1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L K&N Air Intake Delivers More Performance

Boost performance of 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee models powered by the venerable 4.0L straight-6, originally designed by AMC in 1964, with a K&N performance air intake system

First introduced by American Motors back in 1984, the Jeep Cherokee helped to usher in the modern era of SUV's. By the early 90's, it had become one of the most popular and powerful midsize Sport Utility Vehicles on the market. Suburbanites were ditching their minivans and flocking en masse to the SUV, so to help it keep pace with the competition; Jeep significantly updated the Cherokee in 1996 and 1997. They did however; keep the venerable 4.0L straight-6, which was originally designed by AMC back in 1964. Thanks to fuel injection, and a host of other modern improvements, the Jeep Cherokee 4.0L made a very adequate 190-hp and 225 lb-ft of torque. But owners can now enjoy more performance from their 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee, thanks to a K&N FIPK Air Intake System.

First introduced by American Motors back in 1984, the Jeep Cherokee helped to usher in the modern era of SUV's

Designed specifically to fit the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 H.O. inline-6, the K&N FIPK Air Intake System, number 57-1518, is able to deliver more horsepower and torque, by reducing the airflow restrictions between the air filter and the intake manifold. A high-volume conical K&N air filter fits in place of the stock air box, and feeds significantly more air to the engine through a special rotationally molded intake tube. This low-restriction intake tube is made from rugged High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), so you won't have to worry about it on the trail. HDPE can also help to prevent engine heat from warming the air before it reaches the throttle body. The shape of the tube itself has been engineered to reduce air turbulence and deliver more air to the throttle body, faster.

To ensure a constant supply of cool air, the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee K&N FIPK Intake System comes with a special heat shield that protects the air filter from engine bay heat. The high-flow K&N air filter is not only washable and reusable but it is backed by a 10-year/million mile limited warranty. The oiled cotton gauze filter media is also able to provide much better air flow than a synthetic or stock paper air filter, without sacrificing engine protection. So no matter how much dust you kick up on the trail, your engine will be protected.

When K&N air intake 57-1518 was dyno tested on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L an estimated 7.9 horsepower and 9.19 lb-ft of torque was gained at the rear wheels

This 57-Series K&N FIPK Air Intake System was designed exclusively for the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L, which means that it will fit in place of the stock intake system with no modifications and the intake tube even accommodates the factory crank case ventilation hose. Using the factory mounting points, installation should take about 90-minutes, and only requires 2 wrenches and a screwdriver. This intake system is street legal in all 50 states, and is backed by a 10-year/million mile limited warranty.

K&N Air Intake Part Number 57-1518 for 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L:

• Guaranteed to increase horsepower
• Designed to improve throttle response and engine sound
• Lasts up to 100,000 miles before service is required (depending on driving conditions)
• Replaces entire factory air intake system
• Free-flowing high density polyethylene tube
• Easy to install, usually in 90 minutes or less
• Washable and reusable high-flow K&N air filter
• Backed by a 10-year/million mile limited warranty

K&N air intake 57-1518 will fit the following Jeep Cherokee models:

2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L L6
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L L6
1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L L6
1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L L6
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L L6
1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L L6

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