Does a cold air intake help a Jeep Wrangler?
Shop Wrangler Cold Air Intakes A cold air intake is a simple mod that can net a few extra horsepower and torque. If you’re looking to improve your Jeep’s overall engine performance there are several modifications you can do, starting with the air intake system.
How can I improve my Jeep JK performance?
There are however some mods you can do to improve your Wrangler’s power.
- Cold Air Intakes – Basic and Quick.
- 3.8L JK with a Cold Air Intake.
- Snorkel Systems – For More Amphibious Jeeps.
- JK with a Snorkel.
- Throttle Body Spacer – Mostly Older Wranglers.
- 3.6L JK with a Throttle Body Spacer.
- Fuel Injectors – an MPG Mod.
Can a GM LS engine be installed in a Jeep JK?
We offer a few different options for installing a GM LS based engine into your Jeep JK. DIY: Do it yourself conversion components. You purchase the parts needed and do the swap in your garage at your own pace or until you run out of beer. DIFM: Do it for me. We do the install here in house and hand you the keys your LS powered JK
What happens when you add a cold air intake to a wrangler?
If you add a Wrangler cold air intake, you will typically have better acceleration from idle, a slight gain in MPG, and a decent boost in horsepower. You can hope to see a 1-3 MPG increase and optimally a 5-10 HP increase. The downside to most cold air intakes is they are usually less protected against water which can cause hydro locking.
What kind of fuel does a Jeep JK use?
All 6.0L truck engines will run on 87 octane fuel and work well in extremely cold climates. Gm built a ton of these so there are some good deals to be had. These engine will have plenty of power and torque for any JK build no matter the tire size or weight. L76 6.0. is an aluminum block based on the LS2 and produces 348HP and 376lb ft or torque
Can a snorkel be added to a Jeep Wrangler?
A common selling point of most snorkels is they are said to have a ram air effect. Unfortunately, any improvements will mostly be negated by the added length to the intake system. Adding a snorkel to your Jeep with help prevent hydro lock, however there are other modifications you will need to do to your Wrangler to prevent damage.