Short Ram Air Intakes

Maximize throttle response, enhance engine acoustics, and simplify your intake tract with performance short ram air intakes. Unlike complex cold air intake systems that route piping deep into the fender well or front bumper, short ram intakes feature a streamlined, direct-path design. By placing a high-flow open-element air filter closer to the throttle body or turbo inlet, air has less distance to travel. This significantly reduces airflow resistance and vacuum delay, giving your engine noticeably quicker acceleration and sharper low-end throttle response—especially during stop-and-go city driving or tight track corners.

While short ram intakes draw ambient air from within the engine bay, many kits incorporate specialized heat shields, thermal-coated aluminum tubing, or heat-rejecting composite plastic (XLPE) piping to minimize heat soak and protect intake temperatures. Upgrading to a short ram intake is one of the most cost-effective and straightforward bolt-on modifications available. Because they don't require routing down into the lower chassis, short ram intakes are incredibly easy to install, eliminate the risk of hydro-locking (water ingestion) from deep puddles, and deliver an aggressive, roaring induction sound under heavy acceleration. Explore dyno-tested short ram intake kits featuring washable cotton gauze or dry synthetic filters engineered for sports cars, daily drivers, and turbocharged builds.