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Twisted Steel titanium shorty headers for Ram 1500 TRX 6.2L supercharged applications
The aFe 48-32030-T header pair uses 1-7/8-inch mandrel-bent 304 stainless tubing, optimized tube lengths, 4-to-1 mitered merge collectors, 100% MIG welding and laser-cut/machined factory-style flanges. Titanium Cerakote ceramic coating inside and outside. The selected manufacturer lists Ram 1500 TRX 2021–2024 gas V8 6.2L supercharged HEMI, retaining stock catalysts and original O2 sensor locations. No flange alloy/thickness or outlet diameter is printed, so those details are not borrowed from another header.
Key Features
- Selected aFe part 48-32030-T.
- 1-7/8-inch mandrel-bent 304 stainless tubes, 4-to-1 mitered merge collectors and MIG welding. Factory-style flanges fit stock locations without cutting/modification according to the primary.
- Titanium Cerakote ceramic coating inside and outside. As much as 46% lower surface/engine-compartment temperature is a manufacturer claim versus non-coated headers, with selected test method and conditions unlocated.
- Two selected headers, one gasket SET 05-46093, sixteen M8 bolts, four M10 bolts/nuts and one dipstick spacer.
- Retain the original upper-left left-header dipstick bolt and reuse it with the supplied spacer. No spare-bolt quantity is inferred.
- Selected access work includes transmission AND transfer-case skid plates, lower AND wheelhouse splash shields, cover, dipstick tube, original catalyst pipes and sensors.
- Head retaining bolts: selected step 22 specifies 18 ft-lb, center outward clockwise. Re-tighten all hardware after 50–100 miles; no unrelated band, O2 or flange torque is substituted.
Fitment
Current exact primary and observed application row explicitly cover Ram 1500 TRX 2021–2024 gas V8 6.2L supercharged HEMI. Each complete exact-MPN named table independently supports TRX 2021–2024 and TRX Launch Edition 2021. Preserve the original TRX range and add only the Launch Edition scope; no later Ram year, 5.7L, 6.4L or related-engine procedure is inferred. The complete current September 2026 guide is still headed 2021–2022, so confirm any model-year installation differences for 2023–2024 before work. Manufacturer states not CARB exempt, unavailable for purchase in California or use on California DMV-registered vehicles; confirm exact eligibility and applicable requirements.
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel | Engine / guide qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Ram | 1500 | TRX | Ram 1500 TRX gas V8 6.2L SUPERCHARGED only; current guide headed 2021–2022, later installation details require confirmation. |
| 2021 | Ram | 1500 | TRX Launch Edition | Ram 1500 TRX gas V8 6.2L SUPERCHARGED only; current guide headed 2021–2022, later installation details require confirmation. |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 48-32030-T |
| Product type | Headers & Manifolds |
| Construction / finish | 1-7/8-inch mandrel-bent 304 stainless tubing, MIG welding, mitered merge collectors and titanium cerakote ceramic coating inside and outside. Flange material/thickness and outlet diameter are unprinted. |
| Selected headers | One LEFT 05-245199T and one RIGHT 05-245200T. The shared bill lists raw/coated alternatives, not four supplied headers. |
| Formal shared contents | Four M10 x 1.5 x 65 mm bolts 03-50346, four M10 x 1.5 nuts 03-50189, sixteen M8 x 1.25 x 25 mm bolts 03-50421, one 05-46094 spacer (3/4-inch OD x 5/16-inch ID x 5/8-inch long), one gasket SET 05-46093. |
| Selected current guide | Two pages, all 34 steps, full bill and diagrams; updated September 2026, headed TRX 2021–2022. Each selected file was read independently; later-year fitment comes from current exact primary, not an invented guide extension. |
| Torque / recheck | 18 ft-lb for manifold retaining bolts ONLY, center outward clockwise. No numeric O2-sensor or catalyst-flange torque or fixed clearance dimension is printed. Re-tighten all clamps/hardware after 50–100 miles. |
| Original parts restored | Retain the upper-left left-header dipstick bolt and use the spacer. Transfer original O2 sensors; reinstall original catalyst pipes, wheelhouse/lower splash shields, transfer-case/transmission skid plates, cover and battery connection. No deletion configuration is permitted. |
| Source gaps | Both manifold heatshields are removed but their final restoration/disposition is unprinted. The guide specifies physical O2 sensor transfer but omits an explicit electrical reconnection step. Obtain aFe clarification and exact vehicle service requirements for a complete original sensor/shield configuration before operation. |
| Same-rpm dyno reference | 2021 TRX, marker 2204 rpm: red 198.98 versus blue 193.29 hp (5.69 difference), red 474.13 versus blue 460.57 lb-ft (13.56 difference). These marker values are distinct from primary up-to 9 hp/14 lb-ft claims. |
| Separate peaks / limitations | Red peak 607.62 hp at 6100 versus blue 598.32 at 6120 gives 9.30 hp difference; red 558.08 lb-ft at 4010 versus blue 552.36 at 3940 gives 5.72 difference. These are different-rpm peak comparisons. Both charts label general Shorty Headers, SAE and smoothing 5, without exact finish/MPN, dates, numeric factors, gear, load or supporting-modification conditions. No independent finish comparison, stock-test assumption or coating heat measurement is established. |
| Emissions | Not currently CARB exempt; manufacturer prohibits California purchase or use on California DMV-registered vehicles. Retaining stock catalysts does not establish blanket complete-vehicle or all-state approval. |
What's Included
- The 48-32030-T kit includes one selected LEFT 05-245199T and RIGHT 05-245200T header.
