Performance Air Filter for Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan, Neon (1995-2000)

Unleashing Flow: BMC High-Performance Induction for Dodge EDZ, EGA, and ECH Engines

Who It’s For: Engineered for Dodge owners running the 2.4L (EDZ), 3.3L (EGA), or 2.0L (ECC/ECH) powerplants who want to eliminate the volumetric inefficiency of factory paper filtration.

The Symptom: The factory intake system on the 1990s Dodge Caravan and Neon platforms was designed with a heavy bias toward sound suppression and cost-saving, utilizing restrictive, high-density paper filters. In the heavy Caravan chassis, this restriction causes a significant “tip-in” lag, where the engine struggles to overcome its own internal vacuum to pull in fresh oxygen, making merging and towing feel sluggish.

In the Neon, a vehicle designed for high-RPM efficiency, the stock filter acts as a physical bottleneck that prevents the 2.0L engine from reaching its full potential at the top of the power band.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive paper media with a sophisticated multi-layered cotton gauze. By utilizing a low-viscosity oil coating and an epoxy-coated alloy mesh, we change the physics of the intake stroke. Instead of air forcing its way through a dense paper wall, it glides through a 7-micron efficient mesh that allows for significantly higher air density.

The “Full Moulding” construction ensures a perfect airtight seal within the OEM airbox, preventing unfiltered “bypass” air from entering the combustion chamber while straightening the airflow path for a more laminar entry into the throttle body.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Volumetric Efficiency: By reducing the pressure drop across the filter, we allow the engine to pull in more oxygen-dense air with less effort, translating to improved throttle response and torque.
• Superior Filtration Dynamics: While OEM filters allow particles up to 10 microns through, BMC’s multi-layered cotton system captures impurities as small as 7 microns without sacrificing flow rates.
• Full Moulding Technology: Unlike cheaper filters that use welded joints prone to cracking under heat cycles, this filter is forged from a single mould for maximum structural integrity in high-heat engine bays.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Chrysler LE Baron 3.0 V6 (143 HP) | 1990-1996
• Chrysler Neon 1.8 i | 1997-1999
• Chrysler Neon 2.0 i | 1994-1999
• Chrysler Prowler 3.5 V6 | 2002
• Chrysler Town & Country VAN 3.3 V6 | 1996-2000
• Chrysler Town & Country VAN 3.8 V6 | 1996-2000
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager (ES) 3.0 i V6 | 1982-1990
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 2.0 16V SE (133 HP) | 1995-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 2.4 i L4 (151 HP) | 1995-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 2.5 i L4 (151 HP) | 1995-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 2.5 TD SE / LE (115 HP) | 1996-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 3.0 i V6 (141 HP) | 1984-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 3.0 i V6 (147 HP) | 1984-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 3.3 i V6 | 1995-2001
• Chrysler Voyager / Grand Voyager II (GS) 3.8 i V6 (166 HP) | 1995-2001
• Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 | 1996-2000
• Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 | 1996-2000
• Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 | 1996-2000
• Dodge Caravan 3.8 V6 | 1996-1999
• Dodge Grand Caravan 2.4 L4 | 1996-1997
• Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 V6 | 1996-2000
• Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 | 1996-2000
• Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 V6 | 1996-2000
• Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 | 1995-1999
• Plymouth Grand Voyager 2.4 L4 | 1996-1997
• Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0 V6 | 1996-2000
• Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3 V6 | 1996-2000
• Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.8 V6 | 1996-1999
• Plymouth Neon 2.0 L4 | 1995-1999
• Plymouth Voyager VAN 2.4 L4 | 1996-2000
• Plymouth Voyager VAN 3.0 V6 | 1996-2000
• Plymouth Voyager VAN 3.3 V6 | 1996-2000
• Renault R 5 II Mid Engined (232 HP) | 1983-1996
• Volkswagen Caribe (A1) 1.6 Gti / Cli / Gli / Li / Cabrio (110 HP) | 1976-1982
• Volkswagen Caribe (A1) 1.8 Cabrio (95 HP) | 1983-1993
• Volkswagen Caribe (A1) 1.8 Cabrio (98 HP) | 1989-1993
• Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.6 Gti / Cli / Gli / Li / Cabrio (110 HP) | 1976-1982
• Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.8 Cabrio (95 HP) | 1983-1993
• Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.8 Cabrio (98 HP) | 1989-1993
• Volkswagen Jetta I (16) 1.6 Gti / Cli / Gli / Li (110 HP) | 1976-1982
• Volkswagen Rabbit I (A1) 1.6 Gti / Cli / Gli / Li / Cabrio (110 HP) | 1976-1982
• Volkswagen Rabbit I (A1) 1.8 Cabrio (95 HP) | 1983-1993
• Volkswagen Rabbit I (A1) 1.8 Cabrio (98 HP) | 1989-1993
• Volkswagen Scirocco II (53B) 1.6 (110 HP) | 1980-1982
• Volkswagen Scirocco II (53B) 1.8 (95 HP) | 1985-1992
• Volkswagen Scirocco II (53B) 1.8 (112 HP) | 1982-1989
• Volkswagen Scirocco II (53B) 1.8 16 V (129 HP) | 1986-1992
• Volkswagen Scirocco II (53B) 1.8 16 V (139 HP) | 1985-1989

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): CHRYSLER USA 4213583, 4342800, 4861041; FORD 5006224, 5009063, A800X9601AA, A810X9601JA; VW GROUP 27133843, 49133843; RENAULT 6001000383; GM 9974793

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This filter is fully washable and regenerable using a BMC service kit, making it the last filter your Dodge will ever need. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.

Common Questions

Which Dodge models does it fit?
BMC lists the 1996-2000 Caravan and Grand Caravan with the 2.4, 3.0, 3.3 and 3.8 engines, and the 1995-1999 Neon 2.0.

Is it a direct fit?
Yes. It replaces the factory element in the stock airbox with no modifications.

Can I clean and reuse it?
Yes. Wash and re-oil it with a BMC regeneration kit.

How fine is the filtration?
The multi-layer oiled cotton traps particles down to 7 microns.

What will I notice after installing it?
Sharper throttle response and a stronger intake sound.