Air Intake For Jeep Wrangler (1997-2002) 2.5L L6 Engine Black

High-Velocity Induction: Short Ram Intake for Jeep Wrangler TJ (AMC 2.5L I4)

Who It’s For: Engineered for 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) owners running the AMC 2.5L Inline-4 powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness during highway merging and trail climbs.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the Jeep 2.5L is designed for maximum noise suppression and water wading, not volumetric efficiency. It uses a series of restrictive baffles and a heavy, plastic air box that creates significant air turbulence. For an engine that already works hard to move the TJ’s boxy chassis, this restrictive plumbing makes the throttle feel "heavy" and prevents the engine from breathing freely when you need to pass or accelerate from a dead stop.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces the entire factory air box and accordion hose with a mandrel-bent T304 aluminum tube. By providing a straight-shot path for the air and using a high-flow conical filter, we reduce the "pumping losses" the engine experiences during the intake stroke. This results in an increase in air density entering the combustion chamber, providing a sharper throttle snap and a much-needed boost in mid-range torque to help get those larger tires moving.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Torque Curve: By reducing intake restriction, this kit allows the AMC 2.5L to reach its peak torque faster, helping compensate for the Wrangler’s high drag coefficient.
• Industrial Induction Growl: Replaces the muffled factory sound with a deep, throaty roar under heavy acceleration, letting you know the engine is finally breathing.
• Bulletproof Construction: Features T304 lightweight aluminum piping that dissipates heat faster than stock plastic and a washable filter that lasts up to 50,000 miles between cleanings.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1997 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 2.5L L4
• 1998 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 2.5L L4
• 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 2.5L L4
• 2000 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 2.5L L4
• 2001 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 2.5L L4
• 2002 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 2.5L L4

Interchange Part Numbers:

Short-Ram-Intake-TJ-25L-BK, AMC-150-Performance-Intake

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a bolt-on installation that takes less than 60 minutes with basic hand tools. It is a direct replacement for the factory air box and is engineered to work with the stock ECU calibration. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.