Hi, I read up that 1999+ cherokee 4.0L intake manifold on the cherokees gave them a minor increase in power over the previous models, and better mpg, and I was wondering if it would fit on my 1993 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L with no power steering issues. also I was planning on installing Banks power torque tube headers and if I wouldnt run into any issues with that. thanks any help is appreciated.







1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 5 Speed manuel 4 door

 

The intake will fit but its not worth the work, and this isn't fab. This should be in Cherokee chat or advanced tech

 

Thanks, but sorry about that Im new to here.

 

i wouldn't say its not worth it i feel something more there, plus why would jeep have redesigned it it it wasn't a better product or more efficient! its the same principle as headers you want all your tubes the same length, and clearly on the old design the ends where much longer i did it on my 96 and i love it but on the 93 you will need a new power steering bracket and belt !

 

There has been real world tests that say it wasn't a large performance increase and it lowers your mpg a small amout. So if you are planning on doing just this I wouldn't but if you got a free or cheap one and you have to do something else in there that is where it may help. But if its just the intake you want I wouldn't worry about it

 

I know I could pick it up for cheap at my local junk yard but its soon due for a rebuild on the engine its got 265,XXX miles on original motor I was planning on taking the engine out, rebuild it and get a 4.7 stroker for it so when I do that I was wanted to put it on.

 

I did the swap on my 95 ZJ, changed the P/S pump and brackets to a 96+ setup. I do feel a little more power, the engine seems to breather a little better, it pulls longer to a higher RPM before falling on its face, and I've noticed NO decrease in gas mileage. I spent a total of 90 bucks on the swap and feel it was money well spent. You will need a 96+ P/S pump bracket. You can use the older pump, but you have to drill out the mounting holes on the pump, and you must change the pulley to a 96+ pulley. And of course you need to use the 96+ serp belt. The 96+ belt adjustment is much easier than the older style too.