aFe Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator 3.6 Stage-2 5R

Black aluminum Stage-2 intake for the specified Jeep engine

aFe 54-13002-B is a Magnum FORCE Stage-2 XP intake for the specified Jeep 3.6L V6. It pairs one Pro 5R filter with a 3-inch mandrel-bent wrinkle-black powder-coated aluminum tube and a one-piece powder-coated 18-gauge steel heat shield. The open filter shield mounts at the battery-area brackets and radiator mounting point; this is not a sealed Quantum housing or a plastic-tube Momentum kit.

Key Features

• One Pro 5R filter, five-layer oiled cotton gauze; washable, reusable and re-oiled after correct cleaning and drying.
• 9-inch-tall inverted-top conical filter with polyurethane frame; exact service element 24-91127. The current exact filter specification supports 9 inches; older 7-1/2-inch retailer text is not substituted.
• 3-inch mandrel-bent aluminum tube in wrinkle-black powder coat, rather than XLPE plastic.
• One-piece 18-gauge steel open heat shield and separate filter adapter secured with three supplied M6 screws.
• Original intake-temperature sensor transfers into the new tube; factory mounting grommet/sleeve direction is retained.
• Two silicone couplings and four specified coupling clamps; shield upper tabs fit between battery-area brackets and its slotted tab fits at the radiator mount.

Fitment

For the factory 3.6L V6: current exact manufacturer page lists Wrangler JL 2018–2026 and Gladiator JT 2020–2026; the shared illustrated manual ends both applications at 2023. The exact selected-part retailer table supplies the named year ranges below, with original bounds and gaps retained. The oiled-kit table includes later named 3.6L rows, but its 2019 Gladiator, 2022 Gladiator anniversary/Freedom and 6.4L 392 entries are not used to establish new applications. Match the actual 3.6L engine, vent connection, original sensor and mounting hardware. This is not a new 2.0L, 4xe, EcoDiesel, 392 or engine-swap approval.

Verify 54-13002-B against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.

Specifications

What's Included

The shared manual lists other filters and tube finishes as alternatives; only this selected filter and black tube are supplied. The filter has its own retaining clamp; the BOM enumerates four coupling clamps separately. Reuse the original intake-temperature sensor, original tube mounting grommets and spacers/sleeves, mounting bolts, applicable harness clips and original vent line. The manual requires reinstalling the remaining unused bolt and tightening the radiator mount; neither is discard hardware. This 3.6L BOM does not list the turbo kit’s separate vacuum generator, isolation mount, hose, nuts or washers.

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Related Parts

• Manufacturer product specifications for 54-13002-B
• Exact illustrated installation manual
• Selected-media bench-flow comparison
• Manufacturer-linked dyno comparison and run configuration
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Frequently Asked Questions

For the factory 3.6L V6: current exact manufacturer page lists Wrangler JL 2018–2026 and Gladiator JT 2020–2026; the shared illustrated manual ends both applications at 2023. The exact selected-part retailer table supplies the named year ranges below, with original bounds and gaps retained. The oiled-kit table includes later named 3.6L rows, but its 2019 Gladiator, 2022 Gladiator anniversary/Freedom and 6.4L 392 entries are not used to establish new applications. Match the actual 3.6L engine, vent connection, original sensor and mounting hardware. This is not a new 2.0L, 4xe, EcoDiesel, 392 or engine-swap approval.

One 24-91127 Pro 5R filter is supplied. Its five cotton-gauze layers are oiled; wash, dry and recharge with the specified aFe filter oil. The “oil-free” overview wording is inconsistent and is not the correct service instruction. The current service-element specification is 9 inches tall; other media in the manual are alternatives, not extra supplied filters.

Place its upper two mounting holes between the two brackets near the battery. Put its slotted bracket between the radiator-bolt washer and rubber mount, reinstall the three nearby bolts and retighten the radiator mounting bolt. Reinstall the remaining unused original bolt at its original location.

Transfer the original intake-temperature sensor directly into the metal tube and reconnect its electrical plug. Transfer the original mounting grommets and their spacers/sleeves in the original direction, and reuse the original tube mounting bolts. No new MAF or plastic-tube-kit IAT adapter is supplied by this BOM.

