Up The Power In Your Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango By Over 11 Horsepower

1 Dec 2016

The conical filter is attached to an aluminum intake tube for maximum air flow

Air passes through an aerodynamically-verified aluminum intake tube into the engine’s throttle body

The Chrysler Pentastar series of aluminum dual overhead cam 24-valve V-6 engines was first introduced at the 2009 New York Auto Show for 2011 model year Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles, replacing a number of V-6 engines used in various models. The engine design also allows the use of E85 or 87 octane fuel, supports cylinder deactivation, and features dual variable valve timing.

For 2016, an updated version of the 3.6 liter engine was released for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. The engine now featured two-stage variable valve lift (VVL), a revised intake manifold, new fuel injectors, and new coil packs. It also features upgrades to the variable valve timing (VVT) system, an increased compression ratio (11.3:1), lower internal friction, and lower weight. These improvements help to increase power as well as efficiency. The 3604 cc (219.9 CID) V-6 now produced 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. These are impressive numbers for a relatively low-displacement engine in an SUV.

On the other hand, the GMC Acadia features a 3.5L V6 that produces 310 horsepower, that’s a 15 horsepower increase over the latest Pentastar V-6

However, there’s good news for 2016 – 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango owners. The K&N 77-1572KS air intake system replaces the restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing on select 2016 – 2017 Grand Cherokee and Durango models. The cold air intake kits provide additional fresh intake air for the engine, so that it can produce more power. On K&N’s own chassis dynamometer a 2016 Grand Cherokee 3.6 liter V-6 demonstrated an estimated increase of 11.49 horsepower.

The largest possible K&N air filter has been selected to maximize air flow

The K&N air filter is positioned where it will recieve maximum cold air flow under the hood

The air first enters a chrome topped K&N high-flow air filter located within a heat shield that installs into the original air box space. Much of the performance increase can be attributed to the oversized conical air filter manufactured from multiple layers of oiled cotton filter media, which offers less resistance than traditional filters but provides outstanding engine protection.

Engine protection is provided by a multi-layered cotton material which filters out microparticles that could damage your engine to ensure a long engine life. Each design is verified through K&N’s in-house filtration testing lab, which adheres to ISO 5011 standards, ensuring that K&N filters provide high airflow without putting engine protection at risk.

The intake tube of a K&N air intake significantly reduces restriction to incoming air flow as well as calms turbulence. Air passes through an aerodynamically-verified aluminum intake tube into the engine’s throttle body for a guaranteed power gain. The intake tube accommodates the factory mass air sensor and crank case vent hose while the heat shield adapts the secondary air hose (where equipped) to a secondary air filter as well.

Best of all, the K&N air intake system can be installed in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools. All tools required are listed in the clear, step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions specific to your car that come included in the package.

Included in the shipping box are all parts including detailed instructions

Besides the air intake iteself, all parts needed for installation come in the box

And once you’ve installed your K&N filter you’ve eliminated the need to buy another air filter for the life of your covered Grand Cherokee or Durango. The only maintenance is a service you can do yourself in no time at all. At intervals of 100,000 miles (depending upon your driving conditions) use the K&N recharge kit 99-5000 to easily clean your K&N air filter, preparing it for another 100,000 miles of driving. The K&N air filter you purchase is designed to last for the lifetime of your vehicle, which K&N guarantees will perform with the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile warranty without requiring replacement.

The K&N 77-1572KS intake system fits the following vehicles:

2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2017 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models