aFe 53-10002R is a Quantum intake for specified 2013-2018 Ram Cummins 6.7L turbo-diesel applications. It supplies ONE Pro 5R filter assembly with FIVE oiled progressive cotton-composite layers, an XLPE housing and tube. The original Ram Active Air motor and flap transfer and remain connected.
Exact current selected-media primary and own sixteen-page manual specify 2013-2018 Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 with Cummins 6.7L turbo-diesel inline-six. Existing named rows, endpoints and the separate 2013-2015 and 2017 Ram 3500 Lone Star ranges remain. Exact selected-part retailer tables support adding 2013 Ram 2500 ST and 2013-2018 Ram 3500 SLT. Manufacturer manual directly supports model-level 4500/5500 coverage; no unnamed chassis-cab trim is invented. Engine restriction applies to every row; this does not cover gasoline engines, Ram 1500 or other years.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie |
| 2014-2015 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn |
| 2016-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Limited |
| 2013-2015 | Ram | 2500 | Lone Star |
| 2013-2016 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 2500 | SLT |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 3500 | Big Horn |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 3500 | Laramie |
| 2014-2015 | Ram | 3500 | Laramie Limited |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 3500 | Laramie Longhorn |
| 2016-2018 | Ram | 3500 | Limited |
| 2013-2015 | Ram | 3500 | Lone Star |
| 2017 | Ram | 3500 | Lone Star |
| 2013 | Ram | 3500 | ST |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 3500 | Tradesman |
| 2013 | Ram | 2500 | ST |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 3500 | SLT |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 4500 | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel; model-level |
| 2013-2018 | Ram | 5500 | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel; model-level |
Verify 53-10002R against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 53-10002R |
| Selected filter | 23-91129; FIVE oiled progressive cotton-composite layers; 5-inch flange |
| Housing / tube | XLPE; 05-52005B2 / 05-52005B1 |
| Couplings | 05-01457 bellows / 05-01464 90-degree elbow; dimensions not printed in own bill |
| Active Air | Original motor, flap and ball joint retained and connected |
| Sensors | Original MAF and temperature sensors; three M4 screws, no length stated |
| Bench flow | Exact shared flow chart measures Pro 5R 551 CFM, Pro DRY S 520 CFM and stock 377 CFM at 7 inches H2O. Selected oiled improvement is 46.15%, approximately 46%; dry result is approximately 38%. |
| Selected dyno | Oiled marked 2,052-rpm values are 319.90 versus 305.45 HP, a 14.45-HP difference, and 818.71 versus 781.73 lb-ft, a 36.98-lb-ft difference. Separate maxima are 358.31 versus 360.88 HP, MINUS 2.57 HP, and 818.71 versus 785.91 lb-ft, plus 32.80 lb-ft. Oiled run June 18, 2018 at 2:25:36 PM: 63.84 F, 29.16 inHg, 43.56% humidity, SAE 1.00. Advertised 15-HP/37-lb-ft figures must not be presented as peak-to-peak gains. Both selected charts test a 2016 Ram 2500 6.7L against June 18, 2018 baseline at 3:34:15 PM, 78.12 F, 29.23 inHg, 21.01% humidity, SAE 1.01. Both retain OEM exhaust and intercooler; fourth gear, 40% load, LT285/75-18 tires and OBD2 RPM are printed. Smoothing is 5. Hood position, fan arrangement and Active Air flap position are not stated. Other years and 4500/5500 are not independently dyno tested here. |
| Emissions | Current primary states not CARB exempt; unavailable for California purchase or California-registered vehicles |
| Quantity | Manufacturer service part | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23-91129 | Selected Pro 5R filter assembly; other-media entry alternative |
| 1 | 05-52005B2 | XLPE housing |
| 1 | 05-52005B1 | XLPE tube |
| 1 | 05-01457 | Filter-side silicone bellows coupling |
| 1 | 05-01464 | Turbo-side 90-degree silicone elbow coupling |
| 1 | 05-01475 | Breather hose, 3/4-inch ID x 6-inch length |
| 1 | 03-50023 | Mini clamp #012 |
| 2 | 03-50010 | Clamps #072 |
| 1 | 03-50006 | Clamp #064 |
| 1 | 03-50011 | Clamp #080 |
| 3 | 03-50490 | M4 Torx screws; length not stated |
ONE 23-91129 selected filter assembly with FIVE oiled progressive cotton-composite layers and a 5-inch flange; other-media bill entry is an alternative. Injection-molded filter top/base uses FOUR captive Phillips screws and three-angle velocity stack. ONE XLPE housing, ONE XLPE tube, TWO couplings, FOUR large clamps, ONE 6-inch breather hose, ONE mini clamp and THREE M4 Torx screws are itemized. Original Ram Active Air motor, flap, T30 screws and ball joint transfer; original sensors, mounting grommets, airbox hold-down screw and CCV spring clamp remain. No new motor, flap, MAF, temperature sensor, trim seal, port cap or mounting-grommet pack is listed.
aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.
ONE 23-91129 selected filter assembly with FIVE oiled progressive cotton-composite layers and a 5-inch flange; other-media bill entry is an alternative. Injection-molded filter top/base uses FOUR captive Phillips screws and three-angle velocity stack. ONE XLPE housing, ONE XLPE tube, TWO couplings, FOUR large clamps, ONE 6-inch breather hose, ONE mini clamp and THREE M4 Torx screws are itemized. Original Ram Active Air motor, flap, T30 screws and ball joint transfer; original sensors, mounting grommets, airbox hold-down screw and CCV spring clamp remain. No new motor, flap, MAF, temperature sensor, trim seal, port cap or mounting-grommet pack is listed.
Does this filter require oil?Yes. The selected filter uses FIVE progressive cotton-composite layers. Use the correct Pro 5R cleaning and re-oiling method.
