aFe 46-20178-R BladeRunner 3" Hot-Side Intercooler Tube Red for 14-15

Vehicle Fitment

• 2014-2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (V6 3.0L Turbo Diesel)

Features

• BladeRunner 3" hot-side intercooler tube designed for enhanced airflow
• Mandrel-bent aluminum tubing for smooth, high-volume air flow
• Powder-coated wrinkle-red finish for heat resistance and corrosion protection
• Outflows stock intercooler tube by up to ~35 % for improved performance
• Includes heavy-duty 5-PLY silicone couplings and stainless-steel clamps
• Direct bolt-on fit using factory mounting locations - no modifications required
• Laser-cut aFe POWER logo plate welded on for performance style
• Designed to work with factory intercooler or aFe upgraded intercooler setups

Specifications

• Part Number: 46-20178-R
• Type: Hot-side intercooler/charge pipe tube
• Tube Diameter: ~3" mandrel-bent aluminum
• Finish: Wrinkle-red powder coat
• Fitment: 2014-2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
• Installation: Direct-fit using OEM mounting points
• Couplings: High-temp 5-PLY silicone
• Clamps: Stainless-steel constant-tension T-bolts

Included Components

• 1x Hot-side intercooler tube (red)
• 2x High-temp 5-PLY silicone couplings
• 2x Stainless-steel clamps

Product Description

The aFe **46-20178-R BladeRunner 3" Hot-Side Intercooler Tube** is a high-flow performance upgrade engineered for **2014-2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel** trucks with the **V6 3.0L turbo diesel engine**. By replacing the stock hot-side intercooler pipe with **mandrel-bent 3" aluminum tubing** and **smooth bends**, this BladeRunner tube significantly boosts airflow and reduces turbulence, helping to **enhance turbo efficiency, throttle response, and overall engine performance**. The design can outflow the factory tube by up to ~35 %, contributing to improved horsepower, torque, and lower exhaust gas temperatures under boost.

Finished in a **durable wrinkle-red powder coat** for heat and corrosion resistance, this intercooler tube installs easily using the **factory mounting locations** with no cutting or fabrication required. Included **heavy-duty 5-PLY silicone couplings** and **stainless-steel clamps** ensure a secure and leak-free connection between components. A welded **laser-cut aFe POWER logo plate** adds an aggressive look under the hood, while the direct-fit design works seamlessly with either the stock intercooler or an upgraded BladeRunner intercooler setup. Note: this performance part is **not currently CARB exempt** and may not be legal for sale or street use in California or other CARB states.