Comparison: The best air intake for V8 Challenger | Part 2

Hi everyone,

In the second part of our topic we are taking a closer look at performance air intakes for V8 Challenger models (5.7L R/T and 6.4L SRT8) and comparing their performance characteristics.
(See our previous topic about the best air intakes for V6 models here).

The comparison is based on the DYNO charts that we requested from the manufacturers exclusively for the ChallengerTalk forum.

We compare the intakes by K&N, aFe, Volant and AIRAID.
Check out which one provides the best power gains:

#1 K&N® Blackhawk Induction Air Intake Systems

Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.4L
+ 9.09 HP / 10.28 lb ft TQ


#2 aFe® Stage 2 Cold Air Intake System

Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.4L
+ 18 HP / +22 lb ft TQ



#3 VOLANT® CAI Kit with Donaldson's® PowerCore™ Filter

Our representative at Volant wasn't able to provide us with an official DYNO chart of performance gain Dodge Challenger, but informed that during their in-house tests it showed the following results:

+ 18-20 HP / 22-24 lb ft TQ gains on 6.4L models

and

+ 16-18 HP / 20-22 lb ft TQ gains on 5.7L models.

#4 AIRAID® MXP Series Cold Air Dam Intake System with Intake Tube

Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.4L
+ 21 HP / 17 lb ft TQ gains




As we see the biggest HP increase is provided ARAID air intakes, which is only 1 HP away from it's closest competitor by Volant. AFE is number 3.
We have noticed that K&N used a different DYNO equipment so their performance results may sightly vary on other DYNO stands and on the road.

Does anybody from this forum have one of those? Have you seen them in person?

Gentlemen, please share your thoughts and feedbacks in the comments below!

 

Hey guys, check out the video overview of an Airaid air intake on a Dodge Challenger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8KtnLqu0IQ

They also show a detailed step by step installation and the sound of the engine with this intake on.

What do you think about the sound?

 

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