Looking for Ram RHO charge pipes for your 3.0L High Output Hurricane? 797 Performance now offers four aFe POWER BladeRunner options: complete hot and cold charge pipe kits in red or black, a black hot-side kit, and a black cold-side kit.
Whether you want to replace both sides together or focus on one section of the charge-air system, this guide explains what each kit covers and how to choose the right option for your truck.
What Do Hot and Cold Charge Pipes Do?
Charge pipes carry pressurized air between the turbochargers, intercooler, and engine. They serve a different purpose from a cold air intake, which supplies air before it reaches the turbochargers.
- Hot-side charge pipes carry compressed air from the turbochargers to the intercooler.
- Cold-side charge pipes carry air from the intercooler toward the engine after cooling.
That distinction matters when shopping for Ram RHO intercooler piping. A hot-side kit and a cold-side kit replace different sections; a complete hot and cold kit addresses both.
Why Consider aFe BladeRunner Charge Pipes?
The BladeRunner lineup uses mandrel-bent aluminum tubing with smooth transitions designed to reduce turbulence and minimize pressure loss. It gives RHO owners an aluminum charge-pipe option with a finished appearance under the hood.
The listings also specify stainless-steel SmartSeal clamps, five-ply polyester-reinforced silicone couplings, and factory-style billet aluminum quick-connect adapters with O-ring seals. These connections are an important part of the package: the tubing, couplings, and seals work together to contain pressurized air.
Choose these kits for their construction, charge-air routing, and appearance. Actual performance changes depend on the truck's configuration; an airflow improvement should not be read as an equivalent percentage increase in horsepower.
Compare All Four Ram RHO Charge Pipe Options
| Kit | aFe Part Number | Best Match |
|---|---|---|
| Complete kit, textured red | 46-20794-R | Both sides with a bold finish |
| Complete kit, wrinkle black | 46-20794-B | Both sides with a subtle finish |
| 2-1/4-inch hot-side kit, black | 46-20798-B | Turbocharger-to-intercooler piping |
| 3-1/2-inch cold-side kit, black | 46-20799-B | Intercooler-to-engine piping |
1. Complete Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit — Red
The red BladeRunner kit is our pick for owners who want to address both sides of the charge-air system and add a noticeable engine-bay accent. Its textured red powder coating and laser-etched aFe POWER logo make it the standout appearance option in this lineup.
Shop the red aFe BladeRunner Ram RHO charge pipe kit.
2. Complete Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit — Black
Prefer a more understated look? The wrinkle black complete kit covers both hot-side and cold-side piping with the same listed connection features as the red kit. Choose it when you want to replace both sections together while keeping the engine bay visually subtle.
Shop the black aFe BladeRunner Ram RHO charge pipe kit.
3. 2-1/4-Inch Hot Charge Pipe Kit — Black
This kit focuses on the piping between the RHO's twin turbochargers and intercooler. It is the option to consider when your current project calls for hot-side piping rather than a complete hot and cold package.
Shop the Ram RHO 2-1/4-inch hot-side charge pipe kit.
4. 3-1/2-Inch Cold Charge Pipe Kit — Black
The cold-side kit addresses the section between the intercooler and engine. Choose this wrinkle black aluminum option if that is the portion of the system you want to replace.
Shop the Ram RHO 3-1/2-inch cold-side charge pipe kit.