and use different filter/routing arrangements. Choose the exact vehicle and induction-hardware configuration, then review retained and supplied components.

What is the difference between aFe Pro 5R and Pro DRY S?

Pro 5R uses oiled filter media and Pro DRY S is oil-free. Use the maintenance instructions and products for the exact medium; do not oil a Pro DRY S filter.

Will every intake require a tune?

Requirements vary with the exact system, sensor housing and supported vehicle setup. Follow the manufacturer’s calibration instruction for the selected part.

How should I compare horsepower claims?

Review the exact application, complete test setup, conditions and measurement method. A result from one engine or intake version does not establish the same gain for another build.

Does a tube or inlet listing include a complete intake?

Review the exact contents. Some references retain the factory airbox or require a separately selected filter, coupler or companion inlet.

What should I verify for emissions approval?

Where required, verify documentation covering the exact intake part number and vehicle application. A brand name, filter type or general cold-air description does not establish approval.

Related Collections

Legmaker Intakes · aFe · JLT · Injen · Air Intake Systems · Air Filters