aFe 46-20498-B BladeRunner 3" Hot Charge Pipe for 16-18 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 3.0L

Vehicle Fitment

• 2016-2018 Ram 1500, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6
• 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6

Fitment Notes

• Does not fit the redesigned 2019+ (DT generation)
• Not currently CARB exempt; not available for purchase in California or for use on any vehicle registered with the California DMV
• No drilling required

Features

• Direct replacement for restrictive factory charge pipe
• Mandrel-bent aluminum construction
• Smooth transitions reduce turbulence and pressure loss
• Powder coated wrinkle black finish
• Laser-etched aFe POWER logo
• 1/8in NPT port for sensors or water/methanol injection
• Stainless-steel spring-loaded T-bolt clamps included
• Heavy-duty 5-ply silicone couplings included

Specifications

• Pipe position: Hot side
• Pipe diameter: 3in
• Material: Aluminum, TIG-welded
• Finish: Powder coated wrinkle black
• Flow increase: Up to 15% over factory pipe
• Auxiliary port: 1/8in NPT

Included Components

• 1x Hot side charge pipe
• Stainless-steel spring-loaded T-bolt clamps
• 5-ply silicone couplings

Product Description

The aFe 46-20498-B is a BladeRunner 3-inch aluminum hot charge pipe engineered specifically for the 2016-2018 Ram 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, both with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. This TIG-welded, mandrel-bent aluminum pipe directly replaces the factory hot side charge pipe, delivering up to 15% more flow than the restrictive stock unit for increased horsepower, torque, and throttle response.

Smooth transitions throughout the pipe decrease turbulence and minimize pressure loss, while a powder coated wrinkle black finish with a laser-etched aFe POWER logo delivers a custom, heat- and corrosion-resistant appearance. A 1/8-inch NPT port allows for connecting sensors or a water/methanol injection system, and premium stainless-steel spring-loaded T-bolt clamps and heavy-duty 5-ply silicone couplings are included for a durable, leak-free installation.

This charge pipe is intended for EcoDiesel owners looking to maximize airflow and throttle response with a genuine, direct-fit upgrade requiring no drilling or complicated modification. It does not fit the redesigned 2019+ Ram 1500 built on the newer DT platform, only the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic carrying over the prior generation; not currently CARB exempt, and not available for purchase in California or for use on any California-registered vehicle.