Jeep Wrangler JK Intake Manifolds & Components

Many Jeep Wrangler JK owners love forging their own paths and taking in the fresh air. Your ride also loves and needs fresh air to ensure the cylinders are firing as they should. The intake manifold is the essential component to make that happen. It is also a part that may be worth upgrading to enhance your off-road ride.

What Are Intake Manifolds?

For your fuel-injected engine to run right, it needs the perfect mix of fuel and air. The intake manifold ensures that the needed high air volume is maintained and evenly distributed between cylinders. For carbureted engines, its function is to distribute the air-fuel mix to the cylinders via the carburetor. Key components of the intake manifold are the plenum and runners. The plenum works like an air reservoir while the runners carry the air to where it needs to go. The size of both of them are key to engine performance, which is why an upgrade may be worthwhile.

Benefits of Upgrading Your Jeep Wrangler JK's Intake Manifolds

Oftentimes, the factory intake manifold is purely a functional component. While consistent, they aren’t designed for power. Choosing to upgrade means boosting horsepower and potentially altering the RPM range, which helps keep your engine from overworking on rugged terrain. The length of the runners and size of the plenum play key roles in engine performance. Ensuring the brackets, seals and other components are working right also is vital to get the best performance possible. When you are ready to upgrade, Morris 4x4 makes finding what you need easy.

How To Replace Your Intake Manifold & Components

Depending on what is being replaced, such as the plenum or gaskets, the time and effort needed for installation will vary. Luckily, when replacing the factory manifold, you typically won’t need to make any other modifications to your engine. Still, any replacement will require some level of expertise and tools designed for automotive repairs. Since aftermarket parts makers are focused on delivering high-quality, reliable parts, they also strive to make installation as easy as possible. Regardless of the part you purchase, it will come with detailed instructions and links to videos to help with the installation.