Cold Air Intake for Dodge Dakota (1997-1999) 5.2L 5.9L Engines - Black

Maximize Breathability for Your Magnum V8 Powered Dodge Dakota & Durango

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango owners running the legendary Magnum V8 engine family (5.2L and 5.9L).

The Problem: The Magnum V8 is a workhorse, but it was factory-equipped with a highly restrictive "hat" style air box and accordion-style intake tubing. This setup creates massive turbulence and heat soak, effectively choking the engine’s ability to pull in clean, cool air when you’re under load or merging on the highway.

The Solution: We replaced that restrictive plastic assembly with a high-flow mandrel-bent T304 aluminum system. This intake corrects the factory design flaws of the Magnum V8, delivering a direct, high-velocity path for air to reach the throttle body, resulting in noticeably crisper throttle response and a more aggressive tone under acceleration.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Performance Gains: By reducing intake restriction, you can see improvements in horsepower and torque by up to 10%, especially in the mid-to-high RPM range where the stock Magnum V8 typically falls flat.
• T304 Aluminum Construction: Unlike cheap plastic intakes that brittle with age, our lightweight T304 aluminum piping is built to handle engine bay heat while providing a sleek, blacked-out aesthetic.
• Serviceable Filtration: Includes a high-flow, washable cone filter that only requires cleaning every 50,000 miles, meaning you’ll never have to buy a restrictive paper filter again.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota (All models with 5.2L/5.9L V8)
• 1998-1999 Dodge Durango (All models with 5.2L/5.9L V8)
• 2000-2003 Dodge Durango (5.2L/5.9L V8 - **Excluding models with Cruise Control**)
• Fits both Manual and Automatic transmissions

Note on Fitment:

This system is engineered strictly for the 5.2L (318) and 5.9L (360) Magnum V8 engines. It will not fit V6 or newer 4.7L PowerTech engines. Will not fit 2000-2003 Durango models equipped with factory Cruise Control.

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. Having spent years tuning the Magnum platform, I can tell you that getting rid of the factory "keggy" intake hat is the single best bolt-on mod for these trucks. Backed by real automotive expertise and fast shipping to get you back on the road with more power.