I’m not even sure how to search this thing, so near with me if it has a name.
Recently bought a 2020 Rebel 5.7 eTorque. Traded up from a 2014 Jeep GC Overland 5.7, so I’ve been fairly familiar with the Hemi setup. However going through my own service checkup (didn’t trust the nonMopar dealership lol), I was puzzled by the “mesh” liner/surface on the top side of the air box. What is the purpose of this barrier? I’ve never seen it on any of my previous vehicles. Looks to be perma-pinned to the box.
Seems like it would only further restrict air flow. Especially in the case of the oil that was collected on it from the previously mentioned dealer’s over fill. Grrr
My urge is to remove that extra resistance, but was curious if I’m missing some important aspect. Seems like an odd thing for Mopar to just randomly add, so must have some great purpose lol
Thoughts?
Recently bought a 2020 Rebel 5.7 eTorque. Traded up from a 2014 Jeep GC Overland 5.7, so I’ve been fairly familiar with the Hemi setup. However going through my own service checkup (didn’t trust the nonMopar dealership lol), I was puzzled by the “mesh” liner/surface on the top side of the air box. What is the purpose of this barrier? I’ve never seen it on any of my previous vehicles. Looks to be perma-pinned to the box.
Seems like it would only further restrict air flow. Especially in the case of the oil that was collected on it from the previously mentioned dealer’s over fill. Grrr
My urge is to remove that extra resistance, but was curious if I’m missing some important aspect. Seems like an odd thing for Mopar to just randomly add, so must have some great purpose lol
Thoughts?