The K&N 57-1516 is a cold-air intake kit built for the 4.7L V8 in 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota and Durango trucks. A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube routes air toward the throttle body, and the kit pairs it with an washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. It is a complete tube-and-filter system, not just a filter swap.
Owner reviews describe a clear change in throttle response and a fuller engine note after installation. The manufacturer says the design delivers a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque, but it does not publish a specific figure in the material confirmed during research, so expect a qualitative gain rather than a dyno number. Because the cotton filter is reusable, the manufacturer indicates up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions, which lowers long-term filter cost compared with disposable replacements.
Before starting, review the manufacturer's installation instruction sheet for this kit, since it is the authoritative source for steps and tooling. Buyers searching for a 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7L cold air intake, a Durango 4.7L K&N intake, or a washable oiled cotton air filter for the 57-1516 will find this kit matches those specific applications.
The manufacturer lists this kit for the Dodge Dakota/Durango V8-4.7L in the 2000-2004 range. Durango year coverage differs across published listings, so confirm fitment with the manufacturer using your VIN before ordering.
No. The manufacturer describes the High-Flow filter as washable and reusable, with oiled cotton media. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning and oiling guidance to maintain filtration.
The manufacturer states the system is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque but does not list a specific number in the information confirmed during research. Check with the manufacturer for dyno data.
The manufacturer provides an installation instruction sheet for this kit, so download it before you begin and follow its sequence. Install time and the specific tools required were not confirmed on the manufacturer's materials, so plan for the sheet's guidance rather than third-party estimates. Confirm fitment against your VIN first, since the Durango model years vary across listings.
