2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Dodge Durango Gain Performance with Spectre Air Intake
- May 25, 2016
Since its release in 1993, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has undergone some major modifications. The original 4.0L straight-six was the only option available at the time, with 190 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. Jump forward to the release of the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2011 and it’s obvious that some major modifications had taken place over the eighteen-year timespan. The newly redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee features an added 100 horsepower along with an extra 40 lb-ft of torque compared to its original first generation model. The sleek body and stylish interior was a huge improvement from the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Though these noticeable changes met the demands of the general consumer, the question lingered if the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee would be a great success or were the modification too extreme for the Jeep enthusiast?
The comfort and extra amenities that the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has to offer cannot be dismissed as just another costly overpriced crossover. Though some consider the new Jeep Grand Cherokee to be classified as a crossover, the vehicle still has both on and off-road capabilities, making it appealing to wide array of consumers. While trying not to stray too far from the Jeep Cherokee’s heritage, Jeep opened the door for a new consumer base with it’s redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee. It wasn’t long before the Jeep Grand Cherokee started to form its own enthusiast group outside the Jeep enthusiast market. For many Jeep owners, it is hard not to make some modification to their vehicle, even if they are minor performance upgrades. With a wide variety of aftermarket products available for Jeeps, simplicity, affordability, and efficiency are three key factors to consider. There are several modifications such as exhaust, tire upgrades, engine modifications, exterior, and interior design that appeal to Jeep owners, but initial upgrades like replacing a stock air intake are not only easy and affordable, they can result in quick and noticeable improvements. A Spectre Performance air intake system replaces the restrictive stock air box, allowing a higher volume of cooler, denser air to enter the intake system. This can result in increased horsepower and torque from your vehicle while working to protect your engine from harmful debris. Harmful debris may not be a concern over a short period of time, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s off-road capabilities could potentially put the vehicle at higher risk depending on the terrain. The Spectre Performance air intake kit 9020, replaces your stock plastic intake tract with a polished aluminum tube to help smooth out airflow restrictions encountered with the stock tube. Add the Spectre Performance high performance racing (HPR) air filter HPR9892 that is included and you will quickly see how the Spectre Performance air intake can help add power and increase acceleration.
All necessary components including a low restriction air filter, polished aluminum tubing, and a black powder coated heat shield, necessary boots, clamps and hardware are included in the 9020 Spectre Performance air intake kit. The installation instruction sheet included in the Spectre Performance air intake kit along with some basic hand tools will assist in making the installation process easy and stress-free. Unlike some modifications, this Spectre Performance air intake kit will only take approximately 90-minutes to install. In addition, owners of 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6 and Dodge Durango 3.6L V6 models can rest assured knowing that Spectre Performance warrants all its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty. The Spectre Performance air intake 9020 is designed to increase the performance of the following Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models: 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6 F/I - All Additional performance upgrades from Spectre Performance can be found on the Jeep Air Intake Systems and Jeep Replacement Air Filters pages. Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique and innovative parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic muscle car or truck, Spectre will help your passion for performance. Please use the vehicle search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse a wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. |
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