The K&N 50-1572 is a NextGen cold air intake for the 3.6L V6 in the 2016–2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It swaps the stock airbox and intake tube for a semi-enclosed NextGen airbox that the manufacturer says keeps intake air cooler than the hot engine bay, plus a large-diameter, CAD-designed tube and a washable, reusable oiled-cotton filter. The manufacturer estimates a 48.5% airflow increase and gains of 12.44 hp and 9.43 lb-ft of torque. Because the filter is cleaned and reused instead of replaced, the long-term cost compares favorably with recurring paper filter purchases on a Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6 cold air intake build.
Owners on user forums generally treat any cold air intake as a modest power upgrade, so the case for this kit rests on airflow, cooler intake charge, and filter longevity more than on peak dyno numbers. Confirm fitment before ordering: the manufacturer lists the 2016–2022 Grand Cherokee L V6 3.6L fuel-injected application, but coverage across sources differs by year and submodel. The part is also not legal for sale or use in California on pollution-controlled vehicles. Installation is typically around an hour, which makes this a practical weekend job for a DIY owner searching for a 2016-2022 Grand Cherokee 3.6L intake install.
Yes. The manufacturer describes the High-Flow LIFETIME filter as washable and reusable, with an oversized conical design that the manufacturer says allows up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving.
The manufacturer lists the 2016–2022 Grand Cherokee L with the V6 3.6L fuel-injected engine. Fitment details differ across sources by submodel and year, so confirm your exact trim and model year with the manufacturer before ordering.
No. The manufacturer states the part is not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehicle.
The manufacturer lists a typical installation time of roughly an hour, and its general install guidance calls for basic hand tools. The general K&N procedure has you move the mass airflow sensor from the factory housing into the K&N adapter, couple the new tube to the throttle body with the supplied hose, and then clamp the filter onto the adapter. Take extra care with the sensor transfer and the couplers, and check every clamp and connection for leaks once the system is assembled. Follow the part-specific installation instruction sheet for this exact part number, since tool lists and steps can vary between K&N intake kits.
