{"product_id":"air-intake-heater-for-ram-4500-5500-2008-2018-6-7l","title":"Air Intake Heater for RAM 4500 5500 (2008-2018) 6.7L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Replacement Air Intake Grid Heater for 2008-2018 RAM 4500, 5500 (DP Chassis)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Air Intake Heater restores critical intake charge pre-heating on the 2008-2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 to help ensure dependable cold starts and eliminate excessive unburnt white smoke in freezing operating environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock RAM 4500, 5500 Grid Heater Degradation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial-duty cycling takes a severe toll on the factory intake manifold heating element. Constant thermal shock cycles break down internal resistance ribbons, causing open circuits, high electrical resistance, or terminal post oxidation. On high-hour \u003cstrong\u003eCummins ISB 6.7L\u003c\/strong\u003e commercial trucks, severe carbon fouling and degraded electrical connections impede current draw, triggering extended cranking, hard-start diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and incomplete combustion that foul downstream emissions systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured to restore precise amp-draw specifications without modification, this replacement grid heater assembly drops directly into the intake tract beneath the horn. Built with a high-conductivity, heavy-gauge heating element housed in a rigid stamped-metal casing, it features side-by-side terminal studs to interface seamlessly with OEM power leads. Included with the assembly are two high-temperature composite flange gaskets to help ensure an airtight seal under high-boost conditions, preventing boost leaks and unmetered charge-air loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Air Intake Heater (Grid Heater Element Assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Flange Mating Gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100% style=\" border-collapse: collapse border: solid font-size: min-width:\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2008-2018 RAM 4500, 5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCummins ISB 6.7L\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eDP Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e305-325 hp \/ 610-750 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3970001\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e4948124\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 6.7L Cummins Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008-2010 Dodge Ram 5500 6.7L Cummins Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011-2018 Ram 4500 6.7L Cummins Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011-2018 Ram 5500 6.7L Cummins Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the DP Chassis 4500, 5500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eCummins ISB 6.7L\u003c\/strong\u003e engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre both wiring terminals oriented on the same side?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this non-relay configuration features both connection posts mounted on the same side; verify your engine harness terminal layout prior to installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe RAM Commercial Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen running severe-duty fleet cycles or hauling heavy payloads in sub-zero weather, reliable pre-heating is non-negotiable for commercial Cummins diesels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67576230707448,"sku":"DS-ER7DGXQY4","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/air-intake-heater-for-ram-4500-5500-2008-2018-6-7l-1.jpg?v=1791221476","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/air-intake-heater-for-ram-4500-5500-2008-2018-6-7l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}