aFe Jeep 3.6L Pro DRY S Momentum Intake 51-76217

Momentum GT intake for the specified Jeep JL/JT 3.6L V6 configuration

aFe 51-76217 Momentum GT intake for the specified Jeep Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT 3.6L gasoline V6 uses one oil-free three-layer synthetic Pro DRY S filter, a black XLPE sight-window housing and a roto-molded resonance-chamber tube. This replaces the factory intake housing; it is not the Super Stock system that retains the original airbox.

Key Features

• One eight-inch inverted-top Pro DRY S filter with five-inch round flange; three oil-free synthetic layers, not an oiled filter.
• One-piece black cross-linked polyethylene housing with clear filter inspection window.
• Roto-molded intake tube with built-in resonance chambers; no separate tube-resin grade is identified here.
• The exact manual lists one silicone bellows coupling and two supplied T-bolt clamps, plus the vent fitting, grommet and IAT adapter.
• Manufacturer-linked flow chart shows 414 versus 297 CFM at seven inches H2O, about 39% greater bench flow. This is not a horsepower percentage.

Fitment

The current exact manufacturer page names Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT through 2026 with the 3.6L gasoline V6; Gladiator coverage starts in 2020, not 2018. The shared illustrated manual covers Wrangler 2018–2021 and Gladiator 2020–2021; exact-part retailer tables support the later named rows, subject to actual mounting, CCV, IAT and coolant-retainer connections matching the boxed revision. This does not approve a 2.0L turbo, 4xe, 3.0L diesel, V8 or a later-year emissions exemption. Original named-row boundaries and gaps are retained where source tables differ.

Verify 51-76217 against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.

Specifications

What's Included

Other filter rows in the shared manual are alternative media, not additional elements. Transfer the original intake-tube mounting sleeves/grommets, original housing sleeve/grommet and original IAT sensor. Retain the original mounting bolts and the harness/coolant retainers. The final step says to tighten three clamps, including the filter connection; it does not mean three new T-bolt clamps are itemized. No new sensor, thermostat, coolant hose, calibration or exhaust system is listed.

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Related Parts

• Manufacturer product specifications for 51-76217
• Exact illustrated installation manual
• Manufacturer-linked dyno; read the test configuration and media qualification
• Manufacturer-linked selected-media bench-flow comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This Pro DRY S version has three synthetic layers and uses no filter oil. One element is supplied.

The clear sight window permits visual inspection without removing the housing. Service the filter according to the current manufacturer procedure.

The IAT sensor is transferred into the supplied adapter. The adapter bead must sit correctly in the new grommet, and the sensor locks by the illustrated quarter-turn/tab procedure. A new MAF sensor is not included.

The manual calls for an appropriate liquid Loctite product or Teflon tape to seal the threaded aluminum fitting. Follow the current exact instructions and do not overtighten it.

The BOM itemizes two T-bolt coupling clamps. The final tightening step includes the filter connection, so it is not a claim of three separately supplied T-bolt clamps.

The exact manual routes it on top of the intake tube and restores its retaining clip at the designated point. Reconnect the IAT harness and CCV fitting as shown.

The linked flow comparison is 414 versus 297 CFM at seven inches H2O. All three linked dyno files show the black oiled V1 kit tested with a three-inch cat-back exhaust, no tune, OE wheels, 4WD, third gear, hood open and a blade fan. The baseline already has a high-tuck exhaust and different vehicle mileage. Marked point differences are 11.58 HP and 12.17 lb-ft near 5,000 rpm; peak-to-peak changes are 5.13 HP and 12.50 lb-ft. This is not a stock-exhaust or separate dry/red-media result.

The official indexed D-550-50 exhibit names this exact black kit for Wrangler 2018–2020 and Gladiator 2020, naturally aspirated 3.6L only. The full current signed PDF and independent revocation status were not established; verify the applicable conditions and identification label. Later physical fitment years are not established as exempt by these rows.

Installation Instructions

Verify aFe 51-76217. Read the entire 12-page manual with the engine cool and follow its negative-battery-disconnection instruction. Remove the three original intake bolts, loosen the original tube clamps and disconnect the CCV grey clip and IAT connector. Release the two IAT-harness retainers and coolant-line retainer before removing the tube and housing. Restore any original housing-mount grommets to their bracket holes. Transfer original mounting sleeves/grommets to the new tube and housing. Seat the supplied adapter bead correctly in its new grommet; remove the original IAT sensor with a quarter-turn counterclockwise and lock it clockwise into the adapter until its tab clicks. Seal and install the threaded aluminum vent fitting as directed without overtightening. Seat the housing pegs in their grommets and secure it with the original fender bolt. Lock all filter tabs into the housing and leave the filter clamp loose for tube positioning. Fit the bellows coupling and two T-bolt clamps, insert the tube into the filter and rotate the coupling onto the throttle body. Route the coolant line on top of the tube, reconnect the CCV and IAT harness, restore all retainers and original mounting bolts. Tighten the filter and coupling connections without overtightening; no numerical torque is supplied. Verify every connector and bolt, then retighten connections after approximately 100-200 miles.

Important Disclosures

The official indexed D-550-50 exhibit names this exact black kit for Wrangler 2018–2020 and Gladiator 2020, naturally aspirated 3.6L only. The full current signed PDF and independent revocation status were not established; verify the applicable conditions and identification label. Later physical fitment years are not established as exempt by these rows. The manufacturer's factory water-fording-height statement is a design claim for the specified installation, not an increased vehicle water limit or proof of waterproofing. All three linked dyno files show the black oiled V1 kit tested with a three-inch cat-back exhaust, no tune, OE wheels, 4WD, third gear, hood open and a blade fan. The baseline already has a high-tuck exhaust and different vehicle mileage. Marked point differences are 11.58 HP and 12.17 lb-ft near 5,000 rpm; peak-to-peak changes are 5.13 HP and 12.50 lb-ft. This is not a stock-exhaust or separate dry/red-media result. Match the actual factory connections and supplied revision before installation.

California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.