- One gasket set 05-46093; sixteen M8 x 1.25 x 25 mm bolts 03-50421; four M10 x 1.5 x 65 mm bolts 03-50346; four M10 nuts 03-50189.
- One dipstick spacer 05-46094, 3/4-inch OD x 5/16-inch ID x 5/8-inch long. Reuse the identified original upper-left dipstick/header bolt.
- No new catalysts, O2 sensors, bands, exhaust tips, intake filter or coupling are established as included. Original skid plates, splash shields, catalyst pipes and sensors are retained.
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Related Parts
- Exact selected header, current application and finish
- Complete selected 34-step guide and formal bill
- Exact manufacturer-linked 2021 TRX dyno chart
- Independently read complete exact-MPN named table
- Shop headers and manifolds
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FAQ
What is the 48-32030-T?It is a titanium 304 stainless shorty-header pair for documented Ram 1500 TRX gas V8 6.2L supercharged applications, with the selected gasket set, fasteners and dipstick spacer.
Does the current guide cover every listed model year?The exact primary covers 2021–2024, but the current September 2026 guide remains headed 2021–2022. Confirm any 2023–2024 installation differences before work. The full named table supports TRX and the separate 2021 Launch Edition.
Are four headers or replacement catalysts supplied?No. Raw/coated entries are alternatives; only the selected left and right headers are supplied. The stock catalyst pipes and original O2 sensors are retained and restored, not replaced or deleted.
Which gasket and dipstick parts apply?The formal bill specifies one gasket SET 05-46093 and one 05-46094 spacer. Retain the upper-left original bolt on the left header and reuse it with the spacer to secure the dipstick tube. A related header’s two-gasket part number is not substituted.
What access parts are removed and restored?The guide removes both transmission and transfer-case skid plates, both lower and wheelhouse splash shields, cover, dipstick tube and catalyst connections. It restores those access parts. It does not prescribe Grand Cherokee ECU/airbox, fuel-line or motor-mount work.
What must be clarified before operating the vehicle?Both manifold heatshields are removed without a printed return/disposition step. Physical O2 transfer is specified, but an explicit electrical reconnection step is missing. Obtain aFe clarification and exact vehicle instructions to ensure the full original shield/sensor configuration is correctly completed before startup.
Does 18 ft-lb apply to every fastener?No. It is the selected manifold-retaining-bolt value only, tightened center outward clockwise. Numeric O2 and catalyst-flange torque are unprinted; do not borrow another product’s band torque. Re-tighten all hardware after 50–100 miles.
Are the stated power, heat and emissions results guaranteed?No. The 2021 TRX chart distinguishes a 5.69 hp/13.56 lb-ft same-rpm marker from 9.30 hp/5.72 lb-ft separate peak differences and omits full conditions and exact finish identity. The 46% coating figure remains an unverified selected-test manufacturer claim. The product is not CARB exempt and is restricted by the manufacturer against California purchase or use on California DMV-registered vehicles.
Installation Instructions
- Confirm aFe 48-32030-T against the exact vehicle and installed equipment. Inventory the actual components and follow the selected manufacturer instructions and current vehicle service requirements.
- Verify actual Ram 1500 TRX gas V8 6.2L supercharged configuration, selected finish, packing list and emissions eligibility. Read all 34 current guide steps. Resolve later-model-year procedure differences and final heatshield/O2 connection details before work. Cool the vehicle, use protective equipment, support vehicle and factory exhaust properly, and keep fasteners loose until positioned.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable, remove the engine cover and the dipstick-tube nut/bolt and tube. Remove transmission and transfer-case skid plates. Temporarily remove both original catalyst pipes, both lower splash shields and both wheelhouse splash shields.
- Remove the LEFT manifold heatshield. From the center-top manifold bolt work clockwise, retaining the upper-left bolt that secures the dipstick tube. Remove the left manifold and discard the old gasket. Remove the RIGHT heatshield/manifold in the stated center-top clockwise pattern and discard its old gasket.
- Transfer the original O2 sensors to their corresponding selected header locations, then clean gasket mating surfaces. Install selected headers and supplied gasket set with fasteners initially finger tight. Reuse the original upper-left left-header bolt with the supplied spacer to secure the dipstick tube.
- Tighten manifold retaining bolts to 18 ft-lb from center outward clockwise. Resolve the guide’s unprinted heatshield final disposition and complete original O2 electrical connections using aFe clarification and exact vehicle service requirements; do not start with an incomplete sensor configuration.
- Restore both wheelhouse splash shields, then both lower splash shields and fasteners. Install both original catalyst pipes using supplied header-side hardware. Reinstall the transfer-case skid plate, transmission skid plate, engine cover and negative battery connection.
- Align safe clearances from wires, hoses, brake lines, body and tires; tighten applicable fasteners, start/check/repair leaks only after the complete original sensor configuration is verified, then safely lower. Re-tighten all clamps and hardware after 50–100 miles. No fixed clearance, outlet size, flange alloy or unrelated torque is invented.
California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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