BD Diesel Performance Ram 07-18 Air Intake and Grid Heater Upgrade - Dual Heater

PN. 1041568

Features

• Complete intake upgrade kit — includes X-Flow Intake Horn, Open Grid Plate, and Intake Heater Element
• 35% larger grid opening eliminates the restrictive factory bottleneck
• 74% larger plenum volume dramatically improves airflow and air pressure distribution
• Replaces the failure-prone factory grid heater — eliminates the risk of broken hardware falling into the intake and causing catastrophic engine damage
• Included heater element maintains cold weather starting capability without sacrificing flow
• Improves turbo response and reduces boost pressure drop/loss
• Reduces EGR carbon deposit buildup that further restricts intake flow over time
• Convenient ports for boost gauges, water/methanol injection, and other injection nozzles
• Accommodates stock mounting points — no cutting or fabrication required

About This Kit

The BD Diesel 1041568 X-Flow Intake Horn & Open Grid Kit is the complete solution for unlocking the breathing potential of your 2007–2018 Ram 6.7L Cummins. By combining the X-Flow Intake Horn (1041560), the Open Grid Plate (1041564), and two Intake Heater Elements into a single kit, BD has eliminated the guesswork — everything you need arrives in one box, ready to install.

Why This Upgrade Matters

Your Cummins is working harder than it should be. The factory intake system routes charge air through a cramped, poorly shaped elbow and forces it past a restrictive grid heater — a design that chokes airflow, bleeds off boost pressure, and quietly robs you of throttle response and efficiency every time you drive.

Worse, that factory grid heater is a known liability. Over time, heat cycling and vibration can loosen the heater's studs and hardware. If a fastener breaks free, it can fall directly into the intake manifold and — thanks to the engine's natural rake — roll straight into cylinder #6, causing bent valves, damaged pistons, and the kind of catastrophic failure that means a full engine rebuild. It's not a question of if, it's a question of when.

The BD 1041568 kit addresses both problems at once. The Open Grid Plate removes the factory heater element and opens the intake grid by 35%, eliminating the bottleneck and removing the failure point entirely. The X-Flow Intake Horn replaces the stock elbow with a free-flowing design featuring a 74% larger plenum, reducing boost pressure drop and getting more quality air mass to your turbo and intercooler where it belongs. The result is sharper throttle response, reduced EGT's, and more efficient combustion — all without a tune.

And because cold weather matters in the real world, the kit includes a purpose-built Intake Heater Element that delivers reliable cold-start performance without compromising the flow gains of the upgraded system. You get the best of both worlds: unrestricted airflow when you're working the truck, and dependable cold-start heat when the temperature drops.

Kit Contents

• BD Diesel X-Flow Intake Horn
• BD Diesel Open Grid Plate
• Intake Heater Element x2 
• Adapting hoses, clamps, and flange gasket

Application 2007–2018 Ram 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins