C&L Performance 08-09 6.1L Challenger High Flow Air Intake System

Product testing continues with our new 2008 Challenger SRT8. In stock configuration the Challenger put down 333 RWHP. While this number is lower than expected, we expect to gain a few horsepower once the engine has a few more miles on it. With the installation of our H401 System, we gained 18 RWHP over stock. Knowing that we would be adjusting the tune, we invited Doug of Bamachips to our first dyno session with the new Challenger. With the uploading of our new custom Diablo tune we saw an additional 17 RWHP.

C&L's new intake consists of an all new CNC machined cast aluminum inlet pipe assembly (with provisions for the IAT sensor, PCV hose connection and a special nitrous boss), a molded filter shroud assembly that attaches to the lower half of the factory air box assembly and a custom washable air filter that was developed specifically for this system. The air filter in this package maximizes the total amount of available area inside of the shroud assembly, and features over 180 square inches of filtration surface area! The original paper filter, which is more restrictive per square inch than our cotton mesh filter, has a total of only 89 square inches of filtration. Although the filter is visible when the hood is open, our rubber trim seal at the top of the filter shroud isolates the filter from the engine compartment heat once the hood is closed. This ensures that all airflow that enters the filter comes from below the body of the vehicle, just like the factory arrangement.