Cold Air Intake for Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993-1998) 5.2L

High-Flow Cold Air Intake System for 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

What it Does: The Cold Air Intake Kit replaces the restrictive factory airbox and convoluted inlet tract on the 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee to increase airflow volume, reduce intake temperatures, and improve throttle response.

The Stock Jeep Grand Cherokee Intake Restriction

The factory ZJ intake relies on a baffled, tortuous plastic duct assembly and a enclosed airbox that chokes incoming air to minimize intake noise. Under continuous load or aggressive acceleration, this design causes pressure drop and thermal saturation in the engine bay. The corrugated OEM rubber joints also degrade and crack over time, creating vacuum leaks and starving the 5.2L Magnum V8 of high-velocity air at critical mid-range RPMs.

The Engineering Solution

This cold air intake system resolves OEM flow resistance by utilizing a mandrel-bent, lightweight T-304 aluminum intake pipe paired with a high-flow washable and reusable dry cone filter. The smooth interior pipe geometry minimizes boundary-layer turbulence, delivering higher laminar airflow directly into the throttle body. By pairing low-restriction piping with an expansive dry element filter, the 5.2L Magnum V8 breathes freely, generating sharper throttle response, an authoritative induction growl, and measurable gains of 7-10% horsepower and 6-8% torque.

What's Included

• 1 x Polished T-304 Aluminum Intake Pipe
• 1 x High-Flow Washable Dry Cone Air Filter
• All Mounting Brackets, Couplers, and Hardware

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Base 5.2L V8
• 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Laredo 5.2L V8
• 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Limited 5.2L V8
• 1995, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Orvis 5.2L V8
• 1997-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) TSi 5.2L V8

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the ZJ Grand Cherokee?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 5.2L Magnum V8 engine. Fits 5.2L V8 models only; does not fit 4.0L inline-six or 5.9L V8 applications.

Is an ECU tune required after installation?

No, the factory PCM automatically compensates for the increased airflow without causing lean conditions or triggering trouble codes.

The Jeep Standard

Constructed to endure rugged off-road vibrations and high-load towing demands, this aluminum intake setup maintains structural integrity and clean airflow whether highway cruising or crawling technical trails.