Reconnect the original single CCV quick-connect vent hose to the new tube. The exact 3.6L BOM does not include the 2.0L kit’s separate vacuum generator, rubber isolation mount or 7-inch hose.

The kit uses one 05-00636 silicone reducer, one 05-01400 reducing bellows, three size-048 clamps and one size-052 clamp. Use the larger size-052 clamp at the filter adapter as illustrated. Fit and align the tube before final tightening; the filter also has its retaining clamp. No numerical torque is stated.

Both exact 3.6L pages link the same plotted Stage-2 comparison, without a filter-media identifier in its run notes. Both runs used aFe high-tuck exhaust, four-wheel drive, third gear from 1,500 rpm, an open hood and a black blade fan, with SAE correction and OBD2 rpm. At about 5,700 rpm the power values differ by 21.64 hp; the separate run maxima differ by 3.98 hp and 1.29 lb-ft. The advertised up-to 21 hp/19 lb-ft figures are not peak-to-peak gains and this common modified-exhaust chart does not independently prove equal dry/oiled results or every application.

Reconnect the original CCV quick connector and sensor harness, secure all bolts and clamps, verify clearances, retighten the radiator mount and reinstall unused original hardware as instructed. Recheck after 100–200 miles; no numerical torque is given. The current exact page cites CARB EO D-550-50 and the shared manual requires the enclosed EO label on or near the device on a smooth clean surface for inspection. A complete current exact-year exemption table was not independently available. Do not treat the broader 2026 fitment headline as blanket later-year emissions permission; match the exact selected kit, vehicle and current order scope before California purchase or installation.

Installation Instructions

Verify aFe 54-13002-B. Work on a cool engine, disconnect the negative battery terminal and retain original parts. Disconnect the original intake-temperature sensor and the original CCV quick-connect vent hose and gently free the attached harness. Loosen the throttle-body clamp, remove both original tube mounting bolts and the housing bolt, then remove the factory tube and housing. Install the supplied bulb trim on the new steel shield and attach its filter adapter using all three M6 x 1 x 10 screws. Remove the three bolts in the housing area and loosen the radiator mount bolt. Transfer the original tube mounting grommets and their spacers/sleeves into the aluminum tube in the SAME direction. Carefully transfer the original intake-temperature sensor directly into the new tube; do not substitute another kit’s new IAT adapter or MAF procedure. Position the shield’s upper two mounting holes BETWEEN the two brackets near the battery. Insert its slotted bracket BETWEEN the radiator-bolt washer and rubber mount, reinstall the three bolts and RETIGHTEN the radiator mounting bolt. Fit the two silicone reducers with the specified clamps onto the throttle body and filter adapter; use the LARGER size-052 clamp at the adapter. Fit the aluminum tube, secure it with its original mounting bolts, align and tighten the clamps, and reconnect the original CCV quick connector and sensor harness. Reinstall the remaining unused original bolt in its original location, install the single selected filter on the adapter and tighten its clamp. Check every bolt, clamp, connector and clearance; recheck after 100–200 miles. No numerical tightening torque is specified. The manual’s illustration shows a different tube finish and sometimes a gold-media alternative; those pictures do not change this selected black-tube/filter configuration.

Important Disclosures

The current exact page cites CARB EO D-550-50 and the shared manual requires the enclosed EO label on or near the device on a smooth clean surface for inspection. A complete current exact-year exemption table was not independently available. Do not treat the broader 2026 fitment headline as blanket later-year emissions permission; match the exact selected kit, vehicle and current order scope before California purchase or installation. The open filter and shield are not waterproof and do not establish increased fording depth. The Pro 5R overview’s “oil-free” phrase conflicts with its own explicit five-layer oiled-cotton specification; this selected filter requires appropriate oil servicing. Both exact 3.6L pages link the same plotted Stage-2 comparison, without a filter-media identifier in its run notes. Both runs used aFe high-tuck exhaust, four-wheel drive, third gear from 1,500 rpm, an open hood and a black blade fan, with SAE correction and OBD2 rpm. At about 5,700 rpm the power values differ by 21.64 hp; the separate run maxima differ by 3.98 hp and 1.29 lb-ft. The advertised up-to 21 hp/19 lb-ft figures are not peak-to-peak gains and this common modified-exhaust chart does not independently prove equal dry/oiled results or every application.

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