K&N's NextGen cold air intake, catalogued as part 50-2544, is made for the fuel-injected 3.6L Pentastar V6 in the Dodge Charger. The manufacturer lists it for the Dodge Charger V6 3.6L F/I, and it is marketed for 11-23 model years. A cold air intake only pays off when it pulls cooler air, so the real buying question is heat. Owners on user forums report that a 3.6L intake ran fine on the highway but ran hot in stop-and-go traffic, which is why intake placement and heat shielding matter. A cheaper tube that routes hot engine-bay air can cost you the gains you were paying for, so compare routing before you compare prices.
Buyers in California should check compliance first: the manufacturer states this part is not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehicle. Challenger and Chrysler 300 compatibility details vary, so confirm with the manufacturer before ordering for those models. For home mechanics, owners on user forums describe a 3.6L intake swap as approachable, with one noting to take your time with the hose clamps and follow the instructions. Shoppers searching for "K&N 50-2544 Charger 3.6L cold air intake" or "Pentastar V6 intake heat soak" should compare the kit's routing against the factory airbox before buying.
The manufacturer states the part is not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehicle, and it carries a Proposition 65 warning.
Details vary on which vehicles this intake covers beyond the Dodge Charger 3.6L V6. Confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before ordering for a Challenger or Chrysler 300.
Owners on user forums describe Pentastar intake swaps as a manageable job for someone comfortable under the hood, and they stress patience with the clamps, since the install was a breeze for one owner who took time with the hose clamps and followed the instructions. Forum reports also suggest checking where the intake draws air and whether a heat shield is needed, because temperatures climbed in city traffic for at least one 3.6L setup. The manufacturer's install sheet and tool list were not confirmed in this research, so review the included instructions before you start.
