Cold Air Intake for Jeep Wrangler 2012-2014 JK 3.6L V6 Engine

Trade the restrictive, heat-soaked factory plastic for a high-flow aluminum induction system that finally lets your 3.6L Pentastar breathe on the trail and the highway.

Performance Bolton Premiere Cold Air Intake for Jeep Wrangler (JK / 3.6L Pentastar)

For 2012-2014 JK owners, the transition to the 3.6L Pentastar brought a much-needed power bump, but the factory intake tract remained a bottleneck. If you have spent time on the forums, you know the "dead pedal" feeling when trying to merge with 35-inch tires or the heat soak that kills your low-end torque during slow-speed rock crawling. This Bolton Premiere system replaces that muffled, convoluted OEM plastic with 3 inches of mandrel-bent polished aluminum, providing a direct, high-velocity path to the throttle body.

The "Real Talk" among JK enthusiasts is that the stock airbox is designed for silence, not volumetric efficiency. By switching to this aluminum setup, you are solving two problems: airflow restriction and durability. Unlike the factory bellows that can crack over time, this mandrel-bent tube maintains a consistent diameter throughout the bend, reducing turbulence. Whether you’re rowing through gears in a manual Sport or letting the automatic Rubicon find its power band, the increased airflow provides a noticeable improvement in throttle response and a much-needed 12 lbs.-ft. torque boost in the mid-range where the Pentastar needs it most.

Because this system uses a dry synthetic filter, you don't have to worry about MAF sensor fouling—a common headache with oiled filters in dusty environments. This is a purposeful upgrade for the JK owner who wants the engine to sound like a V6 and perform with the urgency required for modern Jeep life. It’s a clean, polished look under the hood that backs up its aesthetics with genuine mechanical grit.

Why You Need This Upgrade

• Measurable Power Gains: Provides up to 10 additional horsepower and 12 lbs.-ft. of torque by reducing induction drag.
• Optimized Airflow: 3-inch mandrel-bent aluminum piping ensures a smooth, non-turbulent air path across the entire RPM range.
• Superior Filtration: High-flowing dry synthetic filter offers up to 99% filtration efficiency without the risk of sensor-clogging oil.
• Enhanced Engine Note: Replaces the generic vacuum-cleaner sound of the stock box with a crisp, aggressive intake growl.
• Polished Durability: The high-quality aluminum construction resists engine bay heat better than thin-walled plastics and looks elite in the engine bay.

Installation Notes

This is a direct-fit performance replacement that utilizes your existing mounting points. The kit includes the intake tube and all necessary hardware for a clean install. Note that this is a 49-state legal system and is not available for shipment to California as it does not carry an EO number. No specialized tuning is required for this installation; the factory ECU will calibrate to the increased airflow within a few drive cycles.

Replaces These OEM Applications & Part Numbers

• 2012 Jeep Wrangler (JK) (Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport)
• 2013 Jeep Wrangler (JK) (Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport)
• 2014 Jeep Wrangler (JK) (Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport)

Bolton Premiere Cold Air Intake, 3 in. Intake pipe, Synthetic Dry Filter

Ditch the factory restriction and give your JK the throttle response it deserves. Order your polished aluminum intake today.