Is Ram Active Air removed?No. Transfer the original motor, flap, ball joint and T30 screws. Push flap fully onto motor shaft and reconnect motor harness and retaining clip; do not disable it.
Which original sensors and mounting pieces remain?Transfer original MAF and temperature sensors with the THREE supplied M4 Torx screws. Reuse original mounting grommets and airbox hold-down screw. No sensor or replacement mounting-grommet pack is supplied.
How is the breather hose connected?Use supplied 6-inch, 3/4-inch-ID hose between elbow fitting and factory CCV line. Mini #012 clamp secures fitting end; original spring clamp secures factory-line end.
Which coupling goes at each end?Bellows goes at filter with #080 clamp. Small end of 90-degree elbow goes at turbo with #064 clamp. TWO #072 clamps secure tube ends. Insert tube filter end first.
Do charts prove the advertised peak gains?Exact shared flow chart measures Pro 5R 551 CFM, Pro DRY S 520 CFM and stock 377 CFM at 7 inches H2O. Selected oiled improvement is 46.15%, approximately 46%; dry result is approximately 38%. Oiled marked 2,052-rpm values are 319.90 versus 305.45 HP, a 14.45-HP difference, and 818.71 versus 781.73 lb-ft, a 36.98-lb-ft difference. Separate maxima are 358.31 versus 360.88 HP, MINUS 2.57 HP, and 818.71 versus 785.91 lb-ft, plus 32.80 lb-ft. Oiled run June 18, 2018 at 2:25:36 PM: 63.84 F, 29.16 inHg, 43.56% humidity, SAE 1.00. Advertised 15-HP/37-lb-ft figures must not be presented as peak-to-peak gains. Both selected charts test a 2016 Ram 2500 6.7L against June 18, 2018 baseline at 3:34:15 PM, 78.12 F, 29.23 inHg, 21.01% humidity, SAE 1.01. Both retain OEM exhaust and intercooler; fourth gear, 40% load, LT285/75-18 tires and OBD2 RPM are printed. Smoothing is 5. Hood position, fan arrangement and Active Air flap position are not stated. Other years and 4500/5500 are not independently dyno tested here.
What fitment, battery, torque and recheck apply?Exact current selected-media primary and own sixteen-page manual specify 2013-2018 Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 with Cummins 6.7L turbo-diesel inline-six. Existing named rows, endpoints and the separate 2013-2015 and 2017 Ram 3500 Lone Star ranges remain. Exact selected-part retailer tables support adding 2013 Ram 2500 ST and 2013-2018 Ram 3500 SLT. Manufacturer manual directly supports model-level 4500/5500 coverage; no unnamed chassis-cab trim is invented. Engine restriction applies to every row; this does not cover gasoline engines, Ram 1500 or other years. Disconnect BOTH negative battery terminals as own manual directs. No numeric torque is given; recheck at 100-200 miles.
Verify aFe 53-10002R. Read all sixteen physical pages and figures A-K. Work cool and disconnect BOTH NEGATIVE BATTERY terminals. Unclip harness retainer and unplug MAF and temperature sensors; remove original airbox hold-down screw and loosen lower airbox clamp. Disconnect CCV hose while retaining original spring clamp; loosen turbo clamp and remove tube. Lift airbox, then unplug Active Air motor harness and retainer. Open box and remove filter; disconnect flap ball joint, save original T30 motor screws, then remove motor and flap. Transfer motor and flap to new housing, push flap fully onto motor shaft, reconnect ball joint and reuse original T30 screws. Install selected filter with FOUR captive screws using #3 Phillips driver; attach bellows with #080 clamp. Seat housing on original mounting grommets, reconnect motor harness and retainer, and reuse original hold-down screw. Transfer original MAF and temperature sensors to tube with THREE supplied M4 Torx screws; length is not printed. Fit supplied 6-inch breather hose to elbow fitting with mini #012 clamp and put original spring clamp on its other end. Fit small elbow end to turbo with #064 clamp loosely. Place TWO #072 clamps at tube connections; insert tube FILTER END FIRST, then elbow end. Align and tighten all large clamps. Connect breather hose to factory CCV line using original clamp; restore MAF and temperature wiring and check every connection before restoring battery power. No numeric torque is specified; recheck bolts, clamps and connectors at 100-200 miles.
Exact shared flow chart measures Pro 5R 551 CFM, Pro DRY S 520 CFM and stock 377 CFM at 7 inches H2O. Selected oiled improvement is 46.15%, approximately 46%; dry result is approximately 38%. Oiled marked 2,052-rpm values are 319.90 versus 305.45 HP, a 14.45-HP difference, and 818.71 versus 781.73 lb-ft, a 36.98-lb-ft difference. Separate maxima are 358.31 versus 360.88 HP, MINUS 2.57 HP, and 818.71 versus 785.91 lb-ft, plus 32.80 lb-ft. Oiled run June 18, 2018 at 2:25:36 PM: 63.84 F, 29.16 inHg, 43.56% humidity, SAE 1.00. Advertised 15-HP/37-lb-ft figures must not be presented as peak-to-peak gains. Both selected charts test a 2016 Ram 2500 6.7L against June 18, 2018 baseline at 3:34:15 PM, 78.12 F, 29.23 inHg, 21.01% humidity, SAE 1.01. Both retain OEM exhaust and intercooler; fourth gear, 40% load, LT285/75-18 tires and OBD2 RPM are printed. Smoothing is 5. Hood position, fan arrangement and Active Air flap position are not stated. Other years and 4500/5500 are not independently dyno tested here. Current non-CARB restriction applies. Older pending-EO language does not establish approval. Match actual Active Air, sensor, vent and mounting connections before ordering.
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