Cold Air Intake Filter Kit for Jaguar XE (2016-2019) 3.0L Supercharged Engine

High-Flow Dual Intake Kit for 2016-2019 Jaguar XE (AJ126 / X760)

What It Does: Replaces the restrictive factory air boxes with a high-flow dual intake system to reduce pumping losses, lower intake air temperatures (IATs), and increase supercharger efficiency.

The Stock XE Airflow Restriction

The OEM intake tract on the X760 Jaguar XE is engineered with acoustic suppression as the primary priority, utilizing baffled plastic resonators and thick, pleated paper filters. While effective at dampening supercharger whine for the average consumer, these components create significant turbulence and a restrictive pressure drop before the throttle body. The enclosed plastic housings are highly susceptible to heat soak during spirited driving or heavy traffic, which causes the ECU to pull ignition timing as intake air density decreases. This structural restriction limits the AJ126 V6 engine's ability to breathe at higher RPMs, effectively choking the twin-vortex supercharger and masking the engine's true power potential.

The Engineering Solution

The "R Performance" intake kit utilizes a dual-filter configuration to maximize surface area and volumetric flow. By deleting the factory air boxes in favor of heat-shielded open-element filters, the system provides a more linear air path, significantly reducing vacuum loss at the compressor inlet. This kit features precision-cut heat shields designed to isolate the intake charge from radiant engine bay heat, ensuring a denser oxygen supply reaches the intercooler. The high-performance cotton-gauze filters—available in red or blue—improve filtration surface area while increasing airflow velocity, resulting in a dyno-verified 9-11 hp gain at the wheels. The installation is a 30-minute, direct bolt-on procedure that requires no permanent modifications or specialized tools, maintaining factory sensor locations to ensure zero Check Engine Lights (CEL).

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2016-2019 Jaguar XE 3.0L V6 Supercharged (2016 Non-US; 2017-2019 US)
• Fits all X760 chassis variants with the AJ126 engine

The Jaguar Precision Standard

Designed specifically for the X760 platform, this upgrade ensures the AJ126 maintains its sophisticated European power delivery and refined idle while improving throttle response. It provides the necessary airflow for stock or tuned applications without compromising the precision of the factory mass airflow (MAF) sensors.

Common Questions

Will this intake kit fit my 2016-2019 Jaguar XE 3.0L V6?
Yes. This dual intake kit is a direct bolt-on fit for 2016-2019 Jaguar XE (X760 chassis) models equipped with the supercharged 3.0L AJ126 V6 engine, including both the 340 hp and 380 hp variants (2017-2019 in the US/North America; 2016 for international markets).

Which engine is this intake kit built for?
This system is engineered specifically for the twin-airbox layout of the 3.0L supercharged V6 (AJ126) engine found in 35t and S trims.

What does this kit replace on the vehicle?
The kit replaces the left and right factory plastic air boxes with precision-cut heat shields and high-flow cotton-gauze filters (available in red or blue) while retaining the factory intake pipes and MAF sensor locations.

What kind of power gains can I expect?
By eliminating the restrictive factory baffled air boxes and reducing pressure drop before the throttle body, this dual-filter system delivers a dyno-verified 9-11 hp gain at the wheels along with sharper throttle response.

How long does installation take and are modifications required?
Installation takes about 30 minutes using basic hand tools. It is a direct bolt-on upgrade that requires no cutting, permanent modifications, or special tools.