Cold Air Intake for Jeep Wrangler JK (2012-2018) 3.6L Engine

Optimize Your Pentastar V6 Airflow with This Jeep Wrangler JK Cold Air Intake

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK owners running the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine who want better throttle response and a more aggressive intake note during acceleration.

The Problem: The factory Pentastar V6 intake system utilizes a restrictive air box and a corrugated rubber inlet hose. This design creates internal air turbulence and is prone to heat soak during slow-speed trail crawls, which can lead to "mushy" throttle response and lost efficiency.

The Solution: This kit replaces the entire factory assembly with a high-velocity, mandrel-bent aluminum intake pipe and a dedicated heat shield. By smoothing out the intake path and isolating the filter from engine bay heat, we ensure a cooler, denser oxygen charge reaches the cylinders, correcting the stock design’s flow limitations.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Enhanced Air Velocity: The lightweight T-6061 aluminum intake pipe provides a smooth internal surface compared to the ribbed stock rubber tube, reducing drag and increasing air speed into the manifold.
• Heat Isolation: The included heat shield helps block radiant engine heat, ensuring the Pentastar V6 pulls in cooler ambient air rather than the hot air lingering near the exhaust manifolds.
• Maintenance-Free Filtration: Features a high-flow dry media filter that is fully washable and reusable. Unlike traditional performance filters, this unit does NOT require oiling, protecting your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor from oil fouling.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6
• 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6
• 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6
• 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6
• 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6
• 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6
• 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L V6

Interchange Part Numbers:

3.6L Pentastar Cold Air Intake Upgrade, JK Performance Intake 2012-2018

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is a direct bolt-on and typically takes less than one hour to install with basic hand tools. To ensure your ECU maps the new airflow correctly, we recommend disconnecting the battery terminal for 30 seconds after installation to allow the engine computer to "re-learn" the increased air volume. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.