2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Power Boost from K&N Intake & Charge Pipe
- 3 Sept 2015
The fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, referred to as the WK2 in some circles, can be equipped with an optional 3.0-liter turbocharged EcoDiesel V6. The common rail diesel (CRD) V6 engine is produced by VM Motori Cento in Ferrara, Italy and produces horsepower and torque numbers that rival the optional 5.7-liter V8 engine equipped WK2 Grand Cherokee models. Where the diesel Grand Cherokee outshines its V8 powered brethren is in miles per gallon and increased fuel range.
Owners of 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee models looking to further increase the performance of their turbocharged EcoDiesel have a bolt-on performance option from the leader in air filter technology, K&N. diesel performance air intake systems, like number 63-1570 from K&N filters, are designed to safely and reliably increase horsepower and torque by reducing restriction and turbulence in the air intake tract. This improvement in performance is accomplished by replacing restrictive factory components with all new parts from K&N that are designed to increase power.
A K&N air intake system begins with a world famous washable and reusable high-flow K&N air filter. K&N air filter number RC-2960, is built with an oiled cotton gauze filtration technology pleated between two layers of wire screen mesh. Because cotton naturally breathes easier than typical paper disposable air filters, a K&N air filter will allow for increased airflow with the benefit of being reusable. From there K&N replaces the dryer-hose like factory air intake tube of the 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel with a new roto-molded HDPE air intake tube to smooth and straighten airflow. The open element K&N air filter is protected by an application specific air filter heat shield which deflects engine heat and seals against the bottom side of the hood.
An additional performance component of the K&N Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel air intake system is the new K&N intercooler pipe made from mandrel-bent aluminum and powder coated for durability. The K&N intercooler pipe included with K&N diesel intake 63-1570 replaces the factory pipe and intercooler muffler chamber. The K&N Grand Cherokee intercooler pipe helps to further reduce air intake tract restriction while also giving the 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L EcoDiesel engine a more aggressive sound. The K&N Grand Cherokee diesel performance air intake system, and Grand Cherokee diesel intercooler pipe work together to create some pretty remarkable gains in horsepower and torque. When dyno tested in-house by K&N filters on an otherwise stock 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L turbo diesel, K&N air intake 63-1570 was shown to provide an estimated increase of 12.67 additional horsepower at a usable 2,900 RPM. More impressive yet is the estimated increase of 30.94 lb-ft of torque which peaked at a low 2,600 RPM. K&N diesel air intake system 63-1570 exhibited gains in power across the RPM band which directly translated to measurable increases at the rear wheels. This diesel air intake system will do more than just provide more power. It will also improve drivability by reducing restriction; allowing the turbocharger and engine to work more efficiently.
The K&N diesel performance air intake system for 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Eco Diesel 3.0L V-6 turbo diesel models is backed by a 10-year/million mile limited warranty. This diesel air intake system is designed to provide increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals without any need for modifications or voiding the factory warranty of the following Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 models: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel For additional K&N Jeep Grand Cherokee air intake systems, or K&N Jeep Grand Cherokee air filters visit the Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Intakes page or the Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Filters page on KNFilters.com. Use the K&N Dealer Search tool to find an authorized K&N performance dealer in almost any part of the world. |
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