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Cold Air Intake for Jeep Cherokee (1993-1998) 4.0L Engine

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Unleash the Legend: Cold Air Intake for Your AMC 4.0L Straight-Six Jeep Cherokee

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for Jeep Cherokee (XJ) owners from 1993 to 1998, running the venerable **AMC 4.0L Straight-Six** engine. If you’re pushing your rig on the trails, commuting daily, or simply want to breathe new life into that legendary powertrain, this upgrade is for you.

The Problem: The factory air intake on the AMC 4.0L Straight-Six, while reliable, was never designed for optimal performance. It’s a restrictive, baffled unit that chokes the engine’s ability to inhale freely. This leads to noticeable intake lag, reduced throttle response, and leaves a significant amount of horsepower and torque on the table, especially when you need it most – whether it’s merging onto the highway, climbing a steep grade, or navigating technical off-road terrain.

The Solution: We engineered this cold air intake system to directly address and correct the factory’s design limitations for the AMC 4.0L Straight-Six. By replacing the convoluted stock pathway with a streamlined, high-velocity induction system, your engine gets the oxygen-rich air it craves. This translates into more efficient combustion, sharper throttle feedback, and a noticeable boost in overall power, making your Cherokee feel more responsive and capable in every driving scenario.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

  • Optimized Power & Torque: Experience measurable gains across the RPM range. By freeing the legendary AMC 4.0L Straight-Six from restrictive airflow, you’ll unlock more horsepower and torque for demanding performance, feeling that extra surge when you hit the gas.
  • Instant Throttle Feedback: Say goodbye to intake lag. This system provides a more direct and smooth air path, ensuring your engine reacts the moment you provide input, giving you precise control whether on-road or off.
  • Robust & Reusable Filtration: Features a premium, washable performance air filter designed for lifetime utility. Built with high-temp silicone couplers and industrial-grade stainless steel clamps, this intake is engineered for lasting durability and reliable engine protection.
  • Enhanced Engine Sound: Beyond the performance benefits, you’ll enjoy an enhanced, aggressive engine tone under acceleration, giving your classic Cherokee a sound profile to match its increased capability.
  • Straightforward Installation: Designed as a direct bolt-on process, requiring only standard tools. All necessary mounting hardware is included, making this a hassle-free upgrade for any enthusiast.

Technical Specifications

Fitment 1993–1998 Jeep Cherokee
Engine Family AMC 4.0L Straight-Six (HO)
Factory Ratings 190 HP & 225 lb-ft Torque
Part Numbers

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

  • 1993 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L Inline-6)
  • 1994 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L Inline-6)
  • 1995 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L Inline-6)
  • 1996 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L Inline-6)
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L Inline-6)
  • 1998 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L Inline-6)

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Engine Safety Rating
Difficulty 

Fitment

Make

Jeep

Engine Size
  • 4.0L

Year
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998

Installation & Tools

The Wrench Time

  • Estimated Time: 45-60 Minutes
  • Difficulty: 3/10 - The wrenching is straightforward, but you are battling 25-year-old, heat-baked XJ plastics.

Tools You Will Need

  • 10mm wrench or socket (for battery terminals)
  • 8mm socket and nut driver (for hose clamps)
  • 13mm socket with a 6-inch extension (for factory airbox mounting bolts)
  • Flathead screwdriver (for prying stubborn rubber lines)
  • Panel popper or needle-nose pliers (for coaxing off brittle breather lines)
Mechanic’s Pro Tip (The "Gotcha"):
The 4.0L High Output (HO) engine is famously reliable, but it generates massive under-hood heat. The factory CCV (Crankcase Ventilation) plastic elbows on the valve cover and the breather hose routing to your intake will be incredibly brittle. Snapping these is an XJ forum rite of passage. Do not muscle them. Wiggle them gently and use a quick spray of silicone lube before pulling, otherwise you’ll be making an unexpected trip to the parts store for a new valve cover grommet.

Phase 1: Removing the Factory Part

  1. Disconnect the Battery: Always start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal using a 10mm wrench to prevent check engine lights and clear the ECU memory.
  2. Detach the CCV Breather Hose: Locate the fresh air make-up hose running from the front of the 4.0L valve cover to the factory airbox. Carefully twist and pull it off using your hands or a panel popper. Remember, the 1993-1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L engine bay bakes these hoses, so treat it like glass.
  3. Loosen the Throttle Body Clamp: Grab your 8mm socket or a flathead screwdriver and loosen the band clamp securing the corrugated factory intake tube to the throttle body.
  4. Unbolt the Factory Airbox: Look down at the floor of the factory airbox. Remove the three mounting bolts using a 13mm socket and extension. The factory rubber isolators are likely rotted to the inner fender, so extract the bolts fully.
  5. Evict the OEM System: Grab the factory airbox and intake tube as one complete assembly. Give it a firm, steady tug upward to remove it completely from the engine bay of your 1993-1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L.

Phase 2: Installing the Cold Air Intake for Jeep Cherokee (1993-1998) 4.0L Engine

  1. Prep and Drop in the Heat Shield: If your aftermarket kit includes a heat shield to block exhaust manifold heat, assemble it using the supplied hardware. Drop it into the factory airbox location and secure it down using the original 13mm socket and factory bolts.
  2. Mount the Silicone Coupler: Slide the new silicone transition coupler directly onto your 4.0L throttle body. Slip two new hose clamps over the coupler, and snug down the throttle body side slightly with your 8mm nut driver so it stays in place.
  3. Install the Intake Tube and CCV/IAT Lines: Feed the new aluminum or composite intake tube into the throttle body coupler. The XJ 4.0L relies heavily on proper vacuum. Reconnect your factory CCV breather hose to the welded nipple on the new intake tube. If your specific year requires relocating the IAT (Intake Air Temperature) sensor from the manifold to the tube, carefully twist the sensor out of the factory location and seat it gently into the new rubber grommet on the tube.
  4. Attach the Filter & Tighten Down: Slide the high-flow cone filter onto the end of the intake tube. Rotate the tube so it doesn’t rub against the AC lines or hood, then lock down all remaining hose clamps tightly with your 8mm socket.
  5. The 20-Second Rule: Reconnect your negative battery terminal with your 10mm wrench. Turn the ignition key to the ON position (do not crank) for 5 seconds. Start the engine, but do not touch the gas pedal for 20 seconds. Allow the ECU to read the new airflow volume and adjust the idle mixture on its own.

Disclaimer: This is a general guide provided for the 1993-1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L. Always refer to your factory service manual for exact torque specifications and safety procedures.

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Cold Air Intake for Jeep Cherokee (1993-1998) 4.0L Engine

$94.99