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How you can make your 4.0 breathe in more easily. The stock airbox and air filter (flows 374cfm @ 1.5inHg) are very restrictive. Replacing the stock air filter element alone with a K&N 33-2018 replacement (flows 455cfm @ 1.5inHg) will produce a gain of 3hp. Enlarging the front airbox opening and removing the trumpet-shaped restrictor from the airbox lid improves throttle response and adds a further 2hp. Insulating the airbox and tubing significantly lowers air intake temperatures compared with the stock set-up for further horsepower/torque increases. The next page shows how I modified my air intake in this fashion. Alternatively, there are aftermarket airtubes with open element K&N air filters available for the XJ 4.0 engine. Gains range from 5-8hp on a stock engine. The stock 4.0 HO throttle body has a bore of 60mm that tapers down to 56mm below the throttle butterfly. Removing this taper to make the whole TB 60mm increases flow to ~515cfm @ 1.5inHg. A TB that's bored out to 62mm flows ~550cfm @ 1.5inHg for a 3hp increase on a stock 4.0 engine. '87-'90 Renix 4.0 owners need not feel left out. The stock Renix throttle body has a bore of 51mm (2.0") and flows a pitiful ~370cfm @ 1.5inHg. When bored out to 58mm, flow increases by 30% to ~480cfm @ 1.5inHg resulting in an 8hp gain. Alternatively, you can remove the Renix TB and replace it with a TB (with taper removed) from the HO engine. Joe Attardo's HO TB to Renix intake manifold conversion article explains how it can be done. The newer '99+ intake manifold is a superior design to the existing log-type manifold. The runners curve into a common plenum and the total manifold volume is much greater (4300ml vs 2600ml). Ram charge wave tuning is stronger resulting in more mid-range torque (6lbft) and top-end power (3hp). Gojeep wrote an excellent article about converting from a '91-'98 style manifold to a '99+ version.
	Rusty's airtube and filter (left) Rusty's Air Tube is one of the best things you can add to your vehicle. The air tube can be installed in about 10 minutes and will deliver 5 to 10 horsepower and will greatly improve fuel economy. Rusty's Air Tube is as simple as it gets but does the same job as the other guys that are priced 5 times as much. Rusty's offers two K&N filters to fit the Rusty's Air Tube which must be ordered separately. The 4.5" x 5" standard filters are plenty of filter for the 2.5 and the 4.0 liter engine. The 6" x 9" is recommended for the V8 engines and can be used on the 2.5 and 4.0 engines for a mean and muscle car look.
Airaid Intake (right) Increases horsepower and torque Replaces stock air box and air filter Cold Air Dam panels block out hot engine bay air Easy to install using commonly available tools High airflow premium air filter Washable and reusable air filter media No Hassle Lifetime Warranty
	Volant Performance Intake (left) Volant air intake systems utilize a high-velocity venturi filter adapter which provides a smooth transition through the MAF sensor into the intake tube for a much needed airflow improvement over the factory rubber tubing and resonator box. Factory air inlet ducts use sound baffles and awkward bends which restrict flow. Our Cross-Link polyethylene air ducts are sculptured to give the engine less restrictive breathing. Incorportating larger diameters and unique bends that cant be duplicated with metal ducts allow maximum airflow velocity and throttle response. This model includes a Pro-5 filter which gets reoiled every 10,000 miles and serviced every 50,000 miles with cleaning kit P/N 5100.
K&N FIPK (right) This Generation II Fuel Injection Performance Kit (FIPK) is now available for Jeep Cherokee 4.0 XJ's. Part # is 57-1519 for '91-'95 models, and 57-1518 for '96-'01 models. The filter flows 607cfm @ 1.5inHg and the FIPK produces a claimed 7hp gain. A kit is also available for 1997-2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 TJ's. The part # is 57-1514-1. Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration Replaces factory air filter and intake tube Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions Typical installation can be completed in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty™ Will not void vehicle warranty
	BBK 62mm throttle body (left) All BBK 1991-2003 Jeep 4.0L throttle bodies are designed to increase airflow and improve horsepower from between 7-12 HP depending on vehicle and application. BBK are the world’s number one manufacturer of aftermarket performance throttle bodies for late model EFI performance cars and trucks. All BBK Performance Power+Plus Series throttle bodies are CNC machined from high quality 356 aluminum castings to ensure perfect OEM quality and fit every time. Features like OEM die stamped throttle linkages, double sealed bearings, o ringed throttle shafts, make BBK throttle bodies number one in performance and quality. All throttle bodies are direct replacements and include new gaskets and detailed installation instructions.
Fastman throttle body (right) Bored to 62mm 2.440" bore Custom Stainless Shaft Feathered Edge Brass Blade
	F&B Flometrics billet throttle body (left) 1x66/68J Applications: 1991-2003 Jeep 4.0L straight 6 and stroked motors (4.2L - 5.0L) F&B Jeep throttle bodies are available in 66mm and 68mm bore diameters (stock is 60mm necked to 56mm). Some intake manifold porting should be done to enlarge the manifold opening. These throttle bodies have a 3" inlet and are compatible with stock air intake systems (not recommended because of flow restriction) and most aftermarket air intake systems.
Hesco '87-'90 Throttle Body Upgrade (right) This kit is designed to up-grade the early three bolt throttle body to the 1991-up four hole, larger bore High Output (HO) unit. Kit consist of all brackets, bolts, adapter plate and standard HO throttle body.
	Hesco '05-'06 Hi-Flow 62mm Throttle Body (left) 62MM Hi-Flow throttle body for 2005-2006 4.0L Jeep engines. Ideal for stroked and modified engines for maximum power gains. A 62mm Throttle Body Spacer # HES62TBS can be added for addition power gains and a high flow air filter or filter kit can also be purchased for maximum performance. All 1991-95 4.0L applications should purchase our Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator # HES9195FR for optimum results as the factory PCM programming is lean. Note: 1997-2004 will need to install your factory sensors on the new unit.