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Challenger Cold air intake

Why do it

Tools you'll need

• Socket set
• Screwdriver
• Socket set
• Screwdriver
• Trim tool
• Socket set
• Screwdriver
• Socket set
• Screwdriver

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

• K&N Series 63 intake 63-1564 (2011-2023 3.6L) Listed for the 2011-2023 3.6L Challenger.Fits 2011–2023 · 3.6L V6
• SR Performance intake CH1041 (2011-2021 3.6L) Listed for the 2011-2021 3.6L Challenger.Fits 2011–2021 · 3.6L V6
• K&N Blackhawk intake 71-1542 (2009-2023 5.7L) The same intake as our video. Doesn't fit cars with the Shaker hood.Fits 2009–2023 · 5.7L HEMI
• K&N Series 57 FIPK intake 57-1542 (2009-2023 5.7L) Doesn't fit cars with the Shaker hood.Fits 2009–2023 · 5.7L HEMI
• K&N Blackhawk intake 71-1542 (2008-2010 6.1L) Listed for the 2008-2010 6.1L.Fits 2008–2010 · 6.1L HEMI
• JLT intake CAI-75-5185D (2011-2023 6.4L) The same brand as our video.Fits 2011–2023 · 6.4L HEMI
• K&N Blackhawk intake 71-2545 (2011-2023 6.4L) Doesn't fit cars with the Shaker hood.Fits 2011–2023 · 6.4L HEMI
• JLT intake CAI-HC-15 (2015-2020 Hellcat) The same intake as our video.Fits 2015–2020 · Hellcat
• aFe Momentum GT 54-72205 (2017-2023 Hellcat) Listed for the 2017-2023 Hellcat and Jailbreak.Fits 2017–2023 · Hellcat

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Steps

1. Remove the factory intake

   • Unplug the sensor, undo the clamps and lift out the airbox and tube.
   ▶ Watch this step (on a 2017 Challenger SXT, aFe kit) (4:00–11:36)

2. Install the new intake

   • Put in the new airbox and tube, then tighten the clamps.
   ▶ Watch this step (11:36–24:11)

3. Finish up

   • Reconnect the sensor and hoses, then check everything is tight.
   ▶ Watch this step (24:11–25:41)

4. Remove the factory intake

   • Unplug the sensor, undo the clamps and lift out the airbox and tube.
   ▶ Watch this step (AmericanMuscle, K&N Blackhawk on a 5.7L) (2:32–3:29)

5. Assemble the kit

   • Build the new intake on the bench.
   ▶ Watch this step (5:15–7:30)

6. Fit the brackets

   • Bolt the mounting brackets to the car.
   ▶ Watch this step (7:30–10:56)

7. Install the intake

   • Set in the intake and tighten the clamps.
   ▶ Watch this step (10:56–13:33)

8. Remove the stock intake

   • Unplug the sensor, undo the clamps and lift it out.
   ▶ Watch this step (JLT, on a 6.4L) (0:00–1:07)

9. Install the airbox

   • Prepare and fit the new airbox.
   ▶ Watch this step (1:07–2:34)

10. Install the intake tube

    • Fit the tube and tighten the clamps.
    ▶ Watch this step (2:34–4:10)

11. Finish up

    • Reconnect the hoses and sensor.
    ▶ Watch this step (4:10–5:11)

12. Remove the stock intake

    • Unplug the sensors, undo the clamps and lift it out.
    ▶ Watch this step (on a Challenger Hellcat, JLT kit) (3:35–6:33)

13. Install the new intake

    • Fit the new parts, tighten the clamps and plug the sensors back in.
    ▶ Watch this step (6:33–10:29)

How to know it worked

• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.
• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.
• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.
• No check engine light.
• No leaks at the clamps